A planning hearing into a proposed bridge across the river Shannon in Athlone has ended after just half a day. The Bord Pleanála oral hearing into the pedestrian and cycleway bridge between the Radisson Blu Hotel and the Luan Gallery had been expected to last two days. But The Irish Times reports that the Department […]
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Hearing on new Athlone bridge ends prematurely
Posted by ShannonSide on August 25th, 2017
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Opposition to Athlone bid for city status
Posted by ShannonSide on August 25th, 2017
Plans to have Athlone town given city status under the new National Planning Framework are being met with some opposition this week. It’s understood that Mullingar and Tullamore Chambers of Commerce are arguing that the original gateway status suggested under the former National Spatial Strategy is still the best option for developing the region. The […]
Minor accidents on roads due to heavy rain
Posted by ShannonSide on August 21st, 2017
Gardai say a number of minor accidents have taken place on roads in the region this morning.
No injuries have been reported but gardai are warning motorists to reduce their speed to cope with the heavy rain and surface water.
Two minor accidents were r…
