News - Westmeath
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 08:24
Appeal against large housing development in Westmeath rejected
The units would consist of 94 houses and 36 apartments.
Aug 22, 2023 08:22
Athlone to host major tourism conference next month
The event, titled Tourism: Big Impact, Small Footprint will take place in the Radisson Blue Hotel on the 18th of September.
Aug 21, 2023 16:39
Number of adverse incidents recorded by HSE locally increased last year
CHO1 which includes Leitrim, Cavan, and Monaghan, had the highest number of adverse incidents recorded last year at 11,944
Aug 21, 2023 13:14
Athlone Castle to hold cultural activities for Heritage Week
Free aural and visual presentations depicting memorabilia and stories from former residents of Athlone Castle will run throughout the weekend.
Aug 19, 2023 08:40
Planning refused for large scale solar farm in Westmeath
The application was the subject of 80 submissions by local residents who were heavily opposed to the development.
Aug 15, 2023 13:28
County Council monitoring Anti LGBTQ+ protests at Athlone Library
Councillor Louise Heavin says the protest does not represent the views of the people of Athlone:
Aug 9, 2023 16:21
Over 700 people in region claiming Jobseeker's Allowance for over 10 years
According to this latest release, Westmeath has the highest number of people claiming the allowance at 1,658.
Aug 9, 2023 12:54
No desire for joint election campaign believes local Green party councillor
Councillor Heavin says that their have been many instances of anti green policy
Aug 7, 2023 12:29
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann gets underway today
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann takes place in Mullingar from the 6th to 14th of August.
Aug 6, 2023 09:14
Go ahead for new chocolate workshop and cafe in Roscommon
Walpole Property Investment Limited applied to Roscommon County Council for the change of use of an existing retail unit to use as a café / restaurant area.
Aug 3, 2023 11:16Shannonside Newsletter
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