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Westmeath Independent
westmeathindependent. ie > 06/10/2026 > athlone-resident-gets-suspended-sentence-for-online-threat-to-kill-taoiseach

Athlone resident gets suspended sentence for online threat to kill Taoiseach

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (348+ words) An Athlone resident who admitted he acted like "a keyboard warrior" when he sent a message threatening to kill Taoiseach Miche'l Martin has been given a six-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to stay off social media for two years....

Westmeath Independent
westmeathindependent. ie > 03/06/2026 > burrito-shop-gets-green-light-for-athlone-location

Burrito shop gets green light for Athlone location

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (229+ words) Burrito chain Namo has received planning approval for a new eatery in Athlone. An application submitted in November by Namo Comida Mexicana Ireland Limited for a change of use at Unit 42 in Athlone Town Centre, formerly occupied by James Mc…...

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