News - Athlone
Councillor says locals in 'shock' following discovery of woman's body in Roscommon
A post mortem exam will take place at University Hospital Galway, which will determine the course of the investigation.
Dec 31, 2024 10:37
Two cars seized following investigation of discovered body in Roscommon
Two cars have been seized and examinations are taking place at the scene, as well as a home in Athlone.
Dec 31, 2024 09:23
Body found following search of woman reported missing from Athlone
Earlier this afternoon, a body was found on a farmland on the Roscommon side of Athlone.
Dec 30, 2024 19:46
Gardaí seeking 58-year-old woman reported missing from Athlone
She was last seen in Athlone in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Dec 30, 2024 09:18
Chief executive of Roscommon council calls for collaboration with other local authorities
Earlier this month, Roscommon councillors signed off on a record budget worth almost €80m for next year.
Dec 27, 2024 14:21
Athlone Air Ambulance temporarily moved to Dublin
It will return at the end of January, if repair works on the air ambulance hangar in Athlone are finished.
Dec 20, 2024 13:07
Lissywollen accommodation High Court case adjourned until end of January
The case was mentioned in a remote sitting of the High Court this morning before Mr Justice Richard Humphries as part of the Planning and Environment list.
Dec 19, 2024 10:45
High Court action over plans to accommodate 1,000 refugees in Athlone to be heard today
The challenge was brought over claims the Minister failed to adequately screen the project for potential environmental impacts following his signing of an order earlier this year.
Dec 19, 2024 08:28
Mayor of Athlone calls for tented refugee development to be returned to greenfield site
Frankie Keena says the use of the site as refugee accommodation would have had wide ranging effects on local development plans.
Dec 17, 2024 17:27
Construction of new hotel in Athlone appealed to An Bord Pleanála
The proposed height of the hotel has also caused worry among residents about privacy in the nearby dwellings.
Dec 16, 2024 13:29
Athlone councillor Aengus O'Rourke to contest Seanad elections next month
He has received two nominations from so-called ‘outside’ bodies, ahead of tomorrow’s deadline.
Dec 16, 2024 07:41
Anti Racism group condemn protest at Athlone Refugee accommodation
The Department of Integration wants to accommodate the refugees in Lissywollen - initially in tents and later in modular units, with the first group arriving late last week.
Dec 10, 2024 13:43
Man jailed over assault of resident at an Athlone Nursing Home
Judge Keenan Johnson described Peter Keaney as being "like a man possessed" during the incident at the Sonas retirement home, Ballymahon Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath on the April 29.
Dec 6, 2024 17:11
Carer and student jailed following violent burglaries of former clients
The judge praised the "massive" and "painstaking" investigation by an Garda Siochána that led to their arrest.
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