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MAY EVENTS
published Friday 1st May
RTE All Ireland Drama Festival
RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival 2015
Thursday 30 April-Friday 8 May
The RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival commences at the Dean Crowe Theatre from Thursday 30th April to Friday 8th May, nightly at 8.00 pm. Tickets go on sale at theatre box office from Thursday 9th April.
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Athlone Hockey Club All Ireland Hockey 5s
02 and 03 May
Athlone Hockey Club are hosting an open Ladies, Mens and Mixed 5 a-side competition starting at 9:00 AM Sat morning with Finals starting at 10:00 AM on the Sunday.  
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Garrycastle GAA & St. Hilda's Fund a Bus Campaign
Garrycastle GAA and St Hilda's Fund A Bus Campaign, 100km and 50km Cycle. Starting from Garrycastle at 10am. Registration at 9am
Entry: €20 Cycle, €10 BBQ that evening or €30 for Both
 
Interested in writing for theatre or need a refresher?  These highly practical workshops explore how to create the "map" of a script for actors and designers through the construction of dynamic characters, engaging story, active dialogue and clear stage imagery.
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Derryglad Folk Museum
Open for Summer Season on Friday 1st May

Open Bank Holidays

Curraghboy, Athlone

090 6488192

[email protected]

www.derrygladfolkmuseum.com
Uisneach Fire Festival
This May bank holiday weekend will see Ireland's oldest Bealtaine celebration on the Hill of Uisneach, Co Westmeath, Saturday, May 02 (2pm - 11:30pm).
 
Starting Saturday 2nd May at 7.30pm, and running every Saturday night All Summer Long!
Dún Na Sí Activities
Friday 3 April

Friday Night Set Céilí at Dun na Sí.  Music by THE ANNALY.
Dancing from 9pm til 12am.  Admission: €10. All Welcome.  

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Athlone Golf Club May Bank Holiday Open

Supervalu May Bank Holiday Open
Online booking on website 

Open Wednesday All Year round!

Athlone Towncentre Voucher Giveaway

Mother and Baby Morning in McGorisk's Pharmacy
Friday 1st May  11am - 1pm

The Laser and Skin Clinic 10th Anniversary Party
Thursday 21st May - ALL Day

Athlone Towncentre Voucher Giveaway
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Summer Membership now available at Glendeer Pet Farm.
For only €40 per child and €20 per adult you can visit as often as you like up to the end of September when the farm closes. And as an added bonus adults with membership will be free for our Halloween and Christmas Events.
Iona Bar Music in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Every Saturday Night
2nd May  - Eamon O'Neill
9th May  - Steve Brennan
16th May  - Gerry Flynn
23rd May  - Sean Hussey
30th May  - Brian Sullivan  
The Prince Bar & Karma Club Athlone Entertainment
May Line-up at The Prince Bar
Every Wednesday from 10pm

Acoustic Audio, Open Mic & Prince Poker

 
Live Music in the Quayside Bar in the Radisson Blu Hotel
Every Saturday Night

04/04/2015 - Sean Delaney

05/04/2015 - Brian McCormack

11/04/2015 - Darren Browne

25/04/2015 - Steve Brennan

Daniel Chester THE LAND IS OURS and Gary Robinson Conversations in a Crooked Circle and Paul Roy ReCOLLECT at Luan Gallery Athlone
Daniel Chester, Gary Robinson and Paul Roy at Luan Gallery
Launch Friday 1st May and Open Every Day until Sun 28 June
Athlone Arts and Tourism are delighted to present a three man show for the months of May and June at Luan Gallery. Showcasing the works of three male artists from the midlands region: Daniel Chester, Gary Robinson and Paul Roy, this exhibition explores themes of consumption, conversation and memory. The exhibition will officially launch on Friday 1st May at 6pm with a wine reception, all are welcome to attend. Read more
 
The Annual Darkness into Light 5k Walk/Run takes place at 4.15am on Sat 9th May from Athlone Town FC stadium. Proceeds in aid of Pieta House
Marionette Show
This cheeky version of "Red Riding Hood" features the classic fairy-tale characters and a talking dustbin that encourages children to pick up litter. This string puppet production includes a moral in the tale, showing the importance of patience and friendship. The show, lasting fifty minutes, is performed live with music and sound effects drawing plenty of audience participation, from adults and kids alike.   
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Buccaneers Annual Awards Night
Saturday 9 May

Player of the Year & Clubperson of the Year Awards plus presentations to Buccs players who played for Ireland during the season.
3-course meal + wine €35.
Music by Ray O'Reilly.
Tickets on sale from our Administrator 0861732711
Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Athlone 
With the use of a tapestry frame, learners will discover knotting techniques; weave plain, diagonal, curved lines and patterns and execute original pieces of wall art, shoulder bags and table mats.   
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First Race: 5.30pm.  
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djs from Mars
Karma Club Athlone present DJs From Mars on Thursday 14th May with Support from  DJ Paul Carass.
Tickets available from Karma Athlone promo team and The Prince of Wales Hotel Reception.
Style Awards
The inaugural Westmeath Style Awards are taking place in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone on Friday 15th May and will celebrate fashion & beauty businesses.
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ADSL presents Rod Stewart and a touch of Tina in the Sheraton Athlone Hotel
Athlone District Schoolboy/Girl League presents Rod and A Touch of Tina appearing at The Sheraton Athlone Hotel on Saturday 16th May. Read More 
Viking Tours Sailings 2015
For Current Sailing Schedules, log on to www.vikingtoursireland.ie
Athlone Castle Medieval Fair
Medieval Fair at Athlone Castle
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May
Athlone Castle in association with the Society for Creative Anachronism invites everyone to join us for the annual Medieval Fair!
There will be dancing, medieval dress-up, fencing, demonstrations, merchant stalls, medieval food, spinning class, games and a puppet show!
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Commences Thursday May 21st for ten weeks.

Mixed teams of 7 players, 3 of whom must be female on pitch;
Entry fee €350 per squad of 13 players. Final on Friday, July 17th.

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Buccaneers AGM is on 29th May in The Bounty at 8pm 
River Run Athlone
Whether you are having a day trip to Athlone or simply passing through, make time for a relaxing cruise on River Run. 
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Family Fun Day - FREE Live Entertainment and Activities.
First race: 2.45pm 
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Stage Combat Workshop at St. Mary's Hall as part of the RTE All Ireland Drama Festival fringe events
All Ireland Drama Festival Fringe Events

Playwriting Workshops in Luan Gallery - 02 May 2015
Stage Combat Workshop at St. Mary's Hall - 07 May 2015
Marionette Performance in Athlone Castle - 08 and 09 May 2015

In addition to these listings, there is also:
An exhibition of work by AIT Design Students in Abbey Road Artists Studios,
An exhibition of works in Athlone Castle by The AIT Fine Art and Photography Society.
Finally, there will be a poetry recital hosted by Poetry in the Park in the grounds of Athlone Castle
Tues-Sat: 11.00am-5.00pm
Sun: 12.00pm-5.00pm
Open Bank Holidays

Last admission 4.00pm 

Closed Mondays