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The planning process for this summer’s Euro-Festival, to take place in Athlone from July 24 to 31, has been set in motion by Athlone Town Council.

Council members divided into two opposing camps this week over a suggestion by mayor Mark Cooney that Athlone Castle be reopened to the public until redevelopment works commence.

“At least I’ll be able to tell myself in 50 years time that I did something, I tried to do something,” says the organiser of a novel democratic demonstration of the frustration that so many Irish citizens are feeling.

“At least I’ll be able to tell myself in 50 years time that I did something, I tried to do something,” says the organiser of a novel democratic demonstration of the frustration that so many Irish citizens are feeling.

Set in the heart of Ireland on the banks of the River Shannon, the Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone is the perfect venue for a fairytale wedding. With its magnificent views overlooking the river, Ss Peter and Paul’s Church, and Athlone Castle, it is the perfect backdrop for those once-in-a-lifetime wedding photographs. This is the perfect venue for your special day!

A man who forced a Garda car to stop by breaking a Yield sign at 3am and was arrested for drink driving, had his conviction dismissed in the District Court this week (January 26) when the judge agreed the place of arrrest given by the garda in evidence differed from the address on the charge sheet.

Been meaning to get to know your home town a little better? Well here’s your chance. The ‘Discover Athlone’ open day takes place this weekend, offering an array of events and activities to suit all the family. And better still - they’re free!

How well do you know your local area, really? If you are one of those people who lives for the weekends so you can make a quick getaway to - well, anywhere but here - how about trying something different this weekend? With so much going on across the Midlands, this could be the perfect opportunity to get out there and get to know where you live.

How well do you know your local area, really? If you are one of those people who lives for the weekends so you can make a quick getaway to - well, anywhere but here - how about trying something different this weekend? With so much going on across the Midlands, this could be the perfect opportunity to get out there and get to know where you live.

In an all out effort to generate more activity for Athlone’s retailers, restaurants, hotels, and pubs, Athlone Chamber and Athlone Town Council will be offering free all-day parking in five town centre car parks this weekend, which between them have a total of 1,000 car-parking spaces.