It marks the first time a Westmeath representative has won the contest.
The Westmeath Rose has been crowned the 2022 Rose of Tralee.
Rosemount's Rachel Duffy sang a rendition of Dolores Keane's Teddy O' Neill during her interview with Daithi O Sé on Monday night.
Succeeding 2019's Limerick winner Dr. Sinead Flanagan, it marks the first time a Westmeath representative has won the contest.
Ms. Duffy says it's been a great year for the county:
She says it has been the experience of a lifetime:
Low Cost Home Heating Loans The Final Piece Of Retrofitting Jigsaw - Pippa Hackett
Home owners can borrow money at low interest rates to make the home more energy efficient.
Gardaí Advising Motorists To Avoid Midlands Road
Emergency services are at the scene.
Drugs Are Being Drone-Dropped Into Midlands Prison
Prison Officers are calling for anti-drone technology.
Laois County Council Votes To Adopt New Local Area Plan
The new plan covers the needs of the mobility impaired as well as housing for students in SETU.
100k Children Missed Out On Dental School Screening In 2023
The dental workforce has declined by over a fifth in the last 17 years.
Prison Inmates' Mental Health Being Impacted By Over Crowding
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Plans For Cycling And Walking Trails Across Midlands Bogs
The intention is in inter-connect with the Greenway.
€5,000 Taken During Burglary In The Midlands
Gardaí are investigating two burglaries in the midlands.
Flooding Schemes To Protect Almost 2,000 Homes
A flood alleviation plan is under construction in Athlone.
Laois School Students' Study Highlights Farmers' Battle With Mental Health
Their study found expectations and demands on farmers are making things worse.
Elderly Man Hospitalised After Offaly Crash
The incident in Tullamore happened at 12pm today.
Women Risk Being "Stuck" In Refuge Due To Issues With Sourcing Accommodation
Esker House claim hotels do not work as well for domestic abuse victims.
Record Number Of Women Declare For 2024 Local Elections
36 candidates have put their names forward so far in the midlands.
Westmeath Cafe Customers Reluctant To Take Home Cans After DRS Implementation
The Deposit Return Scheme has faced broad criticism from businesses in the midlands.
Emergency Services At Scene Of Offaly Crash
The collision occurred earlier this morning.
Dáil To Debate Replacement Of Means-Testing For Family Carers
The Regional Group of TDs is putting forward an alternative.
'Pleasant' Mother And Daughter The Winners Of €150k Offaly Scratch Card
The pair picked up the biggest prize on the ticket.
Serious Offaly Crash Which Saw Four People Hospitalised Under Investigation
The collision occurred on Monday afternoon.
Over 150 Midlands Businesses On Board For LOFFA Rainbow Day
This year represents the fourth edition of the annual event.
Offaly Lotto Player Bags €150k Winning Ticket
More details to follow.
