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Thursday, 17th May, 2012

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'I want an apology from Taoiseach for work jibe'

In the Dail yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon, People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett called on the Taoiseach to apologise for the "demeaning and insulting" comment, asking him if it was part of "...

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Portrait of brave Hannah wins national award

Updated: 16th May, 2012 05:30pm
Athlone photographer Corin Bishop has been awarded in the top prize for the IPPA Happy Faces Canon Portrait...

Man attempted to abduct teenage girl

Updated: 16th May, 2012 05:30pm
A Westmeath man who attempted to abduct a teenage girl in the Midlands intended to sexually assault...

People who died for our independence would have expected Yes vote - Minister

Updated: 16th May, 2012 05:30pm
Minister Lucinda Creighton told a public meeting in Athlone on Monday night that a Yes vote in the upcoming...

AIT to award Distinguished Fellowships to four sports stars

Updated: 16th May, 2012 05:30pm
Four well-known figures from the world of sport will be conferred with Distinguished Fellowships by...

Alkermes announces funding deal for Pieta House West facility

Updated: 16th May, 2012 05:15pm
Alkermes has announced a substantial financial commitment to Pieta House West, the charity which focuses...

Taoiseach's jibe at Athlone protester

Updated: 14th May, 2012 09:30am
The following is a recording of an exchange between Taoiseach Enda Kenny and protester Gordon Hudson...

Liverpool developer vows to blow China plan out of water

Updated: 9th May, 2012 06:00pm
The international trade hub planned for Athlone is "in the middle of nowhere" and will be...

Mayor clarifies controversial human rights remarks

Updated: 9th May, 2012 05:59pm
Athlone's Mayor Alan Shaw has this week said that comments regarding human rights issues in China...

Ballymahon woman drumming her way to the Olympics

Updated: 9th May, 2012 05:58pm
A former Athlone IT student and local musician has described being chosen to perform at the opening...

Summerhilll girls crowned Young Environmentalists

Updated: 9th May, 2012 05:57pm
Green teens from St Joseph's College, Summerhill, Athlone, were yesterday (Tuesday) evening crowned...

Paws for thought at Moate Dog Rescue

Updated: 9th May, 2012 05:56pm
The sign on the entrance to the country house wittily says it all about who rules the roost in this...

Ten years of Athlone Regional Sports Centre

Updated: 9th May, 2012 05:55pm
Over its first ten years in existence, Athlone's Regional Sports Centre has served as a vital resource...
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