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  1. planningPlanning conditional: Change of Use to part of an existing apartment building consisting of the following:...
  2. planningPlanning conditional: to build a single storey extension onto the rear of our dwelling house, decommission...
  3. planningPlanning application received: development which will consist of the upgrade of existing path to create...
  4. planningPlanning application received: (a Protected Structure, RPS No. 164 & NIAH Ref: 15009181) proposed...
  5. planningPlanning application received: RETENTION of change of use of existing dwelling house to 3no. self-contained...
  6. planningPlanning application received: proposed development will consist of a new playing pitch with floodlights, 2...
  7. planningPlanning application received: to construct a dwelling house, domestic garage with septic tank and...
  8. planningPlanning application received: RETENTION Planning Permission to retain as constructed extension to existing...
  9. planningPlanning conditional: Retention permission of an existing development consisting of: 11 non-permanent,...
  10. planningApartment block swapped for 10 detached houses at Athlone convent site
  11. planningNew warehouse and storage facility with mezzanine on Dublin Road, Athlone
  12. planningPlanning conditional: construction of a two-storey side extension to the northern side of the building and a...

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

Planning

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Apartment block swapped for 10 detached houses at Athlone convent site

Bower Hall Limited wants to change plans for part of the Our Lady's Bower Convent site in Athlone. Instead of building 22 two-bed apartments on the old tennis courts, they now want to build 10 four-bed detached houses with attics across the same small area. The protected structure convent itself isn't being demolished—this is just an amendment to an earlier permission.

Bower Hall Limited
File ref: 2660236 · Westmeath County Council
03 Jul 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)

New warehouse and storage facility with mezzanine on Dublin Road, Athlone

JJ Leonard wants to build a warehouse and storage facility on Dublin Road in Bunnavally, Athlone. The main building would be 290 square metres on the ground floor with a mezzanine level (72 sq m), plus a smaller 6.4 sq m storage hut and a covered lean-to area. The site will also get new fencing, gates and landscaping.

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest
File ref: 2660241 · Westmeath County Council
03 Jul 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...