Dancin' In The Moonlight
Athlone is one of five new locations joining the scheme.
A Midlands town has been included in a government initiative to stimulate urban development.
The Living City initiative is being extended until 2030 giving relief to support the use of over the shop spaces for residential development.
Athlone among five new places being added to the scheme.
Independent Athlone Cuncillor John Gibbons says the Westmeath town is well suited to the policy:
Budget 2026 Reaction: Defence Boost Not Enough - Cathal Berry
Fifty new civilian roles and seventy key civil service positions, including in cyber security, will be created.
Ireland’s Newest Onshore Wind Farm Now Fully Operational In Offaly
The SSE Yellow River Wind Farm in Rhode is made up of 29 turbines.
Travel Disruption Expected In Offaly As Uisce Éireann Begins Upgrade Works
Temporary lights will be in place from Caplevane crossroads to Lusmagh NS.
Budget 26 Reaction: Offaly Councillor Labels Budget As Insult to Carers
Social welfare payments are set to increase by €10 per week beginning in 2026.
Public Meeting Scheduled In Laois Over Proposed Solar Farm
The meeting is set to take place at the Killenard Community Centre on Monday at 7:00pm.
Two Offaly Farmers Nominated For National Farming For Nature Awards
The awards ceremony takes place on October 25th.
Budget 26 Reaction: Students Say ‘Fee Cut’ Is Actually A Hike
Students’ unions claim the move effectively raises fees by €500.
Teachers Union Support New Junior Cycle Grading Changes As Results Released
The TUI General Secretary is pleased with the new measures.
Toastmaster Roadshow Comes To Offaly
The Toastmasters are inviting people to take up public speaking in a supportive environment.
Budget 26 Reaction: Haulage Drivers Crestfallen Over "Dismal" Budget - IRHA
The Irish Road Haulage Association members are facing a fuel price hike.
Trial Over €8m Midlands Cocaine Seizure Begins
Michal Luczak is facing four separate charges.
Jozef Puska's Wife Pleads For Jail Sentence Reprieve
Sentencing has been adjourned until later this month.
Westmeath Writer Manchán Magan Laid To Rest
Mr Magan passed away last week at the age of 55.
Budget 26 Reaction: IFA Welcomes Budget Boost For Farmers
€2.3 billion has been allocated to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
Budget 26 Reaction: Consumers Will Benefit From Apartment VAT Cut - Ex IPAV Chief
The VAT rate for completed apartments drops to 9% from midnight.
Budget 26 As It Happened: Middle Income Workers Left Short
The Finance Minister and Expenditure Minister are announcing details for Budget 2026.
Department To Track Primary School Religion Opt-Outs For First Time
The data is being collected by the Department of Education.
Cowen Demands Answers Following Jim Gavin's Presidential Exit
Jim Gavin pulled out of the presidential race on Sunday.
Offaly Man Jailed For Eight And A Half Years For Rape Of 11 Year Old Boy
The man in his 60s was found guilty during a hearing at the Central Criminal Court yesterday.
Organisers In Offaly Town Express Concerns Over Christmas Lights Dilemma
Volunteers are needed in Clara in order to keep the Christmas cheer alive.
