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Fáilte Ireland have responded to a recent call for them to outline their future plans for the Hidden Heartlands brand by underlining their commitment to developing the region’s tourism push over the next decade.

Addressing the most recent sitting of the Athlone-Moate Municipal District, Cllr Frankie Keena called upon the council executive to invite a representative from Failte Ireland to address a future meeting and explain their short to medium term strategy for increasing the market share of tourists visiting Athlone and the wider Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands region.

On foot of a question raised by Fiann Fáil Councillor, Frankie Keena, at the most recent sitting of the Athlone-Moate Municipal District, elected representatives were informed by the local authority executive that the Athlone Town Centre Regeneration and Enhancement project is currently out to tender for a main contractor.

Local Fine Gael Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, launched ‘A More Inclusive Politics for Westmeath’ in the surrounds of the Westmeath County Council on Monday of this week.

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.

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.