Adrian Cusack

One game into the new women’s season, league champions Athlone Town have lost their manager. westmeathindependent.ie/2026/03/19/sho…

President Connolly won't be in attendance at the first @LeagueofIreland President's Cup fixture since her predecessor, Michael D Higgins, left office. Story by @rinanfafan here: westmeathindependent.ie/2026/03/05/con…

I appreciate this column doesn't do much for the reputation of Cavanmen but you have to draw the line somewhere... anglocelt.ie/2026/03/04/ano…

Great to catch up with former @Thymeathlone chef Curt Evans during his recent visit back to his home town.

@jackiepoetry Really sorry to hear this, Jackie. Condolences to you and your family.

Very sad to share the news of the passing of our mother Gladys, a friendly & kind person. A lover of reading, singing,Poirot, John McCormack, Cliff Richard & jaunts around the country with all of us. Her family & faith meant the world to her. Walking Jim’s Field with Daddy now.

Boots has announced it will be opening its second outlet in Athlone, at the @AthloneTC shopping centre. Story here: westmeathindependent.ie/2026/02/11/boo…

The Athlone-based Stepping Out programme, which for more than 25 years has been working to help rehabilitate people who are on probation, is set to close permanently next month due to a funding issue. Story here: westmeathindependent.ie/2026/01/29/sho…

'New chapter' for Joe Ward as he signs three-year deal with Zuffa Boxing westmeathindependent.ie/2026/01/28/new…

A truly special moment: Peggy Seeger performs the song she inspired, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” 💫 #LateLate

POWER CUT: The lights went out for many residents in east Athlone at 8.40pm tonight. According to the ESB, 1,500 customers are being affected by a fault in the Garrycastle area, with 9.45pm provisionally listed as the restoration time. This video was taken on the Retreat Road.

I really enjoyed chatting to @andy5quinn, from Creggs in East Galway, who told me about his first season with the @BCEagles college football team and his goal of making it to the NFL. Article here: westmeathindependent.ie/2026/01/03/for…

Significant breaking news in Athlone today as one of the town's biggest employers has indicated it will be moving from the site where it's been based for the last 51 years. See story here: westmeathindependent.ie/2025/12/18/eri…

This is excellent! 👏

Bob Dylan's terrific performance in Dublin tonight ended with a poignant rendition of A Rainy Night in Soho in tribute to Shane MacGowan. A really special moment.

A very enjoyable and uplifting evening yesterday at the @westmeathindo Community & Sports Awards in the @Shamrock_Lodge, where some outstanding local volunteers and sportspeople were celebrated. Congratulations to all the finalists. More details here: westmeathindependent.ie/2025/11/21/win…

The front page of this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now! #LocalNews #Westmeath

Councillors hail High Court ruling in IPAS case as "a victory for the people of Athlone" westmeathindependent.ie/2025/11/08/cou…

@eveconway30 Happy birthday Eve!

my first presidential election… and on my birthday!

Our front page today, showcasing @AthloneTownAFC’s double winners! #Athlone #Westmeath #Roscommon

'All residents now moved' from controversial Athlone IPAS centre westmeathindependent.ie/2025/10/21/all…