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Newly co-opted Councillor sets sights on city status for Athlone

Jan 21, 2025 07:45 By Shannonside News
Newly co-opted Councillor sets sights on city status for Athlone
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John was co-opted onto Westmeath County Council to replace Kevin 'Boxer' Moran following his election to the Dail.

A Westmeath Councillor says one of his aims is to see Athlone gain a city status.

Independent Councillor John Gibbons was co-opted onto Westmeath County Council last month.

He's taken the council seat of newly elected Longford-Westmeath TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran following the General Election.

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Speaking to Shannonside FM News, Councillor Gibbons outlined some of his aims for Athlone in the coming years:

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