Call for interest in the opening of Streamstown Station café

Westmeath County Council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced catering companies or individuals for the opportunity to operate a new café at Streamstown Station.

This new café on the Old Rail Trail Greenway will be a vital amenity for all users of the greenway, nearby playground, and wider community.

The Old Rail Trail is a 43 km greenway that brings visitors along the historic Great Western Railway line, connecting the Royal Canal Greenway in Mullingar with the River Shannon in Athlone.

In 2021 the greenway was extended to the Marina in Athlone Town. A new River Shannon crossing is under development, which will connect this greenway to the west side of Athlone, alongside Athlone Castle.

This is part of a larger project to develop Ireland’s first coast-to-coast greenway from Dublin to Galway. Streamstown station is located on the popular Moate to Castletown section.

Barry Kehoe, Director of Service, Westmeath County Council, said “this is a great opportunity for a business to operate in an exceptional setting, the provision of a good quality and reliable service at this location is of utmost importance for the Council.”

The closing date to register your interest is 4pm on Friday April 1.

For full information on the Call for Expressions of Interest visit www.localenterprise.ie/Westmeath/