The Fianna Fáil candidate is currently in line to take the third next seat in the Dáil.
Fianna Fáil Candidate Robert Troy is patiently awaiting the next count results in Athlone to retain his seat in the Dáil.
The Longford Westmeath candidate has 9,360 votes as is stands from the 11th count and is behind Independent candidate Kevin 'Boxer' Moran by 179 votes at 9,539.
Deputy Troy says, he is disappointed that his running mate Joe Flaherty will not make it back:
Midlands To Be Represented At Miss Universe Ireland 2026 Final
Dawn and Davina Knight alongside Victoria Lewis will be competing at the pagaent tomorrow.
Laois Electricity Capacity Set For Boost
Two transformers are being brought into a Laois substation.
Offaly TD Wants More Paternity Leave Supports In Place
The Dáil has heard calls for extra paternity leave for fathers.
Westmeath Company Planning Major Expansions
Mullingar's Sugar Plum Sweetery is aiming to open 10 stores within the next three years.
Uisce Eireann Asks People In The Midlands To Conserve Water
The semi-state body want people to use watering cans instead of hoses.
Ryanair And Michael O'Leary Agree New 6 Year Contract
It says there's a "modest" annual salary increase.
Midlands Set For Warm Weekend
Temperatures are set to reach 20 degrees.
Offaly Community Arts Group Donates €10k To Esker Arts Centre
The donation comes as Esker Arts celebrates it third birthday.
Teaching Council Rejects Enoch Burke's Bid To Remove Chair And Inquiry Panel
Mr Burke requested that the panel chair, Andy Pike, step aside.
Australia’s Under-16s Social Media Ban ‘Making A Big Difference’ - Offaly TD
British Government could be set to introduce social media.
Offaly County Council Income Rises By €5 Million In 2025
Income rose by 4.5%.
Laois TD Highlights Impact Of Social Enterprises Across The Country
Willie Aird is praising those who offer employment in Social Enterprises.
Winners Announced At 2025 Pasture Progress Awards
Wexford's Liam Rochford was named the overall winner.
Appeal Against €1bn Westmeath Data Centre Ruled Invalid
The development is expected to create over 1,700 jobs.
Mr Price Secures Planning Approval For Westmeath Distribution Centre Expansion
The centre is located in Athlone.
Man Jailed For Raping Female Friend At Westmeath IPAS Centre
Mr Justice McDermott said that the defendant and the injured party had a friendship.
Leinster Fleadh Kicks Off In Laois
There will be competitions, concerts and dances taking place.
Westmeath Sweet Success Story Wins Big At National Enterprise Awards
Sugar Plum Sweetery is this year's National Enterprise Awards overall winner.
Westmeath Historian Asks Midlands Minsters To Push For Heritage Centre
Locals feel a heritage centre could be based out of a vacant property on Mullingar's Church Avenue.
Offaly Marathon To Take Place For Defibrillator Fundraiser
Offaly Community First Responders and Fire Service will be doing the marathon in full fire kit.
