Jennifer Clogher, Jack Quinn, Sammy Rosney and Caoimhe Crowe O'Connor preparing for the upcoming Athlone Musical Society productionof Hairspray.

Whats on guide

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13

SIX NATIONS
Ireland take on France in the U20 Six Nations rugby championship at 7pm in Dubarry Park.

MARY BLACK
Popular singer Mary Black returns to the Radisson Hotel, Athlone, on Friday, February 13, next. Tickets are €30 and are available from www.ticketmaster.ie or from hotel reception at 090 6442600.

BALLYCUMBER BINGO
Bingo continues in the community centre every Friday night at 8.30pm.

BRIDGE
Bridge has resumed after the summer break in the premises formerly known as The Fatted Calf, Glasson at 10.30am.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14

TRAD ON THE PROM
Hodson Bay Hotel presents 'Trad on the Prom’ on Saturday, February 14 featuring Riverdance performers. Tickets are €25. Call 0906442000.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15

BAKE SALE
Tang Foróige club hosts a bake sale on Sunday, February 15, at 10.45am in Tang Community Centre. Monies raised will be shared between the club and a local charity.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16

PILATES
Pilates (STOTT) takes place at the studio in Irishtown on Mondays. Beginners and intermediate women’s pilates at 6.30pm, pregnancy pilates at 7.30. Intermediate pilates on Tuesday at 6pm in the studio. Contact 086 440 3110 for more information or to book a place.

SLIMMING WORLD BALLYMAHON
There is a Slimming World group which meets in Ballymahon GAA Club every Monday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. For details, call Sinead on 087 6820759.

CHAKRA DANCE
A new chakra dance course has begun in The Dancing Soul, Monksland, on Mondays at 8pm. For more information, check https://emerdee.clickfunnels.com/freechakradance or call The Dancing Soul at 096 490607.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17

SLIMMING WORLD ATHLONE
A Slimming World group meets in Athlone’s Shamrock Lodge Hotel every Tuesday, at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. For more information, call Sinead on 087 6820759. There is also a morning group which meets at the Athlone Springs Hotel at 9.30am and 11.30am on Wednesdays. Call Pauline on 087 1878701.

LINE DANCING
Line dancing classes take place in Athlone GAA Club, Ballymahon Road every Tuesday. Beginner 7-8pm. Admission €8. For more information contact 086 1099388.

TODDLER GROUP
Tang Toddler Group meets every Tuesday morning in Tang Community Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm. This is a great way to meet other people with babies and young children in the area. Adults can chat and share their experiences while children play in a safe environment. Parents, guardians, grandparents and minders all welcome.

COMING SOON

AIT GRAND PRIX
The upcoming AIT International Arena Grand Prix features three-time Olympic medalist and former World Champion Carmelita Jeter, Asafa Powell and Mutaz Barshim in what is building up to be a star-studded evening, kicking off at 6.30pm. Tickets for the AIT International Arena Grand Prix can be purchased online at www.aitsport.ie, priced at; Seated - €20 Standing - €10 or Special Group Rate (10 or more individuals) - €15.

ANNUAL SPORTS AWARDS
The Westmeath Independent’s annual Sports Awards will take place in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, which sponsors the event, on Friday, February 20, at 7.30pm. RTE’s Robbie Irwin will be the host on what is always a memorable occasion on the local sporting calendar. The highlight of the gala night will be the announcement of our overall Sports Star of the Year 2014, while Readers’ Choice and Hall of Fame award winners will also be announced. Tickets, priced €45, are now on sale.

CHARITY DUNK
Celebrity Charity Dunk takes place at Sean’s Bar on Friday, February 20 next.  Live Music by DJ Padraig Nally. MC for the night is RTE’s Ciaran Mullooly.

BOOKWORMS
Athlone Little Theatre presents 'Bookworms’ by Bernard Farrell from Friday, February 20 to 27 next. For booking, call 090 6473424

TABLE QUIZ
Athlone Golf Club hold a table quiz in the clubhouse on Thursday, February 26 next at 8pm. Tables of four €10 per person. Great prizes on offer.

CONCERT
Acclaimed singer Johnny McEvoy takes to the stage in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone this Friday, February 27 next. Tickets are €25

HAIRSPRAY
Athlone Musical Society will present Hairspray, the musical from February 28 – March 7 in the Dean Crowe Theatre.

MONSTER AUCTION
Marist Annual Monster Auction takes place on Sunday, March 1 at 2pm in the Marist College, Athlone. Good quality antiques, furniture, bicycles, exercise equipment, electronics, tools and office furniture is sought by organisers. Pick-up service is available or donations can be dropped off at the Marist College on Saturday, February 14 and 21 next from 2pm to 4pm. Contact Parents Association 087 6201532.

CHRISTY MOORE
See Christy Moore in concert this March 14 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone. Special guest on the night is Declan Sinnott. Tickets are €40 and available from hotel reception. Dinner and accommodation packages are also available.

BERNARD O’SHEA
Bernard O’Shea is coming to the Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone on Friday, March 20 with his new show 'My name is BERNARD’. Tickets available from hotel reception.