News - Cllr Aengus O'Rourke
Athlone remains absent on list of planned school projects
In early 2026, the department published a list of 105 priority school building projects to move to tender or construction by 2027, but did not include any Athlone school.
Apr 14, 2026 18:13
Athlone waste facility set to reopen
The Barna waste facility, located on the University Road closed in early December.
Jan 13, 2026 17:22
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
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 13:58
Athlone councillors welcome High Court ruling on Lissywollen centre
The court overturned the Government's Section 181 order, which had allowed the controversial temporary accommodation centre for 1,000 refugees to be established.
Nov 9, 2025 14:07
State ordered to move refugees out of IPAS centre in Lissywollen by November
Athlone Councillors are taking legal action against the state over plans to locate up to 1,000 asylum seekers in tents.
Sep 29, 2025 13:57
Athlone Councillor's Seanad Election bid is over
He said last week he'd be running after receiving a nomination, but he says that has fallen through.
Dec 20, 2024 13:04
Westmeath County Council completes CPO to progress flood defence works in Athlone
Three objections were made to the CPO by Eastshore Developments Limited, Westshore Developments Limited and Bastion Quay Management Company Limited.
Nov 15, 2024 13:14
Athlone Councillor throws hat in the ring to run in Longford-Westmeath
The party has opened nominations for selection conventions which will be held later this month, one in each county in the constituency
Jul 4, 2024 16:56
Electric bus service in Athlone praised one year on from launch
The electric bus fleet has now completed over 530,000 kilometres worth of journeys and with an estimated 400,000 kilograms of tailpipe emissions eliminated.
Feb 19, 2024 13:44
Five month road closure in place in Athlone from today
Mardyke Street will be closed for a period of 5 months to allow it's redevelopment alongside part of Sean Costello Street.
Mar 20, 2023 13:18
Athlone Mayor calls on people to report any 'stockpiling' for bonfires
The Mayor of Athlone is calling on the public to report any obvious stock-piling of material, including household waste, by youths for use in
Oct 27, 2020 17:38
Tributes paid to late Sr Bernard Lynch following Athlone incident
Tributes are being paid to the woman who died in a crash in Athlone town yesterday afternoon. She has been named locally as Sr Bernard
Oct 6, 2020 09:44Shannonside Newsletter
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