An Offaly councillor is so far running unopposed for the position.
The Government has made the order for a Seanad by-election following Grace O'Sullivan's election to the European Parliament.
Nominations are open until October 25th with the poll closing on the 22nd of November.
Offaly councillor Pippa Hackett is set to run unopposed for the Green Party - after Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil confirmed their support for her.
TDs and Senators make up the electorate for a Seanad by-election.
Two People Hospitalised Following Westmeath Crash
The incident happened in Bunbrosna.
'Cruel' Midlands Stepfather Jailed For 1990s 'House of Horrors' Abuse
Judge Keenan Johnson says the household was run like a workhouse.
Flood Threat Persists As Yellow Weather Warnings Loom For Leinster Counties
The warnings will be in place until midnight this evening.
Gardaí Attend Offaly Road Traffic Incident
The incident involved a pedestrian in Edenderry.
Laois County Council Warn Motorists of Ongoing Localised Flooding
It comes from the Severe Weather Assessment Team as flooding worsens.
Laois Woman Praises Crew Of Documentary On Her Life
'The Slightest Touch' is a documentary on Abbeyleix's Emma Fogerty and actor Colin Farrell's preparations for the Dublin Marathon in 2024.
Westmeath Only Midlands County With Above Average Vacancy Rate
The latest GeoDirectory shows the vacancy rate for Westmeath stands at 4.6%.
Former IPAV Chair Backs Property Sales Proposal
The proposals will provide key information upfront when property sales collapse.
Laois Boxer Returns To Ring After Suspension
Portlaoise's Michael O'Reilly is looking to move on from being sent on from the 2016 Olympics.
Laois Mother Expresses Frustration Over Inability To Place Child In Special School
A young Laois child with Charge Syndrome is unable to get the care needed to attend school.
Westmeath Business Chamber Reassures People Amid Job Losses
It follows Ericsson announcing the loss of 29 jobs in Athlone.
Active Lice Outbreak Found In Offaly Disability Care Centre
Four children were living in the facility on the day of the inspection.
Offaly F2 Star Supports Local GAA Club’s Gym Fundraiser
Clonbullogue GAA are hosting a relay walk this weekend.
Offaly TD Raises Concerns Over Lack Of School Places Ahead Of New Academic Year
Parents are worried about not having school places sorted for the 2026/27 school year.
SIPTU Set For Talks Over Westmeath Job Losses On Tuesday
SIPTU reps will discuss with Ericsson's Athlone plant the details of their redundancy package.
Latest Property Report Confirms Continued Midlands House Price Increases
Laois has seen the largest rise, followed by Westmeath and Offaly.
Laois Secondary School To See Progress On New Building After Years Of Delays
Coláiste Íosagáin received planning permission in 2024.
Pedestrian Killed In Laois Crash
The incident involved a pedestrian and car in Abbeyleix last night.
Westmeath Man Jailed For Eight Years Over Assaults, Death Threats And Intimate Image Sharing
Blaine Parker admitted assault causing harm and sharing intimate images of his former partner.
Midlands Heritage Sites Set For €350k In UNESCO Funding
Westmeath's Hill of Uisneach and the Birr Telescope in Offaly are included in the funding.
