Tallying got underway around 9am this morning.
An Independent candidate is fighting it out with Fine Gael for the top spot in Longford Westmeath.
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and Senator Micheal Carrigy are in a battle for first place according to tallies in Athlone.
Tallying got underway around 9am this morning in Athlone with just over 20% of the boxes opened so far.
Fianna Fáil's Joe Flaherty currently sits in 4th place, he says he has done all he can and whatever is in the boxes will stand:
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal
The initiative would aim to develop the Grand Canal Greenway into a tourist destination.
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan
The annual competition will honour the memory of Joe Drennan.
Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence
The driver was arrested with the vehicle seized and court proceedings are underway.
Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach
11 food businesses were issued closure notices nationwide.
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation
It took place in Mountmellick on July 30th.
Gardaí Renew Appeal After Hit And Run In Laois
A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s were taken to Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore.
Fuel Prices Rise As Farmers Leave €65m Support Unclaimed
Smaller farmers say minimum thresholds prevent them from claiming certain fuel support schemes.
Barbara Heslin Retires From Longford County Council
She was Director of Services for 11 years with the local authority.
