Councillors agreed to re-zone the land.
99 new homes could be built on the former site of a midlands school.
Westmeath councillors have agreed to change the zoning of Our Lady’s Bower convent and boarding school site in Athlone from educational to residential.
There were no public submissions when the proposal went to consultation.
Cathaoirleach Frankie Keena is welcoming the decision to amend the County Development Plan:
Laois Historical Society Holding Talks For National Heritage Week
Abbeyleix and District Historical Society is hosting talks beginning from this evening.
Stakeholder Group To Campaign For Full Livestock Capacity On Brittany Ferries
Hundreds of farmers across the country attended a meeting in Athlone on Saturday evening.
Less Than 10 GP's And Clinics Providing Abortions In Each Midlands County
10,600 abortions were carried out across the country last year.
Five Teens Killed After Head-On Motorway Collision In Kildare
Five teenagers have died after a car crash on the M9 near Athy.
Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Event Taking Place In Laois This Weekend
The B. Braun Wellstone Midlands Renal Care Centre in Portlaoise is hosting their event on Sunday.
Midlands Couple Launch National Autism And ADHD Awareness Campaign
Rhode's Cathal Cully and Athlone's Rebecca Wilson are running the campaign in the lead up to their wedding.
Westmeath Ranks Third For Paying PAYE And USC
€1.5 billion was paid back to the State last year, with only Dublin and Cork ranking higher.
Uisce Eireann Appeals For Westmeath Customers To Keep Conserving Water
Niighttime restrictions are currently in place for customers served by the Ballany Reservoir.
