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Local historian Pádraig LenihanLocal historian to launch 2026 Old Athlone Society programmeThe Old Athlone Society is excited to kick off its 2026 programme with a special lecture by local historian Pádraig Lenihan, on Wednesday, January 14. The Athlone native has a deep expertise in Irish military history, and will deliver a talk titled "Sieges without Guns: Athlone and the Midlands, December 1641 – February 1643." The lecture will explore the dramatic and often harrowing experiences of Athlone and surrounding areas during the early years of the Irish rebellion. His latest book, Siege in Ireland, 1641-53, examines the siege experiences through survivor testimonies, focusing on both soldiers and civilians. New members of the society are encouraged to attend, and early arrival is recommended to secure a seat.

In November Liam, from Abbey Street, Roscommon, together with other RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) long term volunteers, was presented with an award in recognition of the work he does. Liam is an assistant navigation inspector of water in Ireland and a volunteer with the Lough Ree RNLI as a Helm. “He (his father) couldn’t swim a stroke.” However, Louie Fleming who lived in Roscommon Town also had a massive influence on Liam’s life with the water. Once he got older he started driving boats and when the RNLI stated in 2012 a lot of members from the club joined the RNLI as volunteers. Lough Ree RNLI is thankful and grateful to all who donate and contribute to the RNLI.

Justin Langer was ‘left speechless’ by Jamie Smith’s woeful dismissal on Monday afternoon at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Finn, speaking to TNT Sports, branded it 'completely brainless', while Langer, who has worked with the England gloveman at London Spirit, was left stunned. With six overs left until the new ball, Steve Smith had looked to his part-time spinner Labuschagne to speed things up. In Australia, Smith’s average has slumped to 20.5, with the Surrey batsman having scored just one half-century during the Ashes series. ‘As a batter, your job is not to survive, it's to score runs.

Full-back Jason Foley, centre-back Mike Breen, and midfielder Seán O’Brien are the three members of Kerry’s All-Ireland final winning team who have been named in the line-up for the county’s opening fixture of 2026. Tadhg Morley, who was a second-half sub during the final win over Donegal last July, is also named at corner-back for Tuesday’s McGrath Cup opener away to Clare (Clarecastle, 7pm).

A Cork student has died while on a ski trip in France. The young man, age 20, from the Blarney area, was a student in University College Cork, it is understood. He died on Sunday night while on a holiday with friends in a popular French ski resort. Local Fine Gael councillor Damian Boylan said that the community was in shock after hearing about the tragedy. The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.

Rio Ferdinand insists Mikel Arteta would leave Arsenal to replace Ruben AmorimManchester United are on the lookout for a new boss after sacking Ruben Amorim and Rio Ferdinand has sensationally claimed Mikel Arteta would consider the job if he got a callView 2 Images Rio Ferdinand insists Mikel Arteta would be interested in the Manchester United job (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Rio Ferdinand has sensationally claimed that Mikel Arteta WOULD consider taking the Manchester United job if the call came his way - despite his long-term ambitions at a thriving Arsenal side. ‌The powerbrokers at Old Trafford find themselves looking for a new manager for the second time in less than 18 months after dismissing Ruben Amorim on Monday. "Nah, I don’t buy it, I do not buy it," he said on the latest episode of Rio Ferdinand Presents. But I’m telling you, Mikel Arteta would sit there [and consider it]." Man Utd bosses on collision course after private disagreement on Ruben Amorim replacement READ MORE :Ruben Amorim hit with second setback after Man Utd sacking due to massive bill READ MORE :Arteta has overseen a huge turnaround at the Emirates having taken charge more than six years ago.

Video: My light bulb moment: Martina Cole on her fags to riches lifestyle and why she has never looked backMartina Cole discusses her book Get Even, one of the 23 novels penned by the single mum-turned writer.

Video: Revealed: How prostitutes in one English city sell their bodies for less than a meal deal - as sex workers blame influx of Eastern Europeans for pushing down pricesSex worker Natalie cries as she admits that she can't 'remember how to be respected' on BBC Three documentary Sex Map of Britain: Four Pounds for Sex.

Video: Is this the most annoying brother ever? Prankster films his sister's reaction as he covers her in talcum powder, pushes her in a lake and shoves her into a bushKristen Hanby infuriates sister with series of cruel but hilarious pranks in a funny video posted to his personal YouTube account.

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Keir Starmer, the British prime minister, has made the welcome announcement that he would seek closer alignment with the EU Single Market across sectors of the economy “where it made sense” during an interview with the BBC on Sunday. Over the past few months, Starmer has been much more willing to blame the UK’s economic woes on Brexit, so this policy change is a logical next step in that political calculation. It is a deft move by the prime minister, even if what it means in practice still remains to be fully spelt out. Closer alignment with the EU Single Market will generate higher levels of growth, but not on the scale needed to shore up the UK’s perilous fiscal position. The prime minister has also ruled out negotiating a customs union arrangement with the EU, which could have significant potential economic benefits.

A national protest against a controversial free trade deal between the EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc will be staged in Athlone this Saturday, January 11th. Both MEP Mullooly and Deputy Fitzmaurice have warned that the Mercosur deal poses an “existential threat” to the Irish beef sector, “comparable to the devastation Brexit inflicted on the fishing industry”. The Athlone protest, starting at 11 a.m., will include a tractor and vehicle cavalcade around the town. It will cross the River Shannon and end in a rally at the indoor sports arena at the Technological University of The Shannon (formerly AIT -Athlone Regional Technical College) on the old Dublin Road. Organisers say that traffic on the N61 from Ganly’s roundabout on the Roscommon road out of Athlone back to Roscommon Town will be extremely busy with tractors and lorries.

Uefa have failed to act on the FAI’s motion requesting the immediate suspension of Israel from European football competitions. A UN Commission of Inquiry report found that said Israel had committed genocide during the war in Gaza and the motion highlighted two breaches of Uefa laws that Israel dispute. That a ceasefire was brokered left it up to individual associations to engineer any desired form of protest when drawn to face Israel teams at any level. FAI President Paul Cooke on Monday updated delegates on the UEFA response in December, which only reconfirmed that matches under their auspices are no longer staged on Israel soil. “Uefa also reaffirmed its commitment to fairness, integrity and equal treatment across all member associations.

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