Westmeath Independent
WEBThe Westmeath Independent has the latest Athlone and the surrounding areas news, sport, GAA, jobs, county council reports, Obituaries and classifieds.
Local property tax to jump by 15 per cent in Westmeath
WEB1 day ago — House owners across Westmeath will face a 15% hike in the basic rate of local property tax for each of the next five years. The decision to increase the rate was passed by 11 votes to six at a meeting of Westmeath County Council on Monday. Members were told that the increase will be less than €2 a month for most households and the monies will ...
Winners of Westmeath Independent Community & Sports Awards …
WEB1 day ago — The winners of the eight categories and two overall winners are as follows: Community Awards. *Carer of the Year Winner: Laura Egan. *Club of the Year Winner: Ballinahown Community Development. *Social Enterprise of the Year Winner: Athlone Community Services Council. * Unsung Hero Winner: Olive Quinn. Overall Winner: Ballinahown Community ...
Heavy rain warning extended to further counties as Met Éireann …
WEB2 days ago — Southern counties are braced for heavy rain and flooding on Sunday as Met Éireann issued a status-orange weather warning. The alert affects Cork, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford. In Cork and Waterford, the warning is in place from 8am on Sunday until 6pm. In Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford ...
Politics watch: Budget 2025, election announcement?
WEB1 day ago — Budget 2025 will be announced on Tuesday, so the nation will be keeping a key eye to see what impact, if any, it will have on them. A cost-of-living package worth €1.5 billion is said to be in the works for the budget, less than last year’s €2.3 billion. Lump sum social welfare payments, as well as energy credits, are also expected.
Inside this week's Westmeath Independent
WEB5 days ago — Published: Wed 25 Sep 2024, 10:18 AM. Here's a look at some of the stories you'll find in this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now: * Meet the finalists and sponsors for the Community & Sports Awards. * Property tax to jump by 15 per cent. * Race for Dáil hots up locally. * Dan Sheerin to launch new album - at 83 years of age!
News - Westmeath Independent
WEB11 hours ago. The Westmeath Independent has the latest Athlone and the surrounding areas news, sport, GAA, jobs, county council reports, Obituaries and classifieds.
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WEBThe Westmeath Independent is the market-leading title in its area, providing news and sport coverage and the best platform for advertisers. The weekly print edition is published each Wednesday morning. Editor: Tadhg Carey. Address: 1 Inish Carraig, Golden Island, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland. Phone: +353 09064 34301.
Inside this week's Westmeath Independent print edition
WEBJun 26, 2024 — Inside this week's Westmeath Independent print edition. Here's a quick look at some of the main headlines in this week's print edition, out now! * Plan sought to tackle Athlone traffic 'crisis'. * 12-page recruitment guide. * Rossies sink Tyrone and set eyes on Armagh challenge. * Athlone Triathlon Club member to represent Ireland.
LIVE UPDATES DAY TWO: Athlone/Moate local election count
WEBJun 9, 2024 — * This was our live blog from day two (Sunday) of the local election count in Westmeath. You can find our updates from Saturday here and from Monday here.. 11.25pm: The count centre in Moate is rapidly emptying, as counting is over for the night. We'll be back tomorrow morning with more updates here on westmeathindependent.ie in relation to that fifth and last Athlone seat.