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Just 14% of Irish Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) plan to increase investment in sustainability practices and solutions such as water conservation, energy conservation and recycling in the next 12 months due to rising costs pressures, according to a new Irish Water survey of SME attitudes to conservation and sustainability, developed in partnership with the Small Firms Association.

As the conclusion of 2022 fast approaches, Cllr Aengus O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach, Westmeath County Council, spoke with the Athlone Advertiser this week, taking time to reflect upon what has been and look towards positive pastures new for Athlone and and its environs in 2023.

They say that an optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves. So it will be for many of us this weekend when we bid a glad farewell to another year and welcome in the latest instalment — another chapter in the book of life.

The commercial market throughout Galway city and the west of Ireland has proven to be resilient throughout an unprecedented 2022. After navigating through the Covid-19 pandemic, the unexpected conflict and war in Ukraine presented a new challenge to the market in early 2022. As a result, we have witnessed inflation rates nearing 10 per cent which has been felt throughout every industry, with property being no exception.

After two turbulent years, hopes were high that 2022 would see a return to normality. Unfortunately, it was not to be. The war in Ukraine and the associated economic challenges have all created increased uncertainty in all aspects of life. For property, the most direct impact of uncertainty was on construction. While house completions are expected to reach 26,000 this year, the anticipated precipitous recovery in supply in 2023 and beyond is now less likely. As such, a significant supply deficit will persist.

On your marks! The traditional Goal Mile returns to the city and county

Look after the little things in life. Because one day the time will come when you realise they are the big things. And there is no better time to find this out than at this time of the year.

A Galway church leader is raising awareness of the hunger crisis raging in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya by hanging a bag of frankincense on her Christmas tree this festive season.

Luan Gallery opened its doors to the public 10 years ago last week, this milestone anniversary marked with the official opening of the inaugural Westmeath Artists’ Awards Exhibition last Thursday evening, December 1.

Numerous teaching representatives from Athlone primary schools were in attendance at the INTO Consultative Conference on Education in Tullamore in recent times.