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Three recently retired primary school teachers were honoured by their peers at an event in The Bounty hosted by the Athlone-Moate INTO committee.

Rosemount GAA recently hosted a successful golf classic in Moate Golf Club and with the weather proving favourable all participating teams savoured the occasion on the perfectly manicured fairways and greens.

The small parish of Killannin has always provided more than its share of sporting giants, and this week two, who are at the top of their game, are in the news again.

On a gorgeous Monday afternoon, 13 days before an All Ireland SHC semi-final between Galway and Limerick, Henry Shefflin stands on the top floor of the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa.

Galway senior hurlers open this season's championship season when they face Wexford in Saturday's opening round of the Leinster SHC at Chadwicks Wexford Park.

Cork’s 1-26 to 0-23 Allianz Hurling League win over Galway at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday ensured Kieran Kingston’s team earned a place in the knockout stages of the competition.

Hope was in the Ballinasloe air on Sunday afternoon. Henry Shefflin’s first match in charge of Galway brought a dollop of excitement and even though the GAA year is only commencing a feel good factor exists in the west.

St Thomas’ remain on track for a fourth county title win in a row after comprehensively out-hurling Gort in the re-arranged senior semi-final that took place last Sunday in Pearse Stadium.

Tourism businesses across the Hidden Heartlands, in which Athlone as a destination plays a significant role, are unveiling new and improved websites following funding and development support from Fáilte Ireland.