He's been hailed as a champion for the county for his 21 years of service as president.
A civic reception is being held to honour the former president of Athlone Institute of Technology, Ciaran Ó Catháin.
A proposal for the event received unanimous support among elected representatives of Westmeath County Council.
It's expected the ceremony to recognise his work in achieving university status will be held before the end of 2021.
Fianna Fáil councillor Aengus O'Rourke says Mr. Ó Catháin has been a champion for the county:
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