Thursday, April 18, 2024

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Randal’s ‘The Green Sea’ – a labour of two loves in Mullingar

The last few years have been a rollercoaster of emotions for Randal Plunkett who has suffered great losses, such as the passing of his beloved mother, and also experienced great joy with the birth of his daughter, Constance, and the completion of his first film, the much-anticipated ‘The Green Sea’.

Garrett O’Brien hoping to “pass the baton” to Class of 2021

The man who captained Offaly to their first and only All-Ireland U21 football success in 1988 is hoping either Cathal Donoghue or Kieran Dolan will emulate him by lifting the Tim Clarke Cup in Croke Park next Sunday.

All-Ireland fever grips Offaly

Football fever has gripped Offaly ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland U20 football final against neighbours Roscommon at Croke Park (throw-in 1.30pm).

Quiet country setting meets modern living

Situated in the picturesque village of Multyfarnham is this stunning, 3,009sq.ft., show house condition, five bed detached property with timber outbuilding.

Web Summit to return to in-person event in Lisbon

After taking place online in 2020, Web Summit will return to Lisbon this November.

Female driver terrorised by assailant with knife

A woman in her 60s was held up at knifepoint by a young man during a frightening car robbery in broad daylight late on Sunday afternoon last, 8 August, in the carpark of a local supermarket at Austin Friars Street, Mullingar.

‘We want our peace restored’ – Residents’ fury at development

Residents in the Grange Mews and Grange Village area of Mullingar say that recent developments to the rear of a local business has seriously interfered with their living situations.

Shane O’Brien stands down as hurling manager

The search is underway for a new Westmeath senior hurling manager following the decision of Shane O’Brien to step down last Wednesday.

Champions beaten by The Downs in first round of championship

It wasn’t a shock of major proportions but nonetheless a few eyebrows were raised when reigning champions St Loman’s Mullingar were beaten by The Downs in the first round of this year’s senior football championship at the weekend.

No hiding acting talent as Niamh’s ‘Deceit’ is on show

Mullingar actor Niamh Algar hits the screens this week when her new Channel 4 drama 'Deceit' debuts on Friday night (13 August).