Criminal investigation into fatal Westmeath car fire The Garda Commissioner has confirmed that a criminal investigation is under way into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two children in a car fire … Leinster • 12 Sep 22
Vigil held for children who died in Westmeath car fire A vigil has been held in memory of the two children who died in a car fire near Multyfarnham in Co Westmeath, on Friday. Leinster • 12 Sep 22
Post-mortems on car fire victims aged 2 and 5 conclude Post-mortem examinations have been carried out on the bodies of two children who died in a car fire near Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath. Ireland • 10 Sep 22
Two children die and woman injured in car fire Two children have died in a car fire in Co Westmeath. A woman suffered serious injuries and has been taken to hospital in Dublin. Leinster • 09 Sep 22
170 jobs at EnerMech for first Irish plant in Athlone EnerMech, a mechanical and electrical services firm for the energy and infrastructure sectors, will create 170 jobs in Athlone over the next three years in … Regional • 08 Sep 22
Monument unveiled in Athlone for Jadotville soldiers A community in Athlone, Co Westmeath has unveiled a monument in remembrance of 13 soldiers who fought in Jadotville and who all lived on the … Leinster • 04 Sep 22
Fleadh Cheoil to return to Mullingar in 2023 Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has confirmed that the Fleadh Cheoil is returning to Mullingar next year. Leinster • 03 Sep 22
We don't know where we'll go: Ukrainians leave Maynooth Over 800 Ukrainians living in Maynooth University on-campus accommodation are moving out this weekend to make way for students to return to college. Ukraine • 03 Sep 22
Roscommon GAA investigating alleged assault of referee Roscommon GAA has confirmed an investigation is under way into an incident involving a referee during a minor championship match yesterday evening. GAA • 01 Sep 22
'Year like no other' - priest helps house students A priest in Athlone has said he was tempted to contact the army due to the accommodation "emergency situation" in the town. Leinster • 01 Sep 22
