News - Frankie Keena

Four Athlone councillors call for IPAS centre in Lissywollen to be removed

Late last year, the High Court ordered it appropriate to quash the ministerial statutory instrument that provided the legal basis for the accommodation centre.

Apr 24, 2026 13:40

Government not stepping back on plans to house up to 1,000 refugees in Athlone

The ongoing High Court case regarding the tented accommodated site at Lissywollen was heard yesterday in front of Ms Justice Farrell.

Apr 29, 2025 13:27

Tributes paid to Athlone businessman who died while swimming in Malta

Noel Ryan passed away after getting into difficulty while swimming at St Julian's Bay, during a holiday in Malta.

Apr 16, 2025 15:47

Urgent call for by law review to tackle Athlone anti-social behaviour

Local Councillor Frankie Keena has called for a review into local by-laws to grant Gardaí more powers to deal with the issues.

Sep 7, 2023 08:53

Public encouraged to partake in 'Vision for Athlone' survey

The online survey opens today.

Apr 11, 2022 14:04

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