Woman (30s) seriously injured following assault in Co WestmeathThe incident happened in Connaught Gardens shortly after 11:00 am.
Over half of those left at controversial Athlone asylum facility could begin to leave next weekThe High Court action was taken by Independent Ireland councillor for Athlone-Moate District Paul Hogan, who successfully applied to the court in December for a judicial review, arguing that the expedited development was unlawful.
Man (27) jailed after vicious assault of woman and 'suicide mission' carjackingDylan Poynton of Castlegrove, Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, had also admitted violently hijacking a woman's car, dangerous driving and criminal damage on November 14th last year, while out on bail for the earlier assault.