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News
& Campaigns
04.09.2010
Historical
walking tour of Custume Barracks, Athlone
Members of the Athlone Architectural Heritage Group joined
the Westmeath Association of An Taisce on their organised
walking tour of historic Custume Barracks.
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30.08.2010
Outing
to Clonmacnoise and Clonfert
As part of our activities to celebrate National Heritage Week,
members and guests of the Athlone Architectural Heritage Group
visited the world famous historic monastic sites of Clonmacnoise
and Clonfert.
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27.06.2010
Save
Loughloe House campaign
Athlone Architectural Heritage Group is wholeheartedly backing
the campaign to save Loughloe House, the Health Service Executive's
nursing home in Athlone.
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12.05.2010
Outing
to nearby heritage sites
Athlone Architectural Heritage Group hosted a very enjoyable
outing
to
Drum Heritage Centre and Derryglad Folk Museum.
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12.04.2010
Should Athlone Town Council buy Court Devenish
House?
Court Devenish House is to go for public auction on Friday
April 30 2010 at the Radisson Blu Hotel. This presents Athlone
Town Council with a unique opportunity to acquire this valuable
piece of Athlone's heritage.
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02.04.2010
Important art associated with Athlone
We are delighted to announce that the National Gallery of
Ireland have given us permission to exhibit copies of two
very important pieces from the 'Taking Stock Acquisitions
2000-2010' which is currently on show in Dublin. The framed
copies will form a central part of our future 'Old Athlone'
exhibitions.
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18.03.2010
Workhouse
float in 2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade
As part of our heritage awareness programme, Athlone Architectural
Heritage Group entered a float in the Athlone St. Patrick's
Day Parade, commemorating the hardship endured by the unfortunate
citizens who had to reside in the town's workhouse during
the Great Famine.
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Old
Athlone on display
To promote an awarness of our town's heritage, Athlone Architectural
Heritage Group held an 'Old Athlone Exhibition'
in the Aidan Heavey Public Library for one week from 22nd
to 28th January. It comprised of a collection of photos depicting
old Athlone buildings and personalities of note.
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22.08.2009
National Heritage Week 2009 - Old Athlone Exhibition
The
Athlone Architectural Heritage Group held an 'Old Athlone' exhibition
in St. Mary's Hall on Saturday 22nd August as part of their participation
in National Heritage Week. The Athlone Architectural Heritage Group's
website, www.athloneheritage.com
was also officially launched at the event.
See
pictures here
07.09.2008
Athlone Town Council's revised plan for Fr. Mathew Hall revealed
Here is an artist's impression of Athlone Town Council's latest proposal
for an art gallery in the Fr. Mathew Hall. We would welcome your comments
at Athlone Architectural
Heritage Group if you object to their plan. Please make a submission
to Athlone Town Council making your feelings known. You are also welcome
to join our group.
View from Town Bridge
There
is a time limit for receipt of submissions
Plans
and particulars of the proposed development may be inspected at the
Civic Centre, Church Street, Athlone from January 17th to February
16th 2009.
Submissions or observations in respect of the proposed development
dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the
area in which the proposed development will be situated may be made
to the Athlone Town Council not later than March 3rd 2009.
Would you like to see the Fr Mathew Hall restored?
Would you like to see the John McCormack Museum in there along with
the Tourist Office?
Would you like to see this building designated as a protected structure.
as recommended by Environment Minister, John Gormley, TD?
Existing
view from Town Bridge
Athlone
Town Council vote to save
Fr. Mathew Hall
Following Athlone Town Council's unanimous decision to retain
the Fr. Mathew Hall, we, the Athlone Architectural Heritage
Group, would like to thank the council for heeding the concerns
of the townspeople who took the time to sign our petition.
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