The Midlands is a connected region like no other. We are one of the fastest growing regions in Ireland, we are creative, innovative and engaging. Discover space to grow with lakes, mountains and vibrant towns and villages. Choose the Midlands as a place to live, work, visit, invest, or study, we’re here waiting, and open to you….
Discover the #MidlandsAdvantage
A European Region of the Future 2024 for FDI Strategy
Discover a new pace & more space
From vibrant towns, to quiet country villages, the Midlands is a great place to call home. With better value housing, excellent schools, all closer to nature and wide-open spaces, more people than ever are choosing to live in the heart of Ireland.
Discover opportunities to grow & develop
Discover new opportunities, and new career paths in the Midlands. Our regional employers are hiring, with roles in tech, engineering, manufacturing and much more.
Discover open spaces & thrilling activities
From ancient historical sites, wonderful lakes and outdoors trails, to warm friendly people and fantastic eateries. It is also in places like this where you can enjoy wide open tranquil spaces, the sounds of nature, catch your breath and slow down.
Discover your future, wherever you want to go
Learn in an education system that is both creative and practical, from our regional university, TUS, through to our lifelong learning opportunities. Upskill, reskill, train and grow with the thousands of students who choose to study in the Midlands each year.
Discover a connected region to build your business
Take your business forward to the next level in a region that has the supports, connections, location and people to help you grow, whatever stage your business is at. From award-winning start-ups, to the world’s largest MNC’s, discover why business is choosing to locate in the Midlands.
The Midlands of Ireland is a thriving, vibrant region located in the heart of Ireland. Within easy reach of coastal cities, with opportunities for living, learning, enterprise and tourism. Encompassing the counties of Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, it is one of Irelands youngest and fastest growing regions, home to 324,600 people.
Longford is located in the heart of the Lakelands, making it the ideal location for angling, kayaking or perhaps a boat trip to experience the stunning lakes and river first-hand. Most of Longford lies on the River Shannon with Lough Ree forming much of the county’s western boundary.
Often referred to as ‘the Lake County’ due to the abundance of lakes, rivers and waterways, Westmeath is the largest county by population in the Midlands at 95,840. Home to the vibrant university town of Athlone, and Irelands’ music capital, Mullingar.
From the Slieve Bloom mountains, to the wide open spaces of the vast peatlands, Offaly is a county with space to explore. The county town of Tullamore is a hub for regional business, while the Georgian town of Birr hosts a thriving tourism and arts scene.
The county of Laois is the most southerly of the Midlands. The diverse landscape features the Slieve Bloom mountains to the lavish country estates and woodlands, with wonderful organic and artisan producers. The county town of Portlaoise is a thriving centre for enterprise, within easy reach of Ireland’s main cities.
The Midlands of Ireland is a thriving, vibrant region located in the heart of Ireland. Within easy reach of coastal cities, with opportunities for living, learning, enterprise and tourism. Encompassing the counties of Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, it is one of Irelands youngest and fastest growing regions, home to 324,600 people.
Longford is located in the heart of the Lakelands, making it the ideal location for angling, kayaking or perhaps a boat trip to experience the stunning lakes and river first-hand. Most of Longford lies on the River Shannon with Lough Ree forming much of the county’s western boundary.
Often referred to as ‘the Lake County’ due to the abundance of lakes, rivers and waterways, Westmeath is the largest county by population in the Midlands at 95,840. Home to the vibrant university town of Athlone, and Irelands’ music capital, Mullingar.
From the Slieve Bloom mountains, to the wide open spaces of the vast peatlands, Offaly is a county with space to explore. The county town of Tullamore is a hub for regional business, while the Georgian town of Birr hosts a thriving tourism and arts scene.
The county of Laois is the most southerly of the Midlands. The diverse landscape features the Slieve Bloom mountains to the lavish country estates and woodlands, with wonderful organic and artisan producers. The county town of Portlaoise is a thriving centre for enterprise, within easy reach of Ireland’s main cities.
Discover a region of creativity and home-grown design. Where history meet the future. Where a thriving arts scene of galleries and theatres meets one of Ireland’s most vibrant festival and events programmes. Music is at the heart of the Midlands with the Fleadh Cheoiland Electric Picnic bringing together two of Ireland’s biggest outdoor events. A thriving food and drink scene is becoming known throughout the country for quality and choice.
Discover a modern and dynamic region, where a young and diverse population is moving into the future with the skills and ambition that has made the Midlands one of Ireland’s fastest growing regions. A region more in touch with modern life, where ambition and growth are matched to quality of life, at once connected yet approachable and close to nature.
Discover a region with a goal of zero carbon by 2030, where a proud history of traditional energy is meeting modern renewable technologies to power Ireland forward for a new era. A past steeped in heritage from peat production is moving toward modern innovation with hydrogen, wind and solar energy driving us into the future for a more sustainable way of living.
Discover Ireland’s most connected region, centrally located and within an hour of coastal cities and international transport hubs, served by a modern motorway network, and excellent rail connections. Ultra-fast broadband connectivity is powering our region into a globally connected world, from Ireland to Europe and beyond.
Discover a region of creativity and home-grown design. Where history meet the future. Where a thriving arts scene of galleries and theatres meets one of Ireland’s most vibrant festival and events programmes. Music is at the heart of the Midlands with the Fleadh Cheoiland Electric Picnic bringing together two of Ireland’s biggest outdoor events. A thriving food and drink scene is becoming known throughout the country for quality and choice.
Discover a modern and dynamic region, where a young and diverse population is moving into the future with the skills and ambition that has made the Midlands one of Ireland’s fastest growing regions. A region more in touch with modern life, where ambition and growth are matched to quality of life, at once connected yet approachable and close to nature.
Discover a region with a goal of zero carbon by 2030, where a proud history of traditional energy is meeting modern renewable technologies to power Ireland forward for a new era. A past steeped in heritage from peat production is moving toward modern innovation with hydrogen, wind and solar energy driving us into the future for a more sustainable way of living.
Discover Ireland’s most connected region, centrally located and within an hour of coastal cities and international transport hubs, served by a modern motorway network, and excellent rail connections. Ultra-fast broadband connectivity is powering our region into a globally connected world, from Ireland to Europe and beyond.
