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An allocation of funding towards the Athlone Family Resource Centre (AFRC) is “long overdue, but welcome”, Cllr Aengus O’Rourke stated this week.

As part of the Croi na hÉireann Festival taking place in Athlone from March 14-18 inclusive, a river safety demonstration will take place on Saturday at 1pm.

The Athlone River Festival will take place during the August Bank Holiday weekend, newly elected committee chairperson, Padraig Hegarty stated this week.

The last day of September was one which promised wind and heavy rain, but this did not deter Athlone Boat Club members traveling to Tullamore to compete in the Offaly Rowing Clubs annual Head or River Regatta event.

Shining a light on the recent World Drowning Prevention Day, representatives from Water Safety Ireland’s local committee joined with Cllr Frankie Keenato reflect upon and acknowledge the occasion.

Athlone Family Resource centre chairman Padraig Hegarty has called on all local elected representatives to use whatever influence and lobbying abilities they possess and back the proposal put forward by the Family Resource Centre (FRC) National Forum.

Despite inclement conditions proving prevalent, Athlone Boat Club boasted a large representation of women’s crews at the National Rowing Championships in Cork.

A core feature of the forthcoming Croí na hÉireann Festival, on Saturday, March 18, the River Shannon will showcase the best that the waterway has to offer as numerous local volunteer groups unite to host a wealth of activities.

The relocated Athlone Family Resource Centre (AFRC) is now a more “dynamic and stronger” organisation, Cathaoirleach, Westmeath County Council, Cllr Aengus O’Rourke, stated this week.

Athlone Boat Club held a small ceremony to bless and name one of their new boats on Sunday last.