News - Athlone
Athlone Councillors seeking independent legal advice over refugee accommodation centre
County Councillors in Athlone issued an order to stop construction works at the end of October, with the statutory period before the order can come into effect set at 30 days.
Nov 12, 2024 14:02
Planning permission granted for a major new hotel in Athlone
Avenir Assets Management D.A.C had sought the permission for the change of use of an office building at Cloghanboy in the Town.
Nov 12, 2024 13:53
Hundreds attend Athlone meeting over new refugee accommodation
Local councillors are trying to prevent the plans from going ahead.
Nov 6, 2024 08:25
Department of Integration to continue work at site in Athlone
The Department state that due to further procedural steps and timelines outlined within the legislation used by Councillors, there is no barrier to works continuing on site at this time.
Nov 4, 2024 13:49
Athlone Councillors issue order to stop construction at refugee centre
Initial work has begun on the site at Lissywollen as part of plans to house up to 1,000 international protection applicants.
Oct 30, 2024 13:57
Gardaí appealing for witnesses following Athlone hit and run
A man in his 60s who was walking was hit by a car, which failed to stay at the scene.
Oct 30, 2024 13:31
Well-known Athlone Butchers set to close after 75 years
Horan's Pork Shop on Church Street said the shop is no longer viable due to changes in trade and in Athlone as a town.
Oct 21, 2024 14:19
Roscommon council can't find contractor for Athlone flood works - three years after funding allocation
In 2021, the council received an offer of €350,000 from the Office of Public Works to defend flooding in Bogganfin. which borders Westmeath.
Oct 21, 2024 11:39
Sinn Féin representative claims NTA has let down Roscommon commuters
A well-publicised NTA report last year found there was no State obligation to replace an Aircoach sevice between Athlone and Ballinasloe.
Oct 18, 2024 17:41
Local Businesses along N63 raise concerns over street works
Over 60 business people have contacted Longford County Council in relation to potential disruption.
Oct 17, 2024 13:08
Gardaí investigating fire at a residence in Athlone last night
The incident occurred at around 10.35pm.
Oct 16, 2024 23:53
John Naughten remembered at council meeting in Athlone today
Both councillors and local authority staff paid moving tributes to the south Roscommon man at today's meeting.
Oct 16, 2024 17:27
Paul Hogan to run for Longford-Westmeath in General Election
Independent councillor Paul Hogan was first elected to the council in 2004 at the age of 21 and had the distinction of being the youngest Mayor of Athlone.
Oct 13, 2024 08:29
Mayor of Athlone unhappy with lack of consultation regarding new IPAS centre
It's expected that the site will be ready for the first group of approximately 100 people five to six weeks after the works begin.
Oct 11, 2024 17:23Shannonside Newsletter
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