News - Westmeath
Irish Rural Link launch peatlands project today
The project was officially launched in Offaly today.
Oct 18, 2021 17:45
Local authority working with Gardaí after bikes stolen from Athlone charity
The bikes were destined to be sent to students in Africa to let them travel long distances to school.
Oct 13, 2021 13:16
Establishment of new Technological University in Athlone a 'historic day'
It's the third technological university to be set up in this country.
Oct 1, 2021 13:48
Teenager released without charge following Athlone drugs seizure
Close to €80,000 worth of heroin was discovered at the property along with over €30,000 of other various drugs.
Sep 30, 2021 11:36
Plans for an extra Bank Holiday are at an advanced stage
Longford-Westmeath Junior Minister Peter Burke is hopeful an extra bank holiday can be achieved.
Sep 27, 2021 12:32
Influencers paid over €10,000 to promote local tourism
One influencer was paid almost €4,000 to promote Leitrim.
Sep 23, 2021 07:55
Pop-up Covid vaccination centre to open at Athlone IT next week
The Covid-19 vaccination centres will open at several campuses from next week.
Sep 22, 2021 11:35
Feasibility study launched on possible new Athlone co-working hub
The selected building has been derelict for several years.
Sep 22, 2021 08:55
Hopes route corridor for major Westmeath road upgrade to be released this year
The option selection process is still ongoing.
Sep 20, 2021 08:30
Boyle and Longford LEAs record almost double national Covid rate
Athlone in Westmeath has the country's lowest rate this week.
Sep 17, 2021 08:25
New housing development approved for Athlone
62 residential units will be constructed in Clonbrusk Athlone.
Sep 16, 2021 17:18
Athlone nursing home staff praised following HIQA inspection
Residents of the nursing home praised the efforts of staff to inspectors.
Sep 16, 2021 13:50
Drugs bound for Westmeath seized at Dublin mail centre
The variety of drugs were being sent through the post with labels intended to bypass detection
Sep 7, 2021 11:19
Public asked to contact gardai in relation to fatal collision in Westmeath
The accident happened near the entrance to Ballinagore GAA club and gardai are hoping that someone coming or going to the club might have seen something that could help in the investigation
Sep 3, 2021 13:32Shannonside Newsletter
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