That's the view of one local councillor.
A Westmeath councillor believes if capacity at the Athlone Marina is expanded it will boost tourism in the town.
Fine Gael's John Dolan says there is an opportunity to attract more tourists to the region as most people are considering staycations this summer.
He says there are a lot of facilities in the area:
Ireland In Czechia For Crucial World Cup Play Off
A win will move Ireland to within 90 minutes of the World Cup in North America.
Laois Senator Pushes For Construction Start Date At Special School
St. Francis School in Portlaoise is facing overcrowding with 20 classes in 14 classrooms.
LOETB STEAM Showcase Taking Place Today
Nine schools across the counties are showing off their skills at Portlaoise College today.
Midlands House Prices Continue To Rise
Prices for a three-bedroom semi-detached house are going up, according to Daft.ie.
Westmeath Pride Celebrating Síle na Gig For Pride 2026
Heartlands Pride is creating a stylised float honouring the ancient symbol.
Pharma Giant Set To Take Over Offaly IDA Site
New jobs are set to be created over the next few months.
Family Of Man Killed In Edenderry Fire Say He Had Nowhere Else To Go
Christopher Holt died in a fire at the home on Tuesday.
IRHA President Calls For More Haulier Supports
Rosenallis's Ger Hyland is repeating calls for HVO fuel supports.
Retired Surgeon Calls For Real Time Defibrillator Map
Peter Naughton worked as a Consultant Surgeon in Portlaoise Hospital and has prepared a defibrillator map.
Post Mortem Exam Completed On Offaly House Fire Victim
Christopher 'Crunchie' Holt died in yesterday morning's house fire in Edenderry.
Protest Held Over Shannon Pipeline
Around 50 boats took part in a rally on Saturday to oppose the largest water project in the State's history.
Government Putting Pressure On Excise Duty Cuts
Longford-Westmeath TD Robert Troy says it's a volatile situation.
Inquest Into Death Of Offaly Man Who Died While In Prison Adjourned
There are concerns of missing CCTV footage.
Longford-Westmeath TD Expresses Concern On National Children's Hospital
It's after building targets are set to be missed for the 18th time.
Niall Horan Says He Doesn't Overthink When Writing Music Anymore
Tickets go on sale Thursday next week for his tour.
US Sends More Troops As Middle East Conflict Intensifies
On day 25 of the war, Israel and the US continued bombings.
Gardaí Investigate Suspected Candle Fire In Fatal Offaly Blaze
The investigation is still at an early stage.
Woman Hospitalised Following Offaly Crash
A car and tractor were involved in a crash in Tullamore this morning.
Westmeath Gardaí Seek Info On Dog Bite Incident
A woman was bitten by a dog in Mullingar.
Niall Horan Announces Irish Tour Dates
The Mullingar man is releasing his new album.
