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Mayo engineering firm lands national award for Belmullet renewable energy project
An innovative renewable energy contract in Belmullet has secured a major national award for a Mayo-based mechanical and electrical engineering contracting firm. Sean Horan Ltd, founded 40 years ago, has just been awarded the Plumbing & Heating Magazine renewable project of the year award for 2017.
Athlone woman wins the Irish Wheelchair Association’s big draw
The winner of Irish Wheelchair Association’s (IWA) car draw, Kitty McKiernan, from Athlone collected her brand new Ford Fiesta from Kilmartin’s Garage, Ballinasloe, earlier this month.
Irish Wheelchair Association Table Quiz
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) will be hosting a fundraising Table Quiz in Flannery’s Hotel on Wednesday February 22 at 8pm. Organisers would really appreciate your support and all are welcome. No bookings are required, the entry fee for a table of 4 will be €40 and there will be spot prizes and a raffle on the night.
The experience of independent living
The following piece is an extract from a speech made by chairperson of Independent People with Disabilities (IPwD), Mark Ahern, at the group’s recent AGM:
Knights of Columbanus to hold annual pub quiz for charity
The Athlone branch of the Knights of Columbanus are delighted to announce their upcoming annual pub quiz, which will take place at The Bounty, Athlone on Thursday, October 6 from 8.30pm.
Local Diaspora Engagement Fund allocations for Mayo
Minister of State for Regional Economic Development Michael Ring has welcomed the announcement that €28,000 in funding has been awarded to Mayo under the Local Diaspora Engagement Fund 2016. This funding is part of an overall funding of €350,000 which has been allocated to 105 local and community organisations around the country for projects and initiatives under the Local Diaspora Engagement Fund (LDEF) 2016.
Just days left to enter Athlone Half Marathon
There are just a few days left to enter this year’s flatline Athlone Half Marathon and 10K, which will take place on Saturday, September 12.
Athlone Accessibility Awareness Day
Four of Athlone’s councillors attempted to navigate their way throughout Athlone’s Town Centre, using a manual wheelchair, a mobility scooter, a white cane, and other mobility aids which people with physical and sensory disabilities rely on in their day-to-day lives.
