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Local companies collaborate on smart food packaging
Two local companies, Athlone-based Georgia Tech Ireland and System Label, based in Roscommon, are working together to develop smart packaging for the food industry.
Mullingar watermains replacement project to start in July
A start date of July 8 for the commencement of the watermains rehabilitation project in Mullingar was confirmed this week in a report given to the environment and water services strategic policy committee.
Westmeath fire services to join with Longford
As part of a national plan to consolidate fire services from 30 to 21 units, the brigades of Mullingar, Athlone, and Longford are to amalgamate by 2015, it was revealed this week.
Athlone Castle opens for bank holiday Monday
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre would like to invite you to come and visit this June bank holiday weekend, Saturday and Sunday June 1 and 2, with extended opening on Monday June 3. To celebrate the June bank holiday they are running a special offer for the weekend through www.athlone.ie, which grants a 25 per cent discount on admission prices upon presentation of the voucher at reception.
Prioritise people in flood management, says councillor
An Athlone councillor is calling for common sense in how the OPW will manage flooding around the town, saying that human beings, not wildlife and trees, must be central to any solutions.
Local tourism businesses promote Westmeath via ‘Gathering’ app
Thirteen tourism businesses from Co Westmeath are being promoted to international visitors on a brand new app for iPhones and android devices. The app, called ‘Gathering Gestures’, has been created by Tourism Ireland specifically for The Gathering Ireland 2013 and offers a wide variety of ‘gestures’ to ensure our international visitors get more from their holiday here and an extra special welcome in this year of The Gathering.
A trip through the decades with The Six Marys
The Six Marys, written and performed by Athlone native Jean Farrell, is a comical yet poignant look at life, from childhood in the 1950s, to the present day.
Military memorabilia will not return to Mullingar
Military memorabilia previously housed in Columb Barracks will not be making a return to Mullingar, but will be housed instead in Custume Barracks, Athlone.
Highly respected healer comes to Athlone
Over 30 years ago, Paddy Hughes had no idea of what fate had in store for him when his aunt chose him to carry on the gift of healing which had been in the family for over 100 years.
Poet’s Corner slot announced for Athlone Community Radio
Fifteen local people who have written poetry, some of them volunteers and staff with Athlone Community Radio share their poetry during For Arts Sake on Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm. Each Wednesday between 6-7pm they bring you a new poet reciting their own piece.