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Community centred, the Moate Action Group addresses the regeneration of Moate town through social, economic, environmental, and built form.

As the virtues of outdoor living continue to be embraced amid present surrounds, the formal launch of the Athlone Regional Sports Centre fitness park in recent times is both a positive and timely development for members of the local community.

Local Green Party Councillors, Louise Heavin and Hazel Smyth, have welcomed the announcement of funding for local and community peatlands projects, totalling €14,950.

Irish Water has detected an exceedance for the pesticide MCPA in the Newport public water supply which sources its water from the Newport River. While there is no threat to public health, it is imperative that users of pesticides are mindful of best practice when spraying their lands. This comes following compliant water samples in the month of April and is disappointing news for people on this water supply.

Local community groups in Athlone and its environs are being encouraged to apply for Bank of Ireland’s new ‘Begin Together Fund’.

A day laden with activities for children is certain to entertain as the Athlone Family Resource Centre and Westmeath County Council library services have excitingly collaborated for the annual Cruinniu na nOg national event.

This month marks the 35th anniversary of one the boldest and most imaginative private ventures to be undertaken in Mayo. The year was 1981 and the plan was to transform a 65 acre site outside Castlebar into the biggest two-day rock festival ever staged in the province. The proposal was the brainchild of brothers Tommy and John Staunton and local hotelier Tony McHugh. The substantial sum of £120,000 was invested in the festival with half going toward enticing major acts to play over the August bank holiday weekend.