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Denise Welch says son Matty Healyâs wedding was most magical three days
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (345+ words) Denise Welch has called her son Matty Healy’s wedding weekend the “most magical 3 days of my life”. The 1975 frontman, 37, married American model Gabbriette, 28, on Saturday in Los Angeles. Welch, best known for her roles in soaps including Coronation Street, Waterloo…...
La La Land edits Ryan Gosling in film poster for 10th anniversary rerelease
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (261+ words) By Sean O'Grady, Press Association Deputy Entertainment Editor Ryan Gosling’s dance moves have been altered in the poster for La La Land 10 years after the release of the film, after the star expressed regret at his posing. The 2016 musical is…...
Who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026?
11+ hour, 59+ min ago (892+ words) Months ahead of its 2026 series, Strictly Come Dancing has started announcing some of the stars who will take part. Here is a rundown of who we know so far will be putting their best feet forward on the dancefloor in…...
Burke launches Ireland Home of Halloween 2026 programme at Hill of Uisneach
8+ hour, 21+ min ago (797+ words) Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke, TD, officially launched the Ireland Home of Halloween 2026 programme at the Hill of Uisneach yesterday, Monday. Now in its second year, Ireland Home of Halloween is a collaborative all-island programme led by…...
Under 18s to go free into heritage sites in August, ‘Boxer’ announces
15+ hour, 23+ min ago (212+ words) Athlone Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has today (July 21) announced that admission to OPW heritage sites across the country will be free for all visitors under 18 throughout August. The initiative, he said, 'allows young people to explore and engage with their…...
Musical society’s ‘Battle of the Musicals’ to make its return to the stage
16+ hour, 7+ min ago (276+ words) The Athlone Musical Society's popular 'Battle of the Musicals' is making its comeback this year, the organisation has announced. After nine years since it last produced the show, the society will be hosting the event at the Radisson Blu Hotel…...
Athlone tattoo artist is leaving his mark
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (1003+ words) Until a few years ago, Eric Kilmartin would wake up early and show up to work in Army fatigues, ready for duty, at Athlone's Custume Barracks. He did it for 21 years. However, for the last seven years he has traded…...
Moate’s Liza Costello scripts a debut win
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (676+ words) A Lithuanian gardener, a laurel tree and a wealthy, lonely and alcoholic garden owner are the stars of this year's winning play, In The Garden, at Scripts Ireland, Birr's famed theatre festival. Written by Moate writer, Liza Costello the play…...
Renowned local musician honoured in UK for Irish heritage contribution
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (162+ words) Renowned country singer Brendan Shine, originally from Drum, Athlone was recently acknowledged for his contribution to Irish heritage at a gala event in Manchester, England. Now living at Taughmaconell in south Roscommon, Shine was one of the recipients of the…...
Government funding announced for cultural, creative and artistic projects across the island
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (168+ words) The Government have announced €7.6 million funding for 11 cultural, creative and artistic projects, as part of the Creative Climate Action Fund. The fund also supports two cross-border projects under the Shared Island strand of the programme. All supported by the Department…...