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The face of Athlone has certainly changed in the past 72 years, but one thing that has remained steadfast is the sense of community spirit in Assumption Road as the street prepares to celebrate its 72nd anniversary and the unveiling of a Siege of Jadotville Memorial to mark this occasion.

Commandant Leo Quinlan will deliver a public lecture in the Moore Institute at NUI Galway on the experience of his father, Commandant Pat Quinlan, in the historic Battle of Jadotville, 1961. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, 9 April, at 5pm.

There are so many discussions we could have in this column this week regarding the theme of heroism and bravery. Napoleon Bonaparte once said - “Valour is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it until the test comes”.