The Health Service Executive (HSE) has confirmed that a child has been on a waiting list for psychological care for 13.5 years. The health service said it remains “committed to delivering efficient, ...

Students and opposition politicians have staged a protest outside Leinster House, calling for more clarity on the rate of fees they will be paying.

Here's a look at some of the stories you'll find in this week's Westmeath Independent, which is out now: * New nursing unit 'won't open this year' * Plaza and rainwater garden among Moate Town Team ...

by Isabel Hayes Former hurling star DJ Carey has pleaded guilty to 10 counts of defrauding a number of people out of money while pretending he had cancer. The 54-year-old was due to stand trial at ...

Last month was the fourth hottest June on record in the last 126 years, with a county Roscommon weather station recording the month's highest temperature. The highest temperature was reported at Mount ...

By Rebekah O'Reilly Athlone resident Nathan Green has inspired a new Samaritans campaign, 'Shush For Samaritans'. Taking place nationwide on Thursday, July 24, the campaign will see participants take ...

Eva Osborne Bohemian Football Club (Bohemian FC), in partnership with Oasis, has announced the release of the club’s 2025 FAI Cup jersey. The jersey features the iconic Oasis logo in Dublin City's ...

By Jim van Wijk, PA Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea. The 30-year-old Spaniard spent last season on loan at Bournemouth, making 35 appearances in all competitions. Arsenal ...

Athlone Gardai are investigating the circumstances surrounding a road traffic accident at Curragmore, Kiltoom on Sunday evening last in which a male youth sustained serious injuries. Gardai were ...

By Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment Reporter Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi has stepped on to Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage for a secret set, two years after a performance at the festival saw him ...

On Sunday last, in a repeat of the 2000 programme, a mass was held and a new tree planted in memory of all parishioners who had passed away in the intervening 25 years. The contents of the time ...

The granddaughter of a Moate man who was killed by the IRA during the rescue of kidnapped supermarket boss Don Tidey over 40 years ago will join young people from all over the world whose lives have ...