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Volunteering in our Times’ is the theme of this year’s Cura conference to be held in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone next weekend, February 20-22.

In spite of the fact that Athlone’s Nexans factory shut its doors six months ago with the loss of 96 jobs, a commitment to raise €10,000 for the South Westmeath Hospice has been honoured.

There was delight at Mullingar’s Lough an Ghair National School yesterday as plans for a new six-classroom school were given the green light by Minister for Education Batt O’Keeffe.

Presented in excellent condition this three bedroom semi-detached home with the addition of an attic conversion is situated just off the Ballymahon Road area of Athlone and is within walking distance of all amenities and town centre.

Though he resisted the temptation when he heard there was a street in Athlone called Preaching Lane, Judge John Neilan didn’t hesitate to issue the maximum fine for illegal parking to a woman who failed to answer her summons this week (February 18).

As Athlone hosts the national Cura Conference this weekend, PRO of the organisation, Charlotte Keary, spoke to the Advertiser about the services provided by the local Cura centre in Athlone.

Ireland play England in a vital ESB u20 Six Nations rugby championship match at Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Friday evening, February 27 in what is likely to be the decisive game in this year’s championship.

January 8 saw the start of a massive 45 date tour by singer Mike Denver which includes special guests Roly Daniels and Ray Lynam in what looks like being one of the concerts highlights of the New Year.

Athlone Tidy Towns is set to have its AGM next week on March 3 in the Athlone Town Civic Centre at 8pm. Athlone Tidy Towns is judged in the tidiest large urban centre categories G & H. In 2008 Athlone scored 231 points, up marginally on last year.

Up to 90 workers at Athlone’s Elan plant are to lose their jobs in the coming weeks.