# Athlone

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Shatter: Greece case may have had 'some undue influence' on Roma child removals

The Minister for Justice has said that he has “no doubt” that gardaí and the HSE acted in good faith and expects a report on what happened within two weeks

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Oct 24th 2013, 8:43 AM

# Children

Pavee Point calls for full independent review into Roma child cases

The group is calling on the Government to set up a full independent review of how state authorities acted, after two children were removed, then returned to their families.

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Oct 24th 2013, 7:44 AM

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Wednesday

Everyone’s talking about a Roma child’s DNA test results, transport fare hikes and Prince George’s christening.

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Oct 23rd 2013, 10:58 PM

# Athlone

Child removed, then returned to Roma family in Athlone

It’s the second such case this week, after a 7-year-old girl was taken from a family in Tallaght on Monday.

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Oct 23rd 2013, 10:15 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Oct 23rd 2013, 4:54 PM

# GAA

Athlone to host European GAA football finals this weekend

Over 350 players are expected to take part.

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Oct 18th 2013, 4:55 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you start your week.

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Oct 7th 2013, 8:40 AM

# Prayers

New bishop asks Athlone community to pray for sex attack victims

Bishop Francis Duffy said a prayer at his ordination for the two young girls who were allegedly attacked in Athlone.

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Oct 7th 2013, 8:04 AM

# Black Market

Drogheda and Tallaght blackspots for illicit cigarettes

The research firm MS Intelligence examined discarded cigarette packs on the streets and in bins and found that Drogheda and Tallaght were the worst affected areas

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Oct 5th 2013, 8:45 AM

# Athlone

ISPCC publishes tips on keeping children safe

The charity has published advice for parents in light of the alleged attack in Athlone. It urges parents to teach basic rules to children from the age of two.

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Oct 2nd 2013, 2:21 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you want to know as you start your day.

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Oct 2nd 2013, 8:41 AM

# Leaders' Questions

Taoiseach extends sympathy on a ‘very sad day’ for Athlone

Enda Kenny said that politicians in Leinster House were ‘absolutely united’ in their condemnation of the alleged sexual assault in Westmeath at the weekend.

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Oct 1st 2013, 11:05 PM

# Court Appearance

Man remanded in custody over alleged sexual assault of two girls in Athlone

The 30-year-old is due to appear again in court on Friday.

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Oct 1st 2013, 12:00 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you want to know as you start your day.

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Oct 1st 2013, 8:42 AM

# Child Safety

Athlone incident reminds us to be vigilant when it comes to child safety, says RCNI

The Rape Crisis Network of Ireland (RCNI) has urged anyone concerned about a neighbour to work with gardaí.

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Sep 30th 2013, 2:12 PM

# Athlone

Pics: Crowds at Athlone courthouse as one still held in sexual assault investigation

It has been reported that the two girls, aged six and nine, were lured away from a party in the town before being assaulted.

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Sep 30th 2013, 1:06 PM

# Athlone Town

Gardaí seek help tracing 16-year-old missing since 11 September

Cian Quinn was last seen in the Athlone area.

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Sep 30th 2013, 11:00 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things you want to know as you start your day.

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Sep 30th 2013, 8:51 AM

# Athlone Town

Three men held over alleged sexual assault of children in Athlone

The alleged assaults happened at around 4pm yesterday. The men detained are in their 30s and 40s.

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Sep 29th 2013, 8:57 PM

# News Fix

Here’s what happened today: Sunday

Arrests for child sexual assault in Athlone, votes for Irish emigrants and Melbourne remembers Jill Meagher.

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Sep 29th 2013, 8:11 PM

# River Shannon

Man drowns after slipping off bridge wall in Athlone

The man’s body was recovered from the River Shannon.

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Sep 8th 2013, 7:49 PM

# Saved

Athlone IT will continue audiology degree

The previously cancelled course, the only one of its kind, will be continued after the HSE agreed to provide 12 placements.

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Aug 21st 2013, 3:27 PM

# Hearing Loss

"We've wasted over €5,000 and a year of our lives."

Twenty-one students at Athlone IT have been put in limbo after the college cancelled their course a year in.

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Aug 1st 2013, 2:30 PM

# Athlone

JobBridge primary teacher ad slammed as "exploitative"

The Department of Education has said that schools can participate in the scheme – but not use it to displace staff or fill a current vacancy.

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Jul 27th 2013, 2:26 PM

# Athlone

Man released from custody after Hogan's car windscreen smashed

A spokesperson for the minister described the incident as “thuggery”.

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Jun 8th 2013, 1:18 PM

# water safety

Six people rescued from sinking cruiser on Lough Ree

The vessel struck an object under the waterline and was taking on water when lifeboats arrived.

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May 28th 2013, 7:13 PM

# Job Losses

130 jobs to go in Alkermes' Athlone facility

The company said the decision was made following a reduction in demand for certain pharmaceutical products.

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Apr 9th 2013, 5:21 PM

# Athlone

B&Q Athlone store to remain open after negotiation on lease terms

The store currently employs 45 people and will remain open subject to a successful outcome to examinership.

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Apr 2nd 2013, 3:23 PM

# Sigerson

Sigerson Cup: Conor Cox points the way as UCC claim spot in decider

The Kerry player hit 0-10 as UCC proved too strong for hosts Athlone IT in this afternoon’s semi-final.

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Feb 22nd 2013, 3:55 PM

# Longford

HSA launches investigation in two deaths at Longford DIY store

The two men were killed and four others were injured when a wall collapsed at the store.

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Jan 30th 2013, 9:19 AM

# Longford

Second man dies after wall collapse in Longford DIY store

The head of Connacht Gold said the company is cooperating fully into investigations into the cause of the fatal accident.

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Jan 29th 2013, 7:50 PM

# GAA

Leitrim take Connacht FBD League crown with victory over Sligo

It was a first FBD crown for Leitrim with a battling effort at Markievicz Park.

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Jan 27th 2013, 3:59 PM

# Athletics

In pictures: Impressive new Athlone facility hosts Athletics Ireland Indoor Games

Who wants to see Rob Heffernan’s six pack?

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Jan 27th 2013, 3:35 PM

# Human Trafficking

Three arrested in human trafficking investigation

The arrests were part of Operation Quest, and came during planned searches in Dublin, Dundalk and Athlone.

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Jan 25th 2013, 11:08 AM

# What is art?

No vote taken on motion to remove Athlone's Republican art

Athlone Town Council referred a motion seeking the removal of a Hunger Striker-themed installation to gallery directors.

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Jan 8th 2013, 1:50 PM

# THE rankings

IBAL Litter League 2012: Where did your town finish?

Kilkenny has been named Ireland’s most litter-free town by Irish Business Against Litter. Did your town feature highly?

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Jan 7th 2013, 4:07 PM

# What is art?

Councillor wants republican artwork pulled from local exhibit

Fine Gael councillor Mark Cooney has proposed that Shane Cullen’s ‘Fragments sur les Institutions Républicaines IV’ be removed from a council-owned art gallery in Athlone.

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Jan 7th 2013, 9:57 AM