News - Athlone
Large crowds expected to descend on Athlone for anti-Mercosur rally
The event is being organised by Independent Ireland politicians and supported by national farming bodies.
Jan 10, 2026 09:16
Traffic management plan confirmed ahead of anti-Mercosur protest in Athlone
An Garda Síochána is advising motorists a traffic management plan will be in place.
Jan 9, 2026 17:13
Sinn Féin to attend large-scale Mercusor protest
It's set to get underway at 11am.
Jan 7, 2026 07:26
Major farming protest set for Athlone next weekend
It's being organised by Independent Ireland with the protest set to get underway at 11am.
Jan 2, 2026 16:14
Documentary on former minister Mary O'Rourke to air on RTÉ tonight
One of Mary's sons Aengus is a councillor in Athlone.
Dec 28, 2025 09:35
No plans to upgrade Athlone to Boyle road- Tánaiste
He said it would improve road safety and enhance balanced regional development.
Dec 18, 2025 13:16
Athlone to join Living City Initiative to tackle dereliction
The Living City Initiative, which is already in place for areas like Cork and Dublin, will now be enacted in Athlone, Sligo, Drogheda, Dundalk and Letterkenny.
Dec 14, 2025 13:12
Former minister remembered for courage during the Troubles at funeral Mass
Mr Cooney was justice minister during the Troubles in the 1970s and served in several other ministries in the 80s.
Dec 11, 2025 13:26
Two men charged over alleged Athlone assault
Anyone with any information is being urged to Athlone Garda Station on 090-6492600.
Dec 10, 2025 13:52
Minute's silence observed in Seanad for former Minister Paddy Cooney
He died last Saturday at the age of 94, and his funeral will take place in Athlone tomorrow.
Dec 10, 2025 13:47
Disgust expressed in Athlone following a number of littering incidents
A significant amount of litter was found dumped at Connaught Street and Connaught Gardens in recent days.
Dec 3, 2025 14:00
Calls for high-visibility policing operation in Shannonside region
The policing plan, which was introduced last year in Dublin, involved more uniformed gardaí on the beat in areas identified as having high rates of offending.
Dec 2, 2025 13:33
Local waste facility temporarily closed by Health and Safety Authority
It's expected to remain closed this week with a potential reopening on December 8th.
Dec 1, 2025 12:33
New nursing home for Athlone on the way
Construction of the new community nursing unit at Clonbrusk - which will serve as a replacement for the existing St Vincent's Care Centre began in 2023.
Nov 28, 2025 13:58Shannonside Newsletter
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