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Co. Westmeath • 91 stories • Since 29 Apr 2026 • Latest 11 Sep 2026

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  1. planningPlanning application received: development which will consist of a new road connection that will provide for...
  2. planningPlanning application received: development shall consist of the construction of a warehouse building...
  3. planningPlanning application received: the erection of 854m2 of ground mounted photovoltaic solar panels on lands...
  4. planningPlanning application received: development which consists of : (1) Retention permission for private use...
  5. planningPlanning application received: to construct new housing development consisting of 1 Terrace , 3 No Bed , two...
  6. planningPlanning application received: to construct a dwelling house with connection to public services and all...
  7. planningPlanning application received: Change of use from class 2 (financial services) to class (medical...
  8. planningPlanning application received: retention planning permission for: 1) garage as constructed and temporary use...
  9. sportAthlone Community Sports Hub activities – Sep/Oct 2026
  10. planningPlanning application received: RETENTION permission for amendment to site boundaries as previously granted...
  11. planningPlanning conditional: RETENTION Planning Permission to retain as constructed extension to existing bedroom...
  12. planningPlanning application received: to construct a dwelling house plus associated domestic sewage treatment...

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

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 Partnership

Planning

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Planning application received: development which will consist of a new road connection that will provide for vehicular, pedestrian

Ballymore Station Walk Limited — Lands at Cornamaddy Townland, Athlone.. development which will consist of a new road connection that will provide for vehicular, pedestrian ...

Ballymore Station Walk Limited
File ref: 2660488 · Westmeath County Council
11 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
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Planning application received: development shall consist of the construction of a warehouse building comprising 482.8 sq. m. with a

Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board — Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board Garrycastle Campus Garrycastle Athlone, Co. Westmeath N37 X985. development shall consist of the construction of a warehouse building comprising 482.8 sq. m. with a...

Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board
File ref: 2660482 · Westmeath County Council
10 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
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Planning application received: the erection of 854m2 of ground mounted photovoltaic solar panels on lands adjacent to the existing

Reilly Mushrooms Ltd — Walderstown Athlone Co Westmeath. the erection of 854m2 of ground mounted photovoltaic solar panels on lands adjacent to the existing ...

Reilly Mushrooms Ltd
File ref: 2660484 · Westmeath County Council
10 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
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Planning application received: development which consists of : (1) Retention permission for private use equestrian sand arena, of

Francis Derwin — Tubbrit Fardrum Athlone Co. Westmeath N37D2Y6. development which consists of : (1) Retention permission for private use equestrian sand arena, of ...

Francis Derwin
File ref: 2660479 · Westmeath County Council
09 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
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Planning application received: to construct new housing development consisting of 1 Terrace , 3 No Bed , two storeys (3 houses)

Rose Gavlin — Magheranerla Athlone Co Westmeath. to construct new housing development consisting of 1 Terrace , 3 No Bed , two storeys (3 houses) ...

Rose Gavlin
File ref: 2660478 · Westmeath County Council
08 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
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Planning application received: Change of use from class 2 (financial services) to class (medical centre/doctors surgery) together

Athlone Medical — 15 Castlemaine St Athlone Co. Westmeath N37 V2Y5. Change of use from class 2 (financial services) to class (medical centre/doctors surgery) together ...

Athlone Medical
File ref: 2660468 · Westmeath County Council
04 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
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Planning application received: retention planning permission for: 1) garage as constructed and temporary use of garage as dwelling

Janet Cawley — Clonbrusk Coosan Athlone Co. Westmeath. retention planning permission for: 1) garage as constructed and temporary use of garage as dwelling...

Janet Cawley
File ref: 2660469 · Westmeath County Council
04 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
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Planning application received: to construct a dwelling house with connection to public services and all associated site works

Susan Heavey and Noel Conway — Chestnut Grove Two Mile Round Clonbrusk Athlone. to construct a dwelling house with connection to public services and all associated site works ...

Susan Heavey and Noel Conway
File ref: 2660472 · Westmeath County Council
04 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
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Planning application received: RETENTION permission for amendment to site boundaries as previously granted under 16/7049

Seamus and Bernie Crotty — Twyford, Baylin Athlone Co. Westmeath N37P7X9. RETENTION permission for amendment to site boundaries as previously granted under 16/7049 ...

Seamus and Bernie Crotty
File ref: 2660465 · Westmeath County Council
03 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
Also covered in: Baylin
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Planning conditional: RETENTION Planning Permission to retain as constructed extension to existing bedroom to the rear of

Brendan McAleavy — 46 St Anne's Terrace Athlone N37 Y5A2. RETENTION Planning Permission to retain as constructed extension to existing bedroom to the rear of ...

Brendan McAleavy
File ref: 2660370 · Westmeath County Council
02 Sep 2026 · Westmeath County Council (Planning)
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Planning application received: to construct a dwelling house plus associated domestic sewage treatment system and associated site e

Hubert Halligan — Bog Road Coosan Athlone. to construct a dwelling house plus associated domestic sewage treatment system and associated site e...

Hubert Halligan
File ref: 2660463 · Westmeath County Council
01 Sep 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