Laura O'Neill is running for a seat in Longford-Westmeath.
Simplifying the Refurbishment Grant process for older people is a priority for a Longford-Westmeath general election candidate.
Laura O'Neill is running for Aontú - after failing to get a seat on Westmeath County Council in June.
Youth protection is also a key issue for her campaign.
Ms O'Neill says the current rate is too slow:
Man Arrested Over Fatal Edenderry Firebombing Released Without Charge
4 year old Tadgh Farrell and his great aunt Mary Holt were killed in the blaze.
US And Denmark To Continue Talks On Greenland’s Future
Greenland and Danish officials met US leaders at the White House yesterday.
Midlands Heroes Recognised At Laois Offaly Garda Youth Awards
Past winners attended the event in Portlaoise.
Offaly TD Raises Concerns Over Wasted Renewable Energy In The Midlands
Tony McCormack is seeking a coordinated plan for industry alongside wind farms on former peatlands.
Enoch Burke Arrives At Westmeath School After Release
A High Court judge warned him yesterday he would be returned to prison if he went to the school.
Westmeath Companies Take A Stand Against Gender Based And Sexual Violence
Eist-Saying No To Slience launched the campaign.
Westmeath Councillor Steps Up Campaign For Local Business Park
Sinn Fein's David Jones wants an industrial park for Delvin.
Man Remains In Custody Over Offaly Murder Investigation
The man was arrested yesterday on suspicion of murder.
Laois and Offaly Children Facing Major Occupational Therapy Delays
New HSE figures show some of the longest delays in the State for primary care services.
Offaly Tidy Towns Committee Launch Campaign Against Illegal Dumping
Tullamore Tidy Towns is making the move following a clean up on the Grand Canal on Sunday.
Midlands Waste Facility Reopens After Extended Closure
The facility is located on the Dublin Rd, Garrycastle, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
All-Female Running Group Launches In Offaly
Edenderry's Sophie Clancy is running a weekly run for girls and women.
Laois/Offaly Gardai Launch 2026 Youth Awards
Supermacs are one of the sponsors of this years awards.
Miriam O'Callaghan To Host Pieta House Fundraiser In Laois
The Brennan family are holding it in memory of Sharon Brennan who passed suddenly last year.
Book Published On Laois Cancer Support Service
Retired surgeon at Portlaoise Hospital Peter Naughton is recalling the setting up of the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
Midlands Recruitment Survey Shows Job Opportunities Rise
The report comes from FRS Recruitment
Tirlán's Business & Market Outlook 2026 Meeting Taking Place In Laois
It's taking place in Portlaoise's Killeshin Hotel.
Lost Dog In The Care Of Mullingar Garda Station
The dog appears to be small and white and brown in colour
IFA Insists They Strongly Back Farmers On Beef Prices
A Farming Independent report suggests the body is overly honing in on Mersocur and not enough on beef prices.
Enoch Burke Released From Prison Amid Threats To Return To Westmeath School
Justice Brian Cregan labelled Mr Burke's latest court outburst as "nonsense".
