Athlone continues to bask in glory of hosting annual All-Ireland Drama Festival
Thu, May 16, 2024
RONAN FAGAN
A 10 day celebration of amateur drama culminated on Saturday night as the All Ireland Drama Festival hosted a gala awards ceremony within the surrounds of the Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone.
A 10 day celebration of amateur drama culminated on Saturday night as the All Ireland Drama Festival hosted a gala awards ceremony within the surrounds of the Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone.
Read more ...Mary Whelan Fox Elocution Speech and Drama School students shine on national stage
Thu, May 16, 2024
In a showcase of talent, students from the Mary Whelan Fox Elocution, Speech and Drama School claimed numerous accolades at the prestigious Speech and Drama Teachers of Ireland Feis in Dublin.
Read more ...FARMEYE announces collaboration with the European Space Agency on ‘Purlieu’ project
Thu, May 16, 2024
Monksland based company, FARMEYE, a leading innovator in natural capital software, has announced the official launch of Purlieu, a project creating tools to quantify regenerative agriculture in Ireland and beyond.
Supported by funding from the European Space Agency (ESA), Purlieu sets out to revolutionise the conservation and management of hedgerows, vital elements of Ireland’s agricultural landscape and fundamental for sustainable agriculture practices.
Read more ...Athlone resident Karen May achieves PwC Woman of the Year category award
Thu, May 16, 2024
Athlone resident, Karen May, was recognised as an outstanding women in business at the annually hosted IMAGE PwC Business Woman of the Year 2024 awards ceremony which took place in the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road Dublin on Friday night last.
Read more ...Ensure you get creative in the Luan Gallery on National Drawing Day
Thu, May 16, 2024
People from Athlone and throughout County Westmeath are invited to grab a pencil and paper and join with Luan Gallery and the National Gallery of Ireland on National Drawing Day, Saturday, May 18.
Read more ...Applications remain open for affordable purchase scheme at Gort an Locha Moate
Thu, May 16, 2024
Westmeath County Council is calling on applicants for the last number of homes remaining at Gort an Locha Moate under the Affordable Purchase Scheme.
Read more ...Westmeath Community Development Disability Working Group to host information event
Thu, May 16, 2024
Westmeath Community Development Disability Working Group, in conjunction with Independent People with Disabilities, and Westmeath County Council, will host its annual FREE Disability/Older Persons Services and Information event in Bloomfield House Hotel on Monday, May 2, from 10am to 1.30pm.
The event is open to members of the public who wish to find out information which may help people’s circumstances/issues all under the one roof.
Read more ...Variety of free events planned across county for National Biodiversity Week 2024
Thu, May 16, 2024
Do you know the different species of native trees, butterflies, bees, or bats or are you simply wondering what biodiversity means?
Read more ...Naughten seeking reassurances over McQuaid’s bridge closure
Thu, May 16, 2024
South Roscommon (Athlone electoral area) councillor, John Naughten, is seeking reassurances that work on the Athlone Town Drainage Scheme will be completed as soon as possible to limit disruption caused by the closure of McQuaid’s Bridge.
“The scheme will involve closure of the road at McQuaid’s Bridge, which will cause significant inconvenience to the residents of the Clonown area for over two months.
Read more ...TUS scoops top honours at recent National Education Awards
Thu, May 16, 2024
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has taken top honours at the national Education Awards, held in the Naas, County Kildare, recently.
Read more ...Scar Injury
Thu, May 16, 2024
I was injured in a road traffic accident last year. My friend was driving too fast and he crashed the car when he failed to take a sharp bend on the road. I was not seriously injured but I have been left with a noticeable scar on my forehead. My friend recently remarked that I may be entitled to compensation. Is this true, I have no other side effects from the accident? Please advise me.
Read more ...All Ireland Drama Festival Fringe celebrates the works of poet John Ennis
Thu, May 16, 2024
A special event was hosted in Athlone Library as part of the All-Ireland Drama Festival Fringe to mark the 80th year of poet John Ennis.
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