WHAT'S ON GUIDE
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
MAYOR’S BALL
Athlone Community Taskforce is holding a fundraising event, 'The Mayor’s Ball’ for its new enterprise and employment initiative 'Opportunity in a Million’. This event will be held on Friday, June 6, in the Sheraton Hotel. Tickets available from ACT, Ballalley Lane, Parnell Square. Cost €40. Contact 6494555 for more information.
COLLECTION DAY
Midlands Simon Community will be collecting in Athlone town on Friday, and Saturday, June 6 and 7. All monies raised go towards providing homeless services in Athlone and wider Westmeath area. If you would like to volunteer for an hour or two, call 087 9723480.
MARYLAND WALKING CLUB
Maryland Walking Club continues to meet on Tuesdays and Friday at 8pm in the park, all are welcome. New members are encouraged to join.
ATHLONE GAA
Cards in the Club takes place every Friday night at 8.30pm. All are welcome and for further information contact 086 8266270.
BRIDGE IN GLASSON
Bridge has resumed on Fridays in The Fatted Calf, Glasson, at 10.30am.
CASTLEDALY FIT CLUB
Castledaly Fit Club continues to meet up on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6.45pm at the walking track. New members always welcome.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
BIODIVERSITY DAY
Monksland Biodiversity Day takes place on June 7 next, starting from Summerhill roundabout from 10am to 3pm. There will be lots of fun nature activities on the day with Michael Bell from Nature Learn including a bird walk, moth trapping, a nature walk, nature art, mini beast hunts and fun for all the family! The event is organised by Monksland Tidy Towns and all are welcome to attend.
NEWC FEST
Ryan Sheridan, Ham Sandwich, Big September and Keywest are just some of the acts on the bill for NewC Fest, Ballymahon’s hottest new festival, set on the grounds of the 300-year-old Newcastle House this Saturday, June 7. For more details of the one-day two-stage event, check www.newcfest.com or Facebook or by phone 090 6432226.
EUROPEAN TITLE KICKBOXING EVENT
Wolfpack Kickboxing will host a fight night on June 7 in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone.
Four-time Irish and Celtic Kickboxing champion Gary McDonnell will fight for a European title on the night, while Eric McCormack will fight for an Irish Kickboxing title. Full under-card of fights, top class action. Full bar, DJ Ring girls and After party. For more information, check www.wolfpack.ie
LOUGH REE MONSTER TRIATHLON
Athlone Triathlon club are hosting their Annual Lough Ree Monster Triathlon in Portrunny on Saturday, June 7, next. The sprint distance triathlon consists of a 750M swim in Lough Ree followed by 20K bike and 5K run. There’s also a Try-a-Tri option of a 200M swim, 20K bike and 5K run, plus a relay option. For more information, check http://race.athlonetriathlonclub.com/ or the club’s Facebook page. If you can’t take part but would be interested in helping out please contact info@athlonetriathlonclub.com as we are still looking for marshals.
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
IRISH DANCING AND MUSIC
A Night of Irish dancing and traditional Irish music including flute, accordion, guitar and violin players at The Prince Bar & Kitchen every Sunday from 9.30pm, starting June 8 and continuing every Sunday throughout the summer.
MONDAY, JUNE 9
ROSCOMMON RACES
Roscommon Races on Monday, June 9 and Tuesday, June 10 next. First race at 5pm.
JOIN OUR BOYS CONCERT
A 'Join Our Boys’ country concert takes place in Hodson Bay Hotel this Monday, June 9. Line-up includes Philomena Begley Robert Mizzell, Michael English, Crystal Swing, Ray Lynam, Patrick Feeney and many, many more. Special performance on the night from Lee Matthews. For more information, call Hodson Bay Hotel 090 6442000 or the Join Our Boys office 090 6630000.
Exhibition
Framed For Life is exhibiting a selection of their works at the Tuar Ard Gallery in Moate, daily until mid-July (9am -4pm weekdays). All welcome. For more information, check www.framedforlife.ie
WALKING CLUB
Walking club meets every Monday and Wednesday evening at 8pm at Ballymahon Library to do the canal walk. Everyone welcome.
ART CLASSES
Rosemarie Langtry, resident artist at The Art and Heritage Artist Studios provides adult art classes on Mondays from 10.30am to 12.30pm and children’s art and craft classes from 4pm to 5.30pm on Mondays.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
ROSCOMMON RACES
Roscommon Races this Tuesday, June 10. First race at 5pm.
ZUMBA
Zumba fitness classes are underway on Tuesday mornings at 10am in Tubberclair Hall. Get in shape the FUN way! Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness class so it is a workout while partying! Suitable for all fitness levels. For more information check www.facebook.com/zumbawithcaro or call 087 2311205.
ART CLASSES
Art classes continue for beginners at Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.30 at Dean Egan Bridgeways Resource Centre, Ballymahon. Improvers classes on Wednesday 7pm to 9pm at Sisters Mercy House, Main Street, Ballymahon beside the Country Shop. Fifth and sixth classes on Tuesdays from 3pm to 4.30pm at Ballymahon primary school. Contact Frances at 090 64 32203 or email hfkelleher@eircom.net
COMING SOON
TABLE QUIZ
A table quiz will be held in the Athlone Springs Hotel on June 12 next at 8pm. €40 fee for a team of four in aid of River Village Community Development. Raffle on the night and prizes galore.All are welcome. For advanced bookings, call 086 826 3513.
VOLUNTEERING
St Hilda’s services in Athlone is currently seeking people to volunteer and assist with people with special needs. Anyone interested should contact Natasha on 087 9220151 or NLacey@StHildas.ie
ATHLONE REGATTA
Athlone Regatta takes place on Sunday, June 15 in Coosan Point.
BIG BIG BREAKFAST
Big Big Breakfast event in aid of St Luke’s Hospital takes place on June 14 next from 9.30am to 11am in The Fatted Calf, Glasson. Price €8. All support greatly appreciated.
RNIL OPEN DAY
Lough Ree RNLI Lifeboat station will celebrate its second year in operation with an open day on June 21 at 12 noon. The crew will be on hand for meet and greets as well as putting on a display to show how the lifeboat is launched, some of the exercises they do and how it is then recovered.
The open day takes place at the lifeboat station in Coosan Point on Saturday June 21 from 12 noon to 4pm.
7k Run/Walk
A 7k run/walk in aid of The Friends of St Luke’s Hospital will take place on Sunday, June 22 next at 11am in Glasson. Children’s race at 10.45am. Races starts from the Heritage Centre, Glasson. Entry for adults is €10 and there are special family rates. Register on the morning. For more information, call Julianne Ryan 087 2842485.