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With just five games remaining, the idea of Athlone Town playing in the top tier of Irish soccer is beginning to be thought of as a possibility for the first time in a generation.

Things have become a lot clearer after round four of the Westmeath football championship as the race for a place in the business end of the championship hots up. The two Mullingar sides continue to set the pace and remain unbeaten. Regardless of the result of their final outing Shamrocks and St Loman’s are already assured of a semi-final spot.

Earlier this year Specsavers staff from all across Ireland launched a search to discover the nation’s most fabulous specs wearer. From the thousands of entries received, Ana Jamimovic of Athlone, was selected as a finalist in the 25-39 category. The 2013 Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition saw a total of eight contestants across four age categories make it all the way to the final. The age categories were 16-24, 25-39, 40-59, and 60 plus.

its doors yesterday [Thursday] in its new role as a day centre for mental health and Rehab disability services, following a comprehensive €1m facelift.

This weekend Athlone is to host the 45th running of the national Community Games finals at the athletic stadium in the AIT sportsground.

The Athlone Regional Sports Centre was targeted in a break-in attempt on Wednesday night, August 14, one of a number of break-ins which occurred in the town this week.

Athlone Art and Heritage Ltd invites everyone to come and experience National Heritage Week at Athlone Castle visitor centre with a programme of temporary exhibitions and events. Starting Saturday August 17 the week will be filled with a diverse range of activities for all ages.

A season-defining encounter awaits Mervue United at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening when Johnny Glynn's side host Airtricity League first division table-toppers Athlone Town.

National Heritage Week returns again next Saturday August 17, to celebrate all facets of our rich history, and Westmeath plays no small part in this, hosting a total of 24 events from Fore to Athlone.

The family treasure hunt is a free, fun-filled, and novel trail through a collection of Athlone town’s landmark buildings and venues. Plan your route, solve the clues, and race back to base at The Square to finish and record your adventure!