Investigations are now underway.
Investigations are underway after the Army's bomb squad removed a suspicious device from a Westmeath town.
It was discovered in the Market Square area of Athlone around 1:30 this afternoon.
Gardaí attended the scene along with the Defence Forces and cordoned off the area.
The device was then safely removed by the explosive ordnance disposal squad.
Revenue Seize €135K Worth Of Contraband
4.7kg of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of over €94,000 was seized
Laois Community Information Event Taking Place This Evening
Abbeyleix Town Health Check formally launches its Community and Business Surveys this evening.
Midlands Hotels See 76% Occupancy In 2025
It comes as the Irish Hotels Federation holds annual conference in Killarney.
Just Under €500k Funding Going To Midlands Beef Farmers
EU funding from the common agricultural policy will see 788 farmers across the region get funding
Westmeath Man Pleads Guilty To Part In Brawl
40 year old Paddy Hynes of Esker Park, Arcadia, in Athlone is pleading guilty to affray.
Midlands MEP Demands Sinn Fein Change Position On Ukraine Loan Pacakge
MEPS are to vote on a €90 billion loan package for Kyiv tomorrow.
Laois Couple Open Goat House Sauna
Dale and Lisa Kavanagh have opened the hand-built Goat House Sauna in rural Killabban.
IFA Make Fresh Proposals On 'Deadlock' Discussions On Bord Bia Chair
IFA President Francie Gorman is requesting the board hold a further meeting without Larry Murrin.
Laois Rose Picks Up First Perfect Score In DWTS Ireland History
Katelyn Cummins scored a perfect score of 50 yesterday evening.
Midlands Student Missing Out On Classroom Supports
Movement breaks for Pearl Carroll's son Harry have been cut short after his school was denied extra SNA resources.
Forgotten Laois Villages Highlighted by County Chair
Fine Gael's Barry Walsh feels areas like Ballacolla and Ballyroan could benefit from more housing.
Biodiversity and Cultural Heritage - Midlands Wetlands Tour Kicks Off In Laois
Tóchar Midlands Wetland Restoration is holding the first session in Portlaoise this evening.
Former Laois And Offaly GAA Manager Honoured By An Garda Síochána
Liam Kearns died from a heart attack in March 2023.
Ireland Not Prepared For EU Presidency - Cathal Berry
Ireland will hold the EU Presidency from July until December this year.
Murder Investigation Excavation Moves Into Second Week
Gardaí are acting on recently acquired information in relation to a remote stretch of land.
Woman Hospitalised In Westmeath Crash
The incident took place in Mullingar this evening.
Free Oral History Event Highlighting Craft And Community To Be Hosted In Westmeath
The event takes place at the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone tomorrow.
Midlands’ Largest Career And Lifestyle Expo Takes Place This Saturday
The event will be held at the Mullingar Park Hotel.
Midlands Heritage Site In Line For €350k State Conservation Grant
Offaly's nomination features the renowned telescope at Birr Castle Demesne.
Residents Raise Alarm Over Rising Rat Sightings In Laois Housing Estates
Parents reported seeing rats surface from a pond at Esker Hills’ Portlaoise entrance.
