Six Nations Trophy set for Athlone date

Athlone rugby fans can get their hands on the Six Nations and Triple Crown silverware when they are brought to Athlone on Saturday next, May 2. To celebrate Ireland"s Grand Slam victory and to thank Westmeath rugby fans for signing up to the "Be the Difference" campaign, O2 is giving them the chance to get their hands on the coveted 6 Nations and Triple Crown silverware and have their photo taken. O2"s Grand Slam Trophy tour will visit the following O2 store at Unit B, Block 6, Irishtown Central, Athlone from 12.50pm to 1.30pm During the RBS 6 Nations championship 2009, O2 gave Westmeath rugby fans the opportunity to pledge their support and "Be the Difference" to the Irish rugby team for the five gruelling encounters against some of the best rugby teams in the world. Thousands of Westmeath rugby fans took part in O2"s "Be the Difference" campaign, signing up by text, online or visiting their local O2 store and having their names printed onto the players match jerseys and included in a special book of support that was presented to each of the players before the final clash with Wales. Fans are invited to come along to see the RBS 6 Nations trophy and get the chance to have their photograph taken with it. For more information about the Grand Slam Trophy tour, log on to www.bethedifference.ie.