News - Athlone
Long waiting lists at majority of local NCT centres
Many people who are due to have their vehicles tested in the coming weeks are finding it almost impossible to get an appointment at their local NCT centre
Jan 10, 2023 13:55
Four local towns praised in IBAL survey for 2022
Nationally, Naas in Co Kildare has been crowned Ireland's cleanest town or city for the second year in a row.
Jan 9, 2023 13:45
Carrick on Shannon and Castlerea NCT centres with pass rates below 50%
According to Independent.ie, Carrick on Shannon and Castlerea both had some of the worst pass rates nationally.
Jan 9, 2023 13:21
Franciscan Friary in Athlone will not be sold - Franciscan Province of Ireland
It can be stated that the property is not being sold.
Jan 8, 2023 11:58
Technical examination continuing at scene of fatal Westmeath bus crash
The crash occurred along the old Athlone to Moate road near Killogeenaghan and it's expected the road will remain closed until 3pm this afternoon.
Jan 5, 2023 13:05
Man in his 50s dies following Westmeath bus crash
There were approximately 20 passengers on board the bus at the time of the incident.
Jan 5, 2023 00:32
MIDOC GP Out of Hours closure will not affect Athlone Services
This information is according to a HSE statement
Dec 29, 2022 10:41
Gardaí seeking help in locating missing Athlone teenager
Jack is known to frequent the Dublin 1 area.
Dec 28, 2022 07:31
Athlone pedestrian and cycle bridge should be ready by April 2023
The bridge is part of the Dublin to Galway greenway.
Dec 27, 2022 07:28
Tributes paid to lay community working to retain Athlone Friary Church
The Order will officially withdraw from the town in January.
Dec 23, 2022 08:44
Contracts signed for multi-million euro Athlone TUS Stem building
The new facility will cater for up to 800 students
Dec 22, 2022 14:20
Missing teenagers in Athlone area found safe
The appeal had been issued earlier this evening
Dec 18, 2022 23:14Shannonside Newsletter
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