Quotes of the Week: Voices from Westmeath

"As these students progress in their academic journey at the university, we are committed to supporting them in every aspect of university life, and I wish each of them continued success over the next stage of their academic journey."

Dr Orla Flynn, president of Atlantic Technological University congratulating all students, of which four Athlone students were presented with Entrance Scholarship awards.

“I have signed an order of return to secular status for the friary.”

Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise Paul Connell speaking about the deconsecrating of St Anthony’s Friary in Athlone.

"Bringing TEDx to Athlone for the first time is about strengthening that sense of place and showing that important conversations can happen here.”

Orla Thornton, Director of Marketing and Communications at TUS Athlone, aswell as MaryJo Neilan, co-organiser of TEDxAthlone speaking about the event.