Athlone whats on guide
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
LITTLE THEATRE PLAY
The Cemetery Club, a comedy by Ivan Menchell takes place from Friday, April 17 to 24, in Athlone Little Theatre. Harry Smith is directing the play, and the cast includes himself, Chrissie Killian, Anne Hoey, Anne Blackie and Sally Knight. Curtain up at 8pm nightly. For bookings, call 090 6474324.
INTERNET SAFETY EVENT
Foróige in South Roscommon is hosting a Community Awareness Social Media and Internet Safety Event on Friday, April 17, at 8pm in Moore Hall, Ballydangan. All welcome. The keynote speaker is Senator Lorraine Higgins who will give a presentation on her cyber experiences. Local TD Denis Naughten will also speak at the event.
ELEANOR MCEVOY
The acclaimed ‘Woman’s Heart’ singer will perform at the intimate, 80-seater, Pillar House Folk Club in Ballinasloe on Friday. Ticket enquiries to The Pillar House 090 9643939.
BALLINASLOE MARKET
Ballinasloe indoor country market takes place every Friday morning, 9.30am to 1.30pm, at Ballinasloe Town Hall, Society Street. Contact 087 6454206.
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.
YOUTH 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 18
JOHN B KEANE PLAY
Laois Open Door Theatre presents ‘The Year of the Hiker’ by John B Keane in Tuar Ard, Moate, this Saturday, April 18. For bookings, call 090 6482042.
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.
NOTE: The Wolfpack Kickboxing 'Fight Night' which was scheduled to go ahead on April 18 has been cancelled.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
SOUTH ROS CYCLING CLUB
There’s a route for everyone. Don’t be afraid to get that bike out of the garage/shed/ditch & come along for the fun! The South Roscommon Leisure Cycling Club is open to all cyclists regardless of your cycling capabilities. We’d love to see current members and new members coming along and taking part. Cycle takes place every Sunday, starting at Clann na nGael club house at 10am. Contact 087 9358070 or check out our facebook for more details.
YACHT CLUB OPEN DAY
Lough Ree Yacht Club is holding an ‘Open Day’ this Sunday, at 11am, for adults and juniors. For more details, contact 087 2590660, 086 1732541, or email: juniorsailingcourse@gmail.com
MONDAY, APRIL 20
FÉILE CEOIL
The 50th annual Féile Ceoil na Scoileanna takes place in the Dean Crowe Theatre, Athlone from April 20 to 23 inclusive. The event, featuring performances by school children from the town and across the Midlands, will be opened by local singing legend Brendan Shine and his daughter, Emily.
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 21
FOOD BUSINESS SEMINAR
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is organising a seminar for small food business start-up companies which is taking place in Athlone’s Hodson Bay Hotel on Tuesday from 8.20am (registration from 8am) to 1pm. The seminar is described as “a one-stop shop for anyone who is thinking about starting a small food business and/or who has recently gone into business in the food sector.” The free half-day event will include talks on issues including food safety training requirements, labelling regulations, how to register a food business and what to expect from an inspection. For more, see: www.fsai.ie
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
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.
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. 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.
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.
WESTMEATH STYLE AWARDS
The inaugural Westmeath Style Awards, in association with Specsavers, is the hottest ticket of the summer. The Gala Awards Night will take place at the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone on Friday, May 15.