News - Athlone
High NCT failure rate reported in the Shannonside region last year
Over 1 point 7 million NCTs were carried out last year - with the majority of failures for steering and suspension problems.
Jan 7, 2025 13:11
Popular Athlone hotel seeking new development
Wineport Lodge, based in Glasson, have applied to Westmeath County Council three floating pod type guest rooms.
Jan 5, 2025 11:13
Man arrested as part of investigation into discovery of woman's body in South Roscommon
He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Meath/Westmeath Division.
Jan 3, 2025 13:58
Woman killed in Athlone believed to have died two days before body found
Gardai suspect Mirjana Pap was killed and her remains were taken to a field near Taughmaconnell, where they were found on Monday.
Jan 2, 2025 08:18
Roscommon greenway plans on track, says County Council CEO
Shane Tiernan says their aim is to have a network of greenways and recreational trails that are interconnected.
Jan 1, 2025 09:37
Murder investigation launched into death of Athlone resident whose body was found in south Roscommon
A neighbour of Pap's has been expressing her thoughts on her death.
Dec 31, 2024 19:09
Number of power outages reported across Shannonside region
The ESB says it is working to restore electricity supplies to the affected areas and urges the public to never approach or touch fallen or damaged electricity wires.
Dec 31, 2024 14:31
Close to €15,000 raised to help cover funeral costs of woman found dead in South Roscommon
The page has described the Croatian national as a "beloved member" of the community, and that any contributions will ensure that Mirjana is "laid to rest with the dignity and love she deserves."
Dec 31, 2024 13:21
Councillor says locals in 'shock' following discovery of woman's body in Roscommon
A post mortem exam will take place at University Hospital Galway, which will determine the course of the investigation.
Dec 31, 2024 10:37
Two cars seized following investigation of discovered body in Roscommon
Two cars have been seized and examinations are taking place at the scene, as well as a home in Athlone.
Dec 31, 2024 09:23
Body found following search of woman reported missing from Athlone
Earlier this afternoon, a body was found on a farmland on the Roscommon side of Athlone.
Dec 30, 2024 19:46
Gardaí seeking 58-year-old woman reported missing from Athlone
She was last seen in Athlone in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Dec 30, 2024 09:18
Chief executive of Roscommon council calls for collaboration with other local authorities
Earlier this month, Roscommon councillors signed off on a record budget worth almost €80m for next year.
Dec 27, 2024 14:21
Athlone Air Ambulance temporarily moved to Dublin
It will return at the end of January, if repair works on the air ambulance hangar in Athlone are finished.
Dec 20, 2024 13:07Shannonside Newsletter
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