News - Westmeath
Local parents paying close to €700 a month for childcare
Prices for child care services have dropped locally over the last 4 years.
Jun 7, 2022 13:42
18 Gardaí assigned to local domestic and sexual abuse investigation units
Gardaí assigned to the unit are specially trained in investigating sensitive issues.
Jun 3, 2022 13:01
Five men sentenced over 2016 midlands rape
The five were sentenced on charges including rape, false imprisonment and sexual assault.
Jun 2, 2022 16:36
Council urged to help Athlone man return home following medical treatment
Charles Murray suffered a stroke in February of 2020 but he's had to stay in a nursing home since his discharge.
May 26, 2022 17:43
Housing Minister urged to intervene in Athlone man's accommodation crisis
The local authority has stated that there is no suitable accommodation currently available.
May 25, 2022 17:29
23 million euro in wages paid to Centre Parcs Longford staff last year
Two thirds of the staff in the Resort come from County Longford each day.
May 24, 2022 17:15
Local Green councillor welcomes stance by Hourigan and Costello on NMH
The ownership of the land on which the new National Maternity Hospital is to be built was the subject of another motion in the Dail last night
May 19, 2022 17:55
Well known former Westmeath Councillor passes away
He served the council for 25 years
May 10, 2022 13:39
Over 500,000 visits to Royal Canal Greenway since last year
The economic return per visitor is about 27 euro, which amounts to over 17 million in total.
Apr 7, 2022 11:12
Anger in Athlone over defibrillator vandalism and theft
The AED was first damaged earlier that morning before being removed hours later.
Mar 11, 2022 17:11
More emergency measures needed to address fuel crisis - Local TD
Soaring fuel prices in recent weeks have made the cost of living crisis worse.
Mar 11, 2022 14:13
Local Ukrainians vow their country will not capitulate to Russia
One locally based Ukrainian woman has been in constant contact with her family who live close to the Russian advance.
Mar 1, 2022 17:28
Plans lodged for new out-patient building at Mullingar Hospital
Works are already underway at the site on the construction of a new MRI building.
Feb 17, 2022 13:04
Domestic tourists expected to boost Shannon cruising this Summer
Tourists are expected to return to the Shannon waterways in 2022.
Feb 9, 2022 17:55Shannonside Newsletter
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