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As Athlone continues preparations for the festive season, it will be an occasion to remember for local girl Ruby Morrissey when she turns on the Christmas lights on Sunday evening.

The streets of Athlone will soon be aglow with festive lighting upon the sourcing of a contractor to erect the Christmas illuminations, Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr Frankie Keena, has confirmed.

Athlone Community Radio volunteer, Kara Richards, was recently recognised for her persistent and diligent service to matters local media, when she was awarded a prestigious accolade during the Volunteer Ireland awards ceremony.

As present Covid-19 Level 5 restrictions persist, the annual switching on of the Christmas lights in Athlone will take place virtually on Tuesday, December 1.

For anyone walking along the canal in recent weeks, a hive of activity is most noticeable with the clearance of heavy scrub and vegetation.

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.

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With the aim of keeping Athlone clean, Westmeath County Council Cathaoirleach, Cllr. John Dolan, welcomed members of Irish Water to Athlone to take part in a litter pick. The Irish Water representatives were members of the technical advisors service team who took a break from their national meeting to help a local community group.

The Athlone Canal Heritage Committee was formed in March 2018 with the objective to engage in activities that will not only improve the appearance, biodiversity, water quality and environmental standing of the Athlone canal but also promote awareness of the built, cultural, natural and water heritage of the waterway.

Athlone Christmas Market will take place on December 10 this year in the John Count McCormack Civic Square.