Pride Flag to be raised at Athlone Civic Offices

The Heartlands Pride Committee has announced that the Pride Flag will be raised at Athlone Civic Centre on Wednesday.

In a statement, the committee said it was delighted to announce that after discussion with the Mayor of Athlone-Moate Municipal District, Cllr Frankie Keena, the Pride flag will be raised at the Athlone Civic Centre on June 4at 10am.

Mayor Frankie Keena will raise the flag and Heartlands Pride Committee Chairperson Christine O'Mahony will say a few words to mark the occasion.

The raising of the flag not only marks the beginning of Pride month, but also the tenth anniversary of the passing of the marriage equality referendum and the Gender Recognition Act.

The committee is also delighted that the Greenway bridge will be lit with the Pride colours for a few days next month.

Heartlands Pride invites all allies and the community to attend the flag raising ceremony on June 4.

Heartlands Pride returns November 7-9 and the committee said it is working hard to deliver a great Winter Pride event.