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A 27-year-old Athlone man who stole to feed his drug habit has now turned his attention to agriculture and would see his future working alongside horses, a sitting of Athlone District Court was told on Wednesday (February 15).

In February 1992, Athlone Samaritans started their service to offer emotional support to anyone who was lonely, isolated, distressed, or despairing and to people who were having thoughts about ending their lives. In recognition of the work of Samaritans for the past 20 years, Athlone Town Council hosted a civic reception last week.

Athlone Town FC have appointed John Croghan as club chairman following their AGM with Damien Milton in the role of vice-chairman. Tommy O’Neill is the club secretary with John Comber elected as treasurer, and Tony Knight is the club’s president.

James Shivnan, president of the Rotary Club of Athlone wishes to thank all those who contributed to making the Rotary Club’s Tree of Remembrance such a success over Christmas. Some €12,000 has been raised, with the money going to three local charities.

Mary Duffy, a native of Athlone, makes the industry radar time and time again with her flair and ingenuity for hair. Having previously worked in salons in Athlone, Galway, and Laois, she is now working freelance as a stylist and trainer.

A Mullingar teacher is appealing for support for the national ‘Have a Heart’ fundraising campaign, which kicks off this weekend in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI).

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny officially opened the new Engineering and Informatics Building at Athlone Institute of Technology this week.

Motorists using the dual carriageway from Junction 11, Coosan, to Junction 9, Garrycastle can expect traffic delays for the next three months as works recommence this week.

Athlone GAA club and the wider Westmeath GAA community are coming to terms with the untimely passing last week of club stalwart David Allen (43), following a relatively short illness. Davy won medals at every grade including senior medals in 1988 and 1998 with his beloved Athlone. He made his senior debut in 1985 and provided cover as sub-goalie as recently as last summer.

Dealz, Ireland’s newest discount retailer is preparing to open new stores in Athlone, Cork, and Dublin in the next few months, creating over 100 new job opportunities.