Athlone woman cured at Knock delighted miracle recognised by Catholic Church
An Athlone woman who was cured with no medical explanation says she is delighted that the miracle has been recognised by the church.In...
South Westmeath Hospice committee members to meet Simon Harris today
Members of the South Westmeath Hospice committee are to meet with the Minister for Health this afternoon to discuss ongoing concerns over the future...
South Westmeath Hospice members to meet Health Minister tomorrow
The South Westmeath hospice Committee are to meet tomorrow with Health Minister Simon Harris to discuss plans by the HSE to close the hospice...
South Westmeath Hospice Committee meet to discuss campaign to protect service
Athlone based OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran says he's looking for an urgent meeting with the Health Minister about what he describes as the...
Calls for national pollution agency after recent Athlone spillage
There's a call for a national agency to be formed to tackle emergency pollution events such as the recent oil spillage on the Shannon...
Local TD ‘gobsmacked’ at HSE’s approach to Athlone hospice issue
Longford/Westmeath Deputy Peter Burke has said he was gobsmacked by the approach of senior HSE officials during yesterday's meeting to discuss hospice facilities.Members of...
Beef protesters in Ballinasloe claim farming groups not representing them
Protesters outside the meat plant in Ballinasloe claim that the main farming groups are not representing them.They made their claims as they continue to...
Mayor of Athlone to seek special debate on future of local hospice
The Mayor of Athlone Municipal District says he'll be asking for standing orders to be suspended at next week's monthly meeting to discuss the...
South Westmeath Hospice Committee “shocked and devastated” by HSE proposals
The South Westmeath Hospice Committee say they are devastated and shocked by proposals from the HSE surrounding hospice facilities in Athlone.The committee say they...
Friends of Mullingar Hospital call on HSE to provide temporary location for ambulance service
The Friends of Mullingar Hospital group is calling on the HSE to provide a temporary location for the ambulance service while the planning is...
Ellen Murphy Signs For Gloucester-Hartpury Women
Dromard’s Ellen Murphy has made the move cross-channel and signed for English Premier Division side Gloucester-Hartpury women.Ireland international Murphy made her international debut in...
Connacht Launch New Away And European Jersey
Connacht Rugby in partnership with BLK Sport have revealed their new Away and European jerseys for the 2019/20 season at an exclusive Season Ticket...
Buccs Host Ballina In Final Connacht League Fixture
Buccaneers are home to Ballina in the final round of the Connacht Senior League. Kick off for this vital encounter at Dubarry Park is...
Annie Brennan (nee Gavin)
Annie Brennan (nee Gavin)
Drum, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
Thursday, 19th September.
Reposing at St. Brigid’s Funeral Home, Brideswell tomorrow (Fri) from half past four until seven o’clock....
Bernard (Bernie) Mc’Niff
Bernard (Bernie) Mc’Niff.
2 Dowra road, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Moneen-Terriff, Dowra, Co. Cavan.
Tuesday, 17th September peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. predeceased by...
Listen: JF Show Talks about Eating Disorders
The HSE reported that nearly 370 children were hospitalised with anorexia or bulimia over the past three years.The HSE says eating disorders can happen...
Podcast: JF Show Talks to Crime Journalist about the Kevin Lunney Assault
On Tuesday, Kevin Lunney, Director and COO of Quinn Industrial Holdings, was abducted close to his home in Fermanagh just before 7pm.Four masked men...
Podcast: full interview: Sean Quinn Speaks to the JF Show about “barbaric” attack on...
A prominent businessman has suffered life-changing injuries after being abducted and beaten up on Tuesday night.Kevin Lunney from Quinn Industrial Holdings was attacked near...