Articles tagged ‘tri athalon’

Filmore East rocks Athlone Castle

By Seán | July 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

They might not have been the band listed on the tickets. They might not have been able to start playing as early as advertised, but last night Filmore East, a Moate-based blues/rock band took to the just-erected stage in Athlone Castle and became the first rock band in Athlone history to play in the castle.
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Tri-Athlone Preparations

By Seán | July 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Well, there they are - the inflatable pontoons on the Shannon just under Athlone town bridge. Those pontoons mark the swimming lanes for this weekend’s triathlone race. Last year - the first year of the race - an unexpected stormy day happened on the event - lashing rain and wind. This year isn’t looking good [...]