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:
Third Day Of Excavations In Murder Investigation Begins
The area has been excavated for three days now.
Westmeath Scientist Awarded Prestigious Higher Doctor of Science Degree
The TUS scientist is being honoured by the University of Strathclyde.
Government Committing To Social Media Ban
A number of countries across Europe are expected to make similar moves.
Flood Warnings As Midlands Commuters Face Heavy Rain And Strong Winds
Carlow's Weather's Alan O'Reilly says he's concerned over potential coastal and river flooding.
Midlands Man Caught On CCTV Aiding Wife’s €2k Cosmetics Theft
Daniel Marius Cociu will re-appear at Mullingar District Court on April 9th.
Laois Council Launches Streetscape Enhancement Scheme
The programme is aimed at helping people with their homes and businesses.
Public Meeting On Water Quality Set March In Laois
The meeting will take at the Maldron Hotel in Portlaoise.
Laois Councillor Criticises Lack Of Public Lighting In Ballacolla
The village has no lights, while upgrades await funding.
Over 500 Children’s Scoliosis Surgeries Cancelled Since 2022
525 surgeries in total didn't occur over the past four years.
Offaly Town's Centre First Plan To Be Launched At Public Meeting Tonight
Ferbane is the second Offaly town to obtain funding.
Two Offaly Reps Appointed To Gaisce Youth Ambassdor Panel
Kilcormac's Eoin Moylan and Tullamore's Isabel Browne are in this year's group.
Yellow Rain Alert Issued For Midlands And 14 Counties From Tonight
The warning is set to be in place for 24 hours.
Midlands Volunteers Honoured By Federation Of Irish Sport
A ceremony for the Volunteers in Sport Awards will take place later this month.
Offaly Cathaoirleach Backs OPW Over Flood Prone Sites Policy
Councillor John Leahy believes it doesn't make sense to put new developments in those areas.
€41m Announced For Midlands Roads
The funding includes €6m for the Mullingar to Longford N4 upgrade.
Laois Mother Criticises Proposed SNA Cuts
A review into SNA allocations is being paused after backlash.
"A Slap In The Face" - Offaly Councillor On HSE Hospice Foundation Debt
Edenderry's Fergus McDonnell says he's been told the HSE owes Offaly Hospice Committee over €300k.
Teagasc Centre To Be Named After Laois IFA President
Padraig Walshe was IFA President from 2006-2010.
Housing Minister Shrugs Off Westmeath Notice To Quit Warnings
It follows concern from people in Westmeath over termination of tenancies.
6,000 Trees Distributed Creating New Habitats Across Offaly
The Hares Corner project is one of 26 projects currently managed by the Burrenbeo Trust.
