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• Published: 28 Jul 2010 18:00

  Knock wants Athlone woman's case to be recognised as miracle

  The case of an Athlone woman who said she was cured of Multiple Sclerosis during a visit to Knock is being sent to the Vatican in the hope that it could be officially declared a miracle by the Catholic Church.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 18:00

  Local government cutback plans could strangle Athlone area

  A diminishing role for Athlone Town Council as well as the merger of Westmeath County Council with Longford County Council and Roscommon County Council with Mayo County Council could be on the cards if the recommendations of the Local Government Efficiency Group get the go ahead.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 18:00

  Young Drum biker to be laid to rest

  The funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) of a young Drum man who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident at the weekend.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30

  Local councillors oppose plans to eliminate councils

  Councillors in both Westmeath and Roscommon are opposed to the plans put forward by the Local Government Efficiency Review Group last week to merge Westmeath County Council with Longford County Council and Roscommon County Council with Mayo County Council.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30

  Funding still needed for Garrycastle bridge plan

  Plans for realignment works at Garrycastle Bridge were formally approved by Westmeath County Council on Monday, however there is still no guarantee of funding from the Department of Transport next year for work to begin.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30

  'It was the best trip of the whole lot' - Congo vet

  Congo veteran Des Connolly from Clonbrusk this week recalled his first trip to the African country at the tender age of 17 on the first ever deployment of an armed Irish peacekeeping force with the 32nd Battalion.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30

  Legendary bandleader celebrates 90th birthday

  Athlone musicians and townspeople paid tribute to Syd Shine, the first man of music of the town last week, at a reception at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, to mark his 90th birthday.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30

  Euro Fest committee overwhelmed by crowds

  The organising committee of the European People's Festival has been overwhelmed by the crowds that have come out in recent days to support the many events scheduled throughout the week.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30

  Local abuse victim meets political leaders at Stormont

  An Athlone resident who was abused as a child at an orphanage in Derry has described his meeting with Northern Ireland's political leaders at Stormont last week as an emotional experience.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30

  Minister urged to intervene on M6 signage

  Cllr John Naughten has called on the Minister for Transport to intervene with the National Roads Authority to allow local signage on the new M6 in South Roscommon.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30

  Waste plan to focus on recycling and illegal dumping

  The Midlands' region is recycling 39% of all waste collected and intends to increase that to 46% by 2013.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:15

  Dog poisoned while swimming at Coosan Point

  Watch out for toxic algae at Coosan Point!

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:15

  August start for Glasson traffic calming

  Major traffic calming works in Glasson village are due to start next month, according to Westmeath County Council.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:15

  Fabulous night of fashion and style at Athlone Springs

  Athlone Springs Hotel is delighted to announce that it is hosting a fantastic fashion show to help raise much-needed funds for the Midlands Simon Community.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:15

  Tang Bridge works granted

  The widening and rehabilitation works at Tang Bridge have been given the go-ahead by Westmeath County Council.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:00

  Living with a rare genetic disease

  Ballymahon man tells of living with Friedrich's Ataxia

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:00

  "A farmer's daughter"

  93 year old Nellie Gough tells of life in a different era on a farm in South Roscommon

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  Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:00

  Ex-Athlone IT academic honoured at function in Shamrock Lodge

  When Professor Eliathamby Ambikairajah (widely known as 'Dr Ambi') left Athlone to move to Australia in 1999, the departure was described in the Westmeath Independent as a 'major blow not just to the Midlands but to Ireland.'

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 16:30

  Meeting Athlone's childcare needs with a highly-qualified service

  IT'S what every parent needs to know - that their child is being looked after and cared in an environment that promotes their developmental needs in a safe, caring and positive environment.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 15:13

  Pages from the Past

  The YMCA, a regatta and the danger of white lines...

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 18:00

  Euro-Festival ready for the off

  Athlone is preparing to give a warm welcome to visitors from 14 European countries who are arriving in town ahead of the Euro-Festival 2010 which gets underway on Saturday, July 24.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 18:00

  Reprieve for Lough Ree as Dublin water to be taken from Lough Derg

  There has been a reprieve for Lough Ree this week as Dublin City Council unveiled its plans to abstract water from Lough Derg to supply the greater Dublin region.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 18:00

  Developers claim 300 jobs could be lost by ten-storey plan refusal

  Athlone could have lost out on 300 new jobs at a result of the council's rejection of a rezoning proposal to facilitate a ten-storey building at Station Road on Monday, a spokesperson for the developers behind the plans claimed this week.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 17:10

  Athlone-based priest moving to new role at Sligo IT

  After two years' work in Athlone, Fr John Coughlan is returning to his roots.

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  Published: 21 Jul 2010 17:10

  "Quiet, gentle Mairt O'Gorman" laid to rest

  A large crowd turned out in St Peter and Paul's Church, Athlone on Monday last to bid a final, poignant farewell to Martin O'Gorman, who died tragically on June 27 last in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, a week after he was the victim of a vicious assault in Navan.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 17:10

  Assumption Road marks 60th anniversary

  The face of Athlone has certainly changed in the past 60 years, but one thing that has remained steadfast is the sense of community spirit in Assumption Road as the street prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary at the end of August.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 17:10

  Taxi industry has to stay competitive - Regulator

  The national taxi fare review is taking place during a "difficult time for the industry" according to the Commissioner for Taxi Regulation Kathleen Doyle.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 17:10

  Dental cuts 'an assault on the least well-off'

  Cuts to the dental services being provided under the medical card scheme are currently having a serious impact on patients and dentists, according to practitioners in the Midlands.

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  Published: 21 Jul 2010 17:10

  Ten-storey building plans fail at rezoning hurdle

  Controversial plans to rezone a site on Station Road, Athlone, to facilitate the construction of a new ten-storey building were defeated at a special meeting of Athlone Town Council on Monday last after the proposal failed to get the support of the required six members.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 17:10

  Residents delighted with rezoning failure

  "It's a victory for local democracy" a delighted St Francis Terrace resident Mary Dolphin-Thornton said to the whoops of the waiting crowd on Monday evening, speaking just minutes after plans to rezone a site on Station Road, Athlone, for a 10-storey building failed to get approval from Athlone Town councillors.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 17:10

  Oireachtas report is critical of severe weather response

  The Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government yesterday (Tuesday) criticised the state response to the severe weather conditions experienced late last year and early 2010.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 17:00

  Villarreal stars to show their skills in Athlone friendly

  Renowned soccer stars such as Brazilian Nilmar, Italy's Guiseppe Rossi and European Championship winner Marcos Senna will all grace Athlone Town's Lissywoollen stadium on Saturday evening.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:50

  Annual pattern at Brideswell launched

  The support of the general public for the rural Irish tradition of having religious ceremonies at holy wells is indeed commendable, Brian Cunniffe emphasised at the launch of the programme for the annual pattern at the well of St. Brigid in Brideswell on Friday night.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:50

  Learn vital cookery skills at Athlone camp

  Are you off to college this autumn or a teenager who would like to learn how to cook healthy fast food?

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  Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:50

  Athlone ladies to sing at Aviva Stadium

  A number of Westmeath ladies are part of the Ireland Unlimited Choir who will sing at the first ever match at Aviva Stadium on Saturday July 31 next.

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  Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:50

  Celebrations for Dancezone with TV3 competition win

  Celebration and jubilation was the order of the day as Dancezone Stage School celebrated winning the TV3 Glee competition on Wednesday last.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:50

  Connemara Pony show launched in Ballymore

  The Midlands International Connemara Pony Breeders are looking forward to their seventh annual show at Annaharvey Farm, Tullamore, on Sunday next July 25th.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:50

  LARCC is going racing

  Kilbeggan Races on Saturday August 7 will play host to LARCC (Lakelands Area Retreat & Cancer Support Centre) for their biggest summer fundraiser, with the first race at 5.30pm.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:40

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  Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:30

  Irish Hypnosis: Taking the mystery out of hypnotherapy... and breaking your bad habits

  Do you want to give up smoking, lose weight, overcome a phobia or stop panic attacks?

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:30

  Enterprise Board searches for local business heroes

  The local Enterprise Board in Westmeath has begun its annual search for 'small business heroes' in the lead-up to the National Enterprise Awards.

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  Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:00

  Feel the benefit of calming Angel Energy Healing at Skin Deep

  As usual, I was running and racing to the clock, bursting in the door of Skin Deep in Castle Street recently for my first introduction to Angel Energy Healing. Not the ideal preparation for this gentle therapy but I suppose I would certainly test its credentials.

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:00

  Pregnancy and birth workshop in Athlone next month

  Calling all Athlone mums to be out there... Are you ready for the birth of your baby? Can you ever be prepared for that life changing moment when you hold your little one for the first time?

• Published: 21 Jul 2010 16:00

  Fabulous fashion for all the family

  There's something for everyone this summer at Burgess as the sale continues with up to 70% off selected items.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 18:00

  Second post mortem in Navan

  The Garda Superintendent leading the Martin O'Gorman murder investigation in Meath has confirmed that a second post mortem on the Athlone man's remains will be carried out later this week at the behest of legal representatives, representing some of those questioned in relation to the death.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 18:00

  Family renews appeal over death of priest in the midlands 25 years ago

  The relatives of a priest who was found dead in a pool of blood in a house in Clara 25 years ago have again renewed their appeal for the case to be re-opened.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 18:00

  Youth sex assault claim probed

  Local Gardai are investigating allegations of an assault in Athlone on a youth who was in the care of the HSE.

• Last updated: 14 Jul 2010 17:30

  O'Rourke welcomes Ombudsman's comments on children's rights

  Local Fianna Fáil Deputy Mary O'Rourke has yesterday (Tuesday) welcomed comments from Ombudsman for Children Emily Logan who said there was an urgent need for constitutional change on the rights of the child.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:30

  Council seeks longterm rentals in Athlone to tackle 1,300 housing list

  Westmeath County Council is currently seeking houses in Athlone under the newly launched longterm leasing scheme in a bid to tackle its hefty housing list, which currently stands at 1,343.

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  Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:30

  Preparations intensify for exciting Euro Festival week

  The much-anticipated Euro-Festival Athlone takes place in less than two weeks from Saturday, July 24 to Friday, July 30 when Athlone Town Council will host 15 European countries for what promises to be an unforgettable week of free events and entertainment.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:30

  Ballymore man completes six Sahara marathons in seven days

  Ballymore hero Bobby McDermott recently completed the toughest foot race on the planet, the Marathon des Sables, a gruelling 155 mile (250km) pursuit across the rocky terrain of the southern Sahara desert.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:30

  HSE expects Monksland primary care facility to open early next year

  The Health Service Executive (HSE) has said it expects a new Primary Care facility in Monksland to be in operation early next year.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:30

  Residents' relief as 19-year old landfill is finally dumped

  Residents in the area have given a relieved welcome to the news that Ballydonagh landfill will close this month, however after 19 years, it will take more than a few weeks for the feelings of frustration, anger and stress to die away.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:30

  Caroline relives her fight with cancer

  "It was completely out of the blue," Caroline Harney reflected from her home in scenic Barrymore this week on her cancer diagnosis at the age of 31, some four years ago now.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:30

  Anger as new graves not facing the rising sun

  A new layout in the extension of Drum Cemetery has been dubbed a "disgrace" by a local person this week as the graves will not be facing east/west towards the rising sun as he says has been traditional for hundreds years.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:15

  Moate historical society set for summer tour

  This year's tour takes place on Thursday, July 22, to Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, Tulsk and Strokestown Park House, Co Rosommon.

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  Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:15

  Roscommon's McDermotts gather in America

  Nearly 100 McDermotts with strong family ties to County Roscommon gathered for a third year at the Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, home of Michael and Hilda Egan McDermott and their son Kevin and his wife Erin.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:15

  "Train the Trainer" course in rural entrepeneurship at AIT

  A "train the trainer" course in rural entrepreneurship has been launched at Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT). The launch took place as part of an international gathering of the Rural Tourism International Training Network in Athlone.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:15

  Gigginstown House Midlands National set for Kilbeggan races

  The highlight of the Kilbeggan racing season each year is the Gigginstown House Midlands National and next Friday 16th July should be no exception with a top class card and the usual good field for the big race.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:00

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  Published: 14 Jul 2010 17:00

  Happy memories of community spirit

  Most of St Mel's Terrace has been demolished, but one man who lived there from the time of its inception in 1934, for almost 70 years, bears happy memories of a community that has largely passed away.

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 16:30

  Get bikini-ready with the boot camp in Glasson

  Heading for my bikini bootcamp on an early morning when I hadn't quite woken up yet sounded very appealing, once I realised it involved indulgent scrubs, wraps and creams; and not push-ups and weights and jogging!

• Published: 14 Jul 2010 16:30

  Enterprise Board searches for local business heroes

  The local Enterprise Board in Westmeath has begun its annual search for 'small business heroes' in the lead-up to the National Enterprise Awards.

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  Published: 7 Jul 2010 18:00

  Future of triAthlone hangs in the balance

  The fifth annual triAthlone delivered on its promise to be the biggest and best yet, as thousands of visitors flocked to the town to participate or catch a glimpse of the European Triathlon Championships last weekend.

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  Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:30

  Rosemount native picked as escort for Rose of Tralee

  Rosemount is set to get rosier! Come this August, locals will be glued to their televisions to spot local lad Niall O'Brien, who will represent the village as an escort at this year's Rose of Tralee International Festival.

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  Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:30

  Youth centre project to progress with €260,000 grant aid

  The campaign to secure a youth cafe and dedicated youth centre for the town's young people has received a massive funding injection this week, with news of significant grant aid of €260,000 from the Department of Health and Children, monies that will fund the full modernisation of St Mary's Hall.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:30

  Labour selects general election candidate for Roscommon

  Cllr John Kelly has been selected as the Labour Party candidate for Roscommon/South Leitrim following the holding of the party's selection convention in the Abbeyfield Hotel, Ballaghaderreen on Friday night last.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:30

  Loughloe residents to stand firm as D-Day looms

  The Save Loughloe House Action Committee has vowed this week that the closure date of July 9 will come and go but none of remaining 13 residents will be moving anywhere.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:30

  Gardai closing in on perpetrators of random fatal attack on Athlone man

  Gardai in Navan say they are confident of a breakthrough shortly in the Martin O'Gorman murder investigation and expect their ongoing inquires to lead to early arrests, in what they now believe was a random attack by a gang on the Athlone native in the town over two weeks ago.

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  Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:30

  Sheila Buckley Byrne is elected Mayor of Athlone

  The new Mayor of Athlone town described her election to the position as an "honour" at the Athlone Town Council AGM on Monday night.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:30

  Athlone bus service making €600,000 loss

  Athlone Town's bus service was the heaviest loss-maker in the country and was over-resourced in the boom years, resulting in Bus Éireann making severe cuts to the service last year.

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  Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:30

  O'Rourke expects a Fianna Fáil defeat at next general election

  Fianna Fáil TD Mary O'Rourke has said she expects her party to be voted out of power at the next general election.

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  Last updated: 7 Jul 2010 17:15

  Legendary GAA commentator raises green flag

  The school year ended on a high note at Glanduff NS in Kiltoom when legendary GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh visited to raise its green flag.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:15

  Glasson land sells for over €13,000 per acre

  Twenty two acres of residential farm land and a one-bedroom cottage in Kilkenny West, Glasson, recently sold for €300,000 following a public auction on June 11 last.

• Last updated: 7 Jul 2010 17:15

  Traffic survey not enough to calm Coosan traffic

  Athlone Town councillors voted to overrule the conclusions of a traffic survey carried out on the Coosan Road at The Beeches, and instead insisted that traffic calming measures be included in next year's budget.

• Last updated: 7 Jul 2010 17:15

  Moate welcomes first Festival of Flowers

  Moate welcomes its first Festival of Flowers this weekend, July 9 - 11.

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  Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:00

  Bringing passion and imagination to Athlone

  "We've brought dragons to Italy, 15ft street puppets to Luxembourg, stilt-walkers and fire breathers to France."

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  Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:00

  Kiltoom man overseeing UN handover in Chad

  Kiltoom man Brigadier General Ger Aherne is currently involved in the handover of the UN mission MINURCAT to the Chadian government, a process that began in March of this year.

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  Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:00

  Enjoy a lunch time skin pick-me-up with Microzone

  Time starved and cash poor used to equal no treats for your skin, but not anymore.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 17:00

  Pages from the Past

  Stories from back issues of the Westmeath Independent.

• Published: 7 Jul 2010 16:30

  Westmeath businesses nominated for Q awards

  Three Westmeath businesses have been nominated for this year's National Q Mark Awards.

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