News - Athlone
Local Ag-Tech firm opens new office in Athlone
The firm employs 20 people in Co. Roscommon and is exporting to eight countries internationally.
Feb 19, 2024 11:30
Green light given to major expansion at local dealership
The two ancillary buildings are set to be used for vehicle valeting and washing.
Feb 11, 2024 15:05
Body found following Athlone rescue operation
Emergency services were called at about 7.30 this morning near The Quay area after reports a man had entered the water.
Feb 7, 2024 12:05
Plans lodged for new Athlone telecommunications mast
Westmeath County Council will decide on the issue in March.
Feb 2, 2024 11:07
Man arrested in investigation into serious Athlone assault
Local Gardaí investigating the alleged assault in the Ashdale area of Athlone town arrested a man in his 20s this week.
Feb 1, 2024 18:05
Local secondary school wins prestigious #ThinkLanguages competition
Minister for Education, Norma Foley congratulated the school by saying the school showed great creativity, teamwork and enthusiasm for languages.
Jan 28, 2024 12:08
Local soccer club appealing for information following burglary
In an official statement, the club say that in the early hours of yesterday, electrical equipment with an estimated value of €3,000 was stolen from the stadium.
Jan 26, 2024 15:19
Major new funding announced for a local university
The funding provides higher education institutions with the flexibility to determine how best sustainability can be secured across their campuses, taking advantage of the strengths of individual campuses.
Jan 22, 2024 15:32
Planning permission sought for the construction of 25 homes in Roscommon
The application has been submitted by Aidan Kelly and calls for the development to be progressed at Barrymore, Kiltoom in Roscommon.
Jan 17, 2024 11:22
Green light given to upgrade at local railway station
Iarnród Éireann recently submitted an application for new facilities at Athlone train station.
Jan 14, 2024 14:54
New manager of Dean Crowe Theatre hopes to attract more visitors
He also has plans to introduce a comedy club element in the Dean Crowe bar among other innovations.
Jan 13, 2024 11:12
Local towns identified as hubs in the new National Cycle Network Plan
Longford, Mullingar and Athlone have been identified as primary hubs in the roll out, with Roscommon and Ballinasloe selected as secondary hubs.
Jan 11, 2024 17:14
Approval for major Westmeath housing development appealed
Westmeath County Council had given the green light for the 300-house development on the Ballymahon Road despite a number of objections.
Jan 10, 2024 13:04
Drugs with estimated value of €236,000 seized in Athlone
The parcels originated from France and Spain and were destined for addresses in Dublin and Galway.
Jan 6, 2024 09:16Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus