Your weekend what's on guide
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
'WAKE IN THE WEST’
Kiltoom Drama Group presents 'Wake in the West’ by Michael J. Ginnelly in Ballybay Parish Hall, Kiltoom on Friday, November 22 at 8.30pm All proceeds will go to Athlone Samaritans. Tickets are €10, call or text 085 2845010.
CARMELITE COLLEGE REUNION
A reunion for past pupils who attended the Carmelite College in Moate between 1950 and 1962 is taking place this Friday in the Grand Hotel from 7pm.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
CONFERENCE ON CIVIL WAR
On Saturday the Old Athlone Society hosts a major public conference on the history, meaning and legacies of the Irish Civil War in Custume Barracks from 9.30am to 5.30pm. There will be a variety of speakers on the day, including keynote speaker John Regan, who will directly address the controveries that continue to mould our perceptions of the conflict.
'THE CHASTITUTE’
Athlone Little Theatre presents a production of John B Keane’s 'The Chastitute’ directed by Joe MacCarrick. The run begins this Saturday and continues until the following Saturday, November 30. Curtain up at 8.30pm. Bookings: 090 64 74324.
MOATE LADIES GOLF
The last fundraising event of the year - The Race Night - takes place in the Grand Hotel on Saturday, November 23, at 9pm. You still have a chance to buy a jockey, owner or trainer for €20 by contacting a member of any of the club committees. There will also be a tote on the night. Entry on the night is free so come and have a great night out.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
CYCLE FOR FUN
A new Cycle for Fun group has begun in association with Roscommon Sports Partnership. Training every Sunday morning at 10am sharp from Clann na nGael club house, Johnstown. All ages and levels catered for.
DANCING FOR PLEASURE
Takes place at Athlone GAA Centre every Sunday night from 9.30pm to 12am. All welcome.
MINDFULLNESS WORKSHOP
Mindfullness Workshop
A one-day introduction to Mindfullness in The Dancing Soul, Monksland Business Park on Sunday, November 24 next. Call 090 6490607 for more information.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25
CARD GAME
Card game every Monday night at 9pm in Clann na nGael Clubhouse, Johnstown.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
AGM IN MONKSLAND
The AGM of Monksland Tidy Towns takes place on Tuesday, November 26 next at 8pm in Monksland Community Centre. All members please attend and new faces would be most welcome.
LINE DANCING
Line dancing classes in Athlone GAA Club, Ballymahon Road, every Tuesday night. Beginners from 7pm to 8pm, Intermediate/advanced 8pm to 11pm. Admission €8. Fun night guaranteed - no partner required. For more information, call Brendan 086 1099388.
DRUM PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
Meets every Tuesday at 10am in Drum Parish Hall. New parents welcome.
COMING SOON
NEVIN MAGUIRE
Celebrity chef Nevin Maguire will give a cookery demonstration in Athlone Springs Hotel on Thursday, November 28, at 7.30pm. The event is in aid of Cloonakilla NS.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOPS
Local artist Non Waters is hosting crafty Christmas children’s workshops at Fernhill Garden Centre over the next few weekends. On Saturday, November 30 there is creative card making for 12 years and up, on Saturday, December 7 it’s creative card making for ages five to twelve. On Saturday, December 14, it’s fun festive decorations for twelve years and up, then on December 21 it’s festive decorations for ages five to twelve. The workshops run from 11am to 12.30pm each Saturday. The cost is €15 per participant.
Come along and enjoy a creative Christmas with artist Non Waters. Please book your place now as numbers are limited, call 647 5574.
CHRISTMAS FAIR
An 'All I Want for Christmas’ Fair is taking place in Athlone Towncentre on November 30, December 1, December 7, December 8, and December 13 to 24 (daily). Find the perfect Christmas gifts and support local crafters, all under one roof! For enquiries call: 085 1065689
SPORTS QUIZ
St Brigid’s GAA Club will host an international sports quiz, in association with Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Pieta House in The Hodson Bay Hotel on Friday, November 29 next. The quiz will be hosted by RTE and Irish Times Sports journalists, Ken Earley and Ciaran Murphy. Cash prizes include €3,000 for first prize, €2,000 for second prize and €1,000 for third prize. Entry fee is €200 per team of four. If you are interested in entering a team, call 086 7857148 or alternatively email: sec.st.brigids.ladies.ros@gmail.com.
NEIL DELAMERE
Neil Delamare brings his new show 'Smart Bomb’ to the Athlone Springs Hotel on Friday, December 6 next. Tickets €20 per person and available at hotel reception desk.
For booking, call 090 64 44444.
FANCY DRESS WALK
A 5km fancy dress walk kicks off at The Gap House, Moate on Sunday, December 8 at 3pm. Prizes for the best costumes on the day. Sponsorship cards available from The Gap House. All money raised goes to South Westmeath Hospice and the Irish Cancer Society.