Thursday, May 9, 2024

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Paddy Flanagan – Farewell to a GAA legend

It is with great shock and sadness that we record the passing of legendary Westmeath GAA figure, Paddy Flanagan.

Senior hurlers cannot afford complacency despite promise

All that Westmeath hurling supporters were hoping for last Saturday was a good performance against a star studded Kilkenny side.

‘I feel like I’ve won the lottery’ says new Westmeath Rose

The new Westmeath Rose for 2022 has been selected as 23-year-old Rachel Duffy from Rosemount.

Mullingar developments should have a mixture of commercial, residential units

Major projects being prepared for Mullingar should include both residential and commercial units, according to local public representatives.

Dolores launches 17th children’s book ­– and a new story walk

Dolores Keaveney will mark the release of her 17th picture book, Huwie Meets the Red Fox, with a family-friendly event at Belvedere House and Gardens on Saturday (April 23, 3pm).

55% of Mullingar bars are short-staffed

A survey conducted by the Westmeath Topic on 20 bars around Mul­lingar has concluded that there is a staffing shortage in the build-up to a busy summer for the town.

Aoife, 9, sent game jersey from Welsh scrum-half

Aoife Walters from The Downs received a very special delivery in the post last week following her trip to watch Ireland vs Wales in the Women’s Six Nations.

Buskers not banned from Fleadh 2022

Bye-laws that are set to come into place ahead of the Fleadh will see people who contravene them facing penalties of up to €2,500.

‘Cúpla focal’ and Riverdance: Mullingar’s Ukrainian community enjoying Irish culture

A group of locally-based Ukrainian ref­ugees have not been wasting any time in getting into the groove of local cultural life, and have been busy with a new bi-weekly crash-course in languages.

40 great years: Garda Sergeant Pat McNicholas retires with two Scott Medals

March 31 will always be a significant date for Pat McNicholas.