News - Athlone
Athlone IDA staff plant 2,500 trees in new initiative
The community-driven initiative has already seen native Irish trees planted in 62 sites across the country.
Jun 3, 2024 12:45
Additional rail services announced for Athlone
The services include a new late service leaving Dublin Heuston at 8.30.
Jun 3, 2024 09:13
Sites in Athlone and Mullingar earmarked to house asylum seekers
According to the Irish Independent the plans include prefab units for 200 people at a former military barracks in Mullingar and space for 400 at a site in Athlone.
May 30, 2024 07:39
Athlone newspaper to close down permanently
It was recently revealed that the Athlone Advertiser is to cease operations with immediate effect.
May 25, 2024 12:50
20 refugees move into former Athlone nursing home
Those who moved into the centre today were two fathers, five mothers and 13 children.
May 24, 2024 19:59
Calls to reopen former Athlone nursing home used for refugees
Up to 60 international protection applicants are set to be housed in the former Stella Maris nursing home in Baylough.
May 24, 2024 13:05
80 people protest against new refugee centre in Athlone
The department says the centre will be ready for new arrivals shortly and it will accommodate families.
May 23, 2024 23:23
Former local nursing home set to accommodate International Protection Applicants
The former Stella Maris nursing home will be used to accommodate families and has a capacity for 60 people.
May 23, 2024 15:23
Over thirty candidates to contest local elections in Roscommon
Boyle LEA has seen the biggest election pool, with 16 people in the race for 6 seats, with 11 in Roscommon looking to fill 6 seats there.
May 21, 2024 13:09
Swan trapped in fishing line rescued by local sub-aqua club
The club received a call relating to a swan that was in distress downstream of Athlone town.
May 12, 2024 14:35
Gardai issue appeal over Athlone woman missing for 10 days
Britney Quinn is reported missing from her home in the Co Westmeath town since Sunday, 5th May.
May 7, 2024 13:17
An Bord Pleanála denies appeal for new mast in Athlone
Vantage Towers Limited had sought the construction of a 18 metre high monopole structure at Cloghanboy in Athlone.
May 3, 2024 15:11
Staff and residents of Athlone care home left in shock after resident assaulted
A man was arrested at the scene after staff intervened an ended the alleged assault.
May 2, 2024 07:47
Man appears in court charged with assaulting elderly resident at local nursing home
The woman, who is aged in her 80's, was taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore .
May 1, 2024 12:04Shannonside Newsletter
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