News - Westmeath
Appeals board gives Glasson telecom mast the go-ahead
On Tower Ireland Limited appealed the refusal to the higher planning authority earlier this year, with the body overruling the local authority and issuing permission for the mast.
Jun 13, 2025 07:33
Man in his 80's dies following house fire in Co. Westmeath
It happened in the Gilbertstown area of Castlepollard at around 1 o'clock this morning.
Jun 4, 2025 11:59
Hosepipe ban announced for parts of Westmeath, Meath and Donegal
It follows seven months of significantly below-average rainfall, with reservoirs like Lough Owel and Lough Bane now at their lowest levels in decades.
May 3, 2025 13:18
Tulsk Garda Station records one of country's highest crime levels in twenty years
Tulsk Garda Station was one of six nationwide to see its highest rate of crime in twenty years.
Apr 28, 2025 14:01
Cannabis plants worth over €300,000 seized at grow house in Athlone
The man has since been charged to appear before a special sitting of Galway District Court today.
Apr 27, 2025 11:17
Multi-million euro estate owned by son of former local Taoiseach hits the market
The estate forms much of the former land of Lord Greville, a tory MP for Westmeath in the 1800s.
Apr 27, 2025 09:21
Cian's Kennels announce new partnership with Westmeath Ladies Football Team
The charity was set up in honour of Longford teen Cian Neary who passed away at 15 years of age and would have turned 21 years of age this week.
Apr 17, 2025 13:54
Funeral of Ballymahon man killed in N55 crash taking place this morning
Tributes have poured in for Tom Walsh since he died last week.
Mar 31, 2025 07:38
Tributes paid to popular Ballymahon man who died in Westmeath crash
A passenger in his car and the driver of the second car, both men in their 80s, are in Tullamore Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Mar 28, 2025 07:13
Planning appeal lodged against new fast food drive thru
The appeal centres on concerns around noise, traffic and the site location.
Mar 24, 2025 17:02
N4 reopens after serious crash near Westmeath/Longford border
Mar 24, 2025 07:35
Two men seriously injured following overnight N4 crash
Emergency services attended the scene in Rathowen Village, Westmeath at 2.30am.
Mar 23, 2025 08:42
Planning upheld for new Athlone housing development following appeal
An Bord Pleanála has now upheld the decision of Westmeath County Council and granted permission with 23 revised conditions.
Mar 4, 2025 08:21
Westmeath cinematographer nominated for Discovery Award at DIFF
Carol, who hails from Bunbrosna, was nominated for her work on the 'Wilde Sisters' short film which was directed and produced by Taine King from Co. Monaghan.
Mar 1, 2025 09:54Shannonside Newsletter
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