Athlone is one of five new locations joining the scheme.
A Midlands town has been included in a government initiative to stimulate urban development.
The Living City initiative is being extended until 2030 giving relief to support the use of over the shop spaces for residential development.
Athlone among five new places being added to the scheme.
Independent Athlone Cuncillor John Gibbons says the Westmeath town is well suited to the policy:
Midlands Woman To Launch New Book On Cancer, Chronic Illness And Grief
Cancer, Chaos and Courage has been written by Avril Tierney.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €111k
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Uisce Eireann To Lift Hosepipe Ban In Westmeath
However, it has been extended in Laois and Offaly until the end of September.
Photos: Black Bull Threshing Fest 2026
Photos by John Finnerty Photography.
Hurling For Cancer Research Fundraiser Set To Take Place Today
Midlands players such as Offaly's Brian Duignan are taking part in tonight's march.
Free Dementia Training For Family Carers This Evening
It takes place in the Athlone Springs Hotel from 7 pm this evening.
Electric Picnic Reveals Stage Times For This Weekend's Headliners
JADE will be the first up on the Main Stage this Friday.
Ryanair Featured On CCPC Complaints List
Michael O'Learys' Ryanair received 238 complaints.
