Liam McDaniel is taking over the role of Mayor of Athlone-Moate Municipal District.
The new Mayor of a Westmeath municipal district is optimistic for the year ahead.
Liam McDaniel is taking over as Mayor of the Athlone-Moate Municipal District from Vinny McCormack and will remain in the role until June 2027.
It's the second time he'll be occupying the role, having previously held it in 2021.
Mr McDaniel says the surrounding areas are thriving at the moment:
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