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The Mám Éan Geotrail was launched in January at Ionad Pobail an Mháma with two guest speakers. Brian McConnell, retired principal geologist at Geological Survey Ireland, highlighted the geological connections with North America. Frank Conroy of Maam community gave a fascinating account of the local history and folklore linked with Mám Éan and its use down through the ages by the local community in Maam.

A two-year, ongoing project to complete a 5km riverside trail around the westside of Athlone will be open in time for the summer, it was revealed this week.

Four Seasons Walking Festival