Opera singer Wynne Evans was overcome with emotion when fellow Strictly Come Dancing contestant Jamie Borthwick surprised him with a tribute following his departure from the BBC competition, saying: ...

In what has become a popular annual feature of the run-up to Christmas in Athlone, locally-based artist Anna Boles has launched a fundraising calendar showcasing some of her portraits of the town and ...

Ten party leaders are to take part in the first televised leaders’ debate of the election campaign on Monday evening. RTÉ will host the debate from 9.35pm between Fine Gael's Simon Harris, Fianna Fáil ...

Athlone Boat club held its Celebration Dinner Dance 2024 in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel on Saturday. This event brought together rowers, coaches, families and friends to celebrate a remarkable season ...

Disappointment was expressed in the Stormont Assembly that a fresh legal challenge has been submitted to the A5 road upgrade.

The American pop rock band, known for hits like 'Counting Stars' and 'Love Runs Out', have announced the ‘Escape to Europe’ ...

November started off with some unseasonably mild days, but wintry conditions look set to take hold from tomorrow (Tuesday), ...

Westmeath Schools won their second outing in the Leinster PP Senior Hurling ‘A’ championship when they proved too strong for ...

Athlone Triathlon Club have been named Triathlon Ireland Club of the Year at the Triathlon Ireland Awards 2024 ...

The 26-year-old number eight led Ireland to an away Test victory over world champions South Africa this summer and was also a ...

The HSE Living Well at Home Group established under the HSE Integrated Care Programme for Older Persons (ICPOP) has won the 2024 Age Friendly Communication Award (sponsored by An Post).

Local teens from Westmeath Comhairle Na nÓg were honoured at the Garda Youth Awards in Portlaoise on Saturday, November 16.