News - Westmeath
Major works to take place on the N6 starting next month
The works are scheduled to take place between the hours of 7pm to 6am each day.
Sep 19, 2023 11:25
Athlone based unit to be deployed to Syria in coming weeks
The lead unit is the 6th infantry battalion from Custume Barracks in Athlone.
Sep 18, 2023 09:20
Seven local producers among Blas na hÉireann finalists
Of the seven regional producers in the final, five are from Co. Westmeath, and two are from Co. Longford.
Sep 14, 2023 14:22
Man remanded in custody following Athlone drugs seizure
Shortly before 11am on Monday, Gardaí searched a car in the Ballymore area of the town and recovered quantities of Cocaine, Ecstasy and Cannabis.
Sep 14, 2023 07:49
Continuing increase in number of CAHMS refusals across the region
The CHO8 area, incorporating Roscommon currently has a 42% refusal rate, an increase from 35% last year.
Sep 13, 2023 13:07
Man charged following Athlone drug seizure worth €130,000
He is expected to appear before a sitting of Athlone District Court this morning.
Sep 13, 2023 08:11
NTA report shows decline in taxis across the region
It comes as a recent National Transport Authority report outlines a local 24% decrease of taxis since the last decade.
Sep 12, 2023 13:14
Man arrested after drugs worth €130,000 seized in Athlone
The search was conducted by members of the Athlone Detective Unit, Westmeath Divisional Drug unit and the Westmeath Roads Policing Unit.
Sep 11, 2023 18:39
Call for return of Longford Westmeath Garda Division
Longford is currently part of the Longford/Roscommon/Mayo Division, with the Divisional Headquarters located in Castlebar.
Sep 7, 2023 19:11
Nursing home in Westmeath praised by latest HIQA report
A report released by HIQA today shows Cluain Lir Community Nursing Unit has recorded 8 full compliances and 6 substantial compliances.
Sep 7, 2023 13:42
Report shows businesses in region have spent over €250m on energy
The Brosnan report has examined the latest CSO figures in order to determine how much each counties' businesses are spending on energy costs.
Sep 6, 2023 13:12
Proposal lodged for completion of leisure route in Baylin
The development aims to connect the Baylin Bog Trail and Carn Park Forest Walk through the construction of a boardwalk which measures 350m in length.
Sep 6, 2023 12:02
Pre-retirement programme to take place in Athlone
The course is organised by the Retirement Planning Council of Ireland.
Sep 3, 2023 14:32
Major EU funding earmarked for Midlands area
The €10 million sum is the second of the EU "Just Transition Fund" the nation has received this year.
Sep 2, 2023 11:20Shannonside Newsletter
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