Whats on guide
FRIDAY, JULY 24
THE CUBE
The Cube with MC Marty Morrissey takes place in the Brideswell Festival marquee tonight. Cost of a meal and the Cube is €10 per person or €25 per family.
FOROIGE PUBLIC MEETING
Drum Foroige Club was established in 1997 and has been successful and a great asset to the youth in the parish ever since. In order to continue with this facility for our local youths the club urgently requires leaders from 18 years upwards. A public meeting will be tonight Friday, July 24, in Drum parish hall at 8pm. Anyone interested in becoming a leader and bringing the club forward is requested to attend the meeting. For further information, please contact Joe at 087 2218656 or the Gateway Project at St Mary’s Hall, Athlone.
DELICATE MATTER
Delicate Matter, an exhibition showcasing the talents of Karen Donnellan, Jennifer Hickey and Liz Nilsson has opened in the Luan Gallery and will be showing throughout July and August right up to August 30. Admission is free.
BALLINASLOE MARKET
Ballinasloe indoor country market takes place every Friday morning, 9.30am to 1.30pm, at Ballinasloe Town Hall, Society Street. Contact 087 6454206.
FIT CLUB
Castledaly Fit Club continues Tuesdays and Fridays 7pm at the GAA Grounds so take advantage of the stretch in the evenings and join in the fun.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
HODSON BAY 5K
The Hodson Bay 5K is back this July 25! This year, all proceeds of the fun run will be donated to LauraLynn – Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. Registration from 10am, Race starts at 11am. A fun day out for all the family with food and entertainment afterwards.
BOWLING NIGHT
Monksland United FC presents a Bowling Night tonight at 8pm in The Planet Bowling Alley. Teams of four €40. Lots of excellent prizes and complimentary refreshments. All support greatly appreciated.
ADULT WORKSHOPS
Adult workshops take place in Luan Gallery today, July 25. Surface Pattern Techniques & Bookmaking with Frances McGonigle from 10am to 1pm. €50 per participant. Suitable for learners from 17 years. Working with batik on paper, explore surface pattern techniques. Try shibori on paper and discover traditional marbling skills. Learn bookbinding skills and incorporating your patterns. Places are limited, pre-booking and non-refundable deposit (€25) required. Bookings through Luan Gallery on 090 6442154.
BRIDESWELL PATTERN
There is entertainment for all ages today in Brideswell - with a 6km walk in aid of the local defibrillator group, cycle trails and a GAA blitz just some of the events on offer. The entertainment continues that night in the festival marquee with country sensation Shane Owens.
SUNDAY, JULY 26
PATTERN MASS
The annual Brideswell Pattern Mass takes place today at 12 noon. Afterwards there will be a Family Fun Day with fun for all ages. Bingo takes place in the marquee in the afternoon with a prize fund of €2,500. Later that night Brendan Shine will entertain the crowds with support from Andrew Kenny and Sean Brennan.
GOLF OPEN WEEK
Athlone Golf Club Open Week kicks off today and runs until Monday, August 3 next. Ladies and gents competitions throughout the week. For more information, check www.athlonegolfclub.ie or call 090 6492073.
SUMMER SEISIÚN
Summer Seisiún ever Sunday up to August 9, in Dún na Sí, Moate. An evening of music, song, dance and storytelling starting at 8pm. All welcome. Admission €10/€5. A great night is guaranteed!
SOUTH ROSCOMMON CYCLING CLUB
This is a leisure cycling club open to all regardless of your cycling capabilities. The club would love to see current members and new members coming along to take part. Cycle takes place every Sunday from Clann na nGael clubhouse at 9am. For more information contact 087 9358070.
MONDAY, JULY 27
HERITAGE GROUP TOUR
Athlone Heritage Group tour takes place today Monday, July 27, leaving at 8am. Visiting Craggaunowen, prehistoric woodlands, visit to Loop Head Lighthouse with tour and West Clare Railway (trip on 1890 steam train). €30 all in for the day. Bring a picnic lunch. To book, ring 087 2304195 or 086 0826170 or call into the Little Museum of Memories.
PITCH AND PUTT
Woodview Pitch and Putt Ladies competitions continue every Monday in Bealnamulla at 10.30am and 7pm. New members welcome. Lessons available.
KILTOOM WALKING GROUP
The walking group meets at the GAA track, Monday to Friday, at 8pm. New members welcome. For more information contact Marie 087 2389947
COMING SOON
BALLYMORE FESTIVAL
The Ballymore Country Music Festival takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, August 3. It features the very best Irish Country Music Talent including: Derek Ryan, Nathan Carter, Mike Denver, Johnny Brady, Brendan Shine, The Sheerins, and many more. Admission is €25, with under-14s free. Gates open at 12 midday and the concerts start at 1pm. Full details on www.ballymoregaa.ie
KILBEGGAN RACES
A night of great racing action is on the cards on Saturday, August 8, next in Kilbeggan. First race is off at 5.30pm.
CHAMBER PHILHARMONIA COLOGNE
Chamber Philharmonia Cologne are due to perform on Monday, August 10, at 8pm in St Mary’s Church in Athlone. A diverse program ranging from Vivaldi, Mozard, Bach Tchaikovsky is planned for music fans. For booking, call St Mary’s Presbytery Parish Office 090 6472088 or get tickets on the door from 7 pm.