It was chosen out of over 600 Irish towns and villages.
A Westmeath village is set to represent Ireland in an international Tidy Towns event.
Ballinahown was selected out of over 600 Irish towns and villages to take part in Entente Florale event in France next year.
The village has enjoyed success in the Tidy Towns competition in recent years, winning a bronze medal last year.
Chairperson of Ballinahown Community Development group Helen Conneely says it's a great honour:
Planning For Housing Development In Westmeath Granted by An Bord Pleanála
The bosy has overturned a refusal from Westmeath County Council.
New Photography Book Focusing On Westmeath Lake Released
The project has been four years in the making.
Offaly Candidate Calls For Less Red Tape Around Planning Permission
He is running as an Independent candidate.
Westmeath Nursing Home Found To Be "Well Managed" During Inspection
The facility was found to be compliant in the majority of areas examined.
Large Corporations "Stealing" From Irish People - Laois Election Candidate
He is one of the youngest candidates running in the general election.
New Survey Shows Younger Men Are More Likely To Be "Traditionalist"
A domestic abuse centre worker says social media is the primary educational source for men on relationships.
Westmeath Councillors Announce IPAS Battle Go Fund Me Page
The latest turn in a long running saga sees the public representatives asking the public for help.
We Shouldn't Over Rely On Multinationals Says Laois Recruitment Expert
CSO figures show employment in Ireland is at a record high.
Midlands Under Low Temperature Warning Until Tomorrow Afternoon
The nationwide alert is being extended.
Farmers Are Not Being Heard - Longford-Westmeath General Election Candidate
He is also campaigning on the asylum seeker site in Lissywollen.
Irish Farmers Welcome Changes To EU Deforestation Regulations
It will see many farmers across the country having less rep tape to cut through.
Midlands Influencer Joining "I'm A Celebrity" Tonight
She was announced as a contestant earlier this month.
Midlands Taxi Numbers Down Almost 16%
The Taxis for Ireland Coalition wants recognition for the industry.
Online Voting Could Enfranchise People Living With A Disability - Laois IWA
The services coordinator for the association in Laois believes online voting would be a positive move.
Healthcare Workers Set To Protest Outside Westmeath Hospital Over Staffing Issues
The demonstration will take place around lunchtime today.
Specific Diets Can Be Managed Properly By Someone Familiar With Them Says An Offaly Nutritionist
Diets are becoming more popular.
Median Cost Of Midlands Home Around €260k
Westmeath has the highest median price in the region.
Laois General Election Candidate Calls for Indoor Sports Complex In County
Pauline Flanagan is running in this election as an independent candidate.
Midlands To Face Two Weather Warnings Tonight
The entire country is under a low temperature alert.
Ireland Reaches Highest Rate Of People Working In 25 Years
2 in 3 people aged over 15 have a job.
