Michael Moore Car Sales Ltd is requesting the demolition of a derelict dwelling and the construction of 4 ancillary buildings.

The 15 million euro bridge was officially opened this morning.

The Greenway Bridge now forms a midway point on the planned Dublin to Galway Greenway.

The body of a man in his 40's was discovered at the Athlone Marina in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The screening service last provided scans at St Vincent's Care Centre in the town.

The IDA currently operate a business park on the Dublin road in Athlone, with the Lissywollen site earmarked as a future base for client companies.

Both applications will be decided on in September.

Westmeath council said the need for the mast hadn't been demonstrated