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The sinking of the Titanic continues make to headlines as though the world is still coming to terms with it. With the 100th anniversary of one of the world’s worst maritime disasters just six months away it seems many stories that has disappeared into the mists of times are slowly been recovered.

Local TD Nicky McFadden paid a visit to UN troops from Athlone and Mullingar stationed in Lebanon last week.

Burgess Department Store in Athlone and Midlands Simon have launched a wonderful new partnership designed to reward people for showing their support for those affected by homelessness in our community.

A special train will return to Galway from Dublin for supporters attending the Ireland v Armenia soccer international on Tuesday October 11.

With the largest climbing frame in Ireland, and the tallest slides in the UK and Ireland, Jungle World opens today in Arcadia Retail Park, Athlone.

John Patrick Shanley’s multi-award winning drama Doubt - now a major motion picture starring Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman - is Athlone Little Theatre’s richly anticipated first production of the 2011/12 season.

Computer Troubleshooters Ireland is announcing the opening of a new office in Westmeath under the owner management of Ray Carty. Ray will support business, school, and residential customers in Westmeath and adjacent areas from his base in Athlone. Ray is a very experienced technician and has worked in Abbott Vascular, Vistakon, Intel, and HP in various technical and maintenance roles.

Buccaneers kick off this season’s Ulster Bank League division 1B campaign with a home fixture against Bruff in Dubarry Park on Saturday at 2.30pm.

The new Abbey Road Artists Studios were officially opened by Mayor of Athlone Alan Shaw last Friday September 16.

The Athlone 3/4 marathon is taking place on Sunday October 2. With over 500 people anticipated to take part, benefitting charity Irish Wheelchair Association are looking forward to a great day out. The Athlone 3/4 marathon is a fantastic Dublin City Marathon preparation event. It’s four weeks before the city event and provides an ideal stepping stone from the half-marathon distance. Ireland’s only 3/4 marathon route is 19.664 miles and starts and finishes at the Glasson Hotel and Golf Club. The course takes in magnificent lakeside views around Lough Ree, quiet country roads, and local historical sites.