Whats on guide october bank holiday
FRIDAY OCTOBER 24
CHEER ON THE TOWN
Why not support Athlone Town FC in their final league game of the airtricity league premier division when they take on Bray Wanderers in Lissywollen at 7.45pm.
POKER CLASSIC
Moate Golf Club are running a Texas Hold ‘Em Classic on Friday, October 24 next in The Grand Hotel, Moate at 8pm. First prize is expected to be €1,000. Entry fee is €30.
TUBBER FORÓIGE
A public meeting takes place on Friday, October 24 next in Tubber Community Hall to explore the possibility of setting up Foróige for the coming year. The meeting will conclude at 8.30pm.
BEEF CLUB
The latest meeting of the Fatted Calf Beef Club takes place on Friday, October 24 in the Glasson restaurant at 8pm with a five course tasting menu with matching wines.
PARENTS/TODDLERS
The Tubberclair/Glasson Mother and Toddler group meets every Friday at 10.30am in Tubberclair GAA clubhouse. First-time and pregnant mothers are especially welcome. For further information contact 086 2523027 or 086 7360546.
MARYLAND WALKING CLUB
Maryland Walking Club continues to meet on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8pm in the park.
SPOOK WALKS
Spook walk through the ‘Forest of Fear’ at Belvedere House, Mullingar. 1.5km trails starting at 7pm each night from October 24-27. See http://www.westmeathcoco.ie for more details.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 25
WORKSHOP
An adult Autumn Halloween Flower Arranging Workshop will be held by Syra Reid in Fernhill Garden Centre from 10.30am. For bookings contact 086 8107101 or email fernhillflowers@gmail.com
CYCLING CLUB
A new cycling club meets every Saturday morning outside Athlone Regional Sports Centre for leisurely cycles. Meet at 9.30am and all are welcome to attend.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 26
COUNTY FINAL
The final of the 2014 Westmeath Senior Football Championship between Garrycastle and Mullingar Shamrocks takes place in Cusack Park, Mullingar. See GAA fixtures in sports section for throw-in time.
QUANTUM FOAM
Quantum Foam, an ambitious work of self-refleCtive drama, takes place at The luan gallery in athlone. The work is from UK video and performance artist Mel Brimfield. Conact Luan Gallery for further information.
TANG MONSTER AUCTION
Tang GAA club hold a monster fundraising auction on Sunday, October 26 next at 1pm at the club grounds.
NEW MARKET
A ‘Smithfield’ styled Livestock show will be held at Ballinasloe Mart over the Bank Holiday weekend on October 26 and 27.
MONDAY OCTOBER 27
SOCCER CAMP
Celtic Football Club, in partnership with Temple Villa AFC, will run a soccer camp from October 27 - 31, for players of all abilities from ages 9—14 years. For further information, or to book a place, call 087 3780098, visit www.tempavilla.ie, or follow them on Twitter at @celticfccoach.
LUAN GALLERY
From October 27 to October 31 (10.30am to 12noon), the Luan Gallery in Athlone is hosting Spooky Themed Arts and Crafts with Rosemarie Langtry from Abbey Road Artists’ Studios. For children aged six and over. On the same dates, Sinead Thornton is hosting Mammy and Me Arts and Crafts at Abbey Road Artists’ Studios for children aged three to five. Places are limited and pre-booking essential. Call 09064 42154 to book your place.
PITCH & PUTT
Weekly Pitch and Putt for ladies takes place at Woodview, Bealnamulla, every Monday from 10.30am. New members are always welcome. Contact 087 9863717 for further details.
BINGO
Monday night is bingo night in Ballymore! Eyes down at 8.30pm in Ballymore Community Centre.
WALKING CLUB
Monksland Walking Club meets on Monday evenings at 7pm in the Supervalu car park. For more information, call Deirdre on 087 770660.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 28
KIDS’ ENTERTAINMENT
‘Jackula’, a fun, family magic show that includes magic, juggling, wacky stunts and audience participation takes place in the dean crowe theatre, athlone. ‘Jackula’ is aimed at 4 – 12 years olds and is perfect for parents and kids looking for fun on mid-term break. Every child that comes is invited to perform a trick and receive a treat.
KnITTING CLUB
A new Knitting Club meets every Tuesday in Tubberclair Community centre at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend.
MARYLAND WALKING CLUB
Maryland Walking Club continues to meet on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8pm in the park.
TAI CHI
Tai chi classes continue every Tuesday at 7pm in Tang Community Centre. For further details contact 087 9925816.
COMING SOON
Halloween Workshops
Pumpkin carving for children or all the creative little ghouls, takes place with local artist Non Waters in Fernhill Garden Centre on Wednesday, October 29 next from 3pm to 4pm or 4.30pm. The cost is €15 per pumpkin carving session including ghoulish goodies and treats. For bookings, call Non Waters on 087 692 4027.
Meanwhile, a series of adult autumn Halloween flower arranging workshops with Syra Reid take place in Fernhill Garden Centre, beginning on Tuesday, October 21 next from 6.30pm to 9pm. Other workshops are set for Tuesday, October 23 from 6.30pm to 9pm and Saturday, October 25 from 10.30am to 1pm. For bookings and enquiries call 086 810 7101.
COOKING COURSE
Nessa robbins is hosting a five-week intensive practical cookery course in the home economics room at moate community school at 7pm. For further information or bookins contact nessa@nessafamilykitchen@gmail.com
RADIO ROCKS
Athlone Community Radio in association with Athlone Animal Welfare present Radio Rocks, taking place at 9pm in The Snug Bar on Halloween night, Friday, October 31.
In aid of Athlone Animal Welfare and Athlone Community Radio, the night will feature music by local artists. Fancy dress optional.
MARGO CONCERT
Celebrating 50 years in showbusiness, legendary singer Margo brings her ‘The Promise and The Dream’ tour to the Tullamore Court Hotel on Saturday, November 1 next. Tickets available from hotel reception 057 9346666 or from Ticketmaster.
AUCTION
Castledaly GAA hold a fundraising auction on Sunday, November 2 next at 2pm in Moate Community Hall. Donations welcome in advance of the event.
JACK L
Acclaimed singer Jack L is coming back to the Dean Crowe Theatre on Saturday, November 29, at 8pm. Tickets €21. For booking call 090 64 92129 or check the website.
CARERS COURSE
The Carers Association is delivering QQI Fetac level 5 Palliative Care module in the Roscommon area starting, November 5 next. They also deliver one-day topic specific workshops. For further information please contact 057 9322920 or email:training@carersireland.com.