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Town Mayor lauds cohesive work ethos of Destination Athlone
Athlone Town Mayor, Cllr. Aengus O’Rourke, has lauded the cohesive work of Destination Athlone as a noticeable influx of Irish visitors descend upon the Midlands growth town to enjoy a staycation experience in the heart of Ireland.
Outgoing Town Mayor reflects upon ‘unprecedented’ year as first citizen
As Town Mayor, Cllr. Frankie Keena, prepares to pass on his chain of office at the forthcoming meeting of Athlone Moate Municipal District, he spoke with the Athlone Advertiser this week to reflect upon what he described as an “unprecedented” year in the role.
Views aired as light rail system mooted for old railway line
A proposal to conduct a feasibility study pertaining to the introduction of a light rail system on the old railway line from Moate to Athlone to include Mullingar at a later date was afforded diligent thought during the monthly meeting of Athlone Moate Municipal District.
Moate native receives Green Dog Walker Champion award
Cathaoirleach John Dolan had a very important job on his final day in office as Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach, presenting the first Green Dog Walker’s Champion award to Moate native, Luke Lynam.
Dog waste bins a most necessary measure along the Old Rail Trail
Local Independent Councillor, Michael O’Brien, has called for the provision of dog waste bins along the Old Rail Trail.
Local schools are encouraged to explore Old Rail Trail biodiversity
Schools and community groups from the Athlone environs are being encouraged to get involved in biodiversity project along the Old Rail Trail.
Athlone’s amenities highlighted at World Canal Conference reception
The World Canals Conference took place this week in Athlone and brought together canal and waterway enthusiasts, professionals and academics from around the world.
Future development of National and Regional Greenways launched in Moate
The Old Rail Trail in Moate was the location for the launch by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross TD and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin TD, of the ‘Strategy for the future development of National and Regional Greenways’.