The Royal Canal Greenway will be the longest in the country.
A total of €1 million is being made available for the Clondara to Mullingar section of the Royal Canal Greenway.
The development will be the longest Greenway in the country totalling 130km in length and is expected to be completed by the end of 2019.
The facility will be promoted as part of the Hidden Heartlands campaign and will attract up to 30,000 tourists in its first year.
Ploughing 2026 Live Day Three: As It Happened
Next year's location for the 2027 Ploughing Championships has been confirmed.
Rathangan Confirmed As Venue For National Ploughing Championships 2027
All roads lead to Kildare next year for the 2027 edition.
Midlands Women Crowned Super Hosts For Hospice Fundraising
Three women across the Midlands are being highlighted for their longtime fundraising efforts for their local hospices.
Air Corps Facing High Numbers of Technician Vacancies
General Secretary of PDFORRA Mucklagh's Gerard Guinan says they must be filled quickly.
Midlands Groups Win GWS Excellence Awards
The National Federation of Group Water Schemes has honoured groups in the Midlands.
National Brown Bread Baking Champions Crowned At Ploughing
Olivia Nash and Cara Wall, both from Dublin, are this year's winners.
Mixed Picture Of Midlands Local Authority Social Housing In New Report
It comes from a new report from the National Oversight and Audit Commission.
Agriculture Minister Criticises Proposed 22% Cut To Next CAP Policy
Minister Heydon is at the Ploughing today alongside EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen.
