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A one-way system for Athlone is once again firmly back on the agenda, amid calls by councillors for something to be done about the condition and appearance of Church Street.

A protestor who blocked the main Dublin-Galway railway line in the summer of 2011 must now work on a railway in Sweden to raise the €3,000 compensation he was ordered to pay in the District Court this week (December 19).

By Tríona Doherty

A man charged with 173 rape and sexual assault offences against three Midland children was bailed at a special sitting of the District Court in Athlone this week (December 3) to appear again in the new year.

Another Athlone heroin dealer who refused to give any details of those higher than him in the drugs chain, was called “bottom scum” by a judge before he was taken away to start a 12-month jail sentence this week (November 21).

Athlone is in a very unique position spanning two counties, and town councillors are to make a submission to Minister Phil Hogan regarding the proposed Local Government Reform which would do away with Athlone Town Council.

A judge told a young woman who battered her former partner’s sister in a club and on the street over a perceived minor slight, that he had “taken a dislike” to her.

Mayor of Athlone Cllr Jim Henson is to travel to Brussels in the coming weeks to formally accept the designation of Athlone as European Town of Sport for 2013.

An opening date of Tuesday November 6 has been agreed for the re-opening of Athlone Castle following a two and a half year closure for renovations.

A man who claimed his requirement for heart surgery was the reason behind his being charged with the neglect of a number of horses, was still fined €1,100 in the District Court this week (September 26).