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The Athlone 3/4 marathon is taking place on Sunday October 2. With over 500 people anticipated to take part, benefitting charity Irish Wheelchair Association are looking forward to a great day out. The Athlone 3/4 marathon is a fantastic Dublin City Marathon preparation event. It’s four weeks before the city event and provides an ideal stepping stone from the half-marathon distance. Ireland’s only 3/4 marathon route is 19.664 miles and starts and finishes at the Glasson Hotel and Golf Club. The course takes in magnificent lakeside views around Lough Ree, quiet country roads, and local historical sites.

Westmeath culture vultures have a lot to look forward to today [Friday], with more than 80 free Culture Night events lined up across the county.

This Saturday night at the Auld Shebeen, Moate Club S will host a preview night of their Fashion Expose grand final. Their delicious cocktail menu will be available with some fantastic offers, so don’t miss out.

September is proving to be a busy month for the arts across the county, with Westmeath County Council planning three major events for the next two weeks alone.

Glee Club Ireland is coming to Westmeath, with clubs running in the following locations:

Robbie McCarthy created his own bit of history by becoming the first Westmeath handballer to win the All-Ireland softball crown.

Don’t let a wasp sting, insect bite, or nettle rash spoil your outdoor fun this summer. Whether you’re staycationing, going for a drive, heading to the sun, or spending time in the garden, make sure you have a tube of Anthisan Cream handy. This first aid cream is a highly effective treatment for relieving the pain, itching, and inflammation caused by bites, stings, and nettles.

This weekend will see the Specials.ie Race of the South at Walderstown Athlone take to the roads.

Westmeath’s population stands at 85,961 according to the provisional figures for the 2011 Census which were released yesterday, Thursday June 30.

Heats for the 2011 waltzing competition, which forms part of the Athlone Agri-Show, are being held across Westmeath, Offaly, Roscommon, and Longford.