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Crucial to the continued development of Athlone is the need for a robust and reliable water supply for a growing population and a town that has seen rapid development in recent years.

“Borne out of frustration” were the words uttered by Athlone Mayor, Cllr Aengus O’Rourke, as he addressed his fellow elected representatives and council executive, regarding the unkempt nature of a number of businesses in the town, the tourist season now being in “full flow”.

Following the success of February’s free music concerts with Cillian Hill, Colin Fahy and Paul Gurney in the Dean Crowe Theatre Bar, the June offering promises some more top class talent with Rob Irwin performing live on June 16, Brian Mac Band on June 19 and David Dockery on June 23.

Local Fine Gael Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, recently visited Westmeath County Council to hear about a new co-ordination service that is supporting older people to remain living at home independently.

A new Heritage and Biodiversity Plan is being prepared for Westmeath, the Plan being the Local Authority’s statement of intent in relation to the Heritage and Biodiversity of Westmeath and will set out key areas of focus for the next five years.

The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann committee has officially launched its programme of music events which will run from Sunday, July 31 until Monday, August 8.

An air of employment positivity descended upon Athlone on Monday of this week with a formal announcement by Ericsson of plans to create 250 jobs at their state-of-the-art research and development campus in Athlone to support the company’s ongoing development of innovative cloud-native products that orchestrate, automate and power its global 5G portfolio.

Local Fine Gael Councillor, John Dolan, has called upon Westmeath County Council to serve a CPO order on the old shop in Castledaly.

Tenders are being sought by Westmeath County Council for the next phase of the Athlone Town Centre enhancement project.