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Updated: 23 May 2012 17:00
The Minister for Defence Alan Shatter has said discussions are ongoing on the planned abolition of one of the country's three Defence Forces brigades, amid growing fears this week that Athlone's Custume Barracks will be singled out for the loss of brigade headquarters status.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:55
There once were eleven lucky ducklings!
We've all heard the story of the ugly duckling, but what the lucky duckling? Well there were eleven such lucky ducklings in Athlone last week when they were rescued by passersby while trying to cross the road on the dual carriageway.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:55
Athlone's skydiving priest reflects on his leap of faith
Last Sunday was a day Athlone priest Fr Charlie Healy won't forget in a hurry. On the Feast of the Ascension, the priest from St Mary's Parish, along with five other members of the clergy, took to the sky.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:55
Athlone air ambulance service gets its wings
What was billed as Ireland's "first emergency aeromedical service" was launched by the Minister for Health and the Minister for Defence in Athlone's Custume Barracks on Monday.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:50
Arson not ruled as root of Moate house fire
Gardai in Moate have not ruled out arson as a possible cause of a fire which damaged two vacant houses in the town at the weekend.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:50
New Aviva deal hailed as boost to One Direct Athlone HQ
A new deal which will see One Direct, the An Post insurance subsidiary, take over Aviva's branch-based private motor and home insurance trade in Ireland has been hailed as a great boost for the business in Athlone.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:50
Campaign for adequate housing for Shauna launched online
The family of eight-year-old Shauna Wallace has launched an online campaign in a bid to ensure the young girl gets adequate housing.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:45
Independent People - The people's nun
She has taught two generations of Athlone girls, and for almost two decades she has been Ss Peter's and Paul's parish sister.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:35
Local businesses set to Bloom this June bank holiday
Two South Westmeath businesses are lined up to take part in Bloom, the hugely successful gardening, food and family festival, which takes place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin this June Bank Holiday weekend.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:30
Uncertainty remains over future of Athlone M6 service area
Over a year on from when tenders were first sought for a new motorway rest area near Athlone, the National Roads Authority (NRA) can still give no indication of when motorists can expect to be able to buy a coffee or take a toilet break on the M6 from Kinnegad to Galway.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:00
From Nessa's Family Kitchen
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:00
Why won't my doctor prescribe an antibiotic?
I recently had an ear infection which was quite painful but my doctor wouldn't prescribe an antibiotic for me. In the end, it did clear up after several days but can you tell me why my doctor would have been reluctant to prescribe something.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:00
Eyes down, pens at the ready, get set, go… but what do you do mid-exam when the slump sets in.
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Updated: 23 May 2012 16:00
Travelling light is always a challenge and with holidays for many people on the horizon, packing efficiently is a necessity, especially concerning holiday beauty. Compact packing and travelling light is aided by multi-tasking products, they save on precious suitcase space and excess baggage costs too.
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Updated: 16 May 2012 18:00
'I want an apology from Taoiseach for work jibe'
An Athlone man whose bus business closed down last year is calling on the Taoiseach to apologise for telling him: "you could do with a day's work, I'd say."
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Updated: 16 May 2012 17:30
AIT to award Distinguished Fellowships to four sports stars
Four well-known figures from the world of sport will be conferred with Distinguished Fellowships by Athlone IT at a special ceremony next month.
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Updated: 16 May 2012 17:30
People who died for our independence would have expected Yes vote - Minister
Minister Lucinda Creighton told a public meeting in Athlone on Monday night that a Yes vote in the upcoming fiscal treaty referendum would pave the way for a brighter future
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Updated: 16 May 2012 17:30
Man attempted to abduct teenage girl
A Westmeath man who attempted to abduct a teenage girl in the Midlands intended to sexually assault her, Mullingar Circuit Court has heard.
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Updated: 16 May 2012 17:30
Portrait of brave Hannah wins national award
Athlone photographer Corin Bishop has been awarded in the top prize for the IPPA Happy Faces Canon Portrait Award for his portrait of Athlone baby Hannah Carroll.
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Updated: 16 May 2012 17:15
Alkermes announces funding deal for Pieta House West facility
Alkermes has announced a substantial financial commitment to Pieta House West, the charity which focuses on the prevention of self-harm and suicide.
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Updated: 14 May 2012 09:30
Taoiseach's jibe at Athlone protester
Taoiseach Enda Kenny tells a protestor, who was self employed for 29 years, that he looks like he could do with a day's work
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Updated: 9 May 2012 18:00
Liverpool developer vows to blow China plan out of water
Rival promoter says Athlone project is "in the middle of nowhere"
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Updated: 9 May 2012 17:59
Mayor clarifies controversial human rights remarks
Shaw's interview comment sparked social media storm
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Updated: 9 May 2012 17:58
Ballymahon woman drumming her way to the Olympics
Grainne Kavanagh to take part in opening show overseen by Danny Boyle
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Updated: 9 May 2012 17:57
Summerhilll girls crowned Young Environmentalists
Wormery project wins national competition
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Updated: 9 May 2012 17:56
Paws for thought at Moate Dog Rescue
Local organisation reports major rise in call outs
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Updated: 9 May 2012 17:55
Ten years of Athlone Regional Sports Centre
A resource for the whole community
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Updated: 9 May 2012 17:54
Athlone is now Midlands' largest town
Ballymahon is one of the country's fastest growing locations
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Updated: 9 May 2012 17:50
Kilbeggan races go in One Direction
Pop star sensation Niall Horan drops in to his local horseracing track
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Updated: 9 May 2012 17:30
Audrey Murphy has packed a lot into her short trad music career to date
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Updated: 2 May 2012 09:30
Former television producer and radio show host Kathleen Novak Crosson is something of a rare species in the rural area just outside Moate that she currently calls home.
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Updated: 2 May 2012 09:30
This year's triAthlone to take place on June 30
Over 2,000 people are expected to run, cycle, and swim their way through the seventh annual triAthlone, which will take place on the afternoon and evening of Saturday, June 30.
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Updated: 2 May 2012 09:30
Drama festival sells out one week early
The final ticket for the RTE All-Ireland Drama Festival, which takes place in Athlone from May 3 until May 12, was sold over a week before the curtains are scheduled to rise on the festival's first performance.
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Updated: 2 May 2012 09:30
Community shock at death of young pregnant South Roscommon woman
The communities of South Roscommon and Athlone are reeling from shock this week following the death of Angeline Keegan and her unborn baby, who passed away suddenly on Friday last.
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Updated: 2 May 2012 09:30
Ireland China Association hails "potential" of project
If the Chinese buy into the €175 million plans for an international trade hub on the outskirts of Athlone there is no reason why the project won't work.
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Updated: 2 May 2012 09:30
An Taisce warned of serious consequences if China project goes ahead
In a detailed and forceful objection to the China trade hub plans, An Taisce warned that if the project goes ahead it will be seriously harmful to Athlone and the country in general.
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Updated: 2 May 2012 09:30
Mainly positive reaction to Chinatown news on Athlone streets
Jobs, jobs, jobs.
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Updated: 2 May 2012 09:30
Developers must now find Chinese companies willing to invest
Planning permission has been secured, but the Irish developers behind the International Trading Hub now face the task of convincing a massive number of Chinese companies to invest in the Athlone facility.
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Updated: 2 May 2012 09:30
Planning board unanimously backs Chinatown project
At a meeting on Wednesday last, April 25, members of An Bord Pleanala unanimously reached a decision that could radically change the face of Athlone for generations to come.
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Updated: 2 May 2012 09:30
Welcome, Bienvenue, Wilkommen and now 'huan ying' to Athlone could soon be gracing signs around Athlone as the first phase of the major international trade hub for the Creggan area was given the green light by An Bord Pleanála
