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A packed clubhouse in Corinthian Park gathered to pay tribute to a true legend on Saturday evening while also raising funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Paddy Flynn was greeted by hundreds of well-wishers from the moment he arrived with his tribute part of a major fundraising event at the club.

The face of Athlone has certainly changed in the past 72 years, but one thing that has remained steadfast is the sense of community spirit in Assumption Road as the street prepares to celebrate its 72nd anniversary and the unveiling of a Siege of Jadotville Memorial to mark this occasion.

Millions of older people are loneliest in the summer – as they get fewer visits from loved ones and have more hours in the day to fill. Research of 1,400 retired people commissioned by Specsavers discovered that 27 per cent feel disconnected when loved ones’ social schedules ramp up, leaving less time for them to check in.

The battle to bring ‘very light rail’ to Galway has been reborn following the establishment of a similar rail system in Coventry.

Cllr Aengus O’Rourke has called on Waterways Ireland and other stakeholders to work together to combat the continuing nuisance of jet-skis on the River Shannon.

Luan Gallery, in association with New Horizon Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support, will host a community event to welcome, support, and celebrate new members of the extended community to Athlone. The event will be chaired by Breaking Borders exhibiting artist Vukašin Nedeljkovic and will start at 5.30pm on Wednesday August 31. This event is supported by Creative Ireland and Westmeath County Council.

A special fund of €2million has been set up by Sport Ireland to support disability specific activities in sports clubs, and is now open for applicants.

Wolfe Tone Bridge was the third bridge to be built over the river. The West Bridge (now known as O’Brien’s Bridge) was the first and dates from medieval times. The Salmon Weir Bridge dates from 1820, and the Wolfe Tone Bridge was built in the mid-19th century.

A strong swell of public support was clearly evident as the Autism Parents Athlone group hosted a protest walk through the streets of the town to highlight the urgent need to provide Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) classes within primary and secondary school settings.

Nearly every day since the pandemic commenced, two great servants to Galway sport gather behind so called enemy lines to talk about football and life.