Aengus O'Rourke

Intent: Representation from local politicians at the launch event of the social enterprise in Monksland Retail Park, Athlone.

Details: Invite to the official launch event for Habitat ReStore Athlone.

Intent: Representatives of Mullingar Chamber presented to the SPC for Economic Development, Enterprise and Tourism on activities undertaken during the previous year and planned initiatives for the year ahead. The presentation outlined the Chamber’s ongoing work and sought continued funding support from the committee.

Details: SPC Meeting – Economic Development Enterprise and Tourism

Intent: To seek financial support towards the delivery of a business event, including room hire, support for event programming, promotion and stakeholder engagement.

Details: Financial Support for Business Event

Intent: To invite local Representatives to an IFA Public meeting to discuss IFA's position on the Bord Bia Chair and why his double standards have caused huge farmer anger on the ground.

Details: IFA Westmeath Public Meeting - Bord Bia

Intent: To secure an increase in the Chamber’s annual grant from Westmeath County Council, emphasising the growing scope of our work, the delivery of key business and community initiatives and the need for enhanced resources to continue supporting economic development and local enterprise effectively.

Details: To seek an increase in the Chambers annual grant

Intent: To engage key stakeholders by extending an invitation to the Chamber’s Annual Awards, highlighting the event’s role in celebrating business achievement, strengthening partnerships, and showcasing the positive contributions of local enterprises to the Athlone community

Details: Invitation to Chamber annual awards

Intent: Inform DPOs about a concept PBSA development in Athlone and proposed benefits of same.

Details: Proposed Student Accommodation Development

Intent: To secure funding support for the Chamber by presenting proposed projects and initiatives that deliver clear community and business benefits. We outlined the Chamber’s role in economic development, event coordination, and business support, and demonstrated how the requested funding would enable continued delivery of projects that strengthen the local economy and community.

Details: Chamber Funding Proposal to SPC

Intent: Proposing the rezoning of land at Monksland Athlone for residential development

Details: contacting local council representatives regarding the Joint Urban Area Plan Athlone

Intent: Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry

Details: Stallion Trail Invitations