News - Westmeath
Cannabis plants worth over €300,000 seized at grow house in Athlone
The man has since been charged to appear before a special sitting of Galway District Court today.
Apr 27, 2025 11:17
Multi-million euro estate owned by son of former local Taoiseach hits the market
The estate forms much of the former land of Lord Greville, a tory MP for Westmeath in the 1800s.
Apr 27, 2025 09:21
Cian's Kennels announce new partnership with Westmeath Ladies Football Team
The charity was set up in honour of Longford teen Cian Neary who passed away at 15 years of age and would have turned 21 years of age this week.
Apr 17, 2025 13:54
Funeral of Ballymahon man killed in N55 crash taking place this morning
Tributes have poured in for Tom Walsh since he died last week.
Mar 31, 2025 07:38
Tributes paid to popular Ballymahon man who died in Westmeath crash
A passenger in his car and the driver of the second car, both men in their 80s, are in Tullamore Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Mar 28, 2025 07:13
Planning appeal lodged against new fast food drive thru
The appeal centres on concerns around noise, traffic and the site location.
Mar 24, 2025 17:02
N4 reopens after serious crash near Westmeath/Longford border
Mar 24, 2025 07:35
Two men seriously injured following overnight N4 crash
Emergency services attended the scene in Rathowen Village, Westmeath at 2.30am.
Mar 23, 2025 08:42
Planning upheld for new Athlone housing development following appeal
An Bord Pleanála has now upheld the decision of Westmeath County Council and granted permission with 23 revised conditions.
Mar 4, 2025 08:21
Westmeath cinematographer nominated for Discovery Award at DIFF
Carol, who hails from Bunbrosna, was nominated for her work on the 'Wilde Sisters' short film which was directed and produced by Taine King from Co. Monaghan.
Mar 1, 2025 09:54
Child and man in his 20s die in separate collisions in midlands
They're appealing to anyone who witnessed these incidents or has dashcam footage to come forward.
Feb 23, 2025 07:41
Quad-biker dies in Westmeath crash
It happened in Ballynascarry near Finnea at about 3.30 this afternoon.
Feb 22, 2025 21:12
Over 1,600 outstanding bench warrants in Shannonside region
They are normally issued after a person fails to appear in court accused of a crime.
Feb 21, 2025 13:48
Motorists caught driving at high speeds in Co. Westmeath
It comes as An Garda Síochána conducts an extensive Roads Policing Operation over the St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend, which will continue until 7am on Tuesday.
Feb 1, 2025 10:44Shannonside Newsletter
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