News - Athlone
Athlone Councillor throws hat in the ring to run in Longford-Westmeath
The party has opened nominations for selection conventions which will be held later this month, one in each county in the constituency
Jul 4, 2024 16:56
Man charged with assaulting elderly woman in Athlone appears in court
Alongside the section 3 assault, Peter Keaney has now been charged with attempted suffocation contrary to Section 3A of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
Jun 27, 2024 13:51
Local sustainable transport strategies playing key role in Bus Eireann's plans
The transport company is aiming for half it's fleet to have zero emissions by the end of the decade.
Jun 20, 2024 13:12
Leitrim scores highest driving test pass rate in the region for May
The finding comes from a recent CSO report.
Jun 11, 2024 12:56
Independent candidate elected onto Roscommon County Council
He has been elected after the third count for the Athlone local electoral area.
Jun 9, 2024 18:04
Three candidates elected in the Athlone local electoral area
The count is currently taking place at the Hyde Centre in Roscommon.
Jun 9, 2024 12:36
Two local towns to take part in pilot school transport scheme
Families in the Kiltoom, Knockcroghery, Lecarrow, Rahara and Ballymurray areas can benefit from the scheme.
Jun 6, 2024 13:32
Planning permission sought for new hotel in Athlone
Avenir Assets Management DAC are seeking to construct a 10 storey hotel overlooking the Ballymahon road.
Jun 5, 2024 13:57
Athlone IDA staff plant 2,500 trees in new initiative
The community-driven initiative has already seen native Irish trees planted in 62 sites across the country.
Jun 3, 2024 12:45
Additional rail services announced for Athlone
The services include a new late service leaving Dublin Heuston at 8.30.
Jun 3, 2024 09:13
Sites in Athlone and Mullingar earmarked to house asylum seekers
According to the Irish Independent the plans include prefab units for 200 people at a former military barracks in Mullingar and space for 400 at a site in Athlone.
May 30, 2024 07:39
Athlone newspaper to close down permanently
It was recently revealed that the Athlone Advertiser is to cease operations with immediate effect.
May 25, 2024 12:50
20 refugees move into former Athlone nursing home
Those who moved into the centre today were two fathers, five mothers and 13 children.
May 24, 2024 19:59
Calls to reopen former Athlone nursing home used for refugees
Up to 60 international protection applicants are set to be housed in the former Stella Maris nursing home in Baylough.
May 24, 2024 13:05Shannonside Newsletter
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