News - Athlone

Funeral of popular Roscommon business man takes place

The late Mr Cormican was a native of Mount Talbot

Sep 15, 2025 13:39

Local mental heath charity to hold information meeting today

Athlone and Midlands Samaritans is appealing for volunteers ahead of the meeting.

Sep 14, 2025 08:54

Athlone asylum case may be heading for Europe

Local councillors are taking legal action against the state over plans to locate up to 1,000 asylum seekers in tents.

Sep 3, 2025 07:35

Man remains in Garda custody following Athlone seizure

The driver, a man in his 40s, was arrested and is being held at a Garda station in the North West.

Aug 29, 2025 07:34

Man arrested following drugs seizure worth €165,000 in Athlone and Galway

Officers also seized cannabis herb, cannabis resin, cocaine and a hydraulic press during the search a home in Athlone.

Aug 28, 2025 15:57

OPW Minister urged to end plans for tented refugee accommodation in Athlone

A row has broken out between Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and four Athlone councillors over the issue.

Aug 8, 2025 11:07

Boxer denies he's a hypocrite over Athlone asylum centre

Aug 8, 2025 08:22

House 'destroyed' and dog killed in Athlone fire

The blaze broke out in the property in Clonbrusk on Tuesday morning around 8 o'clock.

Aug 1, 2025 13:33

Planning sought for significant expansion of Athlone primary school

It would also see the construction of a new school office, nine special education tuition rooms, one home school liaison, staff facilities and all ancillary accommodation.

Jul 23, 2025 11:58

Public meeting to take place in Athlone regarding housing development

Alanna Homes are set to construct a 576-unit estate in the Lissywollen area.

Jul 17, 2025 12:52

Athlone records temperature of 30 degrees celsius

With the heat expected to peak between 3pm and 5pm today, the public is urged to enjoy the hot weather safely and to protect skin and eyes from sun radiation.

Jul 12, 2025 13:20