Tuesday 7th May, 11.00 am Guided Walking Tour Start Point: Dean Crowe Theatre forecourt ‘Bridges of Athlone’. To celebrate the newest bridge over the Shannon and enhance the pictorial exhibition, a guided tour with historian Gearoid O’Brien. Dress appropriately. Walk duration approximately one hour. Free event
Wednesday 8th May, 3 pm ‘Boy amongst Sparrows’, celebrating John Ennis. In conjunction with Athlone writers group, a number of readings marking the 80th year of poet, John Ennis. Aidan Heavey Library Free Event
Thursday 9th May, 11.00 am Historic Walking Tour of Athlone Start Point: Dean Crowe Theatre ‘In the footsteps of John Count McCormack’. A walking trail with Historian Gearoid O’Brien. Dress appropriately for the weather, approximately one hour duration. Free Event
Thursday 9 th May Grovelands Childcare Schools Art Competition Aidan Heavey Library The announcement of the winners and display of entries from Athlone’s four secondary schools. The brief is to design and draw a book cover for any play on the school curriculum. Free Event
Poetry reading hosted by Amy Abdullah Barry with Brian McLoughlin, Mary Henningan, Anne Rigney, Nicole Rank and others - Thursday 9th May 2024 - 5pm Aidan Heavey Library, Athlone. Plus open mic. Free event.
Thursday 9th May, 7.15 pm Athlone Pipe Band Count John McCormick Square. Join in and march behind the band, as we leave the civic square to go over the bridge to the Dean Crowe theatre. Enjoy a feast of lively pipe music. Sunshine optional. Free event.
Friday 10th May, 3 pm Afternoon T Series :Jean Farrell’s ‘The Six Marys’. If you haven’t seen this five times already, now is your chance. The smash hit comedy of growing up in a nostalgic Ireland featuring snippets of drama and music from the time. Delightful. Sheraton Hotel Admission €10 from Eventbrite and the HUB.
Friday 10th May, 7 pm Defence Forces Band of the Eastern Brigade by kind permission of GOC Eastern Brigade Forecourt of the Dean Crowe Theatre Popular musical entertainment for the last night of competitive drama for 2024. Free Event.
Saturday 11th May, Reception 6.30 pm THE PARTY NIGHT OF THE YEAR. Dress with style for the Gala Awards Ceremony, Entertainment and Dinner. Athlone Radisson Hotel Admission tickets €55 dinner and entertainment.
Friday 2nd May, 6.30 pm Filmmakers Networking Event & SCREENING TUS University reception from 6.30 pm In conjunction with Westmeath Film Collective, The Networking event holds an opportunity for Actors/Producers/Directors/Lighting/Sound/Costume/Set designers to meet, greet and experience the film making activities that are taking place in the region. 7pm – 9pm approx.: screening of short films