The diary your guide to whats on this weekend
There’s lots happening this weekend that’s sure to keep all the family enterained. Take a look at some of the events and activities on offer in the locality:
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
THE FUREYS
Legends of Irish music and song, The Fureys, will perform at Tuar Ard, Moate, on Friday, April 10. Phone 090 6482042. New CD, ‘The times they are a changing’ is out now. See www.thefureys.com
DRAMA
Kiltoom Drama Group present the rural drama ‘Professor Tim’ by George Shiels continues tonight, Friday, April 10, and runs until Sunday, April 12 in the Kiltoom Parish Hall. Curtain up at 8pm.
HOMETOWN
The new Louis Walsh-managed boyband ‘HomeTown’ will be performing in Athlone on Friday, April 10. The six-piece vocal group, which has already been making waves in Ireland, will be performing in the Radisson Blu Hotel.
BINGO
Bingo continues every Friday night in Drum Community Centre commencing at 8.30pm. Thank you to all our patrons for your continued support. If you would like to find out more about Drum Community Centre and its facilities contact John by email:info@drum.ie or by phone on 085 8712222.
FIT CLUB
Castledaly Fit Club continues Tuesdays and Fridays 7pm at the GAA Grounds so take advantage of the stretch in the evenings and join in the fun.
COOSAN CHOIR
Coosan Youth Choir is looking for new members from 4th class upwards. Practice on Fridays at 7.45pm in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. Youth choir sings at the 10.30am Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace. For more information contact 086 2463181
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
ATHLONE SCHOOLS YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Athlone Schools Youth Orchestra meets every Saturday in St Peter’s NS from 3pm to 5pm. Anyone interested in joining can check out the group’s Facebook page, or call Paul 087 6022478.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
WEDDING OPEN DAY
Wedding Open Day in the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore today from 12pm to 5pm. Why not pop in where the hotel will be showcasing their vintage arrivals reception, Charleville Suite, and much, much more. For more information please contact the wedding team by email: caitriona@bridgehouse.com or calling 057 9325600.
CARMELITE AUCTION
The annual Carmelite Auction in aid of the church heating fund takes place today in Moate at 2pm. Donations of suitable items welcome. Call 090 6481160.
MONDAY, APRIL 13
PILATES
Pilates (STOTT) takes place at the studio in Irishtown on Mondays. Beginners and intermediate women’s pilates at 6.30pm, pregnancy pilates at 7.30pm. Intermediate pilates on Tuesday at 6pm in the studio. Contact 086 440 3110 for more information or to book a place.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
MOORE HISTORICAL GROUP
The historical group meets on Tuesday nights in Moore Community Hall and wish to collect old photographs of local interest.
LINE DANCING
Line dancing classes take place in Athlone GAA Club, Ballymahon Road, every Tuesday. Beginners 7-8pm. Admission €8. For more information contact 086 1099388.
TODDLER GROUP
Tang Toddler Group meets every Tuesday morning in Tang Community Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm. This is a great way to meet other people with babies and young children in the area.
Adults can chat and share their experiences while children play in a safe environment. Parents, guardians, grandparents, and minders all welcome.
COMING SOON
LITTLE THEATRE
The Cemetery Club, a comedy by Ivan Menchell takes place from Friday, April 17 to 24, in Athlone Little Theatre. Curtain up at 8pm nightly. For booking, call 090 6474324.
TUAR ARD
Laois Open Door Theatre presents ‘The Year of the Hiker’ by John B Keane in Tuar Ard, Moate. For booking, call 090 6482042.
FIGHT NIGHT
Wolfpack Kickboxing Athlone will be hosting a Kickboxing and K-1 fight night on Saturday, April 18 next in the Radisson Blu hotel. This is the 5th annual fight night and as usual an entertaining night of fast paced top quality fights will be in store. Doors open 5.30pm, first fight 6pm. Tickets cost €15, on the door €20. Children under 10 years €10 on the door!
LOUGH REE PIKE FESTIVAL
The Lough Ree International Pike Festival is taking place from April 15-17. The festival is open to all anglers and will take place on Lough Ree at Athlone, with boat angling over three days. For more information, contact Eamon Cunningham on 087 2340815 or email: eamo@lol.ie
FÉILE CEOIL
Féile Ceoil na Scoileanna takes place in the Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone from April 20 to 23 inclusive.
KILBEGGAN RACES
An evening of fun at Kilbeggan Races is on the cards on Friday, April 24 next, first race is off at 5pm.
REAL MCCOY
It’s the Real McCoy is back in the Dean Crowe Theatre this Friday, April 24. The hilarious comedy is set to give audiences a heart-warming two hours of rural comedy like never before!
For booking, 090 6492129.
APPAREL REUNION
Athlone Apparel and Tops of the Town reunion 40th anniversary will take place in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Saturday, April 25, next. Music by Brian Sullivan and guest artist in aid of the Westmeath Hospice & Athlone Carmelite Lourdes Fund. For tickets contact 085 6877629, 086 1000364 or 087 6220488 after 6pm.
ATHLONE 5K/10K RUN
The Athlone 5K/10K Run, sponsored by Kennedy’s Spar Express in Monksland will take place on Sunday, April 26 next in Clonown, Athlone. 10K run begins at 2.30pm 5K Run at 2pm. Registration begins on the day at 12.30pm. Register online at http://registration.precisiontiming.net
ALL-IRELAND DRAMA FESTIVAL
The All-Ireland Drama Festival is pencilled in to run from April 30 to May 8 nightly at 8pm. Tickets go on sale at theatre box office from Thursday, April 9.
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
The annual ‘Darkness into Light’ 5k walk/run will take place at 4.15am on Saturday morning, May 9. It takes place from the Athlone Town FC stadium and all proceeds raised will go to support the suicide and self-harm charity Pieta House.
HOCKEY 5-A-SIDE
Athlone Hockey Club are hosting an open Ladies, Mens and Mixed 5 a-side competition on May 2 and 3 next starting at 9am Saturday morning with finals starting at 10am on the Sunday. Any level can enter. The competitions will be run in group stages with five teams to each group on the Saturday with the winners of the groups progressing to semi-finals and finals stage on the Sunday.
Entry Fee of €175 for squad of 7 also covers the entry to the BBQ and music on Saturday night in the Bounty. For the mixed competition, if you need numbers or for further information call Linda on 087 2367844.
ST MEL’S RE-DEDICATION
The ceremony of the re-dedication of the Cathedral of St Mel will take place in the Cathedral in Longford town on Sunday, May 17, at 3pm. Re-dedication of a Church or Cathedral is necessary when renovations or repairs have been carried out on the building.