Muhammad Ali and Ryan Mahon were recognised.
Westmeath students are being honoured in the Junior Painter of the Year competition.
Two pupils from St Oliver Plunkett Boys National School in Moate are being awarded at the Sightsavers Ireland event.
Muhammad Ali secured first place and Ryan Mahon second place in the 6th Class category for their artworks 'Global Goals' and 'The Eye'.
The students received their awards, certificates, and framed artwork during a special presentation at the school.
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Westmeath Councillor Calls For Housing Land Zoning Review Over Flood Risk Concerns
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Newly Elected Municipal District Mayor "Optimistic" For Year Ahead
Liam McDaniel is taking over the role of Mayor of Athlone-Moate Municipal District.
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Midlands TD Condemns Belfast Stabbing
The British Prime Minister has labelled the knife attack as "horrific".
Midlands Students Awarded At Future Timber Design Awards
The awards encourage sustainable and innovative timber design.
Niall Gaffney Elected Mayor Of Municipal District In Westmeath
Mr Gaffney takes over from Mick Dollard.
1926 Census Exhibition Comes To The Midlands On National Tour
Visitors to “The Story of Us” exhibition can gain insight into life in Ireland 100 years ago.
Government Set To Increase Fines For Deliberate Forest Fires
Ireland reported 99 individual fire incidents last year.
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Across the country, local authorities inspected 4,315 farms.
Midlands Residents Invited To Explore Careers In Home Care
Dovida will host a national hiring day next Thursday.
Offaly Man Jailed For Threatening Teenage Girls Set For Release
Liam Finlay's due for release from Midlands Prison this week after serving his sentence.
Midlands MEP Brazil Beef Concerns Backed By Food Safety Expert
Authorities there have until September 3rd to get products back onto a safe export list.
New Laois Gastro Pub Set To Launch
The Old Canal is the new and refurbished Turley’s Bar.
Ministers Set To Approve Plans To Remove Triple Lock
The UN's mandate to send Irish troops abroad would not be needed under the new system.
Laois Senator Calls For Further Measures To Tackle Irish International Protection System
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack feels the Irish Government also needs their own migration measures.
Laois Man Pleads Guilty Over Mosque Attack Terrorism Charge
Darren Gorman of O'Moore Place in Portlaoise is facing the charge along with three other men.
Best In Class Celebrated At Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards
This year's sold out gala event took place at the Tullamore Court Hotel.
Local Authority Urged To Tackle Littering In Laois Shopping Centres
Conor Horgan from IBAL wants to see more from the local council.
Midlands Superintendent Pays Tribute To Departing Crime Prevention Officer
Sergeant Graham Kavanagh is retiring following 31 years of service.
