News & Campaigns

14.06.2011 Trip to Clonmacnoise and Belmont Mill As part of our contribution to National Heritage Week, Athlone Architectural Heritage Group have organised a boat trip to Clonmacnoise monastic site followed by a coach trip to Belmont Mill on Saturday 20th August. More

16.05.2011 Athlone Town Council want to demolish architectural gem On 22nd December, 2010, O'Neill's Pub was gutted by fire. On inspecting the beautiful brick facade following the fire, it isapparently remained safe, intact and obviously structurally sound. Athlone Town Council served a notice on the owners on 7th April, requiring them to demolish it forthwith. More

26.03.2011 A sad day for Athlone's heritage Athlone Town Council have commenced work on the controversial contemporary art gallery at Fr Mathew Hall. Today, contractors are working at removing trees from the promenade to make way for building works. More

18.03.2011 'Save the Trees' float in the 2011 St. Patrick's Day Parade The theme of the Athlone Architectural Heritage entry concerned the trees at the Fr. Mathew Hall/promenade area which face removal in the near future by Athlone Town Council to make way for the proposed art gallery. More

04.03.2011 Jimmy O'Connor R.I.P. Our esteemed member, Mr James (Jimmy) O'Connor sadly passed away on 3rd March 2011. Jimmy was Hon President President of the Athlone Architectural Heritage Group. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. Click on pictures below to enlarge

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 Architectural Heritage Group enter parade We entered the Athlone St. Patrick's Day Parade to highlight the fact that our group is here to stay! Click on the image of Count John (on the right) to see the RTE clip of the Athlone Parade. More

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. More

19.10.2007 Public Meeting on 18th October 2007 We were privileged to have such distinguished and authoritative guests as Dr. Murray and Mr. Bleakley. More

Athlone Town Council plans for Fr. Mathew Hall Athlone Town Council invited submissions from the public in respect of their proposals to establish an art gallery in the Fr. Mathew Hall, Athlone. More