News - Athlone
Investigations continuing into Athlone burglary
Gardaí attended the scene at a business premises at Payne's Lane at 9:25 pm on Tuesday.
Apr 2, 2026 13:46
Two Athlone millionaires in Lotto in one week - with ticket sold in Monksland
The National Lottery has revealed the winning ticket of Monday's Daily Million was bought in the Westmeath town.
Apr 1, 2026 07:43
Westmeath lotto player wins €1 million
It comes just days after another local player scooped €1 million in the Lotto Plus One draw last Wednesday after buying their ticket in Corrib Oil in Athlone.
Mar 31, 2026 11:50
€1m winning Lotto ticket sold at an Athlone Service Station
The National Lottery say the ticket was sold at the Corrib Oil Service Station on the Ballymahon Road.
Mar 27, 2026 10:25
Women due in court over Athlone burglaries
A sum of cash and a number of items have been reported stolen.
Mar 24, 2026 13:17
'Historic' convention on education begins in Athlone today
The convention - which is the first of its kind since 1993 - will examine strengths and challenges in the education sector between now and 2050.
Mar 21, 2026 11:56
Pedestrian hospitalised after being struck by car in Athlone
The incident happened on St. Patrick's Day on the Dublin Road just after 7.30pm.
Mar 19, 2026 08:20
Local MEP seeks meeting with Pieta CEO over Athlone centre closure
News emerged this evening that the organisation's centre on Sean Costello Street in the Midlands town is set to close as its services move to an outreach model.
Mar 12, 2026 16:40
Lotto win for lucky Athlone player
A player scooped €250,000 in Wednesday's Lotto Plus 2 draw.
Mar 12, 2026 14:52
First-time buyers face 216-year wait for new home in Ballymahon - study
The wait would be 137 years in Longford town, 116 years in Roscommon town, and 109 years in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.
Mar 11, 2026 08:13
Gardaí investigating criminal damage to trains in Athlone
Gardaí are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen anything unusual during this time in Athlone on Saturday 7th March.
Mar 8, 2026 07:26
Profits at Wineport Lodge increase by 36 per cent
The profits of the last two years follow post profits of €1.05m recorded in 2023 and post tax profits of €196,066 in 2022.
Mar 6, 2026 17:13Shannonside Newsletter
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