The tragedy claimed the lives of two children.

The alarm was raised shortly after 6.30pm yesterday evening.

The victim had travelled to Athlone as part of a stag party.

A man in his 40s died following a public order incident at Church Street.

The women were granted bail until sentencing on December 8th next.

The assault happened after 10pm last night.

The coroner has been notified and arrangements will now be made for a post-mortem examination to be carried out by the State Pathologist.