News - Westmeath
Almost 10 thousand people recorded on live register across the region
The Live register records the number of people registering for Jobseekers Benefit, Jobseekers allowance or any other entitlements at offices of the Department of Social Protection.
Jan 17, 2024 15:19
New CSO data reveals average weekly wages across the region
According to data from the CSO, the average weekly income in the Shannonside region increased from €703 to €735 between 2021 and 2022.
Jan 15, 2024 13:25
Over 10% of tourist beds in the region used to accommodate refugees
According to the report, Leitrim and Westmeath have the highest proportion of beds contracted to the Government in the region.
Jan 9, 2024 13:06
Garda investigations underway following serious assault in Mullingar
At approximately, 1.40am Gardaí were alerted to a disturbance outside a premises on Patrick Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath involving two men.
Jan 8, 2024 18:07
Roads policing units carry out stops in Westmeath and Roscommon
The Delvin Roads Policing unit found the driver to be a novice with no plates displayed, and they also had no license for the trailer.
Jan 3, 2024 17:09
Shannonside region encouraged to support Christmas Appeals
Since 2013, €1.7 million has been donated through the annual appeal, with almost €8000 raised in total across counties Longford, Westmeath and Leitrim.
Dec 29, 2023 13:21
Gardaí seek assistance in tracing missing Athlone teenager
14 year old Jack Byrne went missing from the Athlone area on Saturday.
Dec 27, 2023 07:29
Number of drivers caught speeding locally during National Slow Down Day
One driver was detected driving at 93kph in a 80kph zone on the R327 near Cloonfad.
Dec 23, 2023 13:13
People encouraged to participate in local Christmas initiative
Now in its second year, the "Giving Tree" provides people across the region the opportunity to help less fortunate children.
Dec 12, 2023 12:56
Planning appeal lodged against major Westmeath housing development
The development spans almost 10 hectares and is planned for the Petitswood area outside the town.
Dec 5, 2023 14:59
"They might have changed the world because they changed ours" - Family react as a mother sentenced for double murder
The family described Thelma and Michael as happy fun-loving children overflowing with love and mischief.
Nov 30, 2023 17:15
Woman pleads guilty to murdering her children in Westmeath last year
Lynn Eager, of Winetown in Rathowen, Westmeath, was due to stand trial early next year, but was today handed a life sentence after pleading guilty to the murders.
Nov 30, 2023 13:05
Westmeath County Council approve planning for major housing development
A number of objections rose from the local community, with concerns about the size of the development and its wider environmental impact.
Nov 24, 2023 16:29
Three arrests made as €100,000 seized from ten local properties
The operation was part of ongoing investigations into the activities of an Eastern European organised criminal gang operating throughout the midlands.
Nov 23, 2023 12:57Shannonside Newsletter
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