The development will be built across a number of townlands.
A new shared walkway and cycleway has been approved in Westmeath.
The development will be built on Bord na Móna lands between Derries and Ballynahown.
Works would include the repurposing of a rail bed, construction of parking facilities and upgrades to works at the River Bridge and local access road crossings.
The proposal has been granted by Westmeath County Council subject to 12 conditions.
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EU Mission to Visit Ireland Next Year To Meet Farmers Over Mercosur Deal
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Book Celebrating Traveller Cooking Launches In Laois Today
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Met Eireann Forecast Warmer Than Usual Christmas
Parts of the country could see highs of 15 degrees.
Portlaoise Hospital Reporting As Very Busy
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Westmeath Man Chosen For World First Trial Operation
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Survey Shows Prejudice Against Travellers and Roma Highest In Midlands And South West
Over 3,000 adults were surveyed.
State Concedes High Court Case Against Westmeath Councillors Over Midlands Accommodation Centre
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SIPTU Says EPA Report Underlines Need To Prevent BNM Recycling Closure
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Four Action Plan Being Called For By Hospitality Sector
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People In The Midlands To Spend Over €500 On Christmas Gifts
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Two Men Killed During Kidnapping Incident Honoured With A Monument
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