News - Athlone

Local rail line operating as normal following yesterday's suspension

Services between Athlone and Westport were stopped after a freight train failure near Knockcroghery.

May 29, 2026 17:46

The detection was made as part of a nationwide bank holiday clampdown.

May 29, 2026 13:21

Rail operators say major delays are expected until further notice.

May 28, 2026 17:38

Apple Hill provides residential services to children with a mild to moderate intellectual disability, autism, ADHD and ODD.

May 28, 2026 13:14

Members of the European Parliament's housing committee held talks with the Ballymore Group.

May 28, 2026 07:18

Members of the European Parliament's housing committee will meet a delegation from the Ballymore Group.

May 27, 2026 07:20

Investigations are ongoing.

May 26, 2026 17:31

Developer Sean Mulryan and Ballymore hope to complete the project by 2040.

May 25, 2026 13:33

OPW Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran attended this mornings launch along with local councillors.

May 25, 2026 11:51

Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke says it's grossly unfair on the man.

May 22, 2026 08:19

The crash, involving one car occurred at approximately 5pm.

May 20, 2026 17:24

He was arrested earlier today as part of the ongoing investigation by Gardaí.

May 20, 2026 14:50

Bus company Citylink confirmed the news earlier today.

May 15, 2026 17:28

Tributes have been paid to Rahara native Fr Michael Donnelly, who passed away on Wednesday.

May 15, 2026 13:15

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