The project is estimated to take four to five years to complete.
Construction is to begin on the biggest housing development in a Westmeath town's history in the next two weeks.
The construction of the 576-unit Plovers Wood complex in Lissywollen, Athlone is expected to take four to five years to finish.
103 units will be included in the first phase.
Fianna Fail councillor Frankie Keena says while there will be traffic disruptions, this is ultimately good news for the town:
Midlands Students Develop App To Support People Living With Scoliosis
Lavonder Serhan and Sophie Browne have created the app CurveCare.
Midlands Group To Deliver Ambulances To Uganda For Hospice Care
Hope On Wheels will transport 11 of the vehicles overland.
Laois Teen Wows Crowd At Greenfields Festival
DJ Mookie captivated festivalgoers with her headline performance.
Midlands Fundraiser Launched To Support Rural Communities In Africa
'A Midlands Fundraiser for Self Help Africa' is being led by Offaly farmer Pat Mahon.
Ryanair Boss Criticises EU plan For Two Free Carry-ON Bags
Michael O'Leary doesn't see this happening.
Biodiversity Week Events To Take Place Across Laois, Offaly And Westmeath
Many different events will be occurring across the midlands over the next seven days.
Midlands 103 Shortlisted For Justice Media Awards
The story 'Speaking Out' is nominated for the awards which take place on 11th June.
Teachers And SNAs Skydiving In Offaly For Life-Saving Surgery
Eímear Byrne from Arklow in Wicklow are raising funds for surgery in the United States.
Midlands Counties Go Purple To Raise Awareness Of Domestic Violence
The campaign is led by An Garda Síochána alongside domestic abuse support services nationwide.
Appeal Against Ashling Murphy Murder Conviction Set For July Hearing
Josef Puska's appeal is set for July 15th.
Gardaí Issue M6 Update After Serious Collision
A man in his 20's has been left seriously injured after the two car collision.
Man Jailed For 'Disturbing' Ex-Girlfriend Attacks After Breaking Suspended Sentence
The two incidents took place in Athlone.
RTÉ Back In Hot Water Over Presenter Salaries
RTÉ executives will appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee next week.
Senior Member Of Crime Network Remains In Cusody
The arrest came as part of searches targeting a drug ring that saw a premises in Laois raided this week.
Offaly Carer Wins Regional Award
Tullamore's Vanessa Craven is the Regional Winner at the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards.
Summer Flights Going Ahead As Usual - Ryanair
CEO, Mullingar's Michael O'Leary says all routes will be running.
Offaly TD Hopeful On STEM Officer Fund Solution
EU Just Transition Funding for STEM officers in the Midlands will run out at the end of the June.
Ryanair Criticises Dublin Airport Expansion Plan
CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary isn't a fan of the move.
Midlands Broadcaster Honoured For Promoting Irish Culture
Paddy Duffy was recognised by Comhaltas.
Offaly School Calls For Urgent Road Safety Measures
Almost 100% of vehicles are not obeying speed limits near Cloneyhurke NS.
