8+ hour, 16+ min ago   (322+ words) Carraig Donn is inviting its customers to a special day of celebrations at its Athlone store this Friday, August 21, as it marks four years in business at the Golden Island Shopping Centre. The birthday celebrations will bring together fashion, styling,…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (213+ words) Westmeath Independent Three local students receive Ericsson computer science education award Recently three local secondary school students were awarded Ericsson Computer Science Student of the Year Award. The recipients Alex Bishop (Coláiste Chiaráin), Seán Farrelly (Moate Community College) and Jake…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (329+ words) New research reveals that one in ten parents say their children have gone without asthma medication because of financial pressures. The Asthma Society of Ireland is calling on the Government to take action and to suggest measures to help those…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (364+ words) Athlone-born poet Desmond Egan is to be conferred with a civic honour by Kildare County Council in recognition of his exceptional and enduring contribution to the arts, literature and cultural life of Kildare. The decision was taken at the June…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1045+ words) PREVIEW: ZuCar All Ireland U18 A Ladies Football Championship Final by Eamon A. Donoghue Roscommon’s Ladies minor footballers may be underdogs against Cork, who historically have lorded it at this grade, but manager Trevor Clohessy says: “These girls keep shocking people.” Speaking…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (331+ words) Saudi students participating in the Wathiq Programme, led by Director Tariq Alyahya, hosted a vibrant Saudi Cultural Day in Athlone secondary school Coláiste Chiaráin, to celebrate the country's rich heritage, while also marking the 20th anniversary of the programme’s presence in…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (336+ words) Young artists are being invited to immerse themselves in an art afternoon in Athlone on Saturday, July 18. Entitled Threads of Place, the event will see artist Teresa Doyle lead a sensory-led tour and drawing workshop for children aged between 8 years…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (354+ words) Strong demand has been reported for Fionnán Mór, an exclusive boutique development of 62 units in the heart of Coosan, Athlone, which is being brought to the market by Sherry FitzGerald Quain. There are a mix of three and four bedroom…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (661+ words) It was a night of mixed emotions at Ardnagrath National School on Friday last, as the school marked the retirement of principal Amelia Keena after 43 dedicated years. A Mass was celebrated on the night by Fr Oliver Devine. The atmosphere…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (308+ words) Former classmates of Falty native Eoin Egan are set to gather for a special community event aimed at showing support for their friend, who is living with Motor Neurone Disease. Organised by members of the St. Ciaran's NS Class of…...