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The spirit of triathlon was wholly vibrant in Coosan Point this past weekend with the return of the Lough Ree Monster Triathlon, hosted by the Athlone Triathlon Club.

Lough Ree RNLI came to the aid of 26 people on Monday night after three boats ran aground north of the Black Islands.

As the Athlone Sub-Aqua Club celebrates its 50th anniversary, Cllr Aengus O'Rourke, Cathaoirleach, Westmeath County Council, has commended the volunteer organisation, noting its "invaluable" contribution to Athlone since its inception in 1972.

The first public holiday weekend of the year saw Lough Ree RNLI volunteer crew respond to two call-outs and come to the aid of four people stranded on the lake.

The Croi na hEireann Festival committee has finalised details of all activities to take place during the five day event in recognition of the national feast day in March.

Athlone Boat Club held a small ceremony to bless and name one of their new boats on Sunday last.

The majestic River Shannon as it flows through the heart of Athlone is central to the town’s attraction as a tourism destination but sadly, through the years, has been the scene of tragedy with families impacted by lives lost in the often turbulent waterway.

The perennially popular annual Athlone Sub Aqua Club fundraising event, 'Dip with a Nip' returns on St. Stephen's Day on the shores of Lough Ree at Hodson Bay.

The positive cohesive community contributions of numerous individuals and organisations from Athlone and its environs were recognised at the annual Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach awards ceremony on Friday night.