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  2. planningPlanning application received: construction of a new dwelling, new domestic garage, septic tank and...
  3. news62-year-old man charged with serious assault in Roscommon
  4. planningPlanning application received: change of use from ground floor retail to restaurant use (180 sq.m.)...
  5. newsDriving Test Delays and Leitrim's Remote Work Appeal
  6. planningNew signage on front of optician's shop in Athlone
  7. human interestShergar Mystery Solved, Community Events Highlight Local Giving
  8. planningTwo domestic garages already built at rear of house
  9. planningPlanning conditional: planning permission for a phased development (phases 1-3) to include: 1. Goods-in area...
  10. planningPlanning application received: EXTENSION OF DURATION - Dwelling, sewage treatment system, percolation area,...
  11. planningPlanning application received: development which will consist of: Alterations to the previously approved...
  12. planningPlanning application received: to change the use of part of existing stables building from use as stables...

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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

Planning

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New signage on front of optician's shop in Athlone

Valerie Donegan Opticians is applying to put up new signage on the front of their Unit 3B/4 premises at Cornamagh on the Ballymahon Road in Athlone. The application is for the sign and associated works only, with no changes to the building itself.

Valerie Donegan Opticians Limited
File ref: 2660192 · Westmeath County Council
15 Jun 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

Two domestic garages already built at rear of house

Michael Donnelly is seeking permission to keep two domestic garages that have already been built at the back of his house in Glasson, Athlone. This is a retention application, meaning the structures are already in place and he's now asking the council to formally approve them.

Michael Donnelly
File ref: 2660200 · Westmeath County Council
12 Jun 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Also covered in: Glasson

Planning application received: The refurbishment and change of use of an existing 2 storey mixed use commercial and residential pro

DA Property Development Contractors Ltd. — No. 1 Sean Costello Street Athlone Co. Westmeath N37 F2N5. The refurbishment and change of use of an existing 2 storey mixed use commercial and residential pro...

DA Property Development Contractors Ltd.
File ref: 2660297 · Westmeath County Council
05 Jun 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

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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.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court 2026-05-15 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...