Specsavers Athlone

07/04/2026

🌍 Happy World Health Day! – 7 April 2026 💙

Today is a reminder that your health is your greatest wealth. This year, take a moment to prioritise a full health check and not just for your body, but for your eyes and ears too.

👁️ Eye checks help detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetes-related eye issues, often before symptoms appear.

👂 Hearing checks are just as important! Hearing loss can develop gradually, and early detection can protect your communication, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

✅ A simple visit to your optician or audiologist can make a huge difference.
✅ Prevention and early detection are key to staying healthy, active, and connected.

Let’s celebrate by taking care of the senses that help us see, hear, and enjoy life to the fullest. 💚

05/04/2026

🌼🐣 Happy Easter from all the team at Specsavers Athlone! 🐰💛
We hope your day is filled with family, friends, fun… and maybe an Easter egg or two! 🍫😄

Just a little reminder — our store is closed today while our team enjoys some well‑deserved time with loved ones. 💐

But don’t worry…
✨ We’re back open tomorrow morning at 11am! ✨

If you’d like to secure your spot for an eye test and pick out some new specs, you can book anytime online at:
👉 specsavers.ie/athlone

Wishing you all a bright, happy, and egg‑cellent Easter Sunday! 🐣🌷✨

03/04/2026

🌼✨ Midterm Magic is here! ✨🌼
Schools are out, Easter is nearly upon us 🐣🐰… and Specsavers Athlone is hopping with excitement!

Here are our Easter Opening Hours 🕒👇
📅 Friday 3rd April: 9.30am – 8pm.
📅 Saturday 4th April: 9.30am – 6pm.
📅 Sunday 5th April: Closed.
📅 Monday 6th April: 11am – 5pm.

✨ Book your appointment online:
👉 specsavers.ie/athlone

Already got your prescription?
Why not hop in this Midterm and let us help you pick out the perfect pair of specs! 🤓💛

🧒💚 Got a HSE prescription for your child?
Bring them along! Our friendly team is here to guide you through all the best lens options, explain what works best for their prescription, and help them find frames they’ll love, all while keeping things relaxed, fun, and totally stress‑free.

Whether it’s their first pair or just a fresh new look, we’re here to help them see the world clearly this Easter! 🌈👓

🐰💐 See you soon at Specsavers Athlone! 💐🐰.

25/03/2026

👓💚 Happy World Optometry Week from Specsavers Athlone! 💚👓

We’re proud to celebrate World Optometry Week with our amazing Athlone community. Thank you for trusting us with your eye care every day!

👁️ Fun fact about vision:
Your eyes blink around 15–20 times per minute, that’s over 10,000 blinks a day to keep your vision clear! 👀✨

📱 Screen‑use tip:
Follow the 20–20–20 rule.
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to give your eyes a break. 👌

This week is the perfect reminder to:
✅ Book your regular eye test
✅ Take breaks from screens
✅ Keep an eye on any changes in your vision

We’re always here to help you look after your eye health. The community is at the heart of everything we do. 💚

Book your eye test today online at:
specsavers.ie/athlone

17/03/2026

🍀✨ Happy St Patrick’s Day from all of us at Specsavers Athlone! ✨🍀

Specsavers Athlone would like to wish all our customers a very Happy St Patrick's Day 🇮🇪💚.
To let our amazing team enjoy the celebrations, we’ll be closed this St Patrick’s Day ☘️🎉

But don’t worry, we’ll be back open Wednesday at 10am, refreshed and ready to welcome you! 👓😊
We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

📅 In the meantime, if you’d like to book an appointment, you can book online anytime at:
👉 specsavers.ie/athlone

Enjoy the festivities, wear your green, and have a wonderful day! 🍀🇮🇪💚

15/03/2026

🩷 WalkInPink 🩷 Athlone.

Guess who strutted their stuff for this cause today? The fabulous ladies from Specsavers Athlone! They laced up their sneakers for the WalkInPink event, supporting the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. It's a yearly tradition for our team, and we're thrilled to step up again for such an amazing cause.

If you can help us raise some funds for this amazing charity, please click the link below. We're sending a huge virtual hug to everyone who's already donated. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts💕🩷.

LINK:👇
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/sabrinabrett12

National Breast Cancer Research Institute

15/03/2026

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

A mother’s love is endless.

Today, we’re celebrating all the mums, grandmothers, step‑mums, and mother figures who give so much every day, your care, strength, and love truly make the world brighter 💚.

💐 Wishing all mums a wonderful day today. 💚 From our family to yours. Happy Mother’s Day🌸.

With love from Specsavers Athlone.

12/03/2026

👁️ World Glaucoma Day | 12 March 2026

Glaucoma often develops without early symptoms, which is why awareness and regular eye examinations are so important.

Small checks can make a big difference when it comes to protecting your vision. 💚
📍 Specsavers Athlone

11/03/2026

💗 We’re Walking in Pink – and we’d love your support! 💗

The Specsavers Athlone team are lacing up their walking shoes and proudly taking part in Walk in Pink Athlone on 15th March 2026 🎀
We’re walking together to support an incredible cause and to help make a real difference in our community.

If you can, please consider donating to our page – every contribution, big or small, truly helps and means so much to us 💕
👉 Donation link in the comments

Thank you for your kindness, encouragement, and support. Let’s walk, support, and make a difference together 💪💗

Sabrina, Audrey, Magda for National Breast Cancer Research Institute, created by Sabrina Brett | iDonate.ie

08/03/2026

🌸 Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸

Today we’re celebrating the women who make our team and community such a brilliant place to be. The multitaskers, problem‑solvers, motivators, and snack‑sharers. The ones who keep things moving, keep spirits high, and always seem to know where the coffee is ☕😉

Thank you for the laughs, the support, the teamwork, and the everyday magic you bring. Today’s all about celebrating each other, having a smile, and maybe sneaking in a little treat too 💜.

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07/03/2026

🌟🎭 AN ABSOLUTE MUST‑SEE! 🎭🌟

Last night we were blown away by The Witches of Eastwick from the Athlone Musical Society, yet another spectacular production from this incredibly talented group. From start to finish, the show was packed with energy, humour, and outstanding performances from a truly phenomenal cast. 👏✨

Huge congratulations to everyone involved. The standard of talent on stage was exceptional and the production as a whole was simply top‑class.

🎟 Tonight is the FINAL SHOW!
If you’re lucky enough to have tickets, you are in for an unforgettable night of entertainment and enjoy every moment!

Specsavers Athlone are proud to support and contribute to the sponsorship of this wonderful production again this year. Thank you to Athlone Musical Society for the warm hospitality last night — it was a memorable evening from start to finish.

We wish you all the very best for your final show tonight — break a leg! 🌟

🎶🎭

03/03/2026

👂 World Hearing Day | 3 March 2026

Good hearing plays an important role in staying independent, connected, and confident in everyday life. World Hearing Day is a gentle reminder to check in on your hearing health.

If you’ve noticed changes in hearing conversations, the television, or phone calls, the team at Specsavers Athlone is here to help with professional, friendly care.

📞 Call 090 647 3100 or scan the QR code to book your appointment.