What’s ‘APP-nning in Athlone!

Published: Tue 26 Nov 2013, 2:29 PM

Last updated: Tue 26 Nov 2013, 2:37 PM

Did you see the Westmeath Independent/ Athlone App team out and about on the streets last week? They were celebrating the partnership of the athloneapp (developed by TownApps) with the newly re-designed Westmeath Independent. We were handing out free goodies; pens, lollies, car stickers & leaflets giving loads of info about the updated version of the athloneapp.

The app itself was launched some time last year and has accumulated 6,100 downloads. The partnership with Westmeath Independent has given the app an updated version, still available to download for free.

For those who are new to the app, it enables users to immediately view the enormous range of shops, events and services available on your doorstep with just the swipe of a finger which everyone can access on their smartphone or tablet. Basically it’s Athlone at your fingertips!

Some of the features remain the same - Food and Drink, Travel/ Stay, Shopping, Services, Things to Do, What’s On and Vouchers. New functions include a ‘Search’ engine and ‘Nearby’ tool which makes it even easier for the user to find the closest restaurant or ATM.

By selecting a restaurant for example, or any service through the athloneapp, you will be able to see where there are daily promotions and money off vouchers. It couldn’t be easier.

In the same fashion, the Travel/ Stay section brings up a vast selection of hotels and B&Bs in your vicinity; the Shopping section will be a must for anyone looking for a bargain or searching out that must-have product; What’s On will enable you to keep up to date with the latest events taking place in your area, while Things To Do will highlight all the fantastic activities that Athlone has to offer - be it ten-pin bowling or water sports - the list is endless!