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“Hideous” and “deplorable” is how local councillors described the state of Athlone shopping centre (Texas centre) this week as they called on the council executive to act to improve its derelict appearance.

Kilkenny’s Darren O’Neill enjoyed great success at the National Stadium on Friday last when he retained his middleweight title beating European Youth champion Jason Quigley (18) 6-1 in the Irish National 75kg final.

“A waste of tax payers’ money” is how Independent councillor Sheila Buckley Byrne deemed the proposed €260,000 regeneration plan for Willow Park and Meadowbrook.

Two years ago, years of determination, pain and preparation all paid off for Ray Moylette when he became a World Youth’s boxing champion in Mexico. Next Saturday night the young St Anne’s boxer will be looking to take the next step on the road to even greater things, when he steps into the ring aiming to add the Irish Elite Championship to his already bulging trophy cabinet at home.

Mayo SPCA are seeking caring homes for rescued animals in their care. Details/photos of other animals needing homes can be seen on their web site www.mayospca.com

Mullingar residents will be watching RTE's coverage of the Beijing Olympics with bated breath this weekend as local boxer John Joe Joyce contests preliminary matches tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday.

IF YOU get into the ring with Mike Tyson on a regular basis for a pummelling, people will generally consider you either very brave, very stupid, or both.

The future of Athlone’s one-way system will be known in just a few days, when councillors hold a special meeting this Monday October 20 to decide on the fate of the town’s streets.

A benefit evening to raise funds for the PREDA Foundation will take place at the Western Hotel, Prospect Hill tonight (Thursday) at 9pm.

Cllr Tom Allen has “never seen Moate look as dirty”, he revealed at last week’s Athlone Area Committee meeting, as he called on Westmeath County Council to take immediate action to clean up the town.