News - Athlone
Investigation continuing over 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 Thursday morning.
Jan 16, 2026 07:40
Athlone waste facility set to reopen
The Barna waste facility, located on the University Road closed in early December.
Jan 13, 2026 17:22
Von der Leyen to sign Mercusor deal this week
The move is prompting fresh criticism, amid claims the agreement is being pushed ahead before a vote in the European Parliament.
Jan 12, 2026 13:08
27,000 people - and almost 4,000 tractors - attended Athlone protest
They were protesting against the trade agreement between the EU and Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Jan 11, 2026 18:44
"Government sent clear message by rural Ireland" - local TD speaks at anti-Mercosur protest
Thousands of tractors and protestors on foot protested in the midlands town before gathering at the TÚS campus this afternoon.
Jan 10, 2026 13:50
Significant traffic expected in Athlone throughout the day
Motorists are advised to expect significant traffic in Athlone and surrounding areas ahead of a protest being staged today.
Jan 10, 2026 09:34
Large crowds expected to descend on Athlone for anti-Mercosur rally
The event is being organised by Independent Ireland politicians and supported by national farming bodies.
Jan 10, 2026 09:16
Traffic management plan confirmed ahead of anti-Mercosur protest in Athlone
An Garda Síochána is advising motorists a traffic management plan will be in place.
Jan 9, 2026 17:13
Sinn Féin to attend large-scale Mercusor protest
It's set to get underway at 11am.
Jan 7, 2026 07:26
Major farming protest set for Athlone next weekend
It's being organised by Independent Ireland with the protest set to get underway at 11am.
Jan 2, 2026 16:14
Documentary on former minister Mary O'Rourke to air on RTÉ tonight
One of Mary's sons Aengus is a councillor in Athlone.
Dec 28, 2025 09:35
No plans to upgrade Athlone to Boyle road- Tánaiste
He said it would improve road safety and enhance balanced regional development.
Dec 18, 2025 13:16
Athlone to join Living City Initiative to tackle dereliction
The Living City Initiative, which is already in place for areas like Cork and Dublin, will now be enacted in Athlone, Sligo, Drogheda, Dundalk and Letterkenny.
Dec 14, 2025 13:12
Former minister remembered for courage during the Troubles at funeral Mass
Mr Cooney was justice minister during the Troubles in the 1970s and served in several other ministries in the 80s.
Dec 11, 2025 13:26Shannonside Newsletter
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