Briain Smyth takes over from Seamus Boland.
A Westmeath man is set to take over as the new CEO of Irish Rural Link.
Moate's Briain Smyth takes over from Ballycumber's Seamus Boland in the role with over 30 years experience across agri-business, renewable energy development, and sustainability consulting.
He is also the co-founder of Biotricity and formulated a vision in 2018 to redevelop the former ESB peat station in Rhode into a green energy hub.
Mr Smyth says his main focus in the short term is the energy crisis:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond