He held the position for three years.
There has been a change of leadership in the Athlone Chamber of Commerce.
At the recent AGM, President and chairman Alan Shaw officially stepped down from his role.
He had held the presidency for the past three years.
Also at the AGM, a new Vice-President was elected in Regina Bushell, with the new president to be elected later.
The Chamber's CEO, Tommy Hogan says Alan has left "a fantastic legacy":
Plans Being Made For This Year's Pride Celebration In Laois
The main event will be held at the beginning of September.
Disqualified Driver Arrested In Laois
In a separate incident, a vehicle without insurance was also stopped by Gardaí.
Parking In Midlands Town Largely Unsuitable For Wheelchair Lift Users
Calls are being made by a Local Election Candidate for parking along the main street of the Offaly town.
Calls For Further Pressures To Be Put On Owners Of Derelict Premises
A Laois Local Election Candidate says more could be done with levies and taxes.
Thousands Of Premises In The Midlands Currently Without Power
Over 1,900 ESB customers in Offaly alone have been impacted.
Offaly And Westmeath Under Thunderstorm Alert
Met Eireann say the storms could be slow to move on this evening.
Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Village Burglary
It happened on Friday afternoon.
Significant Increase In Offaly School Absenteeism Post-Covid
As many as 120 students are out every day.
Election Candidate Criticising Government For Lack Of Farming Supports
The Independent Ireland rep says workers in the midlands also need to be supported.
Laois Neurology Patients Travelling 150km For Services
A new campaign is calling for new services to be established at Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Councillor Blasts Lack Of Accessibility At Laois Train Station
Concerns have been raised with the entrance and the lift.
Laois Woman Skydiving For Special School
Thirteen people are taking part in a skydive for new school equipment.
Man Still In Hospital With 'Serious' Injuries After Westmeath Assault
The incident occurred last Thursday evening.
Midlands Rent Prices Up Nearly 10%
That's among the findings of Daft.ie's new report.
Government Labelled 'Disgrace' For Handling Of Westmeath Protest
Locals in a village turned out to oppose the delivery of modular homes last week.
Biodiversity Week Heralds Celebration Of Midlands "Flora And Fauna"
The celebration of nature runs until the end of next weekend.
Offaly Job Fair Has Proven Track Record - Tullamore Chamber Of Commerce
This year's fair was launched in the town today.
Defence Forces Design Needs To Come Before New HQ Says Tánaiste
Calls have been made to mark Custume Barracks the Army Headquarters.
Hoped Jobs In Offaly Private Hospital Will Be New
A Local Election candidate doesn't want to see people being moved from one facility to another.
Residents Of Laois IPAS Centre Felt They Weren't Being Listened To
A HIQA report found them to be non-compliant in half of the areas examined.
