Projects will include pedestrianisation, street enhancement and creation of a public park.
Three midlands towns are set for a facelift worth a combined €15m.
Portlaoise, Tullamore and Athlone will benefit from the latest allocation under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund.
The largest tranche of funding will go towards creating a low carbon town centre in Portlaoise.
Works costing €9m will include pedestrianisation of Lower Main Street, upgrades to the remainder of Main Street and Market Square, along with the Cultral Quarter.
A major enhancement of James Fintan Lalor Avenue is also taking place.
In Athlone, €4.2m is being set aside for the completion of street enhancement works at Church Street.
A continuing issue of derelict commercial sites in the town will also be tackled through an extensive restoration process.
While in Tullamore a link between O'Connor Square and Church Street as well as creation of a public park adjacent to the local arts centre are some of the plans for their €2.25m share of the pot.
It brings the total investment in the region through the Urban Regeneration and Development fund to €33.76m.
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