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My name is Aengus O’Rourke, I am a new councillor, elected to Athlone Town Council on June 6th 2009.  The 2009 election was my first time to run for public office so I am very grateful to the people of Athlone for putting their confidence and trust in me.
 
With 5 new faces on the Council the voters of Athlone very much had their say – they wanted change. There are many new and unfolding challenges facing our town. So, now and for the next 5 years Athlone needs a strong, decisive and dynamic Council made-up of people who are hard working, energetic and resilient.  Knowing all of the other 8 councilors I can say with confidence that this will be a very good council for Athlone.
 
My life experience to-date has prepared me well for the role of Councillor. I am first and foremost a Husband and Father of 4 children aged 7, 5, 3 and 1.  I run my own business which I established with my wife Lisa in 2005, Snap Printing is now Irelands largest business print and design group with 135 staff nationwide.

I come from a family with strong political roots and a track record of delivering for this town. All my life I have lived in a political world. Growing up in Arcadia, our home was a public clinic, the key was always in the door and open to the public for as long as I can remember. I have seen the tremendous work that can be done with people and for people through political life and now I believe given my broad life experience that I too can deliver for my town, Athlone.

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