News - Athlone
Longford TD says he plans to meet Ballymore CEO over Athlone plans
Fine Gael's Parliamentary Chair Micheál Carrigy says he supports the ambitious project.
Jan 28, 2026 13:38
Mulryan confident Athlone project will progress
Mulryan and members from the Ballymore Property group presented their plans for the midlands town at yesterday’s meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Jan 27, 2026 08:46
Athlone Green City needs full Government support, says developer
Sean Mulryan along with a delegation from the Athlone 2040 steering group presented their ambitious plans to councillors in Roscommon this afternoon.
Jan 26, 2026 17:05
Minister backs Mulryan's Athlone masterplan
The midlands location would have a population of 100,000 by 2040, under Seán Mulryan's masterplan.
Jan 26, 2026 13:15
Seán Mulryan to outline Athlone plans at council meeting
Ballymore hope to turn Athlone into Ireland's first green city by 2040 with a population of 100,000.
Jan 26, 2026 08:18
Man due in court over Athlone criminal damage
Windows at the Barrack Street station were smashed, while several Garda vehicles parked outside suffered severe damage.
Jan 26, 2026 07:54
'Feedback consistently positive' to €5bn masterplan for Athlone
Developer Sean Mulryan and a delegation from the property group are set to give a presentation at next Monday's meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Jan 23, 2026 13:46
Man jailed for role in botched Athlone robbery
He pleaded guilty to the aggravated burglary, during which he shouted an expletive followed by the words "wrong house."
Jan 23, 2026 12:32
CPR information event in Athlone on January 31
The Athlone Emergency Defibrillator Group are holding the event on Saturday the 31st of January in the Golden Island Shopping Centre.
Jan 22, 2026 14:20
Gardaí continue to probe suspected petrol bomb attack in Athlone
The incident happened in the Magazine Avenue area of Battery Heights area of the town in the early hours of last Thursday morning, January 15th.
Jan 21, 2026 13:21
Property giant to discuss Athlone masterplan with Roscommon councillors
The Ballymore Group boss wants to turn it into a green city, with a population of 100,000 by 2040.
Jan 21, 2026 09:38
IFA joins protest against Mercosur in Strasbourg
Around 27,000 people protested against the agreement in Athlone recently.
Jan 20, 2026 08:21
Public views sought on proposed swimming pool in Athlone
According to the council, public input will help guide the future development of the project.
Jan 18, 2026 12:51
Hodson Bay Group to open €15m eco-tourism retreat
The Yew Point is currently under construction and will employ an additional 50 people when operational.
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