News - Westmeath
Continuing increase in number of CAHMS refusals across the region
The CHO8 area, incorporating Roscommon currently has a 42% refusal rate, an increase from 35% last year.
Sep 13, 2023 13:07
Man charged following Athlone drug seizure worth €130,000
He is expected to appear before a sitting of Athlone District Court this morning.
Sep 13, 2023 08:11
NTA report shows decline in taxis across the region
It comes as a recent National Transport Authority report outlines a local 24% decrease of taxis since the last decade.
Sep 12, 2023 13:14
Man arrested after drugs worth €130,000 seized in Athlone
The search was conducted by members of the Athlone Detective Unit, Westmeath Divisional Drug unit and the Westmeath Roads Policing Unit.
Sep 11, 2023 18:39
Call for return of Longford Westmeath Garda Division
Longford is currently part of the Longford/Roscommon/Mayo Division, with the Divisional Headquarters located in Castlebar.
Sep 7, 2023 19:11
Nursing home in Westmeath praised by latest HIQA report
A report released by HIQA today shows Cluain Lir Community Nursing Unit has recorded 8 full compliances and 6 substantial compliances.
Sep 7, 2023 13:42
Report shows businesses in region have spent over €250m on energy
The Brosnan report has examined the latest CSO figures in order to determine how much each counties' businesses are spending on energy costs.
Sep 6, 2023 13:12
Proposal lodged for completion of leisure route in Baylin
The development aims to connect the Baylin Bog Trail and Carn Park Forest Walk through the construction of a boardwalk which measures 350m in length.
Sep 6, 2023 12:02
Pre-retirement programme to take place in Athlone
The course is organised by the Retirement Planning Council of Ireland.
Sep 3, 2023 14:32
Major EU funding earmarked for Midlands area
The €10 million sum is the second of the EU "Just Transition Fund" the nation has received this year.
Sep 2, 2023 11:20
Longford holds lowest number of energy upgrade grants in the country
Following a report published by the authority this morning, it was revealed that the number of property upgrades has more than doubled this year across the Shannonside Northern Sound region since 2022.
Sep 1, 2023 17:05
Almost 500 people in receipt of Farm Assist Benefit locally
The current maximum weekly personal rate of payment under the scheme is €226 per week.
Aug 30, 2023 14:25
Homeless figures on the increase again in the Shannonside region
The figures show an increase of 12 individuals in emergency accommodation in just over a month locally.
Aug 29, 2023 14:00
Over 1000 children on mental health waiting list locally
The longest waiting list in the country is in Kerry and Cork at 976.
Aug 23, 2023 08:24Shannonside Newsletter
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