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  • Posted: Wednesday May 16, 2012

    Passionfruit Theatre looking for Traditional-Irish musicians

    Passionfruit Theatre is currently looking for Traditional-Irish musicians, singers and dancers to take part in a new summer project.

  • Posted: Tuesday May 15, 2012

    Make a statement with a stand-out summer dress from Burgess

    With wedding season just around the corner now is the time to invest in a statement summer dress. Burgess of Athlone, the midland's favourite department store, has unveiled a collection of beautiful summer dresses perfect for nuptial celebrations.

  • Posted: Tuesday May 15, 2012

    Volunteer Week 14th May 2012

    Volunteer week showcases the opportunities volunteering can provide, as Athlone Art and Heritage continues its partnership with Westmeath Volunteer Centre...

  • Posted: Monday May 14, 2012

    St. Mary's Parish Newsletter - Sunday 13th May

    Fr Charlie and 5 other priests are taking part in a tandem  parachute jump in Aid of Offaly Hospice on Sun 20th May at Birr Airfield from 2 pm...

  • Posted: Monday May 14, 2012

    Corin Bishop wins IPPA Happy Faces Award

    Athlone Photographer, Corin Bishop, has been awarded the top prize for the IPPA Happy Faces Canon Portrait Award. His winning image was of Hannah Carroll from Athlone...

  • Posted: Monday May 14, 2012

    Kilmeen Drama Group crowned All Ireland Drama Champions

    Kilmeen Drama Group from West Cork were crowned All Ireland Drama Champions for the second year in a row at a gala awards ceremony in Athlone's RadissonBlu Hotel last Saturday May 12 as the curtain came down on the 60th RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival.

  • Posted: Monday May 14, 2012

    Information and Open Day at Drum Community Centre

    An information and open day will be held in Drum Community Centre, Athlone on Saturday 19th May from 12 midday to 4pm as part of National Volunteering Week.

  • Posted: Wednesday May 09, 2012

    Waterways Ireland Shannon Navigation Notice

    A charity duck derby will take place on Fri 18th May from 7 pm. until 7.30 pm between the Athlone Boat Club and the town bridge

  • Posted: Thursday May 03, 2012

    Father’s Day at Wineport Lodge

    Treat your dad to a fabulous four course lunch on Father’s Day at the famous ‘Restaurant’ where they’ll be serving from 2pm-4pm with Dad receiving a wee gift on departure.

  • Posted: Thursday May 03, 2012

    Midlands Baby Fair


    On the 20th May 2012 The Midlands Baby Fair will take place in the beautiful Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

  • Posted: Wednesday May 02, 2012

    Fantastic news for Athlone / Midlands

    Cllr. Frankie Keena said that as the only elected member who submitted a strong submission in support of the ECTH planning file to Westmeath County Council during the planning process he now fully welcomes the decision by An Bord Pleanala...

  • Posted: Monday April 30, 2012

    Free Training for Jobseekers: Supervisory Management Skills

    Free Training for Jobseekers and Job Bridge Participants: Supervisory Management Skills course will be delivered over 3 days: Day 1: Fri 11th May, Day 2: Thur 24th May and Day 3: Fri 8th June.

  • Posted: Monday April 30, 2012

    Free Training for Jobseekers: Six Sigma Green Belt Training

    Free Training for Jobseekers and Job Bridge Participants: Six Sigma/Green Belt Training takes place Monday 28th May - Friday 1st June 2012.

  • Posted: Monday April 30, 2012

    Drum Heritage Remembers The Titanic Disaster

    A Centenary Publication featuring detailed researched documentation on the victims and Survivors from the Athlone Area and Surrounding Counties by acclaimed author Edward Egan, published by Drum Heritage Group is now available to purchase...

  • Posted: Monday April 30, 2012

    River Run Sailing Schedule

    Saturday 19th May - public one hour cruise at 3pm.

  • Posted: Wednesday April 25, 2012

    WCEB Business Information Clinic at Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone

    One to One Meetings with a Business Advisor from Westmeath County Enterprise Board are available on Thursday, May 17th 2012 at the Radisson Hotel, Athlone from 9am.

  • Posted: Wednesday April 25, 2012

    Know Your Rights May 2012

    Athlone Citizens Information Service provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 090 64 78851 Address: St Mary's Square, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

  • Posted: Wednesday April 25, 2012

    Find Your Perfect Summer Escape at Wineport Lodge

    Wineport Lodge is offering a terrific selection of superb value packages this summer so you can live the good life, without spending your life savings!

  • Posted: Tuesday April 24, 2012

    Dun na Si Heritage Centre

    The Dun Na Sí Heritage Centre Committee are currently looking for any old musical instruments for display in our Archive Department.

  • Posted: Tuesday April 24, 2012

    Fleadh Cheoil na hIarmhi 2012

    Fleadh Cheoil na hIarmhí (Westmeath County Fleadh) is being hosted by Ballymore Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann on the June Bank Holiday 2012...

  • Posted: Monday April 23, 2012

    New AIT Course in Facebook YouTube and Twitter

    How to use Facebook, YouTube and Twitter to market businesses is the focus of a new course commencing this September at Athlone Institute of Technology.

  • Posted: Monday April 23, 2012

    First Polymer Training Free Training Programmes

    Free Training for Jobseekers and Job Bridge Participants.

  • Posted: Friday March 16, 2012

    New Frontiers 2012 Development Programme Launched for Midland Entrepreneurs

    Entrepreneurs in the Midlands with an innovative business idea can now apply for New Frontiers 2012, a business development programme which will help them advance their idea and equip them with the skills to grow their company.

  • Posted: Monday February 06, 2012

    First Polymer Training Skillnet, Athlone upcoming courses

    Upcoming courses include; Product and Process Validation, Injection Moulding Module 3, Plastic Part Design, Maintenance - Pneumatics...

  • Posted: Monday February 06, 2012

    Free Personal Shopper Service at Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre

    Avail of FREE individual personal shopper consultations and style advice in Athlone Towncentre on the following dates...

  • Posted: Monday January 30, 2012

    RTÉ 60th All Ireland Drama Festival 2012 Committee

    In recent years, the festival's spiritual home, the Dean Crowe Theatre, has seen almost 100% seat occupancy over the nine nights of the festival.

  • Posted: Wednesday January 04, 2012

    Westmeath County Enterprise Board 2012 Training Schedule

    This year WCEB are offering a new range of courses aimed at assisting business to maintain high standards and keep a competitive edge.

  • Posted: Monday December 05, 2011

    Europe China Trading Hub Athlone

    Planning Permission has been granted for the development of the first phase of the €1.4 billion Europe China Trading Hub in Athlone, Co Westmeath.

  • Posted: Thursday December 01, 2011

    Business Online Video package

    Athlone.ie & Lifeonmedia have partnered up to bring an innovative Online Video offer to all companies in Athlone and Co. Westmeath

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Council Notices

  • Posted: Tuesday May 08, 2012

    Athlone Town Council Planning Lists

    Details of Athlone Town Council Planning Lists. Information received on Validated Planning Applications, Planning Applications Granted, Invalid Applications, Planning Applications Received, Planning Applications Refused from current week.

  • Posted: Wednesday March 28, 2012

    Structures at Risk Fund 2012

    Grants for the Conservation of Protected Structures and Structures in Architectural Conservation Areas.

  • Posted: Wednesday February 22, 2012

    Preparation of the Athlone Town Development Plan 2014 - 2020

    The preparation of the new Athlone Town Development Plan and Athlone Environs Plan shall be strategic in nature for the purposes of developing objectives and policies...

  • Posted: Wednesday January 04, 2012

    Household Charge

    Register and pay the Household Charge on or after the 1st of January 2012.

  • Posted: Wednesday November 16, 2011

    Be Winter Ready

    Severe weather challenges all of us. Activities that we take for granted can become difficult or even hazardous when severe weather occurs. However, by taking some simple steps you can reduce the impact of such events.

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