A Mullingar native residing in Florida has said that living through Hurricane Milton was “very dangerous” and described her worry about the danger of tornadoes associated with the deadly hurricane.

Mullingar Town Band’s band director, Kim Magee spoke of the band’s delight to have received €3,487 as part of the Music Capital Scheme.

Triathletes from Westmeath are preparing to take on one of sports toughest challenges on the sun and beaches of Cascais, Portugal, this weekend.

Mullingar Athletic FC have appointed Seanie Mahon as captain of their Leinster Senior League team for 2024/25 and it is no surprise given the experience Mahon has.

Mullingar triathlete, Elizabeth Carr has said she was “delighted” to qualify for the World Triathlon Championships, which is taking place in Torremolinos, Spain on Saturday, 19 October.

Boxers from Ballynacargy BC and Olympic BC in Mullingar make up three of the 18-strong Irish team hoping to punch their way to success at the European u22 Championships.

A young Westmeath dancer has overcome serious injury to represent the county in the prestigious Irish National Youth Ballet (INYB). 

Plans have been lodged by Andrews Construction Ltd. with Westmeath County Council for the construction of 245 residential units and supporting infrastructure at Dublin Road, Petitswood, Mullngar on a site of circa 9.76 hectares.