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The face of Athlone has certainly changed in the past 72 years, but one thing that has remained steadfast is the sense of community spirit in Assumption Road as the street prepares to celebrate its 72nd anniversary and the unveiling of a Siege of Jadotville Memorial to mark this occasion.

Figures released by the National Transport Authority (NTA) have revealed that almost €4.3m of funding that was made available for walking and cycling infrastructure in Westmeath was not spent in 2021.

An apartment development proposed for Connaught Street on the west side of Athlone has been amended with both the building’s height and unit density reduced.

Over many decades in Westmeath, precious memories of times gone by have been recorded by groups and individuals in an effort to document what are often fading memories of our past.

Local Fine Gael Councillor, John Dolan, has welcomed Government funding which will be utilised to upgrade and improve laneways and non-public roads within County Westmeath.

The imminent start of the new academic year at three second level schools may be impacted by traffic disruption upon the decision taken by Irish Water to commence essential works on Retreat Road, a project which is expected to conclude at the end of September.

RONAN FAGAN

An archaeological find alluding to the possible remains of the town’s 17th century defence walls has been unearthed as Westmeath County Council and the Office of Public Works progress the Athlone Flood Alleviation Scheme on The Strand at the River Shannon.