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The World Record attempt of 1,000 people knitting simultaneously is making waves across the country, with the event being discussed on radio, TV, and online.

The 2011 RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival was officially launched at the Abbey Theatre on Wednesday night at a glittering reception attended by Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, Jimmy Deenihan. Guests also included Judge Bryan McMahon, chairman of the Board of the Abbey Theatre and RTÉ director general Noel Curran, as well as representatives from the participating groups, the festival’s organising committee, and other drama personalities. The event renews links with the National Theatre which go back to the early days of the festival when many Abbey notables adjudicated at or officially opened the festival.

This May Bank Holiday weekend, cycling enthusiasts, and novices alike will rally in the streets for Cycle4Haiti 2011, a 225km cycle from Dublin’s GPO to Eyre Square, Galway which aims to raise €100,000 for the Soul of Haiti Foundation.

The Athlone Agri Show committee are delighted to announce a new addition to their line-up this year - the ‘Made in the Midlands’ Food Village. In response to the demand from visitors and local producers to include a foodie element to the popular annual show, the committee are erecting a Food Village to house stalls displaying produce from all over the Midlands and from local eateries. There will also be a wide range of cookery demos covering everything from fast food on a budget to healthy kids’ meals given by local and professional chefs.

This week saw the official unveiling of a new plan to launch Athlone town and the Lakelands area as a major tourist destination for both national and international tourists.

Easter Bingo at Drum

Passionfruit Theatre Co proudly presents Birds of the Innocent Woods, written by Joe Ducke and directed by Grainne Moore.

The Irish film His and Hers which won several awards both in Ireland and internationally and which will be shown on RTÉ on Sunday April 24 has a connection with ICPPD, The International College for Personal and Professional Development in Athlone.

A native of Athlone, new solicitor at Walker, O’Carroll & Hogan, Pearse Street, Athlone, Emily Mahon attended Our Lady’s Bower, before obtaining a BA degree from the National University College, Galway.

Garda assistance during the N6 road works will be “ongoing” until October, it has been confirmed this week.