He has been with the Mullingar Park Hotel for over 20 years.
The managing director of a midlands hotel has been elected as the Vice-President of the Irish Hotels Federation.
Matt O'Connor, of the Mullingar Park Hotel, takes on the role having previously been Chair of the IHF's Midlands Branch.
The association represent over 900 hotels across the country, which employ 65,000 people.
Mr O'Connor says hotels and guesthouses make such an important contribution to tourism in Ireland:
JD Sports To Reissue Expired Gift Vouchers Following Consumer Rules Breach
Customers in the midlands could be in line for this offer.
98% Of Vacant Home Tax Unpaid
Only 1,454 properties nationwide paid the vacant home tax last year.
New Amendment Strengthens Protections For Buying Financial Services Online
The EU directive being written into Irish law includes changes such as turning down chatbot services.
€22.5m In Rural Regeneration Funding Still Unspent Across Midlands
The largest amount of unspent money is in Offaly.
IDA Employment In Midlands Falls In 2025
There was a 5.3% decrease in employment across the midlands.
Sarcoma Outreach Clinics To Be Established In The Midlands
Clinics are to be set up at Tullamore and Portlaoise hospitals.
ICTU Reminds Employees Of The Right To Disconnect
The Irish Congress Of Trade Unions is reminding people to leave the office behind on holidays.
Offaly Coffee Shop Listed Among Top 100 In Europe
Conway and Co in Tullamore is ranked 69th on this year's list.
Ryanair Introduces Free Family Seating At Rear Of Aircraft
The airline has introduced a policy letting parents be seated alongside up to four children for free.
Plans Lodged For New Advanced Manufacturing Facility In Westmeath
A 2,500 square metre facility at Mullingar Business and Technology Park is being proposed.
Danish Retailer NORMAL Opens In Westmeath
It's the fourth national store in the country.
Plans Lodged For 66 New Homes In Offaly Town
Plans for the houses are located for Edenderry.
Taoiseach Describes Lack Of IDA Jobs In Laois As “Extraordinary”
Only two IDA visits to Laois took place in 2024.
House Prices Rise Across The Midlands
The housing prices rose the highest in Laois.
Westmeath Company Planning Major Expansions
Mullingar's Sugar Plum Sweetery is aiming to open 10 stores within the next three years.
Ryanair And Michael O'Leary Agree New 6 Year Contract
It says there's a "modest" annual salary increase.
Offaly County Council Income Rises By €5 Million In 2025
Income rose by 4.5%.
Appeal Against €1bn Westmeath Data Centre Ruled Invalid
The development is expected to create over 1,700 jobs.
Mr Price Secures Planning Approval For Westmeath Distribution Centre Expansion
The centre is located in Athlone.
Westmeath Sweet Success Story Wins Big At National Enterprise Awards
Sugar Plum Sweetery is this year's National Enterprise Awards overall winner.
