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LISTEN: Councillor welcomes High Court deferral of verdict on Athlone IPAS centre
The State had been planning to locate up to 1,000 asylum seekers at a centre in Lissywollen, Athlone.
Jun 26, 2025 13:40
Man jailed for reversing vehicle into Garda patrol car in Edgeworthstown
Finalising the sentence this morning, he proceeded to sentence Mr Baxter to three years in prison, suspending the final nine months for a period of two years.
Jun 3, 2025 16:20
Sisters sentenced over 2022 Longford Shopping Centre fight
All three women confirmed the incident was unrelated to any feuding and was a personal altercation.
May 8, 2025 13:17
High court action against plans to locate up to 1,000 refugees in tents in Athlone to be heard this morning
The site has seen numerous protests and demonstrations since plans were unveiled last year.
Apr 28, 2025 11:08
Roscommon dairy plant reacts to major environmental fines
The Ballaghaderreen plant management say they 'sincerely regret' the incidents.
Mar 28, 2025 13:38
Man to appear in court charged with Athlone break in
He has been charged and is due to appear at Mullingar District Court today.
Mar 24, 2025 11:27
Man who ran brothels across Shannonside region found with child abuse material on his phone
He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 19 sample counts, including using false instruments, inducing landlords to rent properties to him and possession of the proceeds of crime.
Mar 14, 2025 17:10
Over one million euro in outstanding court fines locally since 2020
Despite issuing 443 unpaid fines, the Carrick-on-Shannon district was found to be one of the most compliant in the country.
Mar 12, 2025 14:45
Longford man jailed for assaulting a Garda Inspector at court sitting
Marc Frisby was handed a two month prison term by Judge Francis Comerford at an appeal hearing at Ennis Circuit Court.
Feb 19, 2025 12:55
Two arrested following alleged brawl outside of Courthouse
They were originally detained at Longford Garda Station before appearing back at Longford District Court in the afternoon.
Feb 4, 2025 18:21
Roscommon man jailed for over 11 years for abuse of his three cousins
Taking all factors into account, she handed down a sentence of 12 and a half years and suspended the final year on a number of conditions.
Dec 18, 2024 07:27
Woman dies from injuries following Ballinasloe assault
A man in his 50s, understood to be her husband, was arrested and appeared before Ballinasloe District yesterday.
Dec 13, 2024 12:54
Man jailed over assault of resident at an Athlone Nursing Home
Judge Keenan Johnson described Peter Keaney as being "like a man possessed" during the incident at the Sonas retirement home, Ballymahon Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath on the April 29.
Dec 6, 2024 17:11
Longford arson accused to face criminal trial in the new year
Guo Zhong Chen did not seek bail and will remain in custody until the trial process begins at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on the 14th of January.
Dec 3, 2024 13:07Shannonside Newsletter
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