News - Athlone

N4 upgrade project not key priority according to Transport Minister

The Minister says it's vital for local town centres to be renewed first in order to draw people in and revitalize rural Ireland.

Jan 20, 2023 17:27

Athlone bus staff praised following launch of new electric bus fleet

CEO of Bus Éireann, Stephen Kent, and Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, paid tribute to the staff of Athlone Bus Station at the launch today.

Jan 20, 2023 13:36

Eamon Ryan to launch electric buses for Athlone today

The launch ceremony for the new bus fleet will be officially performed by Minister Eamon Ryan

Jan 20, 2023 07:41

Argos to shut all Irish stores within next 6 months

The closures affect stores in Longford, Athlone, Cavan and Monaghan.

Jan 19, 2023 11:09

Athlone and Midlands Samaritans Branch looking for volunteers

One of the first Athlone volunteers, Anne McGrath, says it doesn't require any particular set of skills and people will be fully trained for a number of weeks before they answer their first call.

Jan 17, 2023 13:42

Almost 30 tents removed from public areas in Athlone last year

The information was supplied at a recent local authority meeting

Jan 17, 2023 07:44

Walk-in flu vaccinations available for children this weekend

Available today from one to half four in Carrick on Shannon.

Jan 14, 2023 08:49

Hopes major investment in Athlone Main Drainage Project will reduce flooding

Regional Infrastructure Delivery Lead, Eunan Canavan says the current overused system is not capable of holding excess water during heavy rain periods.

Jan 13, 2023 17:11

No HAP properties available in Leitrim or Athlone last month according to survey

According to the Simon Communities of Ireland only one property was available to rent under the standard rate and that was a one-bedroom house in Kildare suitable for singles or a couple.

Jan 13, 2023 17:11

€114 million investment for Athlone Main Drainage Project

The Athlone Main Drainage Project involves the construction of new pumping stations at Golden Island and Coosan West, and almost 3km of new sewers.

Jan 13, 2023 13:13

Communion and Confirmation preparation will be more parish based predicts local priest

Fr Tom Healy's comments come following the official announcement that Cornamaddy NS in Athlone will move from a Catholic ethos to a multi-denominational one.

Jan 12, 2023 17:30