€1.9 billion flowed from the county into the State’s coffers last year.
Westmeath is one of the leading counties when it comes to the amount of tax receipts it generates, according to the Irish Independent.
€1.9 billlion came from the county to the State's coffers from just 96,000 people last year.
That averages out at €20,000 per person.
It compares to €1.5 billion in Meath which has a population of 220,000.
€633 milllion was generated in tax receipts in Offaly, and €324 million in Laois.
Padraig Horan's Funeral To Take Place Tomorrow
The former Offaly hurler died earlier this week at the age of 76.
Carlow Records Country’s Highest Temperature
Temperatures soared to 29.7 degrees in the county yesterday.
Heritage Week Returns To The Midlands
The main focus is set to be around heritage at risk.
Record Audiences for Midlands 103 and South East Radio
Over 73k Raised To Help Westmeath Man In US After E-Bike Accident
Mullingar's Derek Coughlan, who is based in Florida, is currently in intensive care where he is stable after August 1st's incident.
Amhrán Na Laoch Songwriting Competition Confirmed For Irish Music Month
Hot Press and the IBI are running the competition.
Westmeath Art Festival Returns This Weekend
Art Faoin Aer is returning for its second year to Belvedere House in Mullingar,
New Affordable Purchase Scheme Makes Homes Available In Westmeath
Westmeath County Council is welcoming applications for the houses at Coola Meadows in Kilbeggan.
