News - Westmeath
Almost €28,000 raised for Westmeath family affected by devastating fire
The property on the Tones Road in Walderstown was completely destroyed in the blaze.
Aug 24, 2025 14:53
Gardaí seeking help to locate missing teenager from Mullingar
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Gardaí.
Aug 16, 2025 09:38
Over €13,000 raised for local family following devastating housefire
The property on the Tones Road in Walderstown was completely destroyed in the blaze.
Aug 14, 2025 08:42
Man killed in Westmeath crash is named
The two-vehicle collision occurred near Ballinalack at around 4.20 pm on Wednesday.
Jul 11, 2025 14:37
Tributes have been paid to man (60s) killed in N4 crash
The road has since reopened following a technical examination.
Jul 10, 2025 13:02
Man dies following two-vehicle collision in Co. Westmeath
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
Jul 9, 2025 22:07
Government urged to back Sean Mulryan's ambitious plan for Athlone
The plan, put forward by Seán Mulryan's Ballymore Group, would aim to cater for a population of 100,000 by 2040.
Jun 24, 2025 13:20
Planning permission approved for new facility at Athlone boxing club
Planning permission was granted by Westmeath County Council, with 6 conditions attached.
Jun 22, 2025 15:11
Region records significant decrease in commencement notices so far this year
A commencement notice is a notification to a Building Control Authority that a person intends to carry out works or a material change of use to a building.
Jun 20, 2025 11:21
Almost €900,000 in funding secured for local tourism projects
Fáilte Ireland announced the funding, which is part of an allocation of the EU Just Transition Fund.
Jun 16, 2025 13:30
Appeals board gives Glasson telecom mast the go-ahead
On Tower Ireland Limited appealed the refusal to the higher planning authority earlier this year, with the body overruling the local authority and issuing permission for the mast.
Jun 13, 2025 07:33
Man in his 80's dies following house fire in Co. Westmeath
It happened in the Gilbertstown area of Castlepollard at around 1 o'clock this morning.
Jun 4, 2025 11:59
Hosepipe ban announced for parts of Westmeath, Meath and Donegal
It follows seven months of significantly below-average rainfall, with reservoirs like Lough Owel and Lough Bane now at their lowest levels in decades.
May 3, 2025 13:18
Tulsk Garda Station records one of country's highest crime levels in twenty years
Tulsk Garda Station was one of six nationwide to see its highest rate of crime in twenty years.
Apr 28, 2025 14:01Shannonside Newsletter
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