News - Athlone
Athlone Cllrs legal costs fundraiser reaches €20,000 in under 24 hours
Cllrs Frankie Keena, Aengus O'Rourke, John Dolan, Paul Hogan and Kevin 'Boxer' Moran released a joint statement yesterday stating their case is based on environmental grounds.
Nov 22, 2024 13:39
Athlone Cllrs taking legal action against refugee accommodation at Lissywollen
The councillors have also launched a fundraising appeal to help with legal costs.
Nov 21, 2024 17:13
24/7 protest ongoing at site in Athlone due to accommodate up to 1,000 refugees
The Department of Integration wants to accommodate the refugees in Lissywollen - initially in tents and later in modular units.
Nov 18, 2024 13:38
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 new boxing club in Athlone
MCG Planning on behalf of Athlone Boxing Club is applying for permission for the facility at Cloghanboy on the Ballymahon Road in the town.
Nov 14, 2024 13:08
Planning sought for upgrade works at a local cinema
Cinema Properties Limited are seeking an expansion to the IMC Cinema at the Golden Island Shopping Centre in the town.
Nov 13, 2024 13:47
Athlone Councillors seeking independent legal advice over refugee accommodation centre
County Councillors in Athlone issued an order to stop construction works at the end of October, with the statutory period before the order can come into effect set at 30 days.
Nov 12, 2024 14:02
Planning permission granted for a major new hotel in Athlone
Avenir Assets Management D.A.C had sought the permission for the change of use of an office building at Cloghanboy in the Town.
Nov 12, 2024 13:53
Hundreds attend Athlone meeting over new refugee accommodation
Local councillors are trying to prevent the plans from going ahead.
Nov 6, 2024 08:25
Department of Integration to continue work at site in Athlone
The Department state that due to further procedural steps and timelines outlined within the legislation used by Councillors, there is no barrier to works continuing on site at this time.
Nov 4, 2024 13:49
Athlone Councillors issue order to stop construction at refugee centre
Initial work has begun on the site at Lissywollen as part of plans to house up to 1,000 international protection applicants.
Oct 30, 2024 13:57
Gardaí appealing for witnesses following Athlone hit and run
A man in his 60s who was walking was hit by a car, which failed to stay at the scene.
Oct 30, 2024 13:31
Well-known Athlone Butchers set to close after 75 years
Horan's Pork Shop on Church Street said the shop is no longer viable due to changes in trade and in Athlone as a town.
Oct 21, 2024 14:19
Roscommon council can't find contractor for Athlone flood works - three years after funding allocation
In 2021, the council received an offer of €350,000 from the Office of Public Works to defend flooding in Bogganfin. which borders Westmeath.
Oct 21, 2024 11:39Shannonside Newsletter
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