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: