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In spite of a major campaign by Athlone Chamber of Commerce to persuade the council to reduce commercial rates by 5 per cent, and a late call from Cllr Sheila Buckley Byrne to consider a 2 per cent rate reduction, councillors voted against a change in rates at Wednesday’s Athlone Town Council budget meeting.

A one-way system for Athlone is firmly back on the agenda after councillors expressed dismay about the worsening condition of the town’s main streets.

“Let’s get working” was the message of newly elected mayor of Athlone, Alan Shaw, as he accepted his chain of office on Monday.

Independent councillor Shelia Buckley Byrne was officially welcomed as the new mayor of Athlone at this week’s meeting of Athlone Town Council.

Communication with local residents and business people will be crucial in order to ensure road closures for this year’s European Triathlon Championships are carried out with minimal disruption.

Athlone has been chosen as the first location in the Lakelands and Inlands region to host an open day, on Sunday October 5, showcasing what is on offer in the area.

Athlone has noted the passing this week of former mayor, trade unionist and champion of the working man, John “Joxer” Keenehan, who died suddenly on Tuesday at his residence in West Lodge.

A report is to be prepared on the establishment of a joint policing committee for Athlone, following a request by Cllr Paul Hogan at last week’s meeting of Athlone Town Council.

Athlone could soon have a World Heritage Site right on its doorstep, if the historic site of Clonmacnoise is successful in its bid for the prestigious award.

Rates in Athlone will only increase by 1 per cent this year, after the figures were set at Friday’s (December 19) budget meeting at the Council chambers.