Protestors gathered outside a former nursing home in the county yesterday.
It's not fair to blame International Protection Applicants for a rise in protests.
That's the view of Green Party Councillor, Louise Heavin, after 50 people gathered outside the former Stella Maris Nursing Home in Athlone yesterday afternoon.
60 asylum seekers are due to be housed at the site by the end of next month.
Councillor Heavin says communities need to stand as one:
Missing Teen Found Safe And Well
She had been missing since Wednesday.
Anna May Awarded For ‘Outstanding’ Contribution To Irish Life
She was one of four to be honoured yesterday.
Westmeath Town Is The Most Excited For Euro 2024
That's according to analysis of searched for Euros-related terms.
Enoch Burke Describes Suggestion Of Release For Summer As "Insulting"
He is currently being held in Mountjoy Prison.
Laois Family Praise "Lifeline" Support For Child With Complex Needs
The charity gets most of its funding from fundraising such as from charity.
Final Turbine Installed At Offaly Wind Farm
The site should be fully operational by early 2025.
Almost 3,000 Patients Waiting On Appointment In The Midlands At End Of May
1,500 were in the Regional Hospital Tullamore.
New Offaly Masterplan Aiming To Create A "Vibrant, Economic And Social" Quarter
The public are now being asked for their views on the plans.
Unlikely New Male Contraceptive Will Sell Out In Ireland, Says Westmeath Pharmacist
The gel is currently in trials.
Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Laois
It's one of nine counties impacted by the alert.
'Garda Reserve Knowledge Key In Resolving Conflict' - Campaign Launched To Recruit More Members
There are around 330 Reserves across the country.
Politics Should Be About Normal People, Not 'Celebrity' Status - Toibín
The Aontú Leader says those with no political experience are in for a steep learning curve in Europe.
Midlands 2024 Local Election Review: Increase In Female Representation
However, there's still far more men on the County Councils.
Poor Government Decisions Leading To Lack Of Summer School Programmes - Sinn Féin
The party's education spokesperson says parents around the midlands are in for a long summer.
Offaly Job Fair Offering Careers In IT, Finance, Construction
It kicks off this weekend.
11% Of First-Time Buyer Mortgages In Laois From Kildare - New Report
The report is examining the locations of first time borrowers in 2023.
Appeal For Help Launched To Find Missing Teen
She's been missing since Wednesday.
Mullooly Claims Last Seat As Midlands North West Positions Filled
The final seat was filled early this morning.
Almost 30% Decline In Planning Permissions Granted For New Homes
That's according to CSO figures for the first quarter of the year.
Westmeath Nurse Questions Why Lyme Disease Is Not On The Agenda For Healthcare Workers
Her son has been diagnosed with the condition.
