Athlone at the heart of it 
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
published Friday 29 August
Culture Night 2014
Friday 19 September
Culture Night is nearly here! Be sure to get out and about and see what's happening around Athlone, and remember, everything is free!

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Back to School Hoopla
Back to School Hoopla
Saturday 30 August
Takes place in Athlone Castle between 1-2pm. The Celtic Blondes, known nationally as a 'traditional Irish dance duo with a modern twist' will join with 'acting-the-messer-maestro' storyteller Paul Timoney for a mesmerising, fun-filled afternoon.
Price of tickets is €5 per child. This entitles them to watch the Hoopla and grants admission into the visitor centre. Adults are free to watch the Hoopla but must pay to enter the visitor centre. Places are limited and pre booking is advised on 0906442130s.
Roscommon Races September Fixtures
The September Roscommon Race meetings for 2014 take place on Monday 1
and Monday 29 September at Roscommon Racecourse.

Kilbeggan Races
Kilbeggan Races September Fixture
Friday 5 September
An evening of fun at Kilbeggan Races is one of the most enjoyable experiences. It mingles the heart stopping spectacle of racing over jumps with the laid back charm of a genuine rural meeting. The Kilbeggan formula is made for fun, friendship and atmosphere for the thousands who return meeting after meeting giving Kilbeggan the edge over other events.
Jeremiah Sheehan Memorial Lecture
Monday September 8 at 8.15pm  in The Grand Hotel, Moate
Moate Museum and Historical Society will host the Jeremiah Sheehan Memorial Lecture entitled   'Aspects of the Civil War in the midlands' it will be presented by Mr Ian Kenneally. Admission free, all are welcome.
Athlone Film Club
Tuesday 9 September
Athlone Film Club will kick off its 2014/2015 season on Tuesday 9th September at 8pm in the Dean Crowe Theatre. Our first film is a documentary the Irish pub which features Athlone's own
Gertie Browne's.
Join us for a complimentary glass of wine from 7.30 pm.

Membership is €10 to include your first film. Each subsequent film is €8.
The second film in our season is The Lunchbox on Tuesday 23 September at 8pm.
Again there will be complimentary wine from 7.30pm
Ballinahown Craft Showcase
Ballinahown Craft Showcase
Thursday 11 and Saturday 13 September
a boutique style pop up shop event where both trade buyers and the general public have an once off opportunity to see and buy one of a kind hand crafted Irish products.
the flatline Athlone Half Marathon
The Flatline - Athlone Half Marathon 
Saturday 13 September
The 3rd Flatline Athlone half marathon takes place on Saturday 13th September. The AAI certified route remains the same as previous years, starting at St. Aloysius college and will take you along the banks of the river Shannon out to Clonown before you turn and return in the Ballinasloe road back to Athlone
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'Friends of Conor D' Spectacular Fun Day
Sunday September 14, in Dons Garden, Lower Main Street, Moate

Threshing & Field Day
Rashina Vintage Club's Threshing & Working Field Day
Sunday 14 September in Doon, Co. Offaly
From 12 noon to 6pm.
It will include a traditional binder cutting corn on the day with numerous threshing mills. There will also be a large vintage display, local crafts, food stalls, working blacksmith, tractor pulling, tractor balancing, a dog show and lots of attractions for all ages!
Athlone Arts Group - Art Exhibition
Exhibition in the Library for Culture night the 19th of September
for one week to 27th of September. All are welcome. Admission free.

Stiletto II, 1994
PASSAGE selected works from The Niland Collection
Open until Sunday 19 October
Featuring: The T�in by Louis le Brocquy and a selection of two and three dimensional works by notable 20th century artists.
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Personal Shopper Service at Athlone Towncentre
Personal Shopper at Athlone Towncentre
Appointments available September 20 and 27
Our personal shopper and stylist Delilah will answer all of your style questions and take you through Athlone Towncentre to make sure you find exactly what you're looking for.
Appointments last one hour. Contact the information desk to book 0906484387.
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Sheraton Bar
September Entertainment at the  
Sheraton Bar
Enjoy live entertainment in the Sheraton Bar every Friday and Saturday evening
Martina Phillips - Friday 5th & 12th September
Alan Daly - Saturday 6th & 13th & 27th September
Paul Lynch - Friday 19th September
Noel Farrell - Saturday 20th & Friday 26th September

Music starts from 9.30pm.
All welcome!
Prince bar, Karma entertainment
September line up at The Prince Bar  
& Kitchen
Friday 5 - Dollar Daly
Saturday 6 - Starman
Friday 12 - The Hoppy Bar Stars
Saturday 13 - Dakota
Friday 19 - Willie Kiernan
Saturday 20 - Shakedown
Friday 26 - Ginger Biscuits
Saturday 27 - Alibi
September entertainment at the Cedar bar,
Athlone Springs Hotel
Saturday 6 - Amber Moon
Saturday 13 - Stephen Brennan
Saturday 20 - Tir na Og
Saturday 27 - Checkers


Pig Derby in aid of Midlands Simon Community
Sunday, 21 September at 4.30pm at The Olive Bar

D�n Na S� September Activities
Irish Music lessons in Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Concertina, Button Accordion,
Adult Set Dancing Classes, C�il� First Friday of every month, Ganley School of Dancing,
Ramblin House Session, Sean Nos Set Dancing, Karate Classes...
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Glendeer Pet Farm
Open everyday until 28th Sept, Mon to Sat 11am to 6pm and Sun 12pm to 6pm

Craic on the Track poster
Craic on the Track
Sunday 28 September
Garrycastle GAA in association with Athlone Equestrian Centre present Craic on the Track at Athlone Equestrian Centre, Moydrum
A Fun and Muddy day for the family.
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