Thousands attend St Patrick's Day parade in Athlone Over 5,000 people have turned out to watch the first major street parade of the St Patrick's weekend celebrations, in Athlone in Co Westmeath. Leinster • 16 Mar 19
Thousands attend St Patrick's Day parade in Athlone Over 5,000 people have turned out to watch the first major street parade of the St Patrick's weekend celebrations, in Athlone in Co Westmeath. Leinster • 16 Mar 19
Nighttime water restrictions in place in Athlone Water restrictions will be in place in Athlone, Co Westmeath, tonight in order to allow water levels in the Annagh Resevoir to increase. Leinster • 05 Feb 19
Nighttime water restrictions in place in Athlone Water restrictions will be in place in Athlone, Co Westmeath, tonight in order to allow water levels in the Annagh Resevoir to increase. Leinster • 05 Feb 19
Overnight water restrictions in Athlone area People in the Athlone area of Westmeath face water restrictions tonight due to low levels in Annagh Reservoir following a pollution incident. Leinster • 29 Jan 19
Overnight water restrictions in Athlone area People in the Athlone area of Westmeath face water restrictions tonight due to low levels in Annagh Reservoir following a pollution incident. Leinster • 29 Jan 19
Tributes paid to Elan founder Don Panoz who has died Tributes have been paid to the man who created the Elan pharmaceutical giant in the midlands - Don Panoz - who has died aged 83. Leinster • 12 Sep 18
Tributes paid to Elan founder Don Panoz who has died Tributes have been paid to the man who created the Elan pharmaceutical giant in the midlands - Don Panoz - who has died aged 83. Leinster • 12 Sep 18
Software company to create 200 jobs in Athlone A software company is to create 200 jobs over the next four years in Athlone, Co Westmeath. Leinster • 09 Jul 18
Software company to create 200 jobs in Athlone A software company is to create 200 jobs over the next four years in Athlone, Co Westmeath. Leinster • 09 Jul 18
Heat Merchants to invest €4m in branch network Plumbing supply chain Heat Merchants is to invest €4m in its branch network, creating 75 jobs over the next three years. Business • 08 May 18
Heat Merchants to invest €4m in branch network Plumbing supply chain Heat Merchants is to invest €4m in its branch network, creating 75 jobs over the next three years. Business • 08 May 18
Property stolen in break-in at Athlone shopping centre An investigation is under way into a burglary at a shopping centre in Athlone last night. Leinster • 05 Mar 18
Property stolen in break-in at Athlone shopping centre An investigation is under way into a burglary at a shopping centre in Athlone last night. Leinster • 05 Mar 18
Prime Time- Oil and Gas Exploration, Athlone as Midlands' Capital Is Athlone set to be the capital of the midlands as part of the Government's spending plan, and is the Dáil right to ban drilling for gas and oil in Irish waters? Prime Time • 16 Feb 18
Prime Time- Oil and Gas Exploration, Athlone as Midlands' Capital Is Athlone set to be the capital of the midlands as part of the Government's spending plan, and is the Dáil right to ban drilling for gas and oil in Irish waters? Prime Time • 16 Feb 18
One-way traffic system in Athlone comes into effect A permanent one-way traffic system through the centre of Athlone has come into effect this morning. Leinster • 15 Feb 18
One-way traffic system in Athlone comes into effect A permanent one-way traffic system through the centre of Athlone has come into effect this morning. Leinster • 15 Feb 18
Water supply returning in Athlone area A normal water supply should return over the course of the afternoon to approximately 8,000 customers affected by outages due to a burst water main yesterday on the Ballymahon Road in Athlone. Leinster • 13 Feb 18
Water supply returning in Athlone area A normal water supply should return over the course of the afternoon to approximately 8,000 customers affected by outages due to a burst water main yesterday on the Ballymahon Road in Athlone. Leinster • 13 Feb 18
Internal garda probe into reappearance of missing drugs An internal garda investigation has been launched into how a suspected quantity of drugs went missing after a drug seizure in Athlone, and then reappeared six years later. Ireland • 07 Feb 18
Internal garda probe into reappearance of missing drugs An internal garda investigation has been launched into how a suspected quantity of drugs went missing after a drug seizure in Athlone, and then reappeared six years later. Ireland • 07 Feb 18
Controversial Athlone bridge gets green light A controversial plan to build a new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Shannon in Athlone's historic old town centre has been given the go-ahead by An Bord Pleanála. Leinster • 08 Nov 17
Controversial Athlone bridge gets green light A controversial plan to build a new pedestrian and cycle bridge across the River Shannon in Athlone's historic old town centre has been given the go-ahead by An Bord Pleanála. Leinster • 08 Nov 17
Ericsson seeking to cut 130 jobs at Irish operation Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson is looking to cut up to 130 jobs across its Irish operation. Business • 05 Oct 17
Ericsson seeking to cut 130 jobs at Irish operation Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson is looking to cut up to 130 jobs across its Irish operation. Business • 05 Oct 17
Courier company to open expanded Athlone facility International courier company DPD Ireland will officially open its newly-expanded facility at Athlone today. News • 23 Jan 17
Courier company to open expanded Athlone facility International courier company DPD Ireland will officially open its newly-expanded facility at Athlone today. News • 23 Jan 17
Athlone branch of Irish Red Cross to close The Irish Red Cross is to close down its branch in Athlone, Co Westmeath after a row over the control of property used by the volunteers there. News • 21 Dec 16
Athlone branch of Irish Red Cross to close The Irish Red Cross is to close down its branch in Athlone, Co Westmeath after a row over the control of property used by the volunteers there. News • 21 Dec 16
€6m fund to reduce flooding risk in Athlone A multi-million euro fund is to be made available for a series of emergency measures over the next nine months to reduce the risk from flooding for 250 homes in Athlone. News • 06 Oct 16
€6m fund to reduce flooding risk in Athlone A multi-million euro fund is to be made available for a series of emergency measures over the next nine months to reduce the risk from flooding for 250 homes in Athlone. News • 06 Oct 16
Ericsson seeking 27 Irish voluntary redundancies Communications company Ericsson has confirmed that it is seeking 27 voluntary redundancies in Ireland. Business • 06 May 16
Ericsson seeking 27 Irish voluntary redundancies Communications company Ericsson has confirmed that it is seeking 27 voluntary redundancies in Ireland. Business • 06 May 16
Communities rally to highlight flooding issues A rally to highlight the issues around the flooding crisis throughout the country took place in Athlone this afternoon. News • 20 Feb 16
Communities rally to highlight flooding issues A rally to highlight the issues around the flooding crisis throughout the country took place in Athlone this afternoon. News • 20 Feb 16
Further flood fears as Shannon waters yet to peak The National Emergency Coordination Group has said water levels on the Shannon system are still rising and are expected to peak in the coming days. News • 13 Dec 15
Further flood fears as Shannon waters yet to peak The National Emergency Coordination Group has said water levels on the Shannon system are still rising and are expected to peak in the coming days. News • 13 Dec 15
Nurses concern over assaults on staff The Psychiatric Nurses' Association has expressed concern about assaults on staff by some patients in acute psychiatric units. News • 16 Apr 15
Nurses concern over assaults on staff The Psychiatric Nurses' Association has expressed concern about assaults on staff by some patients in acute psychiatric units. News • 16 Apr 15
SAP, Ericsson and Wipro announce almost 500 jobs Almost 500 jobs are to be created across four counties by three multinational technology companies - SAP, Ericsson and Wipro. News • 27 May 14
SAP, Ericsson and Wipro announce almost 500 jobs Almost 500 jobs are to be created across four counties by three multinational technology companies - SAP, Ericsson and Wipro. News • 27 May 14
New IDA buildings for Athlone and Waterford The IDA - often criticised for having a city bias - has announced it is to develop new buildings in Waterford and in Athlone. Business • 24 Apr 14
New IDA buildings for Athlone and Waterford The IDA - often criticised for having a city bias - has announced it is to develop new buildings in Waterford and in Athlone. Business • 24 Apr 14
Search for missing fisherman winds down overnight A search for a Co Armagh man who fell from a boat that capsized in high winds on Lough Ree has wound down for the evening. News • 21 Mar 14
Search for missing fisherman winds down overnight A search for a Co Armagh man who fell from a boat that capsized in high winds on Lough Ree has wound down for the evening. News • 21 Mar 14
Commuters facing further delays due to flooding Hundreds of commuters are facing delays and bus transfers due to flooding on railway lines in the midlands and mid-west. News • 24 Feb 14
Commuters facing further delays due to flooding Hundreds of commuters are facing delays and bus transfers due to flooding on railway lines in the midlands and mid-west. News • 24 Feb 14
Unfinished Athlone housing estate being demolished Demolition work is under way on land adjacent to an unfinished housing estate in Athlone where a two-year-old boy lost his life almost two years ago. News • 20 Nov 13
Unfinished Athlone housing estate being demolished Demolition work is under way on land adjacent to an unfinished housing estate in Athlone where a two-year-old boy lost his life almost two years ago. News • 20 Nov 13
