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The thematic for this year’s iteration of the festival will be related to 'Alternative Futures'. AATE will invite audiences to reflect on propositions/ opportunities for change and intervention in a world of uncertainty.

Westmeath County Council officially launched the new Visit Westmeath Tourism and Heritage App in recent times.

The maintenance of the town bridge which traverses the heart of Athlone was the topic of much discussion at the recent sitting of the Athlone Moate Municipal District.

Heritage Week has concluded with Westmeath once again out performing other counties in terms of the variety and quality of activities.

Athlone Castle delivered a diverse programme of engaging and educational events and activities for National Heritage Week which commenced on Saturday, August 14 and concluded on Sunday, August 22.

Galway City Museum has recently received funding from the Heritage Council to undertake conservation work on a Victorian wedding collection. The Annie Woods Collection was kindly donated to the museum in 2019 by a granddaughter of the original owner, Annie Shorten (nee Woods).

BY CIAN O’CONNELL

Thatched buildings, once typical in Ireland, are now a rare sight.

Galway City Museum has received a special accolade under the prestigious Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI), coordinated by The Heritage Council.

The Merlin Residents Association welcomes the beginning of the restoration and protection works at Merlin castle.