Three men received unduly lenient prison sentences for their “targeted” and “premeditated” arson attack in which a car was ...

The HSE has said it's carrying out a review of its accommodation needs in Westmeath, and that this will assist in finding an ...

Two fascinating Senior Softball Doubles finals are set for this Saturday at the National Handball Centre, Croke Park (1pm), ...

John Aldridge’s family connections with Athlone enabled the prolific striker to represent the Republic of Ireland on 69 occasions. And speaking to the Westmeath Independent this week, he spoke of his ...

Former general secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants & Inspectors (AGSI) Antoinette Cunningham has revealed in court how "blatantly false, vile social media attacks" left her feeling ...

Westmeath County Council has formally started the public consultation process to name the Athlone Greenway Bridge in honour ...

Local charity the Midlands Simon Community has launched a summer fundraising challenge designed to raise vital funds for ...

Supporters at Croke Park this Sunday will be treated to a special show which will also be streamed globally via GAA.ie/thewarmup on Facebook Live, YouTube and on the @OfficialGAA channels as part of ...

The CEO of a Kilkenny-based housing charity has warned that more and more students face the prospect of sleeping on couches ...

All 26 counties experienced declines in pub numbers over the 2005 to 2024 period, with rate of closure hitting hardest in rural counties- with Limerick (-37.2%) followed by Offaly (-34.1%) Cork (-32.7 ...

By Paul Fitzpatrick The stage is set for what will be two very intriguing Senior Softball Doubles finals this Saturday ...

A TEAM led by Dr Niamh Clarke, operating in Co. Offaly, received the Best Design-led Project award for her project ...