The copy of Christy Brown's Down All The Days was in perfect condition when it returned home 53 years late.

MCG Planning on behalf of Athlone Boxing Club is applying for permission for the facility at Cloghanboy on the Ballymahon Road in the town.

Cinema Properties Limited are seeking an expansion to the IMC Cinema at the Golden Island Shopping Centre in the town.

County Councillors in Athlone issued an order to stop construction works at the end of October, with the statutory period before the order can come into effect set at 30 days.

Avenir Assets Management D.A.C had sought the permission for the change of use of an office building at Cloghanboy in the Town.

Local councillors are trying to prevent the plans from going ahead.

The Department state that due to further procedural steps and timelines outlined within the legislation used by Councillors, there is no barrier to works continuing on site at this time.

Initial work has begun on the site at Lissywollen as part of plans to house up to 1,000 international protection applicants.