News - Westmeath
Westmeath Council discusses wind turbine applications today
An opposition campaign has already begun in the areas where the turbines are planned for.
May 8, 2023 11:11
Over 40 tons of litter removed locally by volunteers in April
National Spring Clean has been operated by An Taisce since 1999.
May 3, 2023 07:20
200 people accessed emergency accommodation this March
There was over 9,000 people homeless across the country.
May 2, 2023 07:17
Housing for refugees will not be available at former psychiatric hospital
The Hospital in Mullingar was shut in 2013
Apr 27, 2023 17:11
Local turf cutter appeals for witnesses following vandalised machinery
The damage will cost thousands to repair.
Apr 26, 2023 17:31
Planning approval for works at well known local hotel
Plans will also see an existing meeting room turned in to a Coffee Dock.
Apr 25, 2023 11:43
Two local residential centres praised following HIQA inspections
The centres are located in Roscommon and Westmeath.
Apr 24, 2023 12:49
Over 100 patients waiting for beds in local hospitals
There are 22 patients waiting for a bed at Portiuncula Hospital.
Apr 24, 2023 11:25
Planning granted for energy upgrades to Athlone Supermarket
Westmeath County planners granted the application with three conditions attached.
Apr 23, 2023 13:11
Number of burglaries in Shannonside region continues to increase
Every garda division except 3 experienced an increase in robberies last year.
Apr 13, 2023 12:53
Over 180 people accessed emergency accommodation locally in February
53 people were without a fixed abode in the Mayo/Roscommon area in February.
Apr 3, 2023 13:43
Trial of Westmeath woman accused of murdering her children to take place next year
Five-year-old Thelma and her two-year-old brother Mikey suffered fatal injuries when the vehicle they were in went on fire on the afternoon of September 9, 2022.
Mar 29, 2023 13:10
Permission granted for change of use of Athlone protected structure
A number of conditions are attached.
Mar 23, 2023 07:53
Public with concerns over Greenway urged to engage with project team
Anyone with concerns over the Athlone-Galway Greenway can attend a meeting at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe on Friday the 31st of March from 3 to 8pm.
Mar 22, 2023 13:00Shannonside Newsletter
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