They installed the dining facilities during the Covid pandemic.
Three midlands pubs have been granted a stay of execution on their outdoor dining, that was originally supposed to be removed over a year ago.
Maisie's, The Snug, and Fiddlers in Athlone installed outdoor dining facilities during the Covid pandemic - they took a case to An Bord Pleanala to extend their time but this was rejected.
As a result of the temporary infrastructure, a loading bay, a disabled space and a parking spot have been blocked.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Aengus O' Rourke says the structures are temporary in nature and not something they want to see made permanent:
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