Co-working and innovation hub development planned for heart of Athlone town centre
Thu, May 12, 2022
Plans for the development of a co-working and innovation hub in the heart of Athlone have been unveiled.
To be accommodated on the grounds of the former workhouse building off Northgate Street, the project when realised, will be an exemplar model in the redevelopment and reuse of a heritage site as a contemporary multi-facility enterprise space that will provide a collaborative working environment and entrepreneurial eco-system that will contribute to regional growth.
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