She is the first woman to do so.
Roberta Metsola has become the first woman to be elected for a second term as European Parliament President.
The Maltese politician was re-elected today, receiving a total of 562 votes from the 623 voting MEPs.
She'll now serve for another two and half years in the position.
Fine Gael Midlands North West MEP Maria Walsh says she's looking forward to working with President Metsola in a number of areas:
Offaly GAA Club Submit New Pitch Plans
Birr GAA have also submitted plans for two new viewing stands.
Gardaí Attend Scenes Of Midlands Crashes
Black ice is a factor in these collisions.
Midlands Counties See Dramatic Fall In Housing Commencements
The figure has dropped the most in Westmeath.
Westmeath Councillor Calls For Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
The scheme acknowledges parents who experience the loss of a baby before 24 weeks.
Commemorative Walk For Ashling Murphy To Take Place In New York
It's the fifth annual walk to take place in the US city.
Sentencing Adjourned For Offaly Father Whose Son Died In Arson Attack
Tullamore Circuit Court heard yesterday from 27-year-old Aaron Holt.
Gardaí Seize Heroin, Crack Cocaine And Cash In Offaly Town
The discoveries were made after a man in Edenderry was searched.
Opposition TD Calls For Minister Overpayment Ultimatum
Ten cabinet ministers were overpaid last year and have failed to return the money.
Investigation Underway After Suspected Arson At Westmeath Home
The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning.
Midlands Counties Gear Up For National Pyjama Day 2026
Since it began in 2003, National Pyjama Day has raised in excess of €4.5 million.
Deadline Approaches For Schools To Enter Fyffes’ ‘Ireland’s Fittest School’ Competition
The initiative is running for eight weeks.
Portlaoise Jazz Festival Returns After 30 Year Hiatus
The festival gets underway on January 30th.
€1.2m Funding To Transform National Famine Museum Outdoor Experience
The attraction is scheduled to open this summer.
Deadline Extended For Offaly Hare’s Corner Biodiversity Project
The scheme delivered 212 biodiversity habitats across the county last year.
Offaly Musician Pays Tribute To Home Town After TV Success
Tolü Makay is currently competing on Dancing With The Stars.
Planning Approved For 202 New Homes And Crèche In Laois
The County Council has given the go-ahead for development on three Summerhill sites in Portlaoise.
Enterprise Minister Stands By Over-Paid Colleagues
Ten cabinet ministers are yet to repay money they were accidentally paid.
Lucky Laois Lotto Player Wins €38k
The winning ticket was bought online.
Laois Man Shares Remarkable Weight Loss Journey
Mark Condon has lost around 6 stone altogether.
Man Arrested Over Fatal Offaly Firebombing Released Without Charge
4 year old Tadgh Farrell and his great aunt Mary Holt were killed in the blaze.
