Athlone was added to the Living City programme in this years Budget.
The Finance Minister says a Westmeath town will thrive after its addition to a Government scheme.
Pascal Donohue announced Athlone is one of five areas now included in the Living City initiative in this year's Budget.
It offers support in the form of tax relief to over the shop spaces for residential development.
Minister Donohoe says it will boost the local economy:
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