News - Athlone

New greenway bridge in Athlone to be named after Mary O'Rourke

The former TD and Government Minister passed away last year at the age of 87.

Oct 17, 2025 07:38

The event aims to promote a wider conversation on the problem of human slavery, with several guest speakers set to attend.

Oct 16, 2025 08:13

There has since been a sighting of Thomas on Connaught Street in Birr, Co. Offaly on Monday afternoon, 13th October.

Oct 14, 2025 17:54

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is being urged to contact Athlone Garda Station.

Oct 13, 2025 15:39

No arrests have been made and Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Oct 11, 2025 08:52

As part of a routine checkpoint on the Dublin Road in the town on Monday. Gardaí stopped a car.

Oct 9, 2025 11:34

In a statement, Irish Rail apologised to customers "who experienced any distress during their journey" on the 5pm service last Sunday.

Oct 9, 2025 11:15

It's one of five towns included alongside Drogheda, Dundalk, Letterkenny and Sligo.

Oct 8, 2025 13:31

The scheme generally applies where a solution can be readily identified and achieved in a short time frame.

Oct 6, 2025 12:27

The Franciscans left the town in January 2023, ending a presence of nearly 800 years.

Sep 28, 2025 12:19

Cannabis, diazepam and various items of drugs and paraphernalia were discovered during the course of the operation.

Sep 25, 2025 11:10

Gardaí arrested a man on suspicion of public order offences at a business near Athlone at around 4.30 yesterday afternoon.

Sep 18, 2025 08:41

Coláiste Chiaráin is based in Summerhill on the outskirts of Athlone.

Sep 17, 2025 14:06

A man aged in her 30s was hospitalised with serious injuries following the incident

Sep 16, 2025 12:51

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