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  • Published: 10 Mar 2010 17:00

    Athlone woman is an All-Ireland inspiration

    An outstanding role model and an example of an active and inspirational life

  • Published: 3 Mar 2010 17:05

    Moate's Heritage Warrior

    Moate woman Constance Buccafurri is heading up a new campaign to protect Newgrange and other associated heritage

  • Last updated: 17 Feb 2010 16:50 (2)

    Local girl seals major role in new Irish-made movie

    Local girl Vicky Joyce has been cast in one of the leading roles of a new Irish movie, The Other Side of Sleep, which begins filming at the end of March.

  • Last updated: 16 Feb 2010 16:33

    The voice of sport from Moate

    Given the enthusiasm he brings to his coverage of everything from horse racing to Gaelic games, it might come as a surprise to learn that Colm Murray initially resisted the idea...

  • Published: 10 Feb 2010 17:00 (1)

    Independent People: May Green

    Throughout the world, there can be but a few businesswomen who are still working in their 98th year, but Athlone's May Green has always been special.

  • Published: 10 Feb 2010 17:00

    Jon Kenny is back from the dark place

    Later next month, comedian Jon Kenny will arrive in Moate, the latest pit-stop on a new stand-up comedy tour.

  • Published: 3 Feb 2010 17:00

    Athlone's own memory man

    Peter Berry's amazing memory over a lengthy Athlone lifespan makes him a storyteller extraordinaire as David Flynn discovered.

  • Published: 27 Jan 2010 17:03

    Recalling Athlone's mineral water tradition

    Paddy Martin has, with pleasure on his part, dedicated so much of his time and energy to the Athlone town football club, that the club recently saw fit to honour him for that...

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