PAT WHELAN HONOURED
At a well-attended and pleasant pre-match function on Saturday, Pat Whelan was presented with an honorary life membership of the club in recognition of his significant contribution to the club, firstly on the playing fields and later as an able administrator. Liam Rattigan spoke eloquently about Whelan, especially noting his role in Athlone RFC winning back-to-back Connacht Senior Cup crowns. In accepting the honour, Pat was genuinely overwhelmed with emotion and, in front of family members, he received a standing ovation.
