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Wednesday, 17 December 2025 09:39

The Living City initiative is designed to revamp city centers by encouraging renovation and conversion of properties.

The Living City Initiative needs to be kickstarted in a Westmeath town sooner rather than later.

A start date of June 2026 is being set for a government tax incentive scheme that brings vacant or underused buildings back into use for Athlone.

Westmeath County Council is being asked to submit a draft map for Government approval by January.

Athlone Councillor, Fianna Fail's Frankie Keena says it needs careful consideration:

Temperatures Of 30 Degrees Forecast For Leinster Counties

A high temperature warning is now in effect for Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands

The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway

Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is one of this year's contestants.
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Action On Vacant HSE-Owned Buildings

120 HSE-owned buildings have been vacant for over 12 months, including 11 in Westmeath.
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal

The initiative would aim to develop the Grand Canal Greenway into a tourist destination.
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan

The annual competition will honour the memory of Joe Drennan.
Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence

The driver was arrested with the vehicle seized and court proceedings are underway.
Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach

11 food businesses were issued closure notices nationwide.

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