It's part of a €7m Streetscape Enhancement Initiative announced by the government.
Just under €750,000 is being allocated to improve shopfronts and streets in midlands towns.
It's part of a €7 million Streetscape Enhancement Initiative announced by the government.
Local authorities across Ireland have been assigned a budget based on the number of towns in the county.
Offaly and Laois will receive €260,000 each while Westmeath is being given €220,000 euro for improvements.
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