News - Athlone
'Feedback consistently positive' to €5bn masterplan for Athlone
Developer Sean Mulryan and a delegation from the property group are set to give a presentation at next Monday's meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Jan 23, 2026 13:46
Man jailed for role in botched Athlone robbery
He pleaded guilty to the aggravated burglary, during which he shouted an expletive followed by the words "wrong house."
Jan 23, 2026 12:32
CPR information event in Athlone on January 31
The Athlone Emergency Defibrillator Group are holding the event on Saturday the 31st of January in the Golden Island Shopping Centre.
Jan 22, 2026 14:20
Gardaí continue to probe suspected petrol bomb attack in Athlone
The incident happened in the Magazine Avenue area of Battery Heights area of the town in the early hours of last Thursday morning, January 15th.
Jan 21, 2026 13:21
Property giant to discuss Athlone masterplan with Roscommon councillors
The Ballymore Group boss wants to turn it into a green city, with a population of 100,000 by 2040.
Jan 21, 2026 09:38
IFA joins protest against Mercosur in Strasbourg
Around 27,000 people protested against the agreement in Athlone recently.
Jan 20, 2026 08:21
Public views sought on proposed swimming pool in Athlone
According to the council, public input will help guide the future development of the project.
Jan 18, 2026 12:51
Hodson Bay Group to open €15m eco-tourism retreat
The Yew Point is currently under construction and will employ an additional 50 people when operational.
Jan 16, 2026 16:34
Investigation continuing over suspected petrol bomb attack in Athlone
The incident happened in the Magazine Avenue area of Battery Heights area of the town in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Jan 16, 2026 07:40
Athlone waste facility set to reopen
The Barna waste facility, located on the University Road closed in early December.
Jan 13, 2026 17:22
Von der Leyen to sign Mercusor deal this week
The move is prompting fresh criticism, amid claims the agreement is being pushed ahead before a vote in the European Parliament.
Jan 12, 2026 13:08
27,000 people - and almost 4,000 tractors - attended Athlone protest
They were protesting against the trade agreement between the EU and Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Jan 11, 2026 18:44
"Government sent clear message by rural Ireland" - local TD speaks at anti-Mercosur protest
Thousands of tractors and protestors on foot protested in the midlands town before gathering at the TÚS campus this afternoon.
Jan 10, 2026 13:50
Significant traffic expected in Athlone throughout the day
Motorists are advised to expect significant traffic in Athlone and surrounding areas ahead of a protest being staged today.
Jan 10, 2026 09:34Shannonside Newsletter
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