News - Athlone
How the Shannonside region will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day
With St Patrick's Day just around the corner, here is all you need to know about how our locality will be celebrating Ireland's patron saint!
Mar 16, 2024 13:16
River safety demonstration in Athlone this weekend
The traditional event on Saturday showcases the work of the Athlone Subaqua Club, Athlone River Safety Awareness, local Gardaí and the RNLI.
Mar 13, 2024 12:56
Over €140,000 worth of cannabis seized in Athlone
The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels originating from Spain.
Feb 23, 2024 12:54
TUS awarded top international university ranking
The award marks the Technological University of the Shannon as one of the top rated universities in the world.
Feb 21, 2024 13:25
Local University rated as one of the top universities in the world
They also received maximum stars in all categories assessed and is Ireland's first ever university to receive 5 Stars in the Arts and Culture category.
Feb 20, 2024 11:28
Electric bus service in Athlone praised one year on from launch
The electric bus fleet has now completed over 530,000 kilometres worth of journeys and with an estimated 400,000 kilograms of tailpipe emissions eliminated.
Feb 19, 2024 13:44
Local Ag-Tech firm opens new office in Athlone
The firm employs 20 people in Co. Roscommon and is exporting to eight countries internationally.
Feb 19, 2024 11:30
Green light given to major expansion at local dealership
The two ancillary buildings are set to be used for vehicle valeting and washing.
Feb 11, 2024 15:05
Body found following Athlone rescue operation
Emergency services were called at about 7.30 this morning near The Quay area after reports a man had entered the water.
Feb 7, 2024 12:05
Plans lodged for new Athlone telecommunications mast
Westmeath County Council will decide on the issue in March.
Feb 2, 2024 11:07
Man arrested in investigation into serious Athlone assault
Local Gardaí investigating the alleged assault in the Ashdale area of Athlone town arrested a man in his 20s this week.
Feb 1, 2024 18:05
Local secondary school wins prestigious #ThinkLanguages competition
Minister for Education, Norma Foley congratulated the school by saying the school showed great creativity, teamwork and enthusiasm for languages.
Jan 28, 2024 12:08
Local soccer club appealing for information following burglary
In an official statement, the club say that in the early hours of yesterday, electrical equipment with an estimated value of €3,000 was stolen from the stadium.
Jan 26, 2024 15:19
Major new funding announced for a local university
The funding provides higher education institutions with the flexibility to determine how best sustainability can be secured across their campuses, taking advantage of the strengths of individual campuses.
Jan 22, 2024 15:32Shannonside Newsletter
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