Published: 28th July, 2010 06:00pm
Young Drum biker to be laid to rest
The funeral will take place tomorrow (Thursday) of a young Drum man who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident at the weekend.
Published: 28 Jul 2010 18:00
Knock wants Athlone woman's case to be recognised as miracle
The case of an Athlone woman who said she was cured of Multiple Sclerosis during a visit to Knock is being sent to the Vatican in the hope that it could be officially declared...
Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30
Waste plan to focus on recycling and illegal dumping
The Midlands' region is recycling 39% of all waste collected and intends to increase that to 46% by 2013.
Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30
Minister urged to intervene on M6 signage
Cllr John Naughten has called on the Minister for Transport to intervene with the National Roads Authority to allow local signage on the new M6 in South Roscommon.
Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30
Local abuse victim meets political leaders at Stormont
An Athlone resident who was abused as a child at an orphanage in Derry has described his meeting with Northern Ireland's political leaders at Stormont last week as an emotional...
Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30
Euro Fest committee overwhelmed by crowds
The organising committee of the European People's Festival has been overwhelmed by the crowds that have come out in recent days to support the many events scheduled throughout...
Published: 28 Jul 2010 17:30
Legendary bandleader celebrates 90th birthday
Athlone musicians and townspeople paid tribute to Syd Shine, the first man of music of the town last week, at a reception at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel, to mark his 90th birthday...