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Thursday, 24th May, 2012

Roundup

Barracks jobs fears raised

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...

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Athlone air ambulance service gets its wings

Updated: 23 May 2012 16:55
What was billed as Ireland's "first emergency aeromedical service" was launched by the...
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Athlone's skydiving priest reflects on his leap of faith

Updated: 23 May 2012 16:55
On the Feast of the Ascension, the priest from St Mary's Parish, along with five other members...
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There once were eleven lucky ducklings!

Updated: 23 May 2012 16:55
We've all heard the story of the ugly duckling, but what the lucky duckling? Well there were eleven...
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Campaign for adequate housing for Shauna launched online

Updated: 23 May 2012 16:50
The family of eight-year-old Shauna Wallace has launched an online campaign in a bid to ensure the young...
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New Aviva deal hailed as boost to One Direct Athlone HQ

Updated: 23 May 2012 16:50
A new deal which will see One Direct, the An Post insurance subsidiary, take over Aviva's branch...
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Arson not ruled as root of Moate house fire

Updated: 23 May 2012 16:50
Gardai in Moate have not ruled out arson as a possible cause of a fire which damaged two vacant houses...
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Independent People - The people's nun

Updated: 23 May 2012 16:45
She has taught two generations of Athlone girls, and for almost two decades she has been Ss Peter'...
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Local businesses set to Bloom this June bank holiday

Updated: 23 May 2012 16:35
Two South Westmeath businesses are lined up to take part in Bloom, the hugely successful gardening,...
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