News - Paul Hogan
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
Proposals to name new greenway bridge in Athlone after former TD
Cllr Paul Hogan brought forward the proposal at the March meeting of Athlone-Moate Municipal District.
Jul 11, 2025 17:11
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
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
Paul Hogan to run for Longford-Westmeath in General Election
Independent councillor Paul Hogan was first elected to the council in 2004 at the age of 21 and had the distinction of being the youngest Mayor of Athlone.
Oct 13, 2024 08:29
Athlone councillor joins Independent Ireland Party
Paul Hogan announced his intention to contest the election under the new political party, that includes Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice and MEP hopeful Ciaran Mullooly.
Apr 16, 2024 17:36
Too early to make election plans say newly co-opted Westmeath Councillor
The former councillor saw off former Minister Kevin Boxer Moran 12 votes to 6.
Jan 25, 2022 17:14
Former Sinn Fein Councillor takes vacant Westmeath Council seat
Sitting Councillors made their decision at a special meeting today.
Jan 24, 2022 16:54
Vote on vacant Westmeath council seat due today
The field is now down to two people in the Westmeath council seat process.
Jan 24, 2022 07:40Shannonside Newsletter
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