Mullingar and Athlone both nominated

Both Mullingar and Athlone are among the nominees for the 2019 Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards.

A total awards prize fund of almost €200,000 will be shared by 41 towns including the overall national winner and the winner of the “Rising Star” category.

Mullingar and Athlone will be up against towns from across the country which have been put forward by local authorities or recommended by the public. Judges will visit all nominated places during August and September and winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony in December.

Since the inaugural National Enterprise Town Awards in 2016, 104 towns, urban areas and villages across the country will have shared €500,000 in funding to invest in their community. Previous award winners highlight the main benefits of participating in the awards as increased community spirit, a boost to local tourism, and growth of new business.