News - Athlone
Pedestrian hospitalised after being struck by car in Athlone
The incident happened on St. Patrick's Day on the Dublin Road just after 7.30pm.
Mar 19, 2026 08:20
Local MEP seeks meeting with Pieta CEO over Athlone centre closure
News emerged this evening that the organisation's centre on Sean Costello Street in the Midlands town is set to close as its services move to an outreach model.
Mar 12, 2026 16:40
Lotto win for lucky Athlone player
A player scooped €250,000 in Wednesday's Lotto Plus 2 draw.
Mar 12, 2026 14:52
First-time buyers face 216-year wait for new home in Ballymahon - study
The wait would be 137 years in Longford town, 116 years in Roscommon town, and 109 years in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.
Mar 11, 2026 08:13
Gardaí investigating criminal damage to trains in Athlone
Gardaí are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen anything unusual during this time in Athlone on Saturday 7th March.
Mar 8, 2026 07:26
Profits at Wineport Lodge increase by 36 per cent
The profits of the last two years follow post profits of €1.05m recorded in 2023 and post tax profits of €196,066 in 2022.
Mar 6, 2026 17:13
Passengers advised of weekend disruptions
The disruption to scheduled services will commence in the early afternoon.
Mar 5, 2026 13:52
Local learner drivers continue to wait for tests
The details were revealed by the Central Statistics Office this week.
Mar 5, 2026 13:40
Former Athlone hotel to reopen for guest accomodation
It's been closed to the public for over three years, as it was housing Ukrainian refugees.
Mar 3, 2026 13:04
Mercusor deal, protested against by 27,000 people in Athlone, to be provisionally implemented
27,000 people protested against the deal in Athlone last month.
Feb 27, 2026 13:08
Castlecoote native says plans underway to get TEDx event back to Athlone next year
MaryJo Neilan, marketing coordinator with TUS Athlone, was co-organiser of the landmark event at the Dean Crowe Theatre.
Feb 22, 2026 14:48
Athlone butcher Christopher Fitzsimons jailed for 13 years - after raping girl 18 times in 13 months
Christopher Fitzsimons (40), described in court as “a wolf in sheep's clothing”, was convicted by a Central Criminal Court jury last July of all 22 counts against him relating to the three complainants, including 18 counts of raping one of the girls over an 13-month period.
Feb 16, 2026 13:05Shannonside Newsletter
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