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Sep 25, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Kevin O'Neill

    Go-ahead for huge rebuild of Athlone Traveller housing site | Westmeath Independent (opens the original)

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    Plans for a multi-million-euro overhaul of Traveller housing at the Blackberry Lane site in Lissywollen, Athlone, has been approved by Westmeath County Council. The plans, which include the demolition of all the current dwellings at Blackberry Lane, to be replaced by 41 new single-storey homes developed over four phases, received initial funding of some €18 million towards the upgrade of the site by the Department of Housing in 2022, but is expected to well exceed that figure in overall cost. Th

  2. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Kevin O'Neill

    Series of new pedestrian crossings for Athlone | Westmeath Independent (opens the original)

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    A raft of new road traffic measures costing in the region €700,000 are to be introduced at numerous locations around Athlone and its surrounding areas – with some changes having to take place before the end of November. Included among the changes will be works close to Golden Island Shopping Centre, at Ceannt Road and MacDiarmada Road. The measures also include works to take place outside some local schools, with a new pedestrian crossing to be constructed outside Our Lady's Bower secondary scho

  3. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · Kevin O'Neill

    Local service technician thrives in niche market | Westmeath Independent (opens the original)

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    Most people, particularly those living and working in rural areas, have been there before. Typically, such problems stem from blocked internal and external pipework, fat and grease build-up, or issues with private wastewater treatment systems like septic tanks. Such problems are quite common. But to the common person, a solution is much lesser known. Not in the world of John Rowan, however, who has worked extensively in this field across the midlands for over 15 years.The Longford native can oft

  4. Article · Aug 28, 2026 · Kevin O'Neill

    Bid to extend Cam quarry life by 25 years is refused | Westmeath Independent (opens the original)

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    Roscommon County Council has refused a planning application by Roadstone Limited to extend operations at Cam Quarry in South Roscommon by a further 25 years. On February 6, the council sought further information on 22 points relating to a planning application by Roadstone Ltd to continue extracting limestone using conventional blasting techniques and processing of rock using a crushing and screening plant. Also included in the planning application was a proposal to continue use of the ESB substa

  5. Article · Aug 14, 2026 · Kevin O'Neill

    161-year-old boat with strong Athlone links brought back to life | Westmeath Independent (opens the original)

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    One of the river Shannon's best-known vessels, which first came to Athlone's shores in 1956, is again operating on midland waters following a Herculean restoration job. The historic SS Fox, once the home of renowned Athlone bandleader and showband legend, the late Syd Shine, has undergone a complete refurbishment by Celbridge-based couple Dara and Helen O'Cionnaith (the latter is originally from Taughmaconnell), and it recently took part in the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) Shan

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