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Despite dramatic opposition last year to proposals to designate Clonmacnoise a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the monastic site has appeared on a “tentative list” of nominees for the honour.

Athlone has been chosen as the first location in the Lakelands and Inlands region to host an open day, on Sunday October 5, showcasing what is on offer in the area.

Been meaning to get to know your home town a little better? Well here’s your chance. The ‘Discover Athlone’ open day takes place this weekend, offering an array of events and activities to suit all the family. And better still - they’re free!

Athlone could soon have a World Heritage Site right on its doorstep, if the historic site of Clonmacnoise is successful in its bid for the prestigious award.

This year’s Discover Athlone Day will take place on Sunday June 14 as locals and visitors alike are encouraged to come along and enjoy an afternoon of free activities with fun for all the family.

Locals and visitors alike are being encouraged to come along and enjoy an afternoon of free activities with fun for all the family, at this year’s Discover Athlone Day on Sunday June 14.

Following the launch of a public consultation process on the World Heritage Status bid for Clonmacnois, a public meeting is to be held in the Athlone Springs Hotel on Wednesday July 29.

As young people all over the country come down from the high of the summer’s festivals, there is no need to hang up the wellies just yet.

One month shy of the 30th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, over 1,000 young people turned out to celebrate their Catholic faith in a spirited and joyous fashion. Donning wellington boots and warm clothing, cold weather conditions only served to unite the crowd in a spirit of unity and fun.

One month shy of the 30th anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit to Clonmacnoise, Co Offaly, over 1,000 young people turned out to celebrate their Catholic faith in a spirited and joyous fashion. Donning wellington boots and warm clothing, cold weather conditions only served to unite the crowd in a spirit of unity and fun.