News - Co Westmeath
Gardaí investigate overnight fire at Athlone recycling facility
Emergency services responded at around 3:30am, with fire crews working for several hours to bring the blaze under control.
May 3, 2025 15:19
Athlone Lotto player wins over €32,000 as players urged to check tickets
The National Lottery says Wednesdays draw saw one player from Co. Westmeath become richer after they successfully matched five numbers plus the bonus.
Apr 5, 2025 11:16
Two men dead after Westmeath helicopter crash
Jul 30, 2024 21:00
Free walk-in flu vaccines for children will be available locally tomorrow
There has been an increase in cases of flu among young children as the HSE urges parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Dec 26, 2023 13:17
Pharmaceutical company to sell local facility for €84 million
The proposed sale of the development and manufacturing site is expected to be completed by the middle of next year.
Dec 15, 2023 09:22
Local Minister says Budget 2024 is a sustainable plan
Speaking on today's Joe Finnegan Show, EU Minister and Longford/Westmeath TD Peter Burke defended the budget, which was revealed on Tuesday.
Oct 13, 2023 14:10
Change to local school bus collection point
The proposal came from the bus service at the latest council meeting, where it was highlighted that the current pick up point for pupils was becoming unsafe.
Oct 6, 2023 07:41
Man dies in workplace incident in Westmeath
It happened at a garage in Mullingar this morning.
Oct 4, 2023 16:35
Locally housed refugees to remain in tents in winds under 120kph
There are currently over 100 international protection applicants staying at the former Colum Barracks in Mullingar.
Oct 4, 2023 13:38
Man assaulted and money stolen in Athlone burglary incident
The man, who lives alone. was taken to Tullamore Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Sep 3, 2023 08:32
Local TD raises concerns over Enoch Burke's impact on Westmeath School
He was dismissed as a teacher there earlier this year for gross misconduct.
Mar 10, 2023 13:11
Gardaí seeking help in locating missing Athlone teenager
Jack is known to frequent the Dublin 1 area.
Dec 28, 2022 07:31
Taoiseach expresses sympathy to the victims of Multyfarnham car fire
Gardaí in Mullingar investigating all the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Sep 12, 2022 16:10
Post mortems have been carried out on victims of Westmeath car fire
Results are not being released for operational reasons.
Sep 11, 2022 08:29Shannonside Newsletter
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