News - Athlone

Funeral of much-loved Athlone teen who died in swimming tragedy takes place today

Glowing tributes have been paid to Martin Greene following his death.

Jul 16, 2026 07:18

It would serve several local towns, including Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Strokestown, Roscommon town and Knockcroghery.

Jul 15, 2026 07:25

15-year-old Martin Greene, of Brawny Close in Athlone, passed away after getting into difficulty near Glasson.

Jul 14, 2026 17:13

Martin Greene, 15, passed away after getting into difficulty while swimming near Glasson on Saturday evening.

Jul 13, 2026 14:21

15-year-old Martin Greene, of Brawny Close in Athlone, passed away after getting into difficulty near Glasson.

Jul 13, 2026 13:50

Glowing tributes have been paid to him online.

Jul 13, 2026 08:16

Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene off Carnakilla Point near Glasson, outside Athlone, shortly after 7.30 yesterday.

Jul 12, 2026 16:16

Minor injury units treat broken bones, sprains, minor facial injuries, wounds, and minor burns.

Jul 9, 2026 13:20

Around 5,600 vouchers to Irish customers were wrongly told the gift cards expired.

Jul 6, 2026 13:52

Overall, their compliance rating was found to be 76 per cent - down from 89 per cent in 2024.

Jul 6, 2026 13:02

The two men, aged in there 20s were arrested by Gardaí on Thursday morning.

Jul 3, 2026 13:38

The incident occurred on Thursday morning at around 4am.

Jul 3, 2026 11:36

A woman in her 60s, a man in his 20s and a teenage boy were arrested by Gardaí in Athlone on Tuesday.

Jun 16, 2026 13:38

Gardaí attended the scene and no injuries have been reported.

Jun 15, 2026 13:51

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