The Councillor fulfilled his life-long dream of climbing Everest in September.
A midlands man trained to climb Mount Everest, in the Slieve Blooms.
Robert McDermott, who's an Offaly councillor, also hiked Croghan Hill and the Wicklow Mountains in preparation for the rigorous climb.
He also wore a Covid mask while training to simulate the lack of oxygen you'd experience as you ascend Everest.
The Fianna Fáil rep says it's an experience he'll never forget:
The US Are Not Achieving Their Goals - Former Army Ranger
A ceasefire deal was agreed overnight between The US, Iran and Israel.
"There Will Be Penalties" - Taoiseach Slams Fuel Protestors
Micheal Martin says protestors will be punished for blocking the streets.
Unions Call For Urgent Reset As Schools Face ‘Unrealistic’ Expectations
The INTO, TUI and ASTI are holding their annual conferences this week.
Site Of Leprino Cheese In Laois Goes On Sale For €12m
130 jobs are expected to be lost due to its upcoming closure.
Photos: Mount Temple Fundraiser
"A Night with the Stars"
Third Day Of Nationwide Fuel Price Protests Set For Thursday
Areas across the midlands are included in the demonstration.
Electric Picnic Organisers Apply For 2026 Festival Licence In Laois
80,000 people are expected to turn out for this year's festival.
Kanye West Seeks Dialogue With Jewish Community After UK Ban
Wireless Festival was cancelled after the rapper was denied entry into the UK.
Midlands Hospitals Report Over 1,100 Violence Incidents In Three Years
Tullamore recorded the highest figure in the midlands.
NASA Artemis II Mission Begins Journey Back To Earth
Seanie Morris from the Midlands Astronomy Club says it was a good time to send the mission out.
Young Boy With Westmeath Links To be Laid To Rest After UK Road Accident
Dara O'Connor died on Monday March 23rd.
Laois Man To Hold Charity Raffle And Open Day This Weekend
Gordan Gee is raising funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation which helps his daughter Maddie with round the clock care.
Westmeath Cycleway Bridge To Be Named After Late Mary O'Rourke
Taoiseach Micheal Martin will attend the official naming ceremony next month.
Former Oireachtas PAC Chair Urges Direct Answers From State Bodies
Inland Fisheries Ireland is revealing it paid around €60,000 euro to a communications company.
Westmeath Family Appear In Court Over Violent Row
The incident happened on Athlone's Church Street in the early hours of February 1st.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €352K
Seizures were made in the Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare Europort
Farmers Vow To Continue Fuel Protest
Convoys of trucks, buses, and cars have gathered in Dublin.
Three Midlands Garda Stations Left Without Dedicated Officers
Certain stations have lost their sole officer workers.
Midlands Fire Stations To Benefit From Fire Services Capital Programme
€328.5 million euro is being allocated for stations across the country.
Midlands Motorists Clocked Speeding Over Bank Holiday Weekend
Drivers across Laois and Offaly were spotted exceeding speed limits.
