Deirdre Verney

Published: Fri 13 Aug 2021, 3:19 PM

Last updated: Fri 13 Aug 2021, 3:21 PM

The history of Athlone's canal explored in Heritage Week event

Deirdre Verney

Published: Fri 13 Aug 2021, 3:19 PM

Last updated: Fri 13 Aug 2021, 3:21 PM

To celebrate Heritage Week Athlone Canal Heritage Committee is hosting an event on Friday, August 19, commencing at 7pm.

A presentation on Zoom will be given by local writer and historian Gearoid O'Brien entitled 'Athlone Canal its history and industrial heritage'.

This event is supported by Westmeath County Council.

The presentation can be viewed via Zoom on the link below:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88505635895?pwd=WC81QXFxemVvU1R3enRLZm9oTVBuZz09

Meeting ID: 885 0563 5895

Passcode: 664624

Deirdre Verney

Published: Fri 13 Aug 2021, 3:19 PM

Last updated: Fri 13 Aug 2021, 3:21 PM

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