News - Athlone
Funeral of former Minister Mary O'Rourke taking place today
Some of the country's most senior politicians and former politicians will be in Co Westmeath for the Mass.
Oct 7, 2024 07:22
Mary O'Rourke's funeral to take place in Coosan, Athlone, on Monday
Her nephew and former junior minister, Conor Lenihan, has also been remembering her fondly.
Oct 4, 2024 10:51
Sexual violence counselling service for 12 to 18-year-olds set up in Athlone
This specialised service started last month and is run by Athlone Midlands Rape Crisis Centre.
Oct 2, 2024 07:36
Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes arriving in Knock this morning, as part of historic tour
The relics will be in Ballaghaderreen, Athlone, Sligo and Kiltoom in south Roscommon over the next six weeks.
Sep 29, 2024 09:29
Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes make historic visit to St Mel's Cathedral
They are going on a tour around Ireland and will visit Knock, Ballaghaderreen and Athlone in the coming weeks.
Sep 27, 2024 17:00
Meeting in south Roscommon tonight to discuss dioceses amalgamation
It's taking place in the Athlone Springs Hotel at 7pm, which will be led by Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran.
Sep 25, 2024 13:13
Athlone Palestinian Solidarity to hold a walk for Gaza this afternoon
The Athlone Palestinian Solidarity will hold the event in order to draw attention to the human cost of the ongoing war in the territory.
Sep 22, 2024 09:42
Tenders sought for multi-million euro fire station refurbishment
The closing date for submission of tenders is the 17th of October.
Sep 18, 2024 13:01
Charity supercar show to zoom through Leitrim
All proceeds from the show will go to The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation.
Sep 7, 2024 13:24
South Roscommon councillor Emer Kelly "seriously considering" general election bid - possibly for Independent Ireland
There is speculation Independent Ireland's Michael Fitzmaurice will move to Galway East - leaving a vacancy in Roscommon-Galway.
Sep 5, 2024 13:06
Guard of honour to take place for priest departing from local parish
Over 2,300 people signed a petition calling for a reversal of the decision to return the 82-year-old to his order in Dublin.
Sep 2, 2024 13:58
Planning permission granted to fill previously used quarry in Roscommon
The area will see the restoration of the excavated landform to natural habitat and grazing.
Sep 2, 2024 11:06
Local priest speaks out about departure from South Roscommon parish
A large crowd attended a farewell party for Fr Hickey in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel in Athlone last night after hopes of a last-minute reprieve faded.
Sep 2, 2024 07:38
New Irish rail timetable changes on local route begin today
Up to five additional weekday services on the route come into effect this week including an early 5.45am service leaving Dublin.
Aug 26, 2024 17:13Shannonside Newsletter
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