Saturday, April 27, 2024

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Local hauliers’ battle to survive as fuel costs continue to rise

Spiralling fuel costs are leading to a battle for survival for local haulage contractors who are encountering huge losses on a weekly basis.

Opinion: When people’s need is great, government’s response needs to be great too – that’s its primary responsibility

News that a bag of coal is set to increase by €7 in the coming weeks is yet another blow for households across the country.

Offaly community invited to take part in New York Parade

Following a two-year break, New York City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to the city this coming Thursday, 17 March.

Westmeath community invited to take part in New York Parade

Following a two-year break, New York City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns to the city this coming Thursday, 17 March.

Annebrook Hotel – 15 years of Excellence

There are not many about the town of Mullingar who haven’t enjoyed the top class hospitality in the Annebrook House Hotel and since the hotel is celebrating 15 years in operation this year, we thought it was a good time to remind locals and visitors alike of the fabulous facilities the hotel has to offer as well as the luxury and warm welcome that awaits all those who step through the doors.

Four-bed Killucan home surrounded by essential local amenities

This large two-storey detached family home, with well appointed sun porches and low maintenance grounds has come to the market this week in the Killucan area in Westmeath. Situated between the villages of Killucan and Raharney, the property would make the perfect family home.

Wicklow too strong for Offaly U16 girls

Caoimhe Lynam’s first-minute goal proved a false dawn for Offaly as Wicklow stormed back to run out comfortable winners of this LGFA Leinster U16 Championship opening round clash at a cool but sunny Bretland Park, Clara last Saturday afternoon.

Opinion: Whatever the true nature of mankind, the generosity of the people of Ireland continues to burn brightly

The question of whether human beings as creatures are naturally peaceful (a condition interrupted by war) or naturally aggressive (a condition interrupted by peace) is centuries old – perhaps millennia old.

Students working hard to be stage-ready!

Last week Topic gave you a taste of what Mullingar Voices is all about and this week we are happy to bring you some more news and photographs of the hard working students.

Enterprise Showcase propels Westmeath Businesses towards international markets

Two businesses from Westmeath had the opportunity to meet buyers from all over the world last week as part of the Local Enterprise Showcase at Showcase 2022 in the RDS in Dublin.