Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, has received confirmation that additional bed capacity is to be provided at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, after he raised the issue directly with the Minister for Health. 2 years ago Top Story Louis Walsh explains why he grabbed Mel B's backside on television. An air of employment positivity descended upon Athlone on Friday afternoon with a formal announcement by DPD Ireland of plans to create 150 jobs at their state-of-the-art headquarter base in the town. Terms & Conditions | Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy. Woman in court in connection with the identifying of boy found guilty of Ana Kriégel on social media, Five arrested following violent disorder incident in Mullingar, Mullingar Regional Hospital apologises for releasing remains of wrong person to family, Three youths arrested following attempted armed robbery at off-licence in Mullingar, Gardaí in Westmeath appeal for witnesses following cash in transit robbery, Two women arrested following investigation into human trafficking, money laundering and prostitution, PIC: We've another contender for the cheapest diesel in Ireland, Full extent of John Joe Nevin's injuries revealed by doctors, Niall Horan is going to have his face printed on our money. Mullingar Advertiser; News; Revenue seize myriad of drugs at Athlone Mail Centre. ... Gaelic Football News Ger Heavin wants both Offaly and Westmeath to go at it in Mullingar today. The decision taken by Westmeath County Council to grant permission to CRF Construction Ltd. to build 19 houses in Baylough, on the west side of Athlone, has been formally welcomed by Town Mayor, Cllr. Niall Horan hits out after fan said he took selfies 'like a weirdo', "Because we are famous faces and people see us online, on TV, in interviews etc.... doesn’t mean people can say what they want", Three charged after gangs attack houses in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, A number of houses were damaged during the incident while two men received non life-threatening injuries, Niall Horan says he won't answer one question anymore as he snaps back at fan account, The former One Direction star will be performing on BBC tonight, Man, 30s, charged in connection with €137K drugs seizure in Westmeath, Gardai made the bust after searching a car in Mullingar on Monday afternoon, Brave young Westmeath woman battling rare spinal cord infection which has left her unable to walk, Chloe has no movement in her left leg because of the bug, Funeral details for tragic Westmeath dad Danny McCormack who died after being arrested in A&E announced, Security and Gardai were called after he argued that after being examined, he should not have been discharged, Garda watchdog launches investigation after man dies after being released from custody in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, The father of three died after collapsing at his home following his release from garda custody, Mullingar has been chosen to play host to Fleadh Cheoil 2020, The last time the Fleadh was held in Mullingar was over 50 years ago in 1963, Soccer referee who was left with serious facial injuries in brutal assault says that he forgives his attackers, Speaking from St. James Hospital on Tuesday evening, Sweeney said that he forgives his attackers who left him with the brutal facial injuries, Local describes 'heartbreaking' scenes as Mullingar, Westmeath fire destroys family homes, A video of the shocking incident has emerged, Tributes paid to tragic Longford man Craig McDermott who died in suspected hit-and-run on N4, A man has since come forward to help gardai with their investigations, Man in his 40s dead after fatal motorbike crash in Westmeath, Gardai are investigating the circumstances of the collision, Irish weather: Kerry's wettest April since 1940 but Dublin had a scorcher according to Met Eireann figures, Two locations in Ireland recorded the hottest temperature in April, Niall Horan Dublin gig: Tickets, setlist, stage times and everything else you need to know about his 3Arena concert, The former One Direction star kicked off his tour in Killarney last month, Irish weather: Low temperature warning in place with more cold conditions on the way, Temperatures fell to as low as -4C in places last night, Irish weather: More wintry showers and snow on the way, Temperatures could fall to as low as -5C tonight, Simple blood test by GP found tumour and saved my life, says Westmeath man, Apache Pizza outlet owner Niall urges men to get tested to detect prostate cancer, Gardai appeal for witnesses to Longford stabbing incident, Anyone with information is being asked to contact Longford Garda Station, Former Westmeath star hopes for a more exciting encounter against Offaly today, Ger Heavin wants both Offaly and Westmeath to go at it in Mullingar today, What time and channel is Westmeath v Offaly on? As a result of routine operations on Tuesday, October 13, and with the assistance of detector dog Bailey, Revenue officers at Athlone Mail Centre seized 1.5kgs of various types of illegal drugs with an estimated value of €38,000. Giving you up to date News And Views From Mullingar and north westmeath . Read this weeks E-paper. What time and channel … Sisters, Arlene and Melissa McNeill, raised an astounding €6,000 during a recent coffee morning held in aid of the South Westmeath Hospice at their family pub, McNeills, on Connaught Street. As Covid-19 case numbers continue on their escalation path, the decision has been taken by Government, following extensive deliberation with NPHET, to move the country to a Level 5 restriction strategy for a period of six weeks. Aengus O’Rourke, who acknowledged this week that the development is the “largest single investment in this are of Athlone for a number of decades.”. AIT, in partnership with Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT), with which it has formed a consortium to attain TU status, were awarded €5 million from the Higher Education Innovation and Transformation Fund to help actualise the dual ambition of both third level institutions. As Christmas fast approaches and consumers aim to maintain a semblance of normality in what has been a turbulent year to date, Athlone Credit Union is encouraging members to be mindful with regard to their festive season spending in the coming times. A new cardiology service has been established in Monksland and will be complemented by a similar facility in Ballinasloe as part of the expansion of the Heart Failure Service developed by Portiuncula University Hospital and Galway Primary Care. DPD Ireland, which is the country’s largest parcel delivery company, is also investing €1 million in its automation and routing systems within the central hub facility. It is understood his motorbike left the road and struck a ditch on the R400 at Gainstown in Mullingar… Privacy Policy | © 2020 Advertiser.ie, Employment positivity as DPD to create jobs at Athlone central hub, Green light afforded to significant housing development in Baylough, Westmeath Covid-19 incidence rate figures rise as new Level 5 restrictions imposed, Fianna Fáil Councillor welcomes grant aid for Athlone Town Walls, Naughten confirms additional bed capacity for Portiuncula Hospital, New cardiology services established in both Monksland and Ballinasloe, Local South Westmeath Hospice coffee morning realises significant funds, Ballinasloe Town Band ‘Raising the Roof’ fundraising initiative continues, Revenue seize myriad of drugs at Athlone Mail Centre, Choose Athlone Credit Union for your Christmas financial needs, River Shannon bridge crossing is certain to enhance Athlone’s tourism potential, Funding realised as AIT strives towards attaining university status. From a local perspective, as of midnight on October 19, there were an additional 24 confirmed Covid-19 cases in County Westmeath. If you have news and view for us email us at mullingarnewsandviews@gmail.com Local Fianna Fáil Councillor, Frankie Keena, has formally welcomed a funding allocation from the National Monuments 2020 grant scheme towards the upkeep of the Athlone town walls. Mullingar 13:27, 6 AUG 2020. A major funding boost towards the continuing provision of education excellence within Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) and its desired progression towards the achievement of Technological University (TU) status has been announced. 11K likes.