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Amazing Athlone Christmas lights display to be revealed
Chairman of the Athlone Festival and Events Group, Mr. Shay Hamilton, has called upon the local public to gather en masse in the Civic Square on Sunday afternoon for the formal switching on of the new Christmas lights display.
Rare inflammatory arthritis information evening in Athlone
A large attendance from across the Midlands attended an information evening in Athlone pertaining to ankylosing spondylitis (AS), the inflammatory arthritis which affects 4,000-6,000 people in Ireland and is most frequently diagnosed in young men.
Escalation in anti-social behaviour incidents now a major concern
Two local Councillors have expressed their deep concern with regard to the escalation of anti-social behaviour on the main streets of Athlone.
Councillor notes air of despair as soldiers depart for Syria
Fianna Fáil Councillor, Aengus O’Rourke has reiterated his stance of support for the Defence Forces members at Custume Barracks as they depart for a tour of duty in Syria, reinforcing his message to the Government to adequately remunerate serving soldiers in reflection of their current role in our communities.
River oil pollution incident gives cause for grave concern
An oil spill incident which initially effected the River Al on the River Shannon in mid August received due attention and discussion at the monthly meeting of Athlone Moate Municipal District.
Refurbishment of Fairgreen car park mooted
Monies ringfenced from car parking receipts should go towards the complete refurbishment of the Fairgreen car park a local Councillor has claimed.
Much relief as plans to close local hospice unit shelved
The planned closure by the HSE of the South Westmeath Hospice palliative care unit in Athlone has been shelved. The news was confirmed by Minister for Health, Simon Harris, following a meeting led by Minister of State, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran at which Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael Deputy Peter Burke and hospice committee members, Joe Whelan and Clare Lennon, were also in attendance.
Kinvara - as seen by Declan O’Rourke's grandfather
AN EXHIBITION of paintings, depicting life in Kinvara and south Galway in the 1930s, by Michael Killeen, the grandfather of the acclaimed singer-songwriter Declan O’Rourke, opens tomorrow [Friday August 2].
Galway rowers take on the world
Three Galway rowers, Bríon O’Rourke, Eoin Finnegan and Cliodna Nolan are on the world stage this week at the U23 Rowing World Championships in Sarasota, Florida.
