News - Athlone

Passenger using drugs among complaints received on local train line

The provider is adding more security patrols to trains to keep passengers safe.

Apr 16, 2026 13:24

Woman due in court over alleged Athlone assault

A woman was subsequently arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Apr 15, 2026 17:26

Investigations continuing into alleged Athlone assault

Apr 14, 2026 18:19

Athlone remains absent on list of planned school projects

In early 2026, the department published a list of 105 priority school building projects to move to tender or construction by 2027, but did not include any Athlone school.

Apr 14, 2026 18:13

Teenager due in court over Athlone drug seizure

Following an incident last Saturday evening, April 11th, Gardaí carried a search of a man.

Apr 14, 2026 13:12

Local RNLI training crew respond to rescue mission in Athlone

Lough Ree RNLI was recently part of a lake rescue mission while out on a training session.

Apr 14, 2026 08:41

Over 500 homes across region still without power this morning

Storm Dave caused over 2,000 outages locally yesterday evening, with most of these restored this morning.

Apr 5, 2026 08:42

Syndicate claim €1 million Athlone prize

The winning ticket was purchased at Corrib Oil, Ballymahon Road in Athlone.

Apr 2, 2026 18:06

Investigations continuing into Athlone burglary

Gardaí attended the scene at a business premises at Payne's Lane at 9:25 pm on Tuesday.

Apr 2, 2026 13:46

Two Athlone millionaires in Lotto in one week - with ticket sold in Monksland

The National Lottery has revealed the winning ticket of Monday's Daily Million was bought in the Westmeath town.

Apr 1, 2026 07:43

Westmeath lotto player wins €1 million

It comes just days after another local player scooped €1 million in the Lotto Plus One draw last Wednesday after buying their ticket in Corrib Oil in Athlone.

Mar 31, 2026 11:50