Monday, October 7, 2024

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Homelessness in Westmeath increases by a third

Cllr Michael Dollard has said people in danger of homelessness in Westmeath were in “dire straights” as homelessness within the county increased by 31% in the last 12 months.

‘A life of service to the sick and the poor’: Fr Denis Sandham celebrates Golden Jubilee

There was great joy at St Camillus, Killucan, on 8 September, when the popular Camillian priest, Fr Denis Sandham, celebrated the Golden Jubilee of his priesthood. Surrounded by family and friends Denis gave thanks to God for the grace of Jesus’ presence and guidance in his life over his fifty years of priesthood.

Mary O’Rourke dies aged 87

The death has been announced of former Westmeath TD, Mary O'Rourke. She was 87.

Funeral details for Mary O’Rourke announced

The funeral details for former Westmeath TD Mary O’Rourke have been announced.

Changes in Garda, HSE procedures advised following inquest of Mullingar man

A jury returned an open verdict in the inquest of a father of three who died after being arrested and removed from the A&E department of Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar in 2019.

Millie Walsh cuts ribbon on new Crookedwood art studio

Mullingar man Millie Walsh was in fine voice as he officially opened Devine Art Studios on Saturday, September 23. 

71% increase of residential gas costs in Westmeath

New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reveals a 71% increase of residential gas costs for those living in Westmeath in just two years.

Jason Keelan: Clonkill v Lough Lene Gaels – fighting for more than points

We had a bit of work done on the house in recent times and one of those fine tradesmen happened to be a Lough Lene Gaels man. A gent too.

Martin’s goal crucial as The Downs overcome Kinnegad to reach County Final

A goal in the last minute of the first half by Ian Martin proved crucial as The Downs overcame Coralstown-Kinnegad by a solitary point in this Westmeath Senior Football Championship semi final played in TEG Cusack Park, last Saturday afternoon.

Moate survive titanic clash as Shandonagh are relegated

In a game which began at one-hundred miles per hour and continued in that vein for the majority, the men from Moate reversed the outcome of the meeting with Shandonagh