Teenager appears in court charged over Athlone shooting
A man was injured in the incident last week.
View ArticleSean's Bar in Athlone is Ireland's oldest pub - and a bona fide tourist...
The pub dates back to 900 AD, thanks to an enterprising young man named Luain.
View ArticleHenshaw blow will be felt but Ireland confident as they head for Athlone
Joe Schmidt has competition for places in key areas of the pitch and his squad has real belief.
View ArticleWatch: The Beast in the West - stunning Air Corps video taken over Galway
Emma and the Beast’s effects have been felt across the country.
View ArticleSubstantial amount of jewellery stolen from Westmeath store during Storm Emma
No arrests have been made to date in relation to the incident.
View ArticleOne of Ireland's biggest builders plans to overhaul Athlone's rundown Texas...
Bennett Property acquired the mostly disused Westmeath development late last year.
View ArticleOne of Ireland's biggest builders plans to overhaul Athlone's rundown Texas...
Bennett Construction acquired the mostly disused Westmeath development late last year.
View ArticleAthlone native selected in League Two team of the year as Luton close in on...
Alan Sheehan has been a regular at centre-half for promotion chasing Luton Town.
View ArticleAthlone roots, 14 seasons in England, 10 clubs and league promotion at last
It’s been a season to savour for Alan Sheehan at Luton Town.
View ArticleWoman passes away after getting into difficulty while swimming in Lough Ree
The incident happened on Wednesday.
View Article'First of its kind' tractor-testing course launched
A new EU directive requires commercial tractors to undergo a special roadworthiness test.
View ArticleAfter two points from 16 games, struggling Athlone Town release 10 players
The club currently sit bottom of the SSE Airtricity League First Division table with no wins so far this season.
View ArticleIrish and US researchers teaming up to help save bees
More than half of Ireland’s bee species have experienced substantial declines since the 1980s.
View ArticleYour summer in Ireland: 5 must-see sites in Roscommon
Take our challenge and tick off as many glorious sites this summer as recommended by heritage officers around Ireland.
View ArticleConnacht hammer Wasps in encouraging pre-season rout in Athlone
Andy Friend’s men ran in seven tries in an impressive performance at Dubarry Park.
View ArticleAppeal for two missing teenagers believed to be in Dublin
Janelle Quinn and Hannah Hughes were reported missing to gardaí last Wednesday.
View ArticleMissing Dublin teen found safe and well
Another teenage girl who was reported missing to gardaí has also been located safe and well.
View ArticleGardaí arrest man and woman after €700k worth of cocaine discovered in Westmeath
Officers conducted an early morning raid of a house in Athlone.
View Article'Jack is impossible to ruffle' - Connacht's Carty set for Ireland debut in Rome
The 26-year-old has been sublime for his province this season.
View ArticleBirds left 'caked' in oil after spill in Shannon tributary near Athlone
Five swans were found covered in oil by local volunteers.
View ArticleHow a Shannon-side sculpture sparked a culture war in Athlone
A proposed sculpture has fueled a debate about cultural misappropriation in Athlone.
View ArticleConnacht man Carty's rise brings him a World Cup start for Ireland
The 27-year-old Athlone man gets his chance to shine against Japan on Saturday.
View ArticleThe Women's National League will welcome a new team for the 2020 season
Athlone Town AFC will bring the total number of clubs to nine.
View ArticleFermanagh machete attack: Gardaí make three arrests over social media...
This morning, gardaí conducted a number of planned searches in the Athlone area.
View ArticleMen to appear in court over social media threats to kill
It’s believed the arrests are connected to a machete attack carried out last weekend.
View ArticleMen told to desist from posting social media videos in Mullingar court...
Judge Flann Brennan granted free legal aid to all three accused.
View ArticleDisclosures tribunal: 'Appalling' idea to hold investigating interviews in...
The Disclosures Tribunal is in its fifth week of hearing evidence into the treatment of garda Nicholas Keogh.
View ArticleWoman due in court after gardaí seize €75k worth of cannabis in Westmeath
A 34-year-old woman was arrested.
View ArticleGovernment urged to do more on flooding impact as Varadkar visits stricken...
The Irish Farmers Association said the Taoiseach’s visit had an element of “trying to close the stable door after the horse had bolted”.
View ArticleMan (20s) arrested after gardaí seize €122k worth of cannabis from growhouse
Gardaí said they seized 153 cannabis plants.
View Article‘There was a lot of stuff that hit Kilkenny at once... It was sad to see them...
Bronagh Kane on seeing her team removed from the Women’s National League and a new start with Athlone.
View Article'These orders have us heartbroken': Protest planned against deportation of...
The couple live in a direct provision centre in Athlone.
View Article'For the love of God': Anger as shed to be used as Covid-19 isolation room at...
The school’s principal said the situation is “not ideal”.
View Article15 goals across two games as Shelbourne and Athlone progress to FAI Cup last...
Shels beat John Caulfield’s Galway United, and Athlone produced a stunning comeback against Wexford.
View ArticleNearly €40,000 worth of drugs discovered in packages labelled as clothing...
The drugs were seized by Revenue officers earlier today.
View ArticleWoman (30s) arrested after €48,000 worth of cannabis seized in Longford
The seizure was made after a search was carried out in Glebe this morning.
View ArticleThree people arrested as gardaí seize cash and cannabis during searches of...
Two of the three people arrested have since been released.
View ArticleTwo women who allegedly refused hotel quarantine after Dubai plastic surgery...
The judge noted the two friends had gone away for breast enhancement surgery and questioned if that was essential travel.
View ArticleGardaí seize €160,000 in cash after stopping car in Athlone
A 21-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
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