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A judge frustrated with the level of inaction shown by the HSE in dealing with a case of a Romanian woman who used two of her children to beg in Athlone suggested the Government should close its childrens’ section as a mark of protest.

A recovering heroin addict awaiting sentence on a number of charges and in court for an updated probation report, said the reason he failed a recent, mandatory urine test was because he had bought some cannabis in the local “herbal shop”(sic).

A man who broke into Athlone courthouse last week, who was arrested in possession of a knife on another occasion, and who also attempted to forge a pharmacy prescription, was jailed for a total of 11 months at the District Court last week (March 3).

Whether you’re looking for some girl fun, and wishing to show off your musical knowledge, The Prince, Athlone has something planned for you.

An alcoholic burglar, who liked to steal from unlocked cars,was jailed for 22 months at the District Court in Athlone this week (January 27).

A young mother was jailed for six months on Wednesday (October 1) after pleading guilty to stealing toys, punching a man and obstructing justice by allegedly swallowing drugs in the Garda station.

A shoplifter who stole razors and hid them down his trousers was fined €500 by the District Court last Tuesday (October 14).

A mother of four avoided jail this week despite facing her ninth driving ban and having seven outstanding bench warrants, because the judge didn’t believe the system would keep her in jail if he sent her there.

Westmeath’s bookmakers are fearful for the future of their businesses following the doubling of betting duty announced in this week’s Budget, with a number fearing they may have to let staff go.

There were some emotional scenes in the District Court when a woman accused of causing a four-car pile-up which involved a car carrying a mother and four children was involved had her charges dismissed.