Bridge in Athlone named in honour of Mary O'Rourke A cycleway bridge in Athlone, Co Westmeath, which opened to the public almost three years ago, has been officially named in honour of the late Mary O'Rourke. Leinster • 01 May
Bridge in Athlone named in honour of Mary O'Rourke A cycleway bridge in Athlone, Co Westmeath, which opened to the public almost three years ago, has been officially named in honour of the late Mary O'Rourke. Leinster • 01 May
Landmark €114m wastewater project completed in Athlone A landmark wastewater project in Athlone to resolve a decades-long problem of sewage overflowing into the town and the River Shannon during heavy rains has been completed. Leinster • 30 Apr
Landmark €114m wastewater project completed in Athlone A landmark wastewater project in Athlone to resolve a decades-long problem of sewage overflowing into the town and the River Shannon during heavy rains has been completed. Leinster • 30 Apr
Novo Nordisk to invest €430m in Athlone for Wegovy pill Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced a €430m expansion of its manufacturing operation in Athlone which will see it produce the tablet form of its weight loss drug Wegovy. Business • 02 Mar
Novo Nordisk to invest €430m in Athlone for Wegovy pill Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced a €430m expansion of its manufacturing operation in Athlone which will see it produce the tablet form of its weight loss drug Wegovy. Business • 02 Mar
'Worth it' - Donegal woman on working with Boston Red Sox Rachel Boner has spent the last year working with the Boston Red Sox - a long way from TUS in Athlone, from where she graduated in 2024. Ireland • 18 Feb
'Worth it' - Donegal woman on working with Boston Red Sox Rachel Boner has spent the last year working with the Boston Red Sox - a long way from TUS in Athlone, from where she graduated in 2024. Ireland • 18 Feb
Plans to make Athlone Ireland's first green city by 2040 Developer Seán Mulryan has said he believes a plan to turn Athlone into Ireland's first green city by 2040 is a logical solution to the infrastructure challenges facing Ireland, and more specifically Dublin. Leinster • 26 Jan
Plans to make Athlone Ireland's first green city by 2040 Developer Seán Mulryan has said he believes a plan to turn Athlone into Ireland's first green city by 2040 is a logical solution to the infrastructure challenges facing Ireland, and more specifically Dublin. Leinster • 26 Jan
Judgment deferred on future of Athlone IPAS centre A High Court judge has deferred giving her judgment on the future of an IPAS centre in Athlone, which was designed to house up to 1,000 asylum seekers. Courts • 25 Jun 25
Judgment deferred on future of Athlone IPAS centre A High Court judge has deferred giving her judgment on the future of an IPAS centre in Athlone, which was designed to house up to 1,000 asylum seekers. Courts • 25 Jun 25
Second tunnel in Athlone drainage project completed A second underwater tunnel beneath the River Shannon in Athlone, linking the town's sewer system from east to west, has been completed. Leinster • 07 Jun 25
Second tunnel in Athlone drainage project completed A second underwater tunnel beneath the River Shannon in Athlone, linking the town's sewer system from east to west, has been completed. Leinster • 07 Jun 25
Swimmer who died in Malta 'one of Athlone's characters' An Irishman who died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea in Malta has been named locally as Noel Ryan. Leinster • 16 Apr 25
Swimmer who died in Malta 'one of Athlone's characters' An Irishman who died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea in Malta has been named locally as Noel Ryan. Leinster • 16 Apr 25
Scale Ireland's Start-up summit to be held in Athlone Plans have been announced to hold Ireland's fourth Regional Start-up Summit in Athlone at the end of March. Business • 28 Jan 25
Scale Ireland's Start-up summit to be held in Athlone Plans have been announced to hold Ireland's fourth Regional Start-up Summit in Athlone at the end of March. Business • 28 Jan 25
Murder investigation into woman's death in Co Roscommon A murder investigation is under way into the death of a woman whose body was found in a field in Co Roscommon yesterday. Ireland • 01 Jan 25
Murder investigation into woman's death in Co Roscommon A murder investigation is under way into the death of a woman whose body was found in a field in Co Roscommon yesterday. Ireland • 01 Jan 25
Woman's body discovered on farmland in Co Roscommon Gardaí are investigating after a woman's body was discovered on farmland in Co Roscommon. Leinster • 30 Dec 24
Woman's body discovered on farmland in Co Roscommon Gardaí are investigating after a woman's body was discovered on farmland in Co Roscommon. Leinster • 30 Dec 24
How old will you be before you own a home of your own? While the date of the general election remains unknown, all the indicators are that housing remains the number one issue for voters and political parties alike. Ireland • 08 Sep 24
How old will you be before you own a home of your own? While the date of the general election remains unknown, all the indicators are that housing remains the number one issue for voters and political parties alike. Ireland • 08 Sep 24
Alkermes to sell Athlone plant to Novo Nordisk for $92m Irish based pharma company Alkermes is to sell its research and development and manufacturing plant in Athlone to Novo Nordisk for $92.5m. Business • 14 Dec 23
Alkermes to sell Athlone plant to Novo Nordisk for $92m Irish based pharma company Alkermes is to sell its research and development and manufacturing plant in Athlone to Novo Nordisk for $92.5m. Business • 14 Dec 23
Man in serious condition after Athlone house fire A man is in a serious condition following a fire at a house in Athlone, Co Westmeath. Regional • 29 Nov 23
Man in serious condition after Athlone house fire A man is in a serious condition following a fire at a house in Athlone, Co Westmeath. Regional • 29 Nov 23
New training facility opens for up to 1,000 apprentices A new state of the art apprenticeship facility has opened at the Technological University of the Shannon's campus in Athlone, with the capacity for up to 1,000 apprentices a year. Regional • 14 Jun 23
New training facility opens for up to 1,000 apprentices A new state of the art apprenticeship facility has opened at the Technological University of the Shannon's campus in Athlone, with the capacity for up to 1,000 apprentices a year. Regional • 14 Jun 23
Petmania to open new store in Athlone, with 13 new jobs Pet retailer Petmania is set to open a new store in Athlone this summer, creating 13 new jobs at the premises. Business • 07 Jun 23
Petmania to open new store in Athlone, with 13 new jobs Pet retailer Petmania is set to open a new store in Athlone this summer, creating 13 new jobs at the premises. Business • 07 Jun 23
Hodson Bay Group on course for €44-45m in revenues The chief executive of the Hodson Bay Hotel Group, Padraig Sugrue, said today that the group is on course to increase revenues to €44 - €45m in its current financial year. Business • 23 Jan 23
Hodson Bay Group on course for €44-45m in revenues The chief executive of the Hodson Bay Hotel Group, Padraig Sugrue, said today that the group is on course to increase revenues to €44 - €45m in its current financial year. Business • 23 Jan 23
Café owner 'couldn't believe' €10k electricity bill The owner of a café in Co Westmeath has said she was left speechless after receiving an electricity bill for almost €10,000 this week. Ireland • 30 Aug 22
Café owner 'couldn't believe' €10k electricity bill The owner of a café in Co Westmeath has said she was left speechless after receiving an electricity bill for almost €10,000 this week. Ireland • 30 Aug 22
Two men charged over fatal assault of man in Athlone Two men have appeared in court charged in relation to the fatal assault of a man in Athlone over the weekend. Ireland • 15 Aug 22
Two men charged over fatal assault of man in Athlone Two men have appeared in court charged in relation to the fatal assault of a man in Athlone over the weekend. Ireland • 15 Aug 22
Two arrested following fatal assault in Athlone Two men have been arrested as part of the investigation into a fatal assault in Athlone last night, in which a man in his 40s died. Ireland • 14 Aug 22
Two arrested following fatal assault in Athlone Two men have been arrested as part of the investigation into a fatal assault in Athlone last night, in which a man in his 40s died. Ireland • 14 Aug 22
Ericsson to add 250 jobs in Athlone in R&D expansion 250 new highly skilled jobs are to be created in Athlone by Swedish telecoms infrastructure firm Ericsson. Business • 30 May 22
Ericsson to add 250 jobs in Athlone in R&D expansion 250 new highly skilled jobs are to be created in Athlone by Swedish telecoms infrastructure firm Ericsson. Business • 30 May 22
Businesses destroyed in Athlone blaze Gardaí and fire services attended a blaze that destroyed a number of business premises in Athlone last night. Leinster • 02 Apr 22
Businesses destroyed in Athlone blaze Gardaí and fire services attended a blaze that destroyed a number of business premises in Athlone last night. Leinster • 02 Apr 22
Two robotic life buoys deployed on River Shannon Two river rescue robots are being deployed in Athlone in an attempt to save more lives. Regional • 28 Nov 21
Two robotic life buoys deployed on River Shannon Two river rescue robots are being deployed in Athlone in an attempt to save more lives. Regional • 28 Nov 21
Athlone Institute of Technology set for major upgrade Athlone Institute of Technology is in line for a multi-million euro upgrade as part of its elevation to university status. Business • 18 Aug 21
Athlone Institute of Technology set for major upgrade Athlone Institute of Technology is in line for a multi-million euro upgrade as part of its elevation to university status. Business • 18 Aug 21
