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Jadotville Tigers honoured at commemorative ceremony
A ceremony to commemorate the honour of the Jadotville Tigers and family representatives took place in Athlone Institute of Technology on Saturday afternoon.
Festive season in flow as Athlone Christmas lights are illuminated
The 2018 Athlone Christmas lights were turned on in spectacular style on Sunday evening in John Count McCormack Square.
Jadotville heroes honoured at medal ceremony
Veterans of the 1961 Siege of Jadotville were awarded medals for their bravery at a ceremony in Custume Barracks on Saturday, December 2. The ceremony followed years of campaigning by veterans for recognition.
Jadotville plaque to be unveiled
On Saturday October 21, Mayor of Athlone, Aengus O’Rourke, will be unveiling a plaque at 3.30 pm in John Count McCormack Square to commemorate the veterans of the siege of Jadotville.
Plaque to honour 1916
A plaque to commemorate the local people who were involved in the 1916 Rising is to be erected in John Count McCormack Square.
