News - Athlone
Special TV tribute to be paid following passing of local bookbinder
The Athlone bookbinder is known for his appearance on RTE One's Angelus.
Mar 9, 2023 16:25
€223,000 worth of drugs seized in Athlone yesterday
10kgs of Cannabis, 10kgs of khat, and 114 grams of Cocaine were seized by Revenue Officers.
Mar 9, 2023 13:16
Vandalism of Athlone gravestones 'unacceptable' argues local councillor
Councillor Keena describes the act of vandalism on the headstones as incredibly disrespectful.
Mar 8, 2023 13:18
Amendments sought for major housing development in Athlone
The company was granted permission in the autumn of last year to build 75 houses at Cornamaddy
Mar 7, 2023 07:54
Talk on Siege of Jadotville to take place this evening
Leo Quinlan, son of Commandant Pat Quinlan who led the Battalion, is hosting the talk this evening in the Greville Arms Hotel in Mullingar at 7pm.
Mar 6, 2023 13:23
Success for 2 TUS chefs at national awards this week
Both are students at the TUS Athlone campus studying culinary arts.
Mar 5, 2023 09:12
Street in Athlone named in honour of Roscommon nun
'Sr Bernard Quay' will now be the name of the Quays on Athlone's western bank of the Shannon River.
Mar 4, 2023 11:06
Athlone mother calls on HSE to provide adequate services for children
In response to local TD Michael Fitzmaurice in the Dail yesterday the Tánaiste acknowledged recruitment and retention issues was causing delays and issues
Mar 3, 2023 13:24
Planning lodged for works at well known Athlone hotel
Plans include the erection of a single storey, flat roofed external glazed function room that will extend off the hotel facade.
Mar 2, 2023 11:42
Lough Ree RNLI appeal for more volunteers ahead of busy season
Last year, the lifeboat responded to almost 50 callouts.
Mar 1, 2023 13:25
Hopes collaboration between local councils will benefit both areas
A meeting will be held this week between representatives of the Ballinasloe, Athlone, and Roscommon MDs.
Feb 28, 2023 16:59
National success for number of Shannonside region takeaways
Tonni's takeaway based in Boyle, Bastion Kitchen in Athlone, and Kelly's Kitchen in Athlone were all recognised.
Feb 26, 2023 13:06
Appeal lodged against expansion of Bay Sports water park
The application has been the source of objections from some in the local community.
Feb 23, 2023 13:16
Athlone pair to represent local students in second level union
Sam and Gearoid will focus on the rights of local students as part of the Irish Second Level Students Union.
Feb 23, 2023 07:44Shannonside Newsletter
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