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Eurovision's Joe McCaul Says Fame Damaged Him

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Eurovision's Joe McCaul Says Fame Damaged Him

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They were the brother sister duo who grabbed Ireland's attention when they tried to qualify for the Eurovision with their song LOVE? in 2005, but failing to qualify, Joe McCaul could never imagine the ridicule he would get following the song contest. The singer, who grew up in a council house in Athlone, is the youngest of six children. Today's top videos Before being launched into the spotlight, Joe admitted he had suffered constantly with his…See the Story

€114m water drainage project in Athlone completed

Athlone · Athlone

€114m water drainage project in Athlone completed

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A second underwater tunnel beneath the River Shannon in Athlone, linking the town's sewer system from east to west, has been completed.Read Article

MATCH PREVIEW: Athlone Town AFC vs Waterford FC - Waterford FC

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MATCH PREVIEW: Athlone Town AFC vs Waterford FC - Waterford FC

The Girls in Blue return to action this Saturday after their mid-season break, as they travel to the midlands to take on Athlone Town AFC in their final All-Island Cup Group game, and we have everything you need to know ahead of kick-off! Athlone Town AFC vs Waterford FC All-Island Cup Group D Matchday 3 Saturday 7th June 2025 Athlone Town Stadium, Athlone 3pm WATERFORD FC Gary Hunt’s side go in search of adding to the sole point they already ah…Read Article

Athlone Town Release Five Members of Playing Squad

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Athlone Town's season has gone from bad to worse, with five high-profile players released by the club, RTÉ Sport can reveal.Soccer · Athlone See the Story

Gibson stars as Athlone Town continue impressive start to title defence

Shelbourne hit Wexford for six to keep pressure on leaders.Athlone · Athlone Read Article

Wexford Amateur Drama Groups Shine at All-Ireland Drama Festival in Athlone

The streets of Athlone have been alive with theatrical energy this past week, as the All-Ireland Drama Festival brought together nine of Ireland’s top amateur drama groups for a week of stellar stage productions. In a proud showing for County Wexford, three drama groups took part in the prestigious event. The Ballycogley Players had audiences […] The post Wexford Amateur Drama Groups Shine at All-Ireland Drama Festival in Athlone appeared first …Athlone · Athlone Read Article

Midlands Hosts the Scale Ireland Regional Start-Up Summit

The Midlands is a growing centre for innovation and research, that’s according to Brian Caulfield, Chair of Scale Ireland, in his opening address to the Scale Ireland Regional Start-Up Summit in Athlone. Citing the recent announcement of a €200m investment at Ericsson in Athlone, Ireland’s largest Software Campus, and highlighting the many Midlands tech companies […] The post Midlands Hosts the Scale Ireland Regional Start-Up Summit 2025 first a…Innovation · Athlone Read Article

Red-hot striker Brady lands April player of the month

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Athlone Town's in-form striker Kelly Brady has been named as the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division player of the month for April.Sports · Athlone Read Article

Ericsson invests €200m at Athlone facility to boost high-performing programmable networks leadership

Ericsson has announced a significant EUR 200 million investment over the next three years in a pioneering research, development, and innovation (RD&I) project at the company’s Athlone facility in central Ireland. The project, supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland, will underpin Ericsson’s development of world-leading capabilities for the management of high performing, open […] The post Ericsson invests €200m at Athlone facility t…Innovation · Athlone Read Article

Match Report: England v Republic of Ireland – SAFIB Centenary Shield 2025

England U18 Schoolboys concluded their SAFIB Centenary Shield campaign with a 2-1 defeat away to the Republic of Ireland at Athlone Town FC. Heading into their final fixture of the season, England were eager to secure a win following earlier defeats to Scotland and Northern Ireland, and a draw against Wales. The opening ten minutes…Athlone · Athlone Read Article

Ericsson to invest €200m in Athlone facility

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Swedish communications technology company Ericsson is to invest €200 million over the next three years in a new Research Development, and Innovation project at its Athlone facility.Business · Athlone See the Story

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