Athlone, Co. Roscommon

education

Roscommon Community College wins six All Ireland drama awards

Students from Roscommon Community College have won six All Ireland awards at the drama finals, including first place overall for their production of 'The Magdalene Andres', set in the 1960s. The school's drama department won awards for best actress (Sarah), best supporting actress (Beatrice), best set, best backstage crew, and overall first place. The achievement represents exceptional teamwork and dedication from both performers and backstage crew.

Sarah, Beatrice, Steven Hort

Competition venue: Athlone and Mullingar. Set change time: 15 seconds between scenes; fastest set removal: 4 minutes 17 seconds.

sport

Longford Smashers volleyball club eyes division one promotion

Longford Smashers volleyball club, based at St. Mary's Community Centre in Edgeworthstown, is on the brink of promotion to division one after six years of competing. The women's team currently sits first in division two with one game remaining before playoff matches after Easter. The club, founded in 2019, has grown to include players from multiple nationalities and has already produced two international players for Ireland.

Agnes Rodomska

Training: Every Thursday at 8pm, St. Mary's Community Centre, Edgeworthstown. Contact via Facebook/Instagram: 'Longford Smashers volleyball club'. Women's team playoff matches scheduled after Easter.

sport

Longford Smashers eye promotion to volleyball division one

The Longford Smashers volleyball club, based at St. Mary's Community Centre in Edgeworthstown, are on the verge of promotion to division one after their women's team topped division two with one game remaining. The club, founded in 2019, has grown to include players from multiple nationalities, predominantly Polish, and has produced two international players for Ireland.

Agnes Rodomska

Training: Every Thursday at 8pm, St. Mary's Community Centre, Edgeworthstown. Contact via Facebook or Instagram page 'Longford Smashers Volleyball Club' for more information. Playoff after Easter pending final match result.