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Tuesday, 2 December 2025 09:50

'A New Era for Irish Tourism" policy was launched in Westmeath.

The Enterprise Minister says the Midlands is a key focus for him in the Government's new plan for tourism.

A section of the 'A New Era for Irish Tourism" policy is focused on projects under the EU Just Transition Fund for Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.

Allocations include €38m under Regenerative Tourism business supports and €30m for a Tourism Trails Network.

Tourism Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says it will modernise the region:

Doctor Spared Jail After Defective Tyre Triggered Crash Which Fatally Injured Daughter

Babak Meshkat was charged following a Garda investigation into a motorway crash in Westmeath in 2024.
€13,750 Awarded To Midlands Festivals Under Government Funding Scheme

The scheme aims to support local cultural events that may not qualify for other funding programmes.
Midlands MEP Seeks Gender-Focused CAP Reform

MEP Maria Walsh recently proposed that gender equality be made a core principle of the 2028–2034 CAP.
Countdown On For Ireland's Biggest One-Day Agri Show

The Tullamore Show takes place Sunday August 9th.
Westmeath Marital Rape Victim Speaks Out After Husband Jailed For 10 Years

Explicit content warning.
Offaly Town Set To Come Alive With Annual Dancing At The Crossroads

The annual event takes place in Clara.
Laois Community Safety Partnership Seek Joint Letter On E-Scooter Ban

The partnership want to collaborate with other branches to write to the Justice Minister on the ban.
Uisce Éireann Set To Carry Out Upgrade Works In Offaly Town

200 metres of old watermains on Orchard Lane, Birr, will be replaced in the coming weeks.

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