'Milestone' reached in Midlands wastewater scheme An underground pipeline crossing beneath the River Shannon has been completed as part of a three-year plan to reduce sewer flooding in Athlone, Co Westmeath. Leinster • 06 Mar 24
'Milestone' reached in Midlands wastewater scheme An underground pipeline crossing beneath the River Shannon has been completed as part of a three-year plan to reduce sewer flooding in Athlone, Co Westmeath. Leinster • 06 Mar 24
Two arrested after cash, drugs seized in Westmeath Two men have been arrested after cash and drugs were seized during separate operations in Co Westmeath yesterday afternoon. Leinster • 05 Mar 24
Two arrested after cash, drugs seized in Westmeath Two men have been arrested after cash and drugs were seized during separate operations in Co Westmeath yesterday afternoon. Leinster • 05 Mar 24
Burglary suspects arrested after search appear in court Two Dublin men charged with trespass and burglary offences at addresses in Co Westmeath earlier this week have been remanded in custody this afternoon after being refused bail at Athlone District Court. Leinster • 28 Feb 24
Burglary suspects arrested after search appear in court Two Dublin men charged with trespass and burglary offences at addresses in Co Westmeath earlier this week have been remanded in custody this afternoon after being refused bail at Athlone District Court. Leinster • 28 Feb 24
Stolen car clocked at 184km/h before entering wrong lane Gardaí are investigating after a stolen car clocked doing 184km/h in a 100km/h zone drove against traffic following a chase in Co Westmeath. Regional • 26 Feb 24
Stolen car clocked at 184km/h before entering wrong lane Gardaí are investigating after a stolen car clocked doing 184km/h in a 100km/h zone drove against traffic following a chase in Co Westmeath. Regional • 26 Feb 24
Ice warning issued for Connacht and three counties Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning for Connacht, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath. Connacht • 04 Dec 23
Ice warning issued for Connacht and three counties Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow low temperature and ice warning for Connacht, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath. Connacht • 04 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
Over 1,000 people attend service honouring organ donors A service of remembrance and thanksgiving for organ donors has taken place in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Leinster • 14 Oct 23
Over 1,000 people attend service honouring organ donors A service of remembrance and thanksgiving for organ donors has taken place in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. Leinster • 14 Oct 23
Two men arrested in Mullingar, firearm seized Two men have been arrested, and a firearm has been seized in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, as part of an ongoing investigation into organised crime in the area. Leinster • 10 Aug 23
Two men arrested in Mullingar, firearm seized Two men have been arrested, and a firearm has been seized in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, as part of an ongoing investigation into organised crime in the area. Leinster • 10 Aug 23
Homes evacuated after device found in Mullingar A number of houses have been evacuated in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, following the discovery of a suspicious device. Leinster • 04 Aug 23
Homes evacuated after device found in Mullingar A number of houses have been evacuated in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, following the discovery of a suspicious device. Leinster • 04 Aug 23
Motorcylist, 50s, dies in Mullingar crash A motorcylist in his 50s has died in a single vehicle collision in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, this afternoon. Leinster • 08 Jul 23
Motorcylist, 50s, dies in Mullingar crash A motorcylist in his 50s has died in a single vehicle collision in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, this afternoon. Leinster • 08 Jul 23
Historic VR postbox ripped from Westmeath estate wall A post box, which is believed to date from the beginning of the last century, has been ripped from the wall of the Baronstown Estate in Co Westmeath. Leinster • 04 Jul 23
Historic VR postbox ripped from Westmeath estate wall A post box, which is believed to date from the beginning of the last century, has been ripped from the wall of the Baronstown Estate in Co Westmeath. Leinster • 04 Jul 23
Niall Horan's mother very proud after White House gig Singer Niall Horan's mother Maura Gallagher has said she's very proud of her son, who performed for US President Joe Biden in the White House as part of the traditional shamrock ceremony. Regional • 18 Mar 23
Niall Horan's mother very proud after White House gig Singer Niall Horan's mother Maura Gallagher has said she's very proud of her son, who performed for US President Joe Biden in the White House as part of the traditional shamrock ceremony. Regional • 18 Mar 23
MDMA tablets worth over €300,000 seized in Co Westmeath Over €300,000 worth of drugs have been seized by Revenue officers in Co Westmeath. Regional • 08 Feb 23
MDMA tablets worth over €300,000 seized in Co Westmeath Over €300,000 worth of drugs have been seized by Revenue officers in Co Westmeath. Regional • 08 Feb 23
Enoch Burke attended school despite 2pm deadline Enoch Burke attended Wilson's Hospital School this afternoon despite being given until 2pm to purge his contempt or face a fine of €700 a day. Ireland • 27 Jan 23
Enoch Burke attended school despite 2pm deadline Enoch Burke attended Wilson's Hospital School this afternoon despite being given until 2pm to purge his contempt or face a fine of €700 a day. Ireland • 27 Jan 23
Suspended teacher Burke attends school for second day Suspended secondary school teacher Enoch Burke said he came to Wilson's Hospital School in Multyfarnham for a second day to teach but spent the day standing in the corridor. Ireland • 06 Jan 23
Suspended teacher Burke attends school for second day Suspended secondary school teacher Enoch Burke said he came to Wilson's Hospital School in Multyfarnham for a second day to teach but spent the day standing in the corridor. Ireland • 06 Jan 23
Bus driver dies following crash in Co Westmeath A bus driver has died after a crash near Moate, Co Westmeath. The 55-year-old was driving a Bus Éireann coach when it left the road and hit a ditch at 5.30pm. Regional • 05 Jan 23
Bus driver dies following crash in Co Westmeath A bus driver has died after a crash near Moate, Co Westmeath. The 55-year-old was driving a Bus Éireann coach when it left the road and hit a ditch at 5.30pm. Regional • 05 Jan 23
Man killed in Westmeath was 'violently assaulted' Gardaí say a man killed in Co Westmeath earlier this week was violently assaulted and died as a result of his injuries. Ireland • 27 Oct 22
Man killed in Westmeath was 'violently assaulted' Gardaí say a man killed in Co Westmeath earlier this week was violently assaulted and died as a result of his injuries. Ireland • 27 Oct 22
Court told Westmeath mother too unwell to appear A mother charged with the murder of her children, Thelma and Michael (Mikey) Dennany, in a car fire in Co Westmeath last month was too unwell to appear at a court hearing today. Courts • 27 Oct 22
Court told Westmeath mother too unwell to appear A mother charged with the murder of her children, Thelma and Michael (Mikey) Dennany, in a car fire in Co Westmeath last month was too unwell to appear at a court hearing today. Courts • 27 Oct 22
'Person of interest' identified over Westmeath death Gardaí have identified a person of interest as part of their investigation into the death of Stefan Posschier in Co Westmeath yesterday evening. Leinster • 26 Oct 22
'Person of interest' identified over Westmeath death Gardaí have identified a person of interest as part of their investigation into the death of Stefan Posschier in Co Westmeath yesterday evening. Leinster • 26 Oct 22
From small acorns, expanding an ancient Irish woodland Volunteers have been spending autumn weekends foraging for native seed as part of efforts to expand an ancient Irish woodland for the first time in over 200 years. Climate Heroes • 22 Oct 22
From small acorns, expanding an ancient Irish woodland Volunteers have been spending autumn weekends foraging for native seed as part of efforts to expand an ancient Irish woodland for the first time in over 200 years. Climate Heroes • 22 Oct 22
Funeral of Dennany siblings to take place Thursday The funeral of two children who died in a car fire in Co Westmeath will take place on Thursday. Ireland • 13 Sep 22
Funeral of Dennany siblings to take place Thursday The funeral of two children who died in a car fire in Co Westmeath will take place on Thursday. Ireland • 13 Sep 22
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 in Co Westmeath last Friday. Leinster • 12 Sep 22
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 in Co Westmeath last Friday. 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
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
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
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
