News - Athlone
Figures show highest percentage of local NCT failures in Castlerea
Between January 5th 2023 and this year, just under 100,000 NCT inspections were carried out in centres across the region.
Jan 5, 2024 13:15
Quarter of local M6 incidents occurred in wet conditions
The majority of incidents happened during the day, with just 18 logged as having occurred at night time in an unlit area.
Jan 2, 2024 11:45
Green light given to popular discount store upgrades following appeals
The original application was refused by Westmeath County Council, with local planners branding the out of town development as an adhoc, piecemeal development.
Dec 31, 2023 14:00
Gardaí seek assistance in tracing missing Athlone teenager
14 year old Jack Byrne went missing from the Athlone area on Saturday.
Dec 27, 2023 07:29
Free walk-in flu vaccines for children will be available locally tomorrow
There has been an increase in cases of flu among young children as the HSE urges parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Dec 26, 2023 13:17
Gardaí not treating discovery of body in Athlone as suspicious
The body of a man in his 20s was discovered yesterday afternoon in the St Mary's Square area of the town.
Dec 22, 2023 12:41
Gardaí continuing investigations into Ballinasloe and Athlone incidents
They are investigating the discharge of a firearm in Ballinasloe last Friday and a burglary of a jewellery shop in Athlone last month.
Dec 18, 2023 17:14
Pharmaceutical company to sell local facility for €84 million
The proposed sale of the development and manufacturing site is expected to be completed by the middle of next year.
Dec 15, 2023 09:22
Gardaí currently investigating alleged assault in Athlone
A male in his 20s was taken to the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury.
Dec 14, 2023 16:25
Over €260,000 worth of drugs seized in Athlone
The drugs were discovered in parcels originating from the Netherlands and Spain and were being sent to areas in Dublin and Kildare.
Dec 13, 2023 12:56
Local people encouraged to adopt a chicken this Christmas
Little Hills Animal Rescue and Sanctuary is holding a chicken transport run through Cavan, Granard, Ballymahon and Athlone this afternoon.
Dec 9, 2023 11:24
Athlone housing development appealed due to wildlife concerns
The appeal contains numerous concerns from locals over the effect the development could have on local wildlife.
Dec 7, 2023 17:26
New tennis club set to open doors in Athlone
Also included in the approved plans is an air dome containing three more courts.
Dec 3, 2023 09:15
Gardaí investigating two separate fire incidents in Athlone area
Anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 6498550.
Nov 30, 2023 16:08Shannonside Newsletter
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