News - Athlone
80 people protest against new refugee centre in Athlone
The department says the centre will be ready for new arrivals shortly and it will accommodate families.
May 23, 2024 23:23
Former local nursing home set to accommodate International Protection Applicants
The former Stella Maris nursing home will be used to accommodate families and has a capacity for 60 people.
May 23, 2024 15:23
Over thirty candidates to contest local elections in Roscommon
Boyle LEA has seen the biggest election pool, with 16 people in the race for 6 seats, with 11 in Roscommon looking to fill 6 seats there.
May 21, 2024 13:09
Swan trapped in fishing line rescued by local sub-aqua club
The club received a call relating to a swan that was in distress downstream of Athlone town.
May 12, 2024 14:35
Gardai issue appeal over Athlone woman missing for 10 days
Britney Quinn is reported missing from her home in the Co Westmeath town since Sunday, 5th May.
May 7, 2024 13:17
An Bord Pleanála denies appeal for new mast in Athlone
Vantage Towers Limited had sought the construction of a 18 metre high monopole structure at Cloghanboy in Athlone.
May 3, 2024 15:11
Staff and residents of Athlone care home left in shock after resident assaulted
A man was arrested at the scene after staff intervened an ended the alleged assault.
May 2, 2024 07:47
Man appears in court charged with assaulting elderly resident at local nursing home
The woman, who is aged in her 80's, was taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore .
May 1, 2024 12:04
Man due in court over alleged Midlands nursing home assault
The alleged assault happened on Monday evening when a man used a back door to gain entry to the nursing home in the midlands.
May 1, 2024 07:28
Planning permission for major Athlone housing project upheld
The project consists of 332 residential units in the town and the application includes the provision of a two-storey creche as part of the development.
Apr 25, 2024 16:53
Local residents group appeals permission for Athlone telecom mast
Local's claim the site was in ownership of the Willow Park Resident's association and that it did not have permission to proceed.
Apr 24, 2024 13:36
Local University set to hold open evening later today
TUS say that the event aims to provide Leaving Certificate and mature students with valuable insights into the academic and extracurricular offerings at the University.
Apr 17, 2024 13:57
Planning granted for new student housing development in Athlone
The development includes the construction of a new student housing scheme consisting of 26 apartments.
Apr 15, 2024 13:14
Decision on Athlone student housing due in coming days
Plans call for the construction of a new student housing scheme consisting of 26 apartments.
Apr 11, 2024 17:12Shannonside Newsletter
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