Local politicians back call for Children's Hospital to be based in Mullingar

Local politicians back call for Children's Hospital to be based in Mullingar
21 Mar 2012Athlone councillor Gabrielle McFadden has called for the proposed National Children's Hospital to be moved from the Mater site in Dublin to a location in Mullingar.

At last week's meeting of Westmeath County Council's Athlone Area committee, Cllr McFadden proposed that the local authority "develop a...read more

New childcare scheme launched in region

New childcare scheme launched in region

07 Mar 2012A new childcare initiative, which has been funded to the tune of €300,000, was launched this week for Westmeath and Longford.

Three schools to get prefab replacement funding

Three schools to get prefab replacement funding

07 Mar 2012Three local schools using rented prefabs are to receive grant aid to replace prefabs with permanent classrooms.

Cura to hold annual conference in Athlone

Cura to hold annual conference in Athlone

07 Mar 2012Athlone is to host the annual conference of Cura, the crisis pregnancy advice service.

Larger Food Village planned for agri show

Larger Food Village planned for agri show

07 Mar 2012Following on from the huge success of the local food producers tent at the Athlone Agri Show last year, the 2012 committee is delighted to announce the expansion of the Made in the Midlands Food...

Drum notes

Drum notes

07 Mar 2012All the latest news from Drum parish.

New byelaw to block camper vans from local car parks

New byelaw to block camper vans from local car parks

07 Mar 2012Roscommon County Council has introduced new bye-laws designed to prevent camper vans from taking up spaces in public car parks.

Rosemount Drama Group impress at Tuar Árd

Rosemount Drama Group impress at Tuar Árd

07 Mar 201275 years on, the current members of the Rosemount Drama Group have certainly lived up to the proud history of their group.

Behaviour of Portlick party-goers described as 'barbaric'

Behaviour of Portlick party-goers described as 'barbaric'

29 Feb 2012Party-goers at the popular Portlick amenity area, on the banks of Lough Ree, are starting forest fires, drinking in public and leaving excrement and toilet paper behind them.

Smoking ban on way for Portiuncula Hospital grounds

Smoking ban on way for Portiuncula Hospital grounds

29 Feb 2012The HSE has confirmed that it is working towards implementing a full smoking ban in all of its hospitals in the Western region including Portiuncula in Ballinasloe by 2015.

Extra time granted to South Roscommon windfarm developers

Extra time granted to South Roscommon windfarm developers

29 Feb 2012The developers behind controversial plans for two major wind farms in South Roscommon have received an extension of time to submit further information in relation to the second development, earmarked...

Barrymore housing plan on hold after appeal

Barrymore housing plan on hold after appeal

22 Feb 2012Controversial plans for 43 new homes in the lakeside area of Barrymore are on hold.

Taughmaconnell man to get medal 50 years on...

Taughmaconnell man to get medal 50 years on...

22 Feb 2012 He may be over five decades waiting - but it now looks likely that a Taughmaconnell man will finally get his hands on his Connaught Junior Cup rugby medal.

Ardnagrath seals place in national science final

Ardnagrath seals place in national science final

22 Feb 2012Ardnagrath NS will represent the midlands at the national final of the Ericsson Primary Science competition.

Vincent's resident celebrates 102 years

Vincent's resident celebrates 102 years

22 Feb 2012St Vincent's Hospital in Athlone was the venue for a very special party last Sunday

Meals on Wheels service is officially launched

Meals on Wheels service is officially launched

22 Feb 2012 The new Athlone Meals on Wheels 'Outreach Service to Moate' was officially launched at the local organisation's kitchen in Arás Bríd, Excise Street, last Friday.

Kilbeggan whiskey to receive major push by owners

Kilbeggan whiskey to receive major push by owners

22 Feb 2012Locke's Distilley in Kilbeggan could see a significant rise in its visitor numbers over the coming years.

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