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Uisce Éireann’s landmark wastewater project in Athlone reaches major milestone

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Working in partnership with Westmeath County Council, Uisce Éireann has, in recent weeks passed crucial milestones in the delivery of the landmark wastewater project in Athlone.

The installation of almost three kilometres of new underground sewer pipes as part of the Athlone Main Drainage Scheme continues to progress, the ultimate goal of reducing the risk of sewer flooding in Athlone close to realisation, whilst further addressing non-compliant sewer overflows to the River Shannon.

Uisce Éireann, alongside its delivery partner Ward & Burke Construction, has confirmed the successful completion of the first underground crossing of the River Shannon. These tunnelling works which began in September 2023 in the Deerpark/Showgrounds area of Athlone were scheduled for completion in early 2024. The tunnel boring machine paved its way under the river, installing this critical pipeline and has now successfully arrived at Burgess Park.


News

Water safety awareness a focal point of River Shannon festival demonstration

Pictured, l-r, Padraig Hegarty (Athlone Boat Club PRO), Jude Kilmartin (Athlone Subaqua Club), Cllr Aengus O’Rourke and Damien Milton (Athlone River Safety Awareness)

As part of the Croi na hÉireann Festival taking place in Athlone from March 14-18 inclusive, a river safety demonstration will take place on Saturday at 1pm. ...


The Week

Buoyant Rosemount Amateur Drama Group make return to stage as Tuar Ard performance awaits

Pictured are the cast of 'Nobody's Talking To Me.  Back row, l-r, Cian O'Brien, John Keenan, Ciaran Clarke.  Front row, l-r, Helena Keena, Aisling Boland, Rachel Duffy, Triona Geoghegan.  Missing from photograph is Eamonn Duffy.

A return to the stage awaits for Rosemount Amateur Drama Group as rehearsals continue apace for their performance of 'Nobody's Talking To Me', a two act comedy production to take place in Tuar Ard Moate from March 13-16 inclusive. ...


Motoring

Kia EV9 named 2024 Women’s Worldwide ‘Car of the Year’

The Kia EV9 has been named the ‘World’s Best Car for 2024’ by a panel of judges at the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY).

The Kia EV9 has been named the ‘World’s Best Car for 2024’ by a panel of judges at the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). ...


Business

Westmeath County Council to manage Increased Cost Of Business (ICOB) Grant

As part of Budget 2024, the Government signed off on a package of €257 million for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant as a vital measure for small and medium businesses. ...


Sport

Coaches need resources to support athlete menstrual health, new TUS study reveals

Pictured, l-r,  Kellie Brennan, Athlone Town and TUS soccer team, Miriam O’Callaghan Sport Ireland Board member, Dr Niamh Ní Chéilleachair, senior lecturer TUS Athlone Campus, Eamonn Henry, co-ordinator, Offaly Sports Partnership and Laurie Ryan, Athlone Town and TUS lecturer

A study conducted by Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) in partnership with Offaly Sports Partnership has revealed a significant gap in coaches’ understanding of how the menstrual cycle impacts female athlete performance. ...


Lifestyle

From surgery to slumber - a guide to sleeping after hair transplantation

At Tir na nÓg Clinic they receive numerous queries during consultations relating to the hair transplantation recovery process following surgery and what it entails. ...


Opinion

Uncertainty of omicron variant a concern as Carty plays pivotal role in Connacht rugby victory

Hello to all the Advertiser readers.
As I am compiling this piece on Tuesday, we still do not know what the mysterious Omicron variant is capable of, or the details of it. ...

 

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