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Co. Westmeath • 82 stories • Since 29 Apr 2026 • Latest 03 Sep 2026
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62-year-old man charged with serious assault in Roscommon
Driving Test Delays and Leitrim's Remote Work Appeal
Shergar Mystery Solved, Community Events Highlight Local Giving
Planning
Planning pre_validation: 2660454
“Fashion Lady” Brideswell Street , Athlone , Co. Westmeath Retention Permission is being sought for a stand alone beauty parlour at the rear of her existing hairdressers. The application will also include retention permission for an extension to the rear of her existing hairdressers and retention pe
Planning application received: Retention Permission is being sought for a stand alone beauty parlour at the rear of her existing ha
Planning pre_validation: 2660446
30 St Francis Terrace , Athlone , Co Westmeath retention permission for a single storey flat roof extension to an existing dwelling including the conversion of existing outbuildings into habitable accommodation, and all ancillary works
Planning pre_validation: 2660448
Derries TD , Athlone , Co. Westmeath retention permission for the following works: change of use of building from domestic to commercial. To retain alteration works carried out internally to this building and parking spaces created to the front of the building and within the boundaries of the site
Planning pre_validation: 2660449
Two Mile Round Clonbrusk , Athlone , Co. Westmeath Retention permission and planning permission for completion of development. Permission is sought for alterations and completion of development granted under Pl. Ref.: 23/37. The alterations to include modifications to front extension's finished floo
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- planningPlanning application received: Retention Permission is being sought for a stand alone beauty parlour at the...
- planningPlanning application received: retention permission for a single storey flat roof extension to an existing...
- planningPlanning application received: retention permission for the following works: change of use of building from...
- planningPlanning application received: Retention permission and planning permission for completion of development....
- planningPlanning application received: Outline permission for the construction of a new dwelling, domestic garage,...
- planningPlanning conditional: development which will consist of the demolition of an existing rear extension,...
- planningPlanning conditional: the construction of a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling to...
- planningPlanning refused: construction of a single-storey ancillary accommodation unit (38.5m2) located in the rear...
- planningPlanning refused: change of use of existing public licensed bar at ground floor level to Restaurant/Take...
- planningPlanning application received: The development will comprise amendments to the permitted development as per...
- planningPlanning conditional: development which will consist of a proposed new single storey private dwelling, new...
News
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62-year-old man charged with serious assault in Roscommon
A 62-year-old man from Roscommon has been charged with section four assault following a court appearance in Athlone. The accused, Sean Bailey, was given an alibi warning ahead of his trial at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court on July 2nd.
Sean Bailey, Mark Cooney
Trial date: Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court, July 2nd
18 Jun 2026 · midlands103
Also covered in: Mullingar
Driving Test Delays and Leitrim's Remote Work Appeal
Wait times for driving tests in Roscommon and Athlone remain at 10 weeks, while Leitrim launches a campaign to attract remote workers. Local councillors highlight the impact on rural communities and the potential of the initiative.
Ramu, Sean McGown
Three-month campaign to attract remote workers to Leitrim
17 Jun 2026 · shannonside
Sport
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Athlone Community Sports Hub activities – Sep/Oct 2026
Athlone Community Sports Hub is back with a packed autumn schedule of inclusive sports, health, and fitness activities for September and October, proudly supported by Westmeath Sports Partnership. Designed to ... Read more » The post Athlone Community Sports Hub activities – Sep/Oct 2026 appeared first on Westmeath Sports Partnership .
03 Sep 2026 · Westmeath Sports PartnershipPlanning
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Planning application received: Retention Permission is being sought for a stand alone beauty parlour at the rear of her existing ha
Xia Jiang — “Fashion Lady” Brideswell Street Athlone Co. Westmeath. Retention Permission is being sought for a stand alone beauty parlour at the rear of her existing ha...
Xia Jiang
File ref: 2660454 · Westmeath County Council
27 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: retention permission for the following works: change of use of building from domestic to commercial
TK Vets — Derries TD Athlone Co. Westmeath N37K0V6. retention permission for the following works: change of use of building from domestic to commercial....
TK Vets
File ref: 2660448 · Westmeath County Council
25 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: retention permission for a single storey flat roof extension to an existing dwelling including the c
Nigel So — 30 St Francis Terrace, Athlone Co Westmeath. retention permission for a single storey flat roof extension to an existing dwelling including the c...
Nigel So
File ref: 2660446 · Westmeath County Council
25 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: Retention permission and planning permission for completion of development. Permission is sought for
Cathy Byrne — Two Mile Round Clonbrusk Athlone Co. Westmeath N37K6H0. Retention permission and planning permission for completion of development. Permission is sought for...
Cathy Byrne
File ref: 2660449 · Westmeath County Council
25 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: Outline permission for the construction of a new dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent tre
Patrick Keegan — Portlick Glasson, Athlone Co. Westmeath. Outline permission for the construction of a new dwelling, domestic garage, proprietary effluent tre...
Patrick Keegan
File ref: 2660443 · Westmeath County Council
22 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Also covered in: Glasson
Planning conditional: development which will consist of the demolition of an existing rear extension, renovation and exten
Colette Kelly — 20 Altown GarryCastle Athlone, Co. Westmeath N37 VX29. development which will consist of the demolition of an existing rear extension, renovation and exten...
Colette Kelly
File ref: 2660350 · Westmeath County Council
21 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Planning conditional: the construction of a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling to include anci
Nik & Jacqui Thaker — 14 Coolevin Park Athlone Co. Westmeath N37E132. the construction of a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling to include anci...
Nik & Jacqui Thaker
File ref: 2560567 · Westmeath County Council
20 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Planning refused: construction of a single-storey ancillary accommodation unit (38.5m2) located in the rear garden of
Xiaomei Lin — 3 Crystal Village Dublin Road Athlone, Co Westmeath N37 C3X9. construction of a single-storey ancillary accommodation unit (38.5m2) located in the rear garden of ...
Xiaomei Lin
File ref: 2660343 · Westmeath County Council
19 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Planning refused: change of use of existing public licensed bar at ground floor level to Restaurant/Take Away. Permiss
Muhammad Riaz — 23 Mardyke St Athlone Co. Westmeath N37 R5V9. change of use of existing public licensed bar at ground floor level to Restaurant/Take Away. Permiss...
Muhammad Riaz
File ref: 2660354 · Westmeath County Council
19 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: The development will comprise amendments to the permitted development as per LRD permission referenc
Ballymore Station Walk Limited — Lands at Ballykeeran and Cornamaddy Townlands, Athlone.. The development will comprise amendments to the permitted development as per LRD permission referenc...
Ballymore Station Walk Limited
File ref: 2660435 · Westmeath County Council
17 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Planning conditional: development which will consist of a proposed new single storey private dwelling, new Secondary waste
Eoin & Holly Duffy — Coosan Point Athlone Co.Westmeath. development which will consist of a proposed new single storey private dwelling, new Secondary waste...
Eoin & Holly Duffy
File ref: 2660330 · Westmeath County Council
14 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Planning application received: the construction of a livestock underpass, effluent holding tank and all associated site works
Dolan Dairies Ltd — Killbillaghan & Ballynahown Athlone Co. Westmeath. the construction of a livestock underpass, effluent holding tank and all associated site works...
Dolan Dairies Ltd
File ref: 2660428 · Westmeath County Council
12 Aug 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Community
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Shergar Mystery Solved, Community Events Highlight Local Giving
Princess Zara Aga Khan reveals new insights into the 1983 Shergar abduction case, while local communities across Ireland host Father's Day events with donation opportunities. The Aga Khan family's charitable approach to fundraising is highlighted.
Princess Zara Aga Khan, Derek Thompson, Louise Larkin
Father's Day events: 11am men's morning at St. Ciaran's Community Centre, Athlone; Men on the Move cycle in Port Arlington; farmer's breakfast in Kilcormack, Offaly
15 Jun 2026 · midlands103
Court Reports
Cases and rulings mentioning Athlone from local newspapers and Courts News Ireland.
Former accountant laundered nearly €290k in fraud cash
A former accountant has been sentenced to three years and nine months at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for laundering nearly €290,000 through his bank account. Cyril Keegan (54), with an address in County Cork, pleaded guilty to three counts of money laundering between 2017 and...