It's hoped long-term benefits and investment opportunities will be secured for local counties during Ireland's EU presidency.
Ireland will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months.
Each county has been paired with an EU member state to promote cultural and tourism connections, as part of a government initiative during the term.
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Longford was partnered with Hungary, Roscommon with Slovenia, and Leitrim with Cyprus.
Speaking at the Longford Agri Show, Tánaiste Simon Harris says he hopes the partnerships will strengthen ties and boost local economies:
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While Midlands North-West MEP Nina Carberry says local farming and agriculture will be at the fore of the presidency:
