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Archived 21/11/11

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Lough Ree To Get Life Boat Categorized in: News Items From Dave McCabe Lough Ree Life Boat   I am please to announce that as a result of a successful local campaign and with the support of the National Association of the IWAI, T...

Archived 7th Novemeber 2011

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Flag Day A big thank you to Geraldine Fogarty and Jim Campbell for organizing , to all our members who turned out to help and to the public for their kind donations during our flag day Athlone Sub Aqua Club - Junior Members, Funtasia FINAL ...

Newe archive 26 sep 2011

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News archive sep 26th 2011Volunteers required fro safety cover for triathlon event in Portrunny Sunday 21st .  Three boats and their compliment required.  Please contact Liam if you can helpThe following from an ex-member may be of interest...

Archive 08/06/11

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Table Quiz Bounty 23rd march at 8PM. Categorized in: News Items A table quiz is organised by the fundraising committee at the bounty Venue..The Bounty on Wednesday 23rd @ 8pm. €40 for table of 4. Finger food (supplied by the Bounty)...

Church Gate Collection Sat 9th Sun 10th April

Athlone Town Church Gate Collection 
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Appointment of New Vice Chairperson January 26 2011

Jim Campbell has been appointed as Vice Chairman of Athlone Sub Aqua Club to replace Ollie Fallon who recently resigned from this position. Jim is wished all the best in this role for the coming year....

Dive Ireland Conference Scheduled for 5th and 6th March 2011

Dive Ireland, Irelands only dedicated dive show is taking place on the 5th & 6th March 2011. The venue is the City North Hotel, Co. Meath just off the M1 Northbound. CTF has promised that this year's event will be the biggest and best dive s...

Three Club Members Successfully Complete Advanced Gas Blending Course Jan 23rd 2011

Congratulations to Athlone Sub Aqua Club members Ger Craven, Brian Duffy and Stewart McMickan who successfully passed a Professional Scuba Association International (PSAI - www.psai.com) "Advanced Gas Blending" course on Saturday 22nd January 2011 in...

Appointment of New Vice Chairperson January 26 2011

Jim Campbell has been appointed as Vice Chairman of Athlone Sub Aqua Club to replace Ollie Fallon who recently resigned from this position. Jim is wished all the best in this role for the coming year....

Club Diver Lectures Commencing Sunday 23rd January 2011 Januray6 23

Club Diver Lectures are starting this Sunday, 23rd January at 11.00am in the Tigh na Mara, Brick Island, Coosan Road, Athlone. Any members who plan on doing their Club Diver test this year and need lectures must attend.  These lectures will not ...

Update on Church Gate Collection (Westmeath Rural) 2011 Januray 16

Athlone Sub Aqua Club had a magnificent response to its Rural Church Gate Collection in Moate, Rosemount, Mountemple, Castledaly, Tubberclaire, Tang, and Ballinahowan on 1st and 2nd January 2011. The club would like to thank the general public for it...

Regional CFT Courses 2011 January 16

The Midlands Regional Diving Officer, Brendan Foy,  has requested that any members interested in taking part in CFT diving or cox'n courses to notify the club Diving Officer, Piaras Williams, no later than Sunday 17th January 2011.

Appointment of SAR Co-ordinator Januray 16

Liam Sheringham has been appointed as the club's Search and Recovery (SAR) Co-ordinator for 2011.  Any members interested in taking part in SAR training this year are requested to contact Liam to confirm their interest.

Club Rural Church Gate Collection Sat. 1st & Sun. 2nd Jan. 2011

Volunteers are required for Athlone Sub Aqua Club's Rural Church Gate Collection which is taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd January 2011 in Tubberclair, Tang, Moate (St Patrick's & Carmelite), Rosemount, Mountemple, Castledaly and Balli...

Merry Xmas and happy New Year Dec 24th

Seasons greetings and happy new year from Athlone Sub Aqua Club to all its members, friends and supporters.

Report on Club AGM 2010

Athlone Sub Aqua Club held a very successful AGM in the the Palace Bar, Athlone on Sunday 12th December 2010. A large group of members attended to hear the out-going Directors present their reports and the club's audited accounts for the year. A...

Joint Winners of Club Member of the Year 2011

Brian Duffy and Peter Chatterton were declared as joint winners of Athlone Sub Aqua Club's Member of the Year Award for 2010  in recognition of their services to the club throughout the year. This announcement was made by the club...

Club AGM to be held on 12th December 2010

The 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Athlone Sub Aqua Club is taking place in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone on Sunday 12th December 2010 commencing at 4.00pm. Copies of the following have been circulated by e-mail to all members:  N...

Club Purchase GPS and Emergency Oxygen Equipment

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has purchased a Garmin GPS and a San-O-Sub Oxygen Kit for use on club recreational and search and recovery activities. This equipment was purchased with the assistance of grant aid received from Westmeath County Council earlier ...

5 Club Members Qualify as Snorkelling Instructors

Congratulations to Geraldine Fogarty, Cian Hynes, Bernard Larkin, Deborah Riley and June Robbins, who having completed an intensive training course over the past two months and having successfully passed the examinations involved, qualified as Snorke...

Winter Training Programme Commencing Sunday 7th November 2010

Athlone Sub Aqua Club's Winter Pool Training Programme is commencing this Sunday, 7th November 2010 in the Regional Sports Centre, Athlone. Pool times are from 1.00pm to 2.30pm. Members of the public that are interested in taking up the sport of scub...

Club Receives Generous Donation from Nuts Corner Annual Charity Cycle

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has received a donation of €3,500 from the proceeds of the Nut's Corner Annual Charity Cycle which took place in July 2010. The club is finding it increasingly difficult to generate funding in the present ...

Voting for Club Member of the Year Award

Voting for Athlone Sub Aqua Club's Member of the Year Award for 2010 is now open.  This award is granted annually to the member, who, during the course of the previous 12 months, provided outstanding service to the club. Members are requested to...

Cub Dive Outing - Kilkee, Sunday 17th October 2010

Club members dive outing will take place in Kilkee, County Clare on Sunday 17th October 2010. Club van is departing from the clubhouse at 7.00am. First dive is scheduled for 11.00am. Members who intend diving on the day are requested to mak...

Club raises €3,500 from its Annual Flag Day Collection

Athlone Sub Aqua Club raised just over €3,500 during its flag day collection on Saturday 9th October 2010. The club wishes to thank those members who gave a helping hand to this fundraising event and the general public for its generous support...

Cub Members to Undertake Snorkel Instructors Course

Best wishes to club members Geraldine Fogarty, Cian Hynes, Bernard Larkin, Deborah Riley and June Robbins who are set to undertake to CFT's Snorkel Instructors Course. This course is commencing on Wednesday evening 13th October 2010 and will continue...

Two Members Successfully Complete Search and Recovery Course

Congratulations to Athlone Sub Aqua Club members Piaras Williams and Deborah Riley, who on Sunday 10th October 2010, successfully completed CFT's (Comhairle Fo Thuinn) Search and Recovery course. This course was organised by  CFT to provide spec...

Minister Dermot Ahern Presents Members with Long Service Awards

Thursday 7th October 2010 marked an historic day for Athlone Sub Aqua Club when club members Derry McMahon, Gerard Craven, Ollie Fallon, Geraldine Fogarty, Aidan Henry, Cian Hynes, Stewart McMickan, Damian Mellett, Liam Sheringham and Robbie West wer...

Club Adopts New Health and Safety Policy

Athlone Sub Aqua Club had adopted a new Health and Safety Policy. The purpose of this policy is to:   Assist the Club to comply with statutory provisions and best practice in relation to health and safety; Provide a foundation on ...

Dive Outing - Kilkee, Sunday 10th October 2010

Members dive outing is taking place in Kilkee, Co. Clare on Sunday 10th October 2010. Aidan Henry is acting as DOD and will be driving the club van to Kilkee. The club van is departing the Tigh na Mara at 7.30am. First dive is tak...

Club to Develop a Library Facility

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is in the process of developing a small Library for use by its members.   This Library will serve a dual purpose.  It will contain a Reference Library that will be dedicated to supporting in-house activities ...

Date Fixed for Club AGM

The Club's Directors, at at meeting held on Wednesday 6th October 2010, have decided that Athlone Sub Aqua Club's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Sunday, 28th November 2010 in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone commencing at 4.00p...

Congratulations to Newly Qualified Club Diver

Congratulations to Ruadhairí McCormack on passing his Club Diver examination on Sunday 3rd October 2010 in Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. Also a big thank you to the intructors, Diving Officer and Training Officer who assisted Ruadhairí ...

Club Dive Outing - Mullaghmore, Sunday 3rd October 2010

Club Dive Outing will take place in Mullaghmore, Co.Sligo on Sunday 3rd October 2010. First dive is scheduled for 10.30am. Regional Club Diver and Cox'n tests are also taking place during the day. For further details contact the club's Diving Officer...

SAR (Search and Recovery) Course

The second part of the Search and Recovery course that commenced on 25th July 2010 will take place in the Tigh na Mara, Brick Island, Coosan Road, Athlone on Saturday 9th October 2010 commencing at 10.00am. ...

Volunteers Needed for Club Flag Day Collection

Volunteers are required for the club's flag day collection which is taking place this year on Saturday 9th October 2010. All members are requested to contact Jim Campbell,  the Club's Fundraising Officer, to confirm the times that...

Club Dive Outing - Kilkee, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2010

Club members dive outing is taking place in Kilkee, County Clare on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September 2010. Brian Duffy is acting as DOD for the weekend. Club van is leaving the Tigh na Mara at 12 noon on Saturday. Anybody requiring a lift...

Free Flow Regulator Advice

CFT have reported that there are more incidents of free flows occurring this year. Most are related to fresh water diving. Members are requested to ensure that their regulators meet the European Standard (EN250) for cold water diving.  A few bas...

Dive Outing - Kilkee, Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th Sept. 2010

Members weekend dive outing is taking place in Kilkee, Co. Clare on Saturday, 18th and Sunday 19th September 2010. Geraldine Fogarty is acting as DOD for the weekend. . First dive is at 3.30pm on Saturday afternoon....

Dive Outing - St. John's Point, Sunday 12th September 2010

Club diving is taking place in St. Johns Point, County Donegal on Sunday 12th September 2010. Ger Craven is acting as Diving Officer of the Day. First Dive will take place at 12.00 noon.

Portroe Quarry Clean Up

As part of the Project AWARE Foundation's World Clean Up Day, Portroe Dive Centre invites divers to participate in its clean up day at Portroe quarry on Saturday 25th September 2010 starting at 10.00am. This event will benefit all Irish divers a...

New Leading Diver for Athlone Sub Aqua Club

The club wishes to express its congratulations to Michael Tuohy who successfully passed his Leading Diver examination in Killary, Co. Galway during the weekend 3rd to 5th September 2010.  The Leading Diver qualification represents the ...

New features on Athlone Sub Aqua Club's Website

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has introduced two new features to its website. This site now contains a Calendar so that users can view upcoming events and activities involving the club. This Calendar can be accessed from the websites Home Page. The othe...

Diving and Snorkelling Cancelled for Wednesday 8th September 2010

The usual Wednesday night diving and snorkelling training session in the River Shannon has been cancelled for 8th Sepember 2010 as both of the club's RIBs are currently undergoing repair.

Regional Club Diver and Cox'n Tests

Regional club diver and cox'n tests are taking place during the first weekend in October. Any members who wish to go forward for any of these tests are requested to notify Geraldine Fogarty, Diving Officer as soon as possible....

Dive Outing - Achill, 28th & 29th August 2010

Club dive outing will take place in Achill, County Mayo on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August 2010. Aidan Henry is acting as DOD for the weekend. Matt Gleeson is driving the club van which is departing Athlone at 8.30am on Saturday morning. Members...

Dive Outing - Killary, 21st & 22nd August 2010

Club dive outing is taking place in Killary, Co. Galway on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 2010. Brian Duffy is acting as DOD for the weekend. Robbie West is driving the club van which is departing the Tigh na Mara at 10.30am on Saturd...

Safety Cover for Lough Ree Monster Sprint Triathlon

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is providing water safety cover for Athlone Triathlon Club's Lough Ree Monster Sprint TriAthlone which is being held at Portrunny on Sunday 22nd August 2010. Six volunteers (i.e. 2 cox'ns, 2 divers and 2 senior snorkellers ...

Junior Snorkellers Outing - Carraroe, Sunday 15th August 2010

Junior Snorkeller Outing is taking place on Sunday, 15th August 2010, to Coral Beach, Carraroe, Co. Galway. Club van is leaving the clubhouse at 8.30am. Full snorlelling equipment, towel, warm clothes and rain gear is required. Lunch will be provided...

Dive Outing - St Johns Point, Sunday 15th August 2010

Club diving is taking place in St. Johns Point, County Donegal on Sunday 15th August 2010. Derry McMahon is acting as Diving Officer of the Day. The club van will not be travelling. Members are advised to bring along at least two diving cyl...

Members Enjoy Diving the Laurentic and other Dive Sites in Donegal

Undoubtedly the highlight of a week's long diving, from 31st July to 8th August 2010, was a dive to the wreck of the SS Laurentic when a large group of Athlone Sub Aqua Club divers visited Sheephaven and Mulroy Bays, County Donegal. This famous ship ...

Congratulations to Newly Qualified Rescue Diver

Congratulations to club member Piaras Williams who, having passed the theoretical and practical examinations involved, successfully qualified as a Rescue Diver in Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin on Saturday, 7th August 2010. The...

Club to Provide Safety Cover for Euro Festival Fireworks Display

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is providing water safety cover for the fireworks display that is being held at Golden Island, Athlone  at 11.30pm on Friday 30th July 2010 to mark the Grande Finale to Euro Festival 2010. The purpose of this water saf...

Dive Outing - Kilkee, 24th & 25th July 2010

Club Dive Outing is taking place in Kilkee on Saturday, 24th and Sunday 25th July 2010.   Diving on Saturday is taking place at the Bridges of Ross. First Dive is at 3.00pm. Members intending to dive on Saturday afternoon are advi...

Water Safety Cover - Lough Ree Yacht Club Junior Regatta

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is providing water safety cover for the Lough Ree Yacht Club's Junior Regatta which is taking place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July 2010.  Club members who are interested in assisting the provision of this water ...

Dive Outing - Kilkee, 17th & 18th July 2010

Club dive outing is taking place in Kilkee on Saturday, 17th and Sunday 18th July 2010. Club van is leaving at 5.00pm on Saturday. Cub members interested in obtaining a lift are requested to contact the van driver, Jim Campbell. A dive will take plac...

Rescheduling of Wednesday Night Diving Training

Due to the club being involved in the provision of Water Safety Cover for the Athlone Triathlon Club on Wednesday 21st July, diving training has been rescheduled for the previous Tuesday evening, 20th July at the usual time. ...

Nitrox Course Scheduled for 24th July 2010

A Nitrox course has been scheduled for Saturday 24th July 2010 in Mullingar Sub Aqua Club's clubhouse. Members interested in taking part on this course are requested to contact the club's Diving Officer, Geraldine Fogarty. ...

SAR (Search and Recovery) Course Scheduled for 25th July 2010

A Search and Recovery course has been scheduled for Sunday 25th July 2010 in the Tigh na Mara, Brick Island, Coosan Road, Athlone commencing at 9.00am. Members interested in taking part on this course are requested to contact the club's Diving Office...

Athlone Sub Aqua Club Responds to Two Calls for Assistance

Athlone Sub Aqua Club was required to give assistance to two stranded boats on Wednesday 14th July 2010.   Early in the day the club received an official call out from the Coast Guard requesting the club to give assistance to a boat th...

Sub Aqua Club Provide Safety Cover for Athlone Triathlon Club

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is providing water safety cover for the Athlone Triathlon Club's Aquathon Races at Coosan Point, Athlone on Wednesday 14th July 2010 from 7.00pm to 9.00pm and the following Wednesday night at the same time and location. Members ...

Club Members Enjoy Taking Part in Nuts Corner Annual Charity Cycle

A number of Athlone Sub Aqua Club members, having dressed in some very strange attire, substituted their diving gear for a bicycle to take part in the Nuts Corner Annual Fancy Dress Charity Cycle on Sunday 11th July 2010.    ...

Club Diving Holiday - 31st July to 8th August 2010

This year, the club's annual holiday will take place in Sheephaven Bay, Downings (Downies), County Donegal.  This holiday will start on Saturday 31st July 2010 (travelling on this day, with a possible dive that evening) and will end on Sunday 8t...

Appointment of New Club Equipment Officer

Declan Keyes has kindly volunteered to take on the position of Equipment Officer with Athlone Sub Aqua Club. Declan is wished all the best in this role. Members are advised that if they notice any item of equipment that needs attention to let De...

Club's Provision of Safety Cover for TriAthlone 2010 a Huge Success

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has successfully responded to its greatest ever challenge by co-ordinating Water Safety Cover for TriAthlone 2010.   This year's event, which was held over three days between 1st and 4th July 2010, also incor...

Club Receives €650 Grant from Athlone Town Council

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has received a grant of €650 from Athlone Town Council. This grant is very much appreciated by the club as it is facing considerable financial challenges in the current economic climate. The grant will be used t...

Athlone Sub Aqua Club Member Qualifies as Club Diver

Congratulations to Majella McGuire who, having passed the theory and practical tests involved, qualified as a Club Diver (CMAS Diver **) in Mullaghmore on Sunday 27th June 2010.   The Club Diver test can only be taken fo...

Congratulations to Newly Qualified Cox'n Diver

Congratulations goes to club member Bernard Larkin, who recently qualified as a Cox'n Diver. Bernard successfully completed the theoretical and practical boat handling tests involved in Mullaghmore, County Sligo on Sunday 27th June 201...

Dive Outing, Mullaghmore, 27th June 2010

Diving is taking place in Mullaghmore on Sunday 27th June 2010. Robbie West is acting as DOD and will be driving the club van to Mullaghmore. First dive is scheduled for 11.00am. Club van will be leaving at 7.00 a.m. Members wishing to travel in the ...

Club Volunteers Needed for Athlone Boat Club Regatta

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is providing water safety cover at the Athlone Boat Club Regatta which is taking place at Coosan Point, Athlone on Saturday 26th June 2010. Club volunteers are urgently required for the provision of this safety cover. ...

Westmeath County Council Allocates €1,000 Grant to the Club

Westmeath County Council has awarded Athlone Sub Aqua Club a grant of €1,000 from its 2010 Community Action Grants Scheme. This grant will be used to purchase a global positioning system (GPS) unit and an emergency oxygen (O2) kit.  ...

Club Finalises Water Safety Cover Plan for TriAthlone 2010

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has finalised its preparation of the Water Safety Cover Plan for TriAthlone 2010 which this year also incorporates the ITU European Triathlon Championship.   This plan has been produced, at the request of the orga...

Dive Outing - Mullaghmore, 19th & 20th June 2010

A club dive outing will take place in Mullaghmore on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June 2010. First Dive will take place at 1.30pm on Saturday. Members wishing to dive during the weekend should contact the Diving Officer, Geraldine Fogarty,...

Athlone Sub Aqua Club to Benefit from Nuts Corner Annual Charity Cycle

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has been listed as one of the five organisations that will benefit from the proceeds of the Nuts Corner annual Sponsored Fancy Dress Cycle which is taking place at 2.30pm on Sunday 11th July 2010.    Clu...

Dive Outing - St John's Point, Sunday 13th June 2010

It is proposed to organise a dive outing on Sunday 13th June in St. John's Point, Co. Donegal. Members are requested to confirm their intention to attend this dive outing by contacting the Diving Officer. A van driver will be required to transport th...

Club Member Qualifies as Cox'n Diver

Congratulations to club member Michael Tuohy, who on Thursday evening, 10th June 2010, having successfully completed the theoretical and practical boat handling tests involved, qualified as a cox'n diver.

Club Member Qualifies as Diver 'One Star'

Congratulaions to Chris Lenehan who qualified as a CMAS 'One Star' Diver on a club dive outing in Achill during the June Bank Holiday weekend. Chris  becomes the third of this year's trainee divers to succeed in obtaining a diving qualifica...

Club Provides Safety Cover for Ballinasloe Family Fun Day

On Sunday, 6th June 2010, Athlone Sub Aqua Club provided water safety cover at the Ballinasloe Family Fun Day. Many thanks to Bernard Larkin who performed cox'n duties on the club's safety boat and to Declan Keyes and Cliona Loughnane who w...

Snorkelling Lectures Commence on Wednesday, 10th June, 2010

Lectures for the club's junior snorkelling members will commence on Wednesday, 10th June 2010 in the Tigh na Mara at 6.30pm. These lectures  will continue for the following two Wednesday nights. The club also proposes that its Child Protect...

Regional Cox'n and Club Diver Tests

The regional cox'n and club diver tests are scheduled for Saturday 26th June 2010 in Mullaghmore , County Sligo. Interested club members are requested to contact the club's Diving Officer, Geraldine Fogarty as soon as possible.

Club 'Work-In' Organised for Wednesday 9th June 2010

A club 'Work-In' has been organised for Wednesday 9th June 2010 between 7.30pm and 9.30pm in order to give the clubhouse a clean up.   Members are requested to bring along along housekeeping and gardening equipment and materials (...

Proposed Nitrox Course

The Regional Diving Officer proposes to organise a Nitrox Course soon.   Members must have, at a minimum, a Diver 'One Star' qualification and 20 logged dives in order to take part on this course.   Interested members ar...

Update on Athlone Sub Aqua Club's Preparations for TriAthlone Event

The club's TriAthlone Water Safety Cover Co-ordinating Team has been very busy of late preparing for this years event.   This team, which consists of Stewart McMickan, Ger Craven, Jim Campbell, Bernard Larkin and Brian Duffy, are respo...

Club Car Stickers now on Sale

Club car stickers, which feature the club's crest, are available for sale at just €3.00 each. There are only a limited number available so members are advised to contact the club secretary, Deborah Riley, as soon as possible if they wish to pu...

Dive Outing - Achill, June Bank Holiday Weekend

Diving will be taking place in Achill for the June Bank Holiday weekend. The club will be based in Purteen Harbour with the first dive at 2.00pm on Saturday. Aidan Henry will be acting as DOD for the weekend. Members are asked to contact Ai...

Athlone Sub Aqua Club Provides Safety Cover for Charity Swim

On Tuesday evening, 1st June 2010, Athlone Sub Aqua Club provided water safety cover at Coosan Point, Athlone for a large group of swimmers who were conducting a charity swim in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation.   The Club...

Congratulations to Two New Rescue Divers

Club members Deborah Riley and Declan Walsh have succesfully passed the  Rescue Diver examination in Lough Owel, Mullingar on Saturday, 29th May 2010.   This Rescue Diver qualification equips divers with the necessary knowled...

Dive Outing - Kilkee, Sunday 30th May 2010

Diving will be taking place in Kilkee on Sunday 30th May 2010 with the first dive at 10.00am. Brian Duffy will be acting as DOD for this dive outing. Please let him know if you intend diving. Matt Gleeson will be bringing the van and boat down on Sat...

Dive Outing - Achill, 22nd & 23rd May 2010

Athlone Sub Aqua Club's dive outing for the weekend of 22nd and 23rd May is taking place in Achill. The club will be based in Poirtin for the weekend. First dive is taking place from Poirtin on Saturday at 3.00pm. If you intend diving this weeke...

Best Wishes To Club Members Appointed to TriAthlone Committee

Congratulations to club members Liam Sheringham and Damian Mellett who have been appointed by TriAthlone on to it's committee for this year's event.   Liam and Damian will be working directly for TriAthlone this year. Th...

Club Requires Assistance from its Members for TriAthlone Event

Athlone Sub Aqua Club requests the assistance of its members to provide Water Safety Cover for this year’s TriAthlone event. In particular assistance is required from club members to fill the following roles:  Thursday 1st July 2010 ...

Club Appoints TriAthlone 2010 Water Safety Co-ordinator

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has appointed Stewart McMickan as it's Water Safety Co-ordinator for this year’s TriAthlone Event.     This year’s Triathlone event presents the club with its greatest ever challenge in ter...

7 Divers Sucessfully Complete DFR Course

7 divers, as follows, from Athlone Sub Aqua Club have successfully completed a Diver First Responder (DFR) course on Sunday 16th May 2010:    Brian Duffy Geraldine Fogarty Aidan Henry &...

Diving - Weekend 15th & 16th May 2010

Due to the involvement of a number of club instructors in the DFR course on Sunday 16th May 2010 the planned dive outing to Kilkee will not take place.   Diving over the weekend will take place instead in Lough Owel, Mullingar on Sunda...

Another Club Member Qualifies as a CMAS 'One Star' Diver

Congratulaions to Kevin Devlin who qualified as a CMAS 'One Star' Diver on Wednesday 12th May 2010. Kevin who becomes the second of the club's intake of 14 trainee divers this year to obtain a diving qualification, is now looking forward to...

Rescue Diver Test

Rescue Diver Test has been organised to take place in Mullingar on Saturday 29th May 2010 at 9.30am.

DFR Course (Part 2)

Part 2 of the DFR Course is being held at 9.30am in the Tigh na Mara on Sunday 16th May 2010 for all members who have completed the first part of this course.

Dive Outing - Carraroe, Co Galway 8th & 9th May 2010

Diving is taking place in Carraroe, Co. Galway this Saturday 8th May and Sunday 9th May 2010.   The club van will be leaving the Tigh na Mara on Saturday at 12.00noon.  First dive is scheduled to take...

New Diver 'One Star' for Athlone Sub Aqua Club

Congratulaions to Declan Keyes on obtaining his CMAS Diver 'One Star' certificate in Killary Harbour over the May bank holiday weekend.   Declan becomes the first of the club's intake of 14 trainee divers this year to obtain a diving q...

May Bank Holiday Weekend Diving - Killary Harbour

Due to unfavourable weather conditions diving will not be taking place in Kilkee as previously planned.   Diving will take place instead in Killary Harbour on Sunday, 2nd May and Monday 3rd May 2010.   Jim Campbell ...

Dive Outing - Lough Owel, Sunday 25th April 2010

Club Dive Outing will take place at Lough Owel, Mullingar (Tullaghan) on Sunday 25th April 2010.   As the primary purpose of this dive outing is to introduce this year's trainee divers to open water diving a helping hand from...

Trainee Divers Successfully Complete Pool Training Course

Athlone Sub Aqua Club wishes to congratulate the following Trainee Divers who recently completed and succesfully passed their swimming pool snorkel and diving tests in the Regional Sports Centre:   Ian Dalton Kev...

Athlone Sub Aqua Club Adopt Revised Rules and Procedures

Athlone Sub Aqua Club, at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 14th April 2010, agreed to adopt the following documents:   Memorandum and Articles of Association (revised) Club Byelaws.   The adoption of th...

Substantial Increase in Athlone Sub Aqua Club Membership for 2010

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has recorded a 13.5% increase in its diving and snorkelling members for 2010.   This year's membership stands at 84 diving/snorkelling members which represents an increase of 10 over last years membership total of...

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is now on Facebook

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has recently set up a Facebook site.   This site provides club members, former members and friends of the club with an opportunity to keep up to date with developments in the club, upload photographs related to di...

Local Artist Presents Portrait to Athlone Sub Aqua Club

On Wednesday, 7th April, 2010, local artist Jim Reddy presented a portrait to Athlone Sub Aqua Club in appreciation for its assistance during the recent January floods.    The portrait is of the Athlone Diver boat and four club me...

Easter Dive Outing Changed to Killary

Due to weather conditions the location for the Dive Outing for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend has changed from Achill to Killary. Club Van is leaving clubhouse at 11.00am on Saturday 3rd April 2010.

Club Outing to Achill - Easter Bank Holiday Weekend

The club have arranged a Dive Outing to Achill for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend i.e. 3rd to 5th April 2010.   Any members intending to dive  MUST have their subscription fees paid in full and their fitness to dive, on line asse...

Snorkelling and Diving Exercises - Wednesday 31st March 2010

Snorkelling and Diving will take place in the River Shannon next Wednesday evening, 31st March 2010, at 6.00pm sharp.   This snorkelling/diving exercise should be of particular interest to any member who wishes to become 'act...

Refresher CPR Training Course

A refresher CPR course (lecture and practical exercises) will take place in the Tigh na Mara on Wednesday 31st March 2010 at 8.00 pm.   Any member interested in attending this training is more than welcome to attend.   N...

Official Opening of Portroe Dive Centre

Portroe Dive Centre is officially opening for the Easter Weekend in April 2010. Divers will be aware that this well known quarry site operated as an 'unofficial' dive  site for many years. With the opening of this new facility, divers ...

Athlone Sub Aqua Club - Annual Church Gate Collection

Athlone Sub Aqua Club's Annual Church Gate Collection is taking place on the following dates:   Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th April 2010 Athlone Town - St. Marys, The Friary, St Peters and Cossan Churches  Kiltoom C...

Child Protection Course - Monday 29th March 2010

A Child Protection Awareness Course is being held for club members in the Tigh na Mara on Monday 29th March 2010 from 6.00pm to 10.00pm.   There are only a very limited number of available places left on this course so please cont...

Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting

    An Extraordinary General Meeting of Athlone Sub Aqua Club will be held in the Tigh na Mara at 8.00pm on Wednesday 14th April 2010.   The purpose of this meeting is to adopt the following documents:  &#...

Club Participates in St. Patrick Day Parades in Athlone and Moate

As usual Athlone Sub Aqua Club participated in this years St. Patrick's Day Parade in  Athlone. However, in a first for the club, and following a hasty departure from the Athlone parade, the club also managed to take part in ...

Athlone Sub Aqua Club Members Enjoy CHC Helicopters Briefing

A number of members of Athlone Sub Aqua Club’s Search and Recovery Team attended a briefing on the procedures used by CHC Helicopters in Search and Recovery operations on Saturday 13th March 2010 in the Tigh na Mara, Brick Island, Coosan Road,...

Cox'n Course

A Cox'n course will be held in Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club on Sunday, 28th March 2010 at 9.30am. Cost including test fee is €80.   Any members of Athlone Sub Aqua Club that are interested in attending this course should contact the ...

SAR (including Full Face Mask) Training Course

A Search and Recovery (including Full Face Mask) Training Course will take place in Athlone on 25th July 2010.   Athlone Sub Aqua Club members are asked to contact Geraldine Fogarty, Diving Officer if they are interested in doing this...

SAR Team 2010

Any Search and Recovery (SAR) qualified divers interested in being on the SAR Team for 2010 are requested to confirm their interest to the club's SAR Co-ordinator Stewart McMickan.  This is a vital part of Athlone S...

New Clubhouse Sinage for Athlone Sub Aqua Club

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has erected new signage on its clubhouse premises.     In addition to assisting members of the public to locate and identify Athlone Sub Aqua Club’s clubhouse the new signage will benefit the club...

Club Subscriptions - Late Penalty Fee

Existing members are reminded that Club Subscriptions should be paid before 31st March 2010 in order to avoid paying an additional Late Fee.       Adult diving members who choose to renew their Club Subscriptio...

RNLI Annual Flag Day Collection

The RNLI are holding its Annual Flag Day on Saturday 6th March 2010.     Athlone Sub Aqua Club assists the RNLI each year by providing volunteers to collect at Dunnes Stores, Montree.     The club are...

Successful Kilmartin N6 Service Station Fundraiser

Athlone Sub Aqua Club raised just over €700 from its fundraising collection that was carried out at Kilmartins Service Station at the N6 Roundabout, Moate Road, Athlone on Saturday 20th February 2010.   Thanks goes to Dami...

Athlone Sub Aqua Club features in two Subsea Articles

The Spring 2010 edition of Subsea, Irelands Diving Magazine, featured two articles on Athlone Sub Aqua Club.   One article covered the finding by two Athlone Sub Aqua Club members of two grenades in the River Shannon during a routine ...

SAR Training Update

SAR training/diving will be organised for the coming Saturdays provided there is sufficient interest from members in taking part.   Details of arrangements for each Saturday's SAR training/diving will circulate by text beforehand ...

Child Protection Awareness Training

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is in the process of organising a Child Protection Awareness Training Course for its members.   This course is strongly recommended for adult members who train, instruct or are otherwise involved with child member...

Appointment of Child Protection Officers for 2010

Members and parents of child members are advised that the club's Directors have appointed Deborah Riley and Piaras Williams as the club's Child Protection Officers for 2010....

Discount on Adult Divers Subscription Rate

The Directors, at a meeting held on 10th March 2010, have decided to introduce a €100 discount on the Adult Diver subscription rate for existing members that find themselves in an unemployment situation. Details of this discount are available ...

Update on Revisions to Club's Memorandum & Articles of Association, Byelaws and Policies

The Directors, having incorporated feedback recently received from members, have formally adopted the following policy documents at a meeting held on 10th February 2010:    Communications Policy Equality, Dignity and Respect ...

Club Collection - 20th Feb. 2010 at Kilmartins N6 Service Station

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is carrying out a fundraising collection at Kilmartins N6 Service Station, Moate Road, Athlone on Saturday 20th February 2010. Any members that are available to give a helping hand should contact the club's Fundraising Offi...

Break from Pool Scuba Training

Pool Scuba Training will not be taking place on Sunday 14th February 2010. The club's instructors and its 15 new trainee divers have been very busy with scuba diving training since 1st November 2009. It has therefore been decided to give these instru...

Six Members Successfully Complete Dry Suit Training Course

Six members of Athlone Sub Aqua Club successfully completed a dry suit training course on Sunday 7th February 2010. This course, which was organised by the club's Training Officer Aidan Henry, consisted of lectures in the club's clubhouse and practic...

Boys Scouts Enjoy River Trip Courtesy of Athlone Sub Aqua Club

On Saturday 6th February 2010 Athlone Sub Aqua Club provided a mornings excitement and entertainment for approximately 80 boy scouts. 7 troops from all over Ireland together with members of Athlone Scouts enjoyed a short trip to Shancurragh on t...

Dive Ireland 2010

This year’s DIVE IRELAND is taking place on the 27th and 28th February 2010 in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan.   An impressive gathering of high profile speakers has been lined up to speak on a diverse range o...

Annual Subscription/CFT Registration

Club Subscriptions are now due for payment. These may be paid online  using the payments facility of this website or by paying the amount involved to the club’s Treasurer or Secretary. Members are reminded that the following are also requ...

Ice Diving - Announcement by CFT's National Diving Officer

CFT's National Diving Officer has recently advised that with regard to ice diving 'in general, CFT divers are not trained for diving in such conditions.  Specific training and specific equipment are required for such activities.  Hazards in...

Update on Church Gate Collection - 2nd & 3rd Jan. 2010

The sum of €2,632.92 was raised from the Club's Church Gate Collection which was held in the Westmeath Rural District (Moate, Rosemount, Castledaly, Tubberclaire, Tang, Ballinahowan etc.) on 2nd and 3rd January 2010.   A bi...

Sean's Bar - Xmas Carol Singing Night Collection

Almost €300 was collected from the bucket collection during the Xmas Carol Singing Night in Seans Bar on Sunday 20th December 2009.   Thanks goes to club members Majella Maguire and Liam Sheringham for carrying out the collectio...

Resumption of Trainee Diver Lectures

Lectures for Trainee Divers are resuming this Saturday and Sunday (9th and 10th January 2010) in the Tigh na Mara, Coosan Road, Athlone. Details of the lectures and the timetable involved are contained in the Lecture Programme (which is available on ...

Revised Time for Club Pool Training Sessions

The club's Sunday morning pool training sessions will start at the later time of 1.00pm and finish at 2.30pm for the remainder of the winter training programme.

Club Church Gate Collection - 2nd & 3rd Jan. 2010

Members assistance is required for club Church Gate Collection which is taking place on Saturday evening, 2nd Jan. 2010 and Sunday morning, 3rd Jan. 2010. This collection is focussing on a number of rural locations including Moate, Rosemount, Mo...

Merry Christmas

Athlone Sub Aqua Club wishes all its members, friends and supporters a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

St. Stephen's Day's Fin Swim

The club's traditional St. Stephen's Day's fin swim is taking place in Hodson Bay, Athlone at 1.00pm. All are welcome.

Club Social Get Together

A club Social Get Together has been organised for Monday night 28th December 2009 in Sean's Bar, Athlone. All are most welcome

Revisions to Club's Memorandum & Articles of Association, Rules & Policies

The Directors of Athlone Sub Aqua Club have recently decided to review the Club's Memorandum/Articles of Association, Byelaws and the following Policy documents:   Communications Policy Child Protection Poli...

Weekend Search and Recovery (SAR) Training

Search and Recovery (SAR) training is taking place from the clubhouse for SAR qualified divers on Saturday mornings with times alternating between 9.30am and 1.00pm as follows:   ·     Saturday 12th Dec. 2009 @...

Report on CFT's 2009 AGM

The 47th Annual General Meeting of the Irish Underwater Council (CFT) was held in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone on Saturday, 21st November 2009. This meeting was attended by Athlone Sub Aqua Club's two delegates Noel Cleary and Brian Duffy....

Appointment of Search and Recovery Co-Ordinator

The club's Diving Officer, Geraldine Fogarty has appointed Stewart McMickan as the club's Search and Recovery Co-ordinator for the coming year. All matters relating to the club's involvement in search and recovery, rescue and water safety should be c...

Going Away Party for Bianca and Eddie

Bianca and Eddie's going away party is being held in O'Neills, Mardyke St. Athlone on Sunday 8th November 2009, starting at 9.30pm. All club members are welcome. The club wish Bianca and Eddie all the best for as to head to Cork and hope to meet them...

Cylinder Testing

Dive Cylinders are being collected for testing from Athlone Sub Aqua Club's clubhouse on Saturday 21st November 2009. Any club member wishing to have cylinders tested are requested to leave them in the clubhouse no later than Wednesday 18th Nove...

Club Xmas Party Night

Club Xmas Party Night is taking place on Friday 18th December 2009 at 7.00pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone. This event, which promises to be a very enjoyable night's entertainment, consists of a 4 course meal to be followed by music from a Joe...

Athlone Sub Aqua Club 2009 AGM Report

Athlone Sub Aqua Club held a very successful AGM in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Sunday 1st November 2009. A large group of members attended to hear the on-going Directors present their reports and the club's audited accounts for the year. A new ...

Club Member of the Year awarded to Bernard Larkin

The winner of Athlone Sub Aqua Club's Member of the Year award for 2009 is the club's Snorkelling Officer, Bernard Larkin.   This announcement was made by the club's Chairman at Athlone Sub Aqua Club's AGM which was held on 1st Novembe...

Winter Pool Training Sessions commencing Sunday 1st November 2009

Athlone Sub Aqua Club's pool training sessions are re-commencing Sunday 1st November 2009 in the Regional Sports Centre, Ballymahon Road, Athlone. These sessions will run every Sunday from 12.30pm to 2.00pm throughout the winter period....

Dive Outing Killary: Saturday 24th Oct. and Sunday 25th Oct. 2009

Diving will take place this Saturday 24th Oct. and Sunday 25th Oct. 2009 in Killary, Co. Mayo. June Robbins is leaving the clubhouse with the club van at 8.00am on Saturday morning. Ger Craven will be acting as DOD for the weekend. First dive will ta...

Best Wishes to Diving Officer

Colm O'Reilly, the club's Diving Officer, is setting off on his travels to Australia this Tuesday. Colm has been a great asset to Athlone Sub Aqua Club over the past few years having previously carried out the role of Training Officer and was availab...

4 New Nitrox Divers

Congratulations goes to Athlone Sub Aqua Club members Aidan Henry, Piaras Williams, Michael Toohey and Dominik Kirf who recently qualified as Nitrox Divers. These members earned this qualification after completing a programme of lectures in Muli...

Generous Donation Received from Organisers of Kenagh Harvest Festival

Athlone Sub Aqua Club has received a donation of €2,250 from the proceeds of the Kenagh Harvest Festival and Field Day which took place on Sunday 13th September 2009. The club is extremely grateful to the organisers of this event for this...

Flag Day Collection

Athlone Sub Aqua Club raised over €3,200 for its Search and Recovery Service from its annual flag day collection which was held on Saturday 10th October 2009. The club is extremely grateful to the general public for their level of generos...

Newly Qualified Club Diver and Cox'n

Two club members advanced their diving qualifications in Lough Owel, Mullingar on Sunday 11th October 2009. Sebastian Letocha successfully passed his club diver test.  Ruaidhri McCormack was successful with his cox'n test.  W...

Athlone Sub Aqua Club Celebrates Arthur's Day

Athlone Sub Aqua Club got into the recent spirit of Arthur's Day by making a delivery of Guiness in the traditional way, by water, but with a slight difference. A group of divers from the club towed 25 barrells of Guiness down the River Shannon from ...

County Longford Scuba Divers Boathouse and Training Facility

Members are invited to the official opening of the County Longford Scuba Divers (Search & Rescue) Boathouse and Training Facility which is taking place on Sunday 18th October at 3.00pm.   County Longford Scuba Divers are also celeb...

Member of the Year Award 2009

Members are requested to nominate their choice as club member of the year. Please submit the name of your choice for club member of the year by either e-mailing details to secretary@athlonesubaqua.com or by texting 086 8216670. Only one nomination ma...

2009 AGM of Athlone Sub Aqua Club

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is holding its 2009 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Athlone on Sunday 1st November 2009 commencing at 3.00pm.     Members are asked to note that the Directors have introduced a ...

Diving Sunday 11th October 2009

Diving is taking place in Lough Owel, Mullingar this Sunday 11th October 2009. Aidan Henry will be acting as DOD. Club van is leaving the clubhouse at 10.00am.   First dive is at 11.00am. Sebastian Letocha will be undertaking...

ASAC Photography Competition 2009

The ASAC Photography Competition 2009 for club members is still on-going. The three categories are: Underwater Ireland, Funniest, and Diving Abroad.  Maximum entry is 3 images per member, per category.  All images must be dig...

Diving Sunday 4th Oct. 2009

Club dive outing is taking place in Kilkee on Sunday 4th October 2009. First dive is at 10.30am.

Two New Leading Divers

Congratulations to Colm O'Reilly and Dominic Kirf who successfully passed the Leading Diver examination in Killary Harbour this weekend. Well done lads.

Diving Weekend 19th and 20th September 2009

Diving is taking place in Killary, Co Mayo this Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th September 2009 for seasoned divers only.  First dive is at 12 noon on Saturday morning.

Arthur's Day Sponsored Fin Swim

Athlone Sub Aqua Club is holding a sponsored Fin Swim in the River Shannon on Thursday 24th September 2009 from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. This event is being promoted by Sean’s Bar, Athlone to celebrate Arthur’s Day, the Guinness 250th Year Ann...

Official Opening Night a Huge Success

A very enjoyable night was had on Friday 11th Sept 2009 when, in front of a large gathering of club members, guests and supporters, Ms. Mary O’ Rourke T.D. officially opened Athlone Sub Aqua Club’s Training Room, Meeting Room and Search...

Diving Sunday 13th Sept. 2009

Diving is taking place in St John's Point, Donegal this Sunday 13th Sept 2009. Deborah Riley will be driving the club van which will be leaving the clubhouse at 8.00am.  Brian Duffy will be acting as DOD for the day. First dive is at 1...

Subsea Feature on Athlone Sub Aqua Club

The Summer 2009 edition of Subsea, the Irish Underwater Council's magazine features an in-depth profile on Athlone Sub Aqua Club. This extensive article, which was prepared and submitted by the club PRO and Chairman provides a detailed history of the...

Clubhouse Clean Up

Shovels, hoes, lawn mowers, strimmers, mops, brushes, vacuum cleaners, dusters and refuse bags were very much to the fore on Wednesday evening, 9th September 2009  when the club decided that instead of going diving it would carry ...

New Equipment Purchases

3 Aga full face masks and regulators have been purchased for the club's Search and Recovery Team. 2 sets of diving gear consisting of buoyancy control jackets, regulators, alternative air sources and consoles have also been purchased r...

Diving cancelled for weekend 5th and 6th September 2009

Diving has been cancelled this weekend, 5th and 6th September 2009  as members are being requested to help out at the Kenagh Harvest Festival and Field Day. All proceeds are being donated to midland diving clubs. Please contact Leo Reddy or Debo...

Volunteers needed for Harvest Festival and Field Day

The second annual Kenagh Harvest Festival and Field Day is taking place this coming weekend. All proceeds from this event are distributed amongst Sub Aqua Clubs in the Midlands area. Volunteers are needed from the club from 4pm on Friday 4t...

Clubhouse Alarm

The newly installed clubhouse security alarm system has now been activated.  Members will be informed seperately of the alarm codes involved.

Official Opening of Refurbished Clubhouse Facilities

Ms. Mary O'Rourke T.D. has kindly agreed to officially open Athlone Sub Aqua Club's refurbished clubhouse facilities on Friday 11th September at 7.00pm. Athlone Sub Aqua Club will be also be using this occasion to give public recognition to the Athlo...

New Call Out Policy and Procedure

The Directors, at a meeting held on 29th July 2009, agreed to adopt a new Call Out Policy and Procedure for Athlone Sub Aqua Club. This document lays out the procedure to be followed for responding to an official call out from the Emergency...

TriAthlone Debriefing

Colm O'Reilly and Brian Duffy attended a debriefing meeting with the organisers of TriAthlone on Saturday 25th July 2009. The club were highly commended for the safety cover provided at this event. Congratulations and thanks goes to Colm O'Reilly and...

New Website

Athlone Sub Aqua Club's new website is now live. The club's old site www.diveathlone.com , which now contains old material only, will be phased out eventually.  This new website contains a members forum for use by c...

Club Diving Holiday

Club diving holiday is taking place in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim between Saturday 1st August and Sunday 9th August 2009. It is expected that a number of wreck dives will take place. Please contact Colm O'Reilly, Diving Officer to co...

New Club Divers

Congratulations to Pearse Williams and Deborah Riley on becoming Club Divers during the week-end 25th/26th July 2009 in Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo. Also a big thank you to the intructors, Diving Officers and Training Officers who helped them al...

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