Govt must play key role in securing Athlone’s International Hub-O’Rourke

FF welcomes An Board Pleanála approval for Europe China Trading Hub Read the rest of this entry »

Reduction of PTSB variable mortgage rate a welcome step in the right direction-Cllr. O’Rourke

Existing customers should benefit from same rate as new customers Read the rest of this entry »

Homeowners Kicked in the Teeth again, Cllr. Aengus O’Rourke

Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Aengus O'Rourke has described the confirmation that households will pay for water meters as a 'another kick in the teeth for hard pressed homeowners.' Read the rest of this entry »

A presentation to Martin Moore, a member of Fianna Fail from St. Pauls Terrace, Athlone

Fianna Fail Cllr. Aengus O'Rourke making a presentation to Martin Moore on behalf of Fianna Fail in recognition of his
active and positive participation in the party for so many years and for his work and dedication to Fianna Fail.

Cllr.O’Rourke criticises household charge ‘chaos’.

Asking public servants to become cash collectors is the last straw. Read the rest of this entry »

Government inaction means hundreds of Athlone applicants from 2011 still awaiting Medical Cards-Cll.O’Rourke

There are still 31,456 medical card applications outstanding from last year as a result of the Government’s inaction on delays and its failure to listen to concerns before centralising the application process in July, according to Fianna Fáil Town Councillor Aengus O'Rourke Read the rest of this entry »

Government must act on Permanent TSB-Cllr.Aengus O’Rourke

Speaking to this newspaper Cllr. O'Rourke expressed his dissatisfaction at what he calls the Governments 'lack of action' on very serious matters like credit for small businesses, Read the rest of this entry »

Government Action needed on Abandoned Building-Cllr. O’Rourke

EU/IMF Memorandum of Understanding (Feb 2012)

The most recent EU/IMF Memorandum of Understanding has been published by the Department of Finance today (14/2/2012) and is attached for your convenience.

http://www.aengusorourke.ie/wp-content/uploads/MOUjan2012.pdf

Slimathon 2012 – Raising Money for Local Charities

Every two years myself and a core team of local business people run the Athlone Lenten Slimathon.  It runs for the duration of Lent and during this time participants will have FREE membership of one of Irelands most exclusive Health & Leisure Centres THE SHERATON where they will receive professional tuition on fitness, diet, motivation and weight loss.

Each participant will receive a sponsorship card and will be asked to raise as much as possible for four very worthy charities / local initiatives. These are: Rebuild Bosnia, Athlone Canal Restoration, South Westmeath Hospice and Sarsfield Square Playground Fund. Registration is Feb. 20th (Monday) at 7pm Sheraton Hotel. This really is a fantastic way to lose weight, it doesnt cost you anything, you get the best advice, use of the best equipment and its great fun ! So come down to the Sheraton on 20th Feb and take part in this unmissable opportunity to lose weight! See you there.  

Cllr. Aengus O'Rourke, Tara Talbot Rose of Tralee, Dermot Brennan DB Cycles, Ross O'Callaghan Sheraton Hotel.