What's On In Athlone
Community Diary : March/April 2024
Mar
Athlone Community Radio‘s Community Diary will highlight local events and Community resources taking place throughout Athlone.
. Buccaneers U-15s are holding a table quiz in The Bounty, Athlone on Thursday March 28th at 8pm. Complimentary finger food and a raffle will be held on the night. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
. The next Old Athlone Society talk will be given by Donal O’Brien on the topic ‘Lost Houses of Westmeath’ on Thursday, March 28th at 8.15pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel Athlone.
. Celebrate Easter at Athlone Castle on Saturday March 30th. Easter Trail, Easter Bunny and lots of Easter surprises. Pre-booking is essential @athlonecastle.ie/events.
. On Good Friday Athlone Tidy Town’s is asking householders, families, businesses and resident associations to help out and get involved in the annual litter pick and clean-up of the town. Athlone Tidy Towns would ask that the task be carried out in the morning time, weather permitting. Green bags and pickers will be provided on request, by emailing athlonetidytowns2022@gmail.com.
. Athlone Flower Arranging and Gardening Club will host a meeting and floral demonstration on Tuesday 2nd April in the Bounty Athlone at 8pm.
. A fundraising Dance Night will be held at the Well Moate in aid of ’Philly Fuery recovery fund’ on Tuesday 16th April, doors open at 8pm . Music on the night will be by The Matrimony Band with special guests Robert Mizzell, Gerry Guthrie, Stuart Moyles, Olivia Douglas, Jack Keogh, plus many more. Please support us on this fun night.
. A new monthly market takes place on the first Saturday of each month at Rob’s Ranch House in Irishtown, Athlone from 12.30pm to 5pm. Crafts, local art, food and other produce will be on sale on the day. All welcome. Phone 090-6450596.
. The Athlone Agri-Show recently held its Annual General Meeting in the Bounty Athlone and announced details for their 2024 Show. It will be held on the farm of Michael O’Donoghue, Garnafailagh, Athlone, the same venue as last year. The show will take place on Sunday June 16th this year and a great day out for all the family is promised.
. Monksland Active Age group takes place each Thursday morning at 10.30am at Monksland Community Centre. New members are most welcome.
. A GROW Mental Health Peer-Support Meeting takes place each Friday from 11am – 1pm, in Monksland Community Centre. Meetings are free and no referral is needed. For further information contact John at 086 4411358.
. Roscommon Drug & Alcohol services have set up a SMART Recovery meeting; it takes place at Vita House Outreach Centre in Monksland on Wednesdays at 1pm. Smart Recovery is a leading evidence based addiction recovery programme focusing on managing behaviors. The service is completely free and the addiction may be to anything. The focus will not be on the addiction but on your behaviors towards it.
. The Athlone and Midlands Samaritans are at present looking for volunteers to assist in their work. No experience or specific qualifications are necessary. “We will train, mentor and support you all the way”, is the message the Samaritans are sending out to the public. Those interested in helping or looking for more information can contact Anne on 087-7176189. Alternatively email athlone.branchrecruitment@samaritans.org.
. MABS the money advice and budgeting service is a free and confidential service for people who are experiencing money management and debt. MABS money advisers are on hand to provide advice and practical help regarding debt and working out solutions to money problems. Please phone 076-107 2400 in confidence.
. Kiltoom knitting Club continues on Mondays at 11am in The Parish Hall. All are welcome.
. St Kieran’s Community Centre Active Age Group meets each Wednesday morning from 10am to 12pm. New members are very welcome.
. Athlone Toastmasters is an educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 8.15pm in The Creggan Court Hotel, Athlone. Contact : 086-062 3519 for further information.
. St Vincent de Paul : to reach out to the local branch in confidence please call 085-1094354.
. Athlone Samaritans are available on free phone 116123, 24hrs per day if you are having a difficult time and wish to speak to someone in confidence.
