Almost 2,400 parking fines were issued by Westmeath County Council last year in Athlone.
The figures were revealed at this weeks Athlone-Moate Municipal District meeting.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Aengus O'Rourke asked the council to provide an overview of parking enforcement activity in Athlone Town.
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2,392 parking fines were issued in the town last year which is up from 1,823 in 2024.
The council took in just over €81,000 as a result of the fines issued in 2025.
However it was revealed that the local authority spent over €10,000 during court proceedings in relation to unpaid fines.
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So far this year, 1,260 parking fines have been issued in Athlone this year.
That's result in the council taking in over €40,000 in the first 6 months of 2026.
