News - Westmeath

"Home Store + More" to join Arcadia Retail Park in Athlone

"Home Store + More" have signed a long-term deal to take over a 21 thousand square foot area in the park.

Oct 25, 2022 13:23

Demand for homeless and addiction services in Shannonside region increasing

Merchants Quay Ireland, which provides support for those who are homeless and struggling with addiction, also reported a 5% increase in Heroin and Cocaine users presenting to centres.

Oct 21, 2022 13:44

Inclement weather and COVID-19 has delayed Athlone flood defence works claims OPW minister

Minister O'Donovan hopes the vast majority of the defence measures will be constructed by the middle of next year with a further stretch to be worked on close to Golden Island after that.

Oct 20, 2022 17:37

New Athlone-Longford bus timetables come into effect this Sunday

The new timetables come into effect from this Sunday.

Oct 20, 2022 17:18

Five young people in Shannonside region awarded prestigious college scholarships

The Naughton Foundation Scholarships are worth €20,000 while the students' former schools also receive a cash prize for helping the teenagers' development.

Oct 20, 2022 14:12

Withdrawal of Athlone Franciscans a reflection of crisis in religious sector- McGarry

Patsy McGarry. Roscommon native and Religious Affairs Correspondent with the Irish Times, says the withdrawal is a sign of things to come in the religious sector in Ireland.

Oct 19, 2022 17:45