Lengthy Athlone library closure to begin from this Friday

The Aidan Heavey Library in Athlone is set to close to the public for nearly three months, from this Friday, October 24, until mid-January.

The closure is to allow for improvement works in order to facilitate public access outside of normal hours through the 'My Open Library' initiative.

A statement on behalf of the library said it was "excited" about the upcoming works which would lead to "a new chapter in the library" starting in January.

The current reopening date for the library is Monday, January 19, 2026.

The library's statement encouraged members to "continue to take advantage of our wide range of online services" during the closure period.

"To ensure uninterrupted access to online services, please ensure that your membership is kept up to date. Drop into the Aidan Heavey Library during October or contact Library HQ on 044 9332162," it said.