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Leinster win back-to-back URC titles against the Bulls
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (266+ words) Leinster cruised to an impressive win to clinch back-to-back URC titles after beating the Bulls at Croke Park. A dominant first half from the Blues was helped by two sin bins for the South African side. Sam Prendergast, Tommy O'Brien,…...
Katie Taylor awarded honorary degree by Trinity College Dublin
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (431+ words) Boxer Katie Taylor has been awarded an honorary law degree by Trinity College Dublin. The university described the Bray native as "one of the most important ever figures in the history of women's sport. Taylor, 39, received the honorary degree at…...
Keena calls for solution to parking issue in Roslevin Lawns
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (333+ words) A local councillor has called on the Athlone-Moate Municipal District to provide a solution to the persistent congested parking issue in Roslevin Lawn. Cllr Frankie Keena called on the district executive to "engage with the Roslevin Lawn Residents Association" and…...
Classmates to "Shine a Light" for Falty man living with MND
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (308+ words) Former classmates of Falty native Eoin Egan are set to gather for a special community event aimed at showing support for their friend, who is living with Motor Neurone Disease. Organised by members of the St. Ciaran's NS Class of…...
Irish woman tells of her life with rare genetic disease ahead of major global gathering
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (696+ words) Cystinosis Ireland will be at the heart of a major global gathering devoted to an extremely rare disease that affects 2, 000 people around the world and 23 people in Ireland. Cystinosis is a genetic disease in which the amino acid, cystine, builds…...
Property: Unique Ballykeeran bungalow presents very special opportunity
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (306+ words) Mark Nestor Property Services are delighted to present this truly unique detached timber-framed bungalow to the market, with full lake access with private jetty along with boat house, superbly positioned in the highly regarded Ballykeeran area, just 5. 5km from Athlone Town…...
Impressive semi-detached home in sought-after Moate location
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (208+ words) A superb opportunity has come to the market in one of Moate's most convenient residential locations, with DNG Begley offering High Fields, an impressive three-bedroom semi-detached home on the sought-after Dublin Road. Presented in excellent condition throughout, the property combines…...
Athlone man to compete against world's best vehicle glass technicians in Lisbon
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (130+ words) Athlone's Niall Bolton is heading to Lisbon for the Best of Belron International Competition 2026. Niall is representing Ireland and Autoglass going head-to-head with the world's best vehicle glass technicians. He is one of 30 finalists from all over the world to…...
Lily Agg "really excited" by Athlone Town role
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (660+ words) The news that Athlone Town would meet North Macedonian champions "FK Skopje 2014 in the first qualifying round of the 2026/27 UEFA Women's Champions League was barely an hour old when Lily Agg came in on crutches to greet media and club…...
Westmeath preparing for Clones test
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (629+ words) Westmeath face a tough away assignment against Monaghan in round three of the All-Ireland senior football championship following Monday's draw on RTE's Morning Ireland. Connellan came off in the second half after winning the throw-in on the restart, while Whittaker…...