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Athlone Flood Relief

Many parts of our parish and town are flooded at the moment due to the high water levels of the River Shannon. Many people have had to evacuate their homes. Various relief efforts are underway and a community effort is needed to help those in need. The following links will connect you to webpages with… Read more

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Drum/Clonown Community Games AGM

Drum/Clonown Community Games recently held their AGM in Drum Parish Hall. Below is the Secretary’s Report. Chairperson, committee members, ladies and gentlemen.It was again an excellent year for Community Games in 2009. We successfully participated in community games activities at local, county, provincial and national level. The committee held seven meetings which were well attended… Read more

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Garda Community Safety Week

In light of a number of robberies in the area in recent times, please find below details of Garda Community Safety Week, which runs from 21st to 27th September 2009. Please note that Roscommon Garda Station is the station that covers most of the parish of Drum, and the phone number is 090-6638300. A Garda… Read more

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Drum Bingo called off for Friday 31 July 2009

It is with deep sadness we have learned of the death of our friend and colleague, Christy Bigley. He passed away on Thursday 30 July 2009. Christy was a founding member of Drum Community Sports and Social Centre Ltd. He gave tirelessly of himself over the years to the building and running of the centre…. Read more

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TriAthlone and Trifest this weekend

TriAthlone – Saturday 18th July 2009Waterways Ireland triAthlone will see over 2,500 athletes take to the River Shannon and the streets of Athlone in what is the largest triathlon ever staged in Ireland and one of the top 10 races in Europe. The SwimThe swim starts on the Connaught side of the River Shannon, beside… Read more

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Roscommon GAA Supporters Club bus to Wexford

Dear Supporter   Roscommon G.A.A. Supporters club are proud to announce their 1st offical trip will take place to Wexford on this Saturday. The bus offers excellent value for supporters who wish to travel with us. Everyone is welcome but places are limited so it is advisable to book your seat in advance. The Supporters… Read more

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LIVEDISCO @ Drum Community Centre

ATHLONE YOUTH MUSIC PROJECT PRESENTS *** LIVEDISCO*** The school Breakup Party **AGES 13-17** Saturday 27th June – 3pm-6pm Drum Community Centre, Athlone Featuring: ** DNK ** A 2 piece electro/progressive house act from Athlone. Resident DJ’s in Karma. Featured mixes on RTE radio and i105-107 www.bebo.com/dnkonline ** CMX ** Hip Hop MC/Producer from Dundalk, Co…. Read more

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Clann na nGael Ladies Notes

Clann na nGael Lions 2-19 Boyle 0-3Clann secured a third county title in a row with a comprehensive victory over Boyle on Saturday in Ballyleague. Clann struggled to break down a Boyle rearguard in the first half but thanks to a Claire Murray goal and some great play from the half-forward of Shauna Bannon, Nicole… Read more

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Passionfruit Theatre Company – call for support

Midlands to lose €100,000 theatre venue? A call for support The Passionfruit Theatre Company, a non-profit organisation in Athlone, was founded five years ago, and has been in its' venue at 9 Northgate Street, Athlone, for over a year. Two years ago, the premises was an empty shell, and 100,000 euros in public funding, individual… Read more

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Roscommon Special Olympics News

SLIMATHON 2009 IN AID OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS IRELANDSpecial Olympics Ireland presents a Slimathon with Bonnie Kelly-Morrin, located at her gym in Crosswell, Creggs, Co Roscommon. Starting from Monday 8th to Friday 12th June from 6pm to 9pm each evening.Why not do a sponsored cycle from Roscommon to Dublin!! Or run, jog or walk a distance… Read more