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EnerMech hopes to use its facility in Ireland to build on its existing work, said Christian Brown, CEO at EnerMech

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 an investment worth €9.2m.

Regional • 08 Sep 22

Geraldine Dolan said she had no other option to switch providers until the start of September at the earliest

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

The scene of the assault at Church Street in Athlone

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

The Atlantic 85 class lifeboat at Lough Ree will also be officially named in honour of Tara Scougall

New lifeboat station to open on Lough Ree

A state-of-the-art lifeboat station and slipway will be officially opened in the midlands and is expected to improve response time to emergencies.

Leinster • 11 Jun 22

Eibhlin Fitzpatrick believes that minor changes to people's shopping habits can have a significant impact in tackling the climate crisis.

Westmeath eco store drives change in shopping habits

A global pandemic was never going to stop Eibhlin Fitzpatrick from opening her first business and setting about changing people's shopping habits.

Climate Heroes • 11 Jun 22

The drugs have an estimated street value of €156,000 (image: garda info)

Man arrested in Moate after cannabis plants discovery

Gardaí have seized a number of cannabis plants and arrested a man in his 50s following a search in Moate, Co Westmeath.

Regional • 09 Jun 22

Minister of State Robert Troy and Ted Wright, CEO of Writech at the company's new innovation centre

Writech announces 50 jobs in Mullingar

Fire protection company Writech has announced the creation of 50 jobs with the launch of a new design and innovation centre in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Business • 10 May 22

Cannabis herb estimated to be worth €206,400 was recovered in Tyrellspass

Cannabis worth more than €200,000 seized in Westmeath

Cannabis worth more than €200,000 has been seized in Westmeath following the search of a shed.

Regional • 22 Apr 22

The fire occured in the Baylough area of the town

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

Areas impacted include Athlone town, West Side, Baylough, Coosan, Baylin, Creve, Mount Temple, Glasson, Tubberclare, The Ories, Garrycastle, Ardnaglug, Fardrum, Moydrum, Blyry, Killyon Hill, Bonavalley and Athlone

Boil water noticed issued for areas surrounding Athlone

The notice has been put in place for those supplied by the Athlone Water Treatment Plan following an issue with the disinfection process

Regional • 10 Mar 22

For several weeks, murmurations have been mesmerising onlookers at Lough Ennell, Co Westmeath. (Pic: INPHO/James Crombie)

The murmuration 'chasers' of Lough Ennell on a new high

Almost a year ago today, James Crombie took a photograph that would take flight around the world.

Leinster • 01 Mar 22

The train station in Killucan closed in 1963

Campaign to reopen train station that closed in 1963

A campaign has been ongoing for more than 20 years to reopen Killucan train station.

Leinster • 16 Feb 22

Judge Johnson, sitting at court in Mullingar, criticised Billy Coughlan for having 'a degree of selective amnesia'

Drunk-driver who caused head-on crash avoids jail

A drunk driver almost four times over the legal limit who caused a head-on collision which left a young Co Westmeath woman with life-changing injuries has avoided a prison sentence.

Courts • 02 Dec 21

It is hoped that the hi-tech devices will be able to give rescuers a head start as they await the arrival of the RNLI from outside the town

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

A handful of people gathered for the lighting of the Bealtaine Fire at the ancient ceremonial site of the Hill of Uisneach

Bealtaine Fire in Co Westmeath signals 'unity and hope'

One of Ireland's oldest traditions has been celebrated for another year, despite the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.

Ireland • 06 May 21

One man was taken to the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore

Man seriously injured in Westmeath road crash

One man has been seriously injured following a road traffic crash in Co Westmeath.

Leinster • 04 Dec 20

The man was brought to Tullamore General Hospital where he died later

Young man dies in Westmeath road incident

A 23-year-old Westmeath man has died following an incident involving a car.

Ireland • 15 Jun 20

The public Bealtaine Fire Celebration had been cancelled due to the pandemic

Bealtaine fire lit as a symbol of hope in Co Westmeath

A centuries-old tradition has been kept alive in Co Westmeath, against the backdrop of ongoing Covid-19 restrictions.

Coronavirus • 06 May 20

Around 100 protesters took to the streets and marched on Westmeath County Council buildings

Protest over Mullingar traffic congestion

A protest has taken place in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, over continuing traffic congestion within the town.

Leinster • 24 Feb 20

Parents and pupils gathered in Mullingar's Market Square ahead of the protest march

Protest over school building delay in Mullingar

Around 100 people attended a protest calling for the completion of the new 16-classroom and two-unit special needs facility at the Holy Family School in Mullingar.

Leinster • 11 Feb 20

The water restrictions will be in place from midnight to 7am tomorrow morning to allow the Annagh reservoir to recover

Water restrictions in place in Athlone tonight

Irish Water says 8,000 people will be affected by water restrictions in the Athlone area tonight.

Leinster • 13 Dec 19

A number of animals, including cormorants and cygnets were covered in oil (Pic: Athlone Town Facebook)

Birds taken to sanctuary after River Shannon oil spill

Efforts are under way in Westmeath to locate the source of an oil spill in the River Shannon over the weekend.

Leinster • 12 Aug 19

Permission to bring the challenges against the board was granted, on an ex parte basis, by Mr Justice Seamus Noonan

Two challenges brought against Westmeath wind farm plan

Two separate High Court challenges have been launched against An Bord Pleanála's decision to grant planning permission for a wind farm which will have some of the "highest structures in the country".

Courts • 27 May 19

Water intake at the treatment plant was affected by the incident at the weekend

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

A verdict of misadventure was returned at today's inquest in Mullingar

Man found to have 'toxic' drug levels after fatal crash

A motorist who was killed after he drove the wrong direction for 30km on the Sligo to Dublin dual carriageway had toxic levels of methamphetamines and cannabis in his system an inquest has been told.

Leinster • 08 Jan 19