17+ hour, 53+ min ago  (748+ words) The forthcoming visit of a group of American family members to the Kiltoom area of Athlone will represent a deeply moving and historic homecoming. The visitors, descendants of local emigrants, will be in Ireland from April 25 to May 5, and will…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (596+ words) A second half blitz by Roscommon ended Mayo's Connacht Championship aspirations at a sun-drenched Hastings Insurance Mac Hale Park, with the visitors recording a comprehensive 2-25 to 1-18 victory in the end. A hugely impressive second-half showing ensured a comfortable victory for…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (289+ words) An Address of Recognition has been proposed for the Athlone-based Matsubayashi Karate Club in recognition of its 40th anniversary in September. Making the proposal at the monthly meeting of Athlone-Moate Municipal District, Cllr Frankie Keena paid tribute to the founder of…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (568+ words) Store and/or access information on a device, Use limited data to select advertising, Create profiles for personalised advertising, Use profiles to select personalised advertising, Create profiles to personalise content, Use profiles to select personalised content, Develop and improve services,…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (575+ words) By Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment Reporter TV star Jonathan Van Ness (JVN) has described the end of Queer Eye as "bittersweet" and addressed the controversy with cast member Karamo Brown, saying: "We all have varying relationships." The 39-year-old…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (291+ words) By Georgia Bates, Press Association Best-selling novelist Jane Fallon has said her second breast cancer surgery "went well" and she is "looking forward to getting back to normal". It comes just over a month after the author, 65, announced she had…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (351+ words) Parents of children with additional needs feel like they have to constantly fight the system to secure what should be a fundamental right to education, according to Sinn Fein Education Spokesperson, Darren O'Rourke. Sinn Fein is bringing forward a D'il…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (262+ words) By Holly Williams, Press Association Business Editor Warner Bros Discovery shareholders have given the green light to the firm's 110 billion US dollar (93. 9 billion) takeover by Paramount Skydance in a move paving the way for a deal set to shake up…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (547+ words) Most drivers overpay for car parts simply because they don't know where else to look. Online sourcing has changed that but only if the platform you're using actually knows your vehicle. Why the price difference is hard to ignore Delivery…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (169+ words) A young Athlone gymnast has taken home a medal from the London Spring Cup 2026. Eight-year-old Yeva Olefirenko took home the silver medal for hoop and a special artistry award. She is one of three young gymnasts from Wings Rhythmic Gymnastics…...