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:
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