News - Westmeath
Several Local Link bus services cancelled on Friday due to Storm Éowyn
There will be none in Donegal, Sligo or Leitrim on Friday until 3pm at the earliest.
Jan 22, 2025 21:33
NPWS says shooting of Eagle in Westmeath has left people disgusted
The White Tailed Eagle was shot dead in early December around Lough Owel near Mullingar.
Jan 16, 2025 13:42
Only two dog-fouling penalties issued in the region in 2024
The overall figure is seeing a gradual decrease, down 9 since 2023.
Jan 11, 2025 08:35
Local MEP welcomes plans for new €1bn data centre in Co. Westmeath
The project will be spearheaded by Lumcloon Energy and the centre will achieve energy independence from the national grid.
Jan 8, 2025 11:38
New telecom mast for Glasson refused by planners
Local objections highlighted issues with the effect the mast would have on the visual amenity.
Jan 6, 2025 12:11
GOAL Miles to take place across the region this Christmas
Former GOAL aid worker Tiernan Dolan says the events show the true meaning of Christmas.
Dec 24, 2024 13:20
Planning approved for significant Westmeath housing development
Andrews Construction Ltd had applied for permission for 245 homes on the Dublin Road at Petitswood in Mullingar.
Dec 6, 2024 13:36
An Bord Pleanála upholds planning permission for Co. Westmeath development
Frank Bell & Son Ltd had sought planning permission for the 65 homes at Ardmore Hills in Marlinstown near Mullingar, with planning permission granted in September of last year.
Nov 28, 2024 18:09
Local library book returns home 53 years late
The copy of Christy Brown's Down All The Days was in perfect condition when it returned home 53 years late.
Nov 15, 2024 17:08
Planning sought for a telecom mast in a Co. Westmeath village
Westmeath County Council will decide on the issue in January.
Nov 13, 2024 07:29
Three males arrested over 29 burglaries across region released without charge
The arrests came as part of the Garda investigation into organised criminal activity and burglaries in Mayo, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath and Sligo.
Nov 10, 2024 11:57
Gardaí appeal for information on missing Co. Westmeath teenager
Anyone with information on Fergus’s whereabouts is asked to contact Gardaí.
Nov 6, 2024 15:34
Three arrests made as part of investigation into 29 burglaries across region
The arrests come as part of the Garda investigation into organised criminal activity and burglaries in Mayo, Roscommon, Longford, Westmeath and Sligo.
Nov 5, 2024 14:08
Planning for Solar farm in Westmeath appealed to An Bord Pleanála
The plans include 781,500 square metres of photovoltaic panels on ground mounted steel frames and 17 hardstands to hold electrical skids.
Oct 31, 2024 13:32Shannonside Newsletter
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