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Following nearly a decade of robust campaigning and fundraising, the stalwart efforts of the Loughrea Arts Recreation & Culture (LARC) community group are celebrating the announcement that contract documents for the refurbishment of the historic landmark, are now on e-tenders.

Following an absence of numerous years, the Moate Tidy Towns committee has taken the decision to enter the SuperValu TidyTowns competition.

After a long road it was a day for the communities of Newcastle and Moycullen to celebrate, in particular the hard-working committee who, for over 20 years, have been involved on the road that led to a €10 million announcement to deliver new community centres in Newcastle and Maigh Cuillinn. These new centres will support thousands of residents in Newcastle, Dangan, Bushypark, Maigh Cuillinn, and the many community groups and schools in the area.

Funding of €90,000 towards amenity projects in Portlick and Portaneena will strengthen and support the sustainable development of the outdoor recreation sector at both locations, local Fine Gael councillor John Dolan stated this week.

It was another momentous day in Athenry last Friday when Ireland’s first National Centre of Excellence dedicated to supporting start up, micro and small food businesses was officially opened by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

Parcel delivery company DPD Ireland, with a centralised hub in Athlone Business Park, received the prestigious Partnership with Social Enterprise accolade at the Chambers Ireland Sustainable Business Impact Awards.

Minister Of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, Jack Chambers TD officially opened the extension of the Great Western Greenway from Achill Sound to Cashel on Friday September 1 last, alongside Leas Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council, Cllr Martin McLoughlin.

Work, Live Westmeath is a new initiative by Westmeath County Council showcasing Westmeath’s endless possibilities as a great place to live, work or start a business.

Community groups within Athlone and the wider county will benefit from support funding recently announced by the Government.

Street Feast is calling on local Midlands communities to unite for a national day of celebrations!