News - Westmeath
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 11:16
13 people killed in road traffic collisions in Shannonside region so far in 2023
According to the latest data from the Road Safety Authority, Westmeath is the worst affected county locally, with 6 killed this year.
Aug 2, 2023 14:08
Motorist in Westmeath faces court date following number of offences
The vehicle was recorded travelling at 103 kilometres an hour in an 80km zone.
Aug 1, 2023 14:12
Number of homeless people in Shannonside region continues to increase
New figures from the Department of Housing show a total of 213 people accessed emergency acccomodation between May and June
Jul 31, 2023 09:14
New Westmeath Heritage Plan available to public
The draft of the 'Westmeath Heritage Plan 2024-2030' is now available to view on the council's website.
Jul 29, 2023 13:14Shannonside Newsletter
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