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Week III

A man described as “a dealer, thief, or fence” in court this week (February 20) who was asked if he “had any hope in your life”, avoided another jail sentence when the judge heard he had an appointment for a rehab unit the following day.

Athlone Community Radio 88.4fm will celebrate its second birthday this Saturday January 12.

The Midlands Arts and Culture Magazine, which is in its 18th edition is out now with all your arts and culture news from counties Offaly, Laois, Longford, and Westmeath - and better still is free.

Gardai are “reasonably confident” the break-ins into the St Vincent de Paul shops in Athlone and Mullingar on consecutive nights this week are a coincidence, but “are continuing to examine the circumstances behind the raids”, and are seeking witnesses to both crimes.

Two brothers have been sentenced to 11 years in prison this week after pleading guilty to their part in attempting to smuggle an estimated 1.5kgs of cocaine out of Venezuela last March.

Two local eateries feature in this year’s Irish restaurant awards with Thyme in Custume Place winning the great value dining award, and The Fatted Calf in Glasson getting the nod as best gastropub in Leinster.

Have you ever listened to the radio and thought “I could do that”? Are you part of a group that works in the community? Or are you involved in a business or organisation you would like to promote? Now is your chance.

The Campaign Against the Household and Water Tax Kilkenny is out in force once again and members are planning to hold a public meeting in Kyteler's Inn on Wednesday, January 25.

Households in Athlone can expect practical information on flooding and safety through their letter box soon.