News - Athlone
Athlone takeaway was temporarily closed over food-safety issues
The closure order was issued on December 13 and lifted three days later on December 16.
Jan 10, 2025 15:53
St. Jarlaths Credit Union in Tuam agree to merge with Athlone and Castlerea
The newly combined credit union will have assets over €440 million and 80,000 members.
Jan 10, 2025 13:28
Motorway partially closed near Athlone following collision
Motorist's are being urged to take alternative routes with the incident expected to affect traffic over the next hour.
Jan 10, 2025 11:01
Funeral details announced for woman found dead in south Roscommon bogland
Mirjana's funeral service will take place in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan on Saturday, at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.
Jan 9, 2025 21:26
Construction work set to commence on 576-unit estate in Athlone
During its planning stage, An Bord Pleanála stated that the housing boost would have 'significant direct positive effects' for Athlone.
Jan 8, 2025 13:17
Planning granted for substantial upgrade of Athlone cinema
The plans were granted with 10 conditions attached.
Jan 8, 2025 08:39
High NCT failure rate reported in the Shannonside region last year
Over 1 point 7 million NCTs were carried out last year - with the majority of failures for steering and suspension problems.
Jan 7, 2025 13:11
Popular Athlone hotel seeking new development
Wineport Lodge, based in Glasson, have applied to Westmeath County Council three floating pod type guest rooms.
Jan 5, 2025 11:13
Man arrested as part of investigation into discovery of woman's body in South Roscommon
He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Meath/Westmeath Division.
Jan 3, 2025 13:58
Woman killed in Athlone believed to have died two days before body found
Gardai suspect Mirjana Pap was killed and her remains were taken to a field near Taughmaconnell, where they were found on Monday.
Jan 2, 2025 08:18
Roscommon greenway plans on track, says County Council CEO
Shane Tiernan says their aim is to have a network of greenways and recreational trails that are interconnected.
Jan 1, 2025 09:37
Murder investigation launched into death of Athlone resident whose body was found in south Roscommon
A neighbour of Pap's has been expressing her thoughts on her death.
Dec 31, 2024 19:09
Number of power outages reported across Shannonside region
The ESB says it is working to restore electricity supplies to the affected areas and urges the public to never approach or touch fallen or damaged electricity wires.
Dec 31, 2024 14:31
Close to €15,000 raised to help cover funeral costs of woman found dead in South Roscommon
The page has described the Croatian national as a "beloved member" of the community, and that any contributions will ensure that Mirjana is "laid to rest with the dignity and love she deserves."
Dec 31, 2024 13:21Shannonside Newsletter
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