Damien English is pointing to broadband access as an area which is helping.
Fine Gael's Meath-West candidate dosen't accept that there's a bad quality of life in rural Ireland.
Damien English says 70% of homes in the area have access to high speed broadband -- and is commiting to achieving 100% connectivity if re-elected.
The party say they'll invest €122 million in services in the Meath West Constiuency.
The Minister of State for housing says that will improve the quality of life further:
1926 Census Exhibition Coming To Midlands
The National Archives exhibit will come to Westmeath and Offaly.
"Points Do Not Define You" - Midlands Woman Shares Education Journey
Portarlington's Cleo Knight is sharing her own journey into further education after getting 65 points in the Leaving Cert.
Tea Trolley Pilot Launched On Dublin-Galway Rail Line
The train service runs through many destinations across the midlands.
Funeral For Fourth M9 Victim Takes Place
Jeremy O'Brien has been laid to rest.
Midlands Woman To Launch New Book On Cancer, Chronic Illness And Grief
Cancer, Chaos and Courage has been written by Avril Tierney.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €111k
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Uisce Eireann To Lift Hosepipe Ban In Westmeath
However, it has been extended in Laois and Offaly until the end of September.
Photos: Black Bull Threshing Fest 2026
Photos by John Finnerty Photography.
