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Monday, 8th February, 2010

Published: 3rd February, 2010 06:02pm

Athlone bypass to receive facelift after €7m funding injection

Athlone's unkempt and increasingly down-at-heel relief road is to be revamped, following an unexected €7m windfall from the National Roads Authority.

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Published: 7th February, 2010 01:25am

Westmeath name team for league opener against Donegal

There are five National Football League debutants on the Westmeath team for the NFL Division 2 clash against Donegal today (Sunday, February 7).

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Published: 3rd February, 2010 05:43pm

And Another Thing opinion column

Greedy NAMA banks should be told where to go

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Published: 3rd February, 2010 05:00pm

Re-Seisiun are enjoying talent show experience

TV show semi-final to take place soon

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Published: 3 Feb 2010 18:01

Over 5,600 houses lie vacant locally
Published: 3 Feb 2010 18:00

Bus Éireann to halve level of town service

Bus Éireann has said this week it will halve the frequency of Athlone town bus service as part of its cost recovery plan.
Published: 3 Feb 2010 17:21

Welcome to the newlook Westmeath Independent

A redesigned and revamped print edition of the Westmeath Independent was unveiled this week
Published: 3 Feb 2010 17:20

Third-level grant delays leave local students facing hardship

The Athlone IT Students' Union is currently highlighting the difficulties a number of students face as a result of delays to the payment of their grants.

Sport
Published: 7th February, 2010 01:25am

Westmeath name team for league opener against Donegal

There are five National Football League debutants on the Westmeath team for the NFL Division 2 clash against Donegal today (Sunday, February 7).
Published: 3 Feb 2010 17:00

Hackett resigned to being without Dolan for league campaign

ACE Westmeath forward Dessie Dolan will not be back in the Lake County set-up for Sunday's opening National Football League Division 2 match against Donegal (Cusack Park, S...
Published: 3 Feb 2010 17:00

Roscommon hope to make home advantage count against Cavan

ROSCOMMON manager Fergal O'Donnell is urging his players to improve their sharpness in front of goal ahead of their opening National Football League Division 3 this coming S...
Published: 3 Feb 2010 17:00

McCarthy has Atletico Madrid trial as Harney signs for St Pat's

FORMER Athlone Town defender Brian McCarthy has been attracting much national interest this week, after completing a week-long trial period with leading Spanish top-flight ...
Published: 3 Feb 2010 17:00

Athlone set for U20 international rugby action as Ireland face Italy

IRELAND begin this season's U-20 Six Nations Championship with a home game against Italy as international rugby returns to Athlone on Friday night.

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Entertainment
Published: 3rd February, 2010 05:00pm

Re-Seisiun are enjoying talent show experience

TV show semi-final to take place soon

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Fashion & Lifestyle
Published: 18th March, 2009 10:00am

Tri-Zone - a unique business venture in Athlone

With this summer"s TriAthlone event fast approaching, Kiltoom native Conor Kelly"s new store, Tri-Zone, provides all the equipment, clothing and accessories that athletes need when taking on tough ...

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