There are many reasons why we should all do our best to get out and about at least once a day, if not more, not least to keep active and physically fit.
Shiela Foy has been a familiar face on GAA sidelines for the past 35 years as a sports physio and more recently as an amateur photographer. Currently joint-PRO of her beloved St Brigid’s GAA club, she is also well-known for her selfless work on behalf of Special Olympics.
A desire to further his knowledge of the GAA rulebook and to view Gaelic football from a different perspective led to former Offaly minor selector Padraig Corcoran taking up the whistle last year. Having played and coached GAA for many years, the Ballinamere clubman felt it was time to try something different. “I always said I’d like to give refereeing a go,” he said.
Chris Lynch (C. L.) Recycling is in its 41st year of business in Mullingar and although the helmsman, Chris, has gone to a waste free world, his four children continue to keep the business going from strength to strength. Our chat with Elaine, one of Chris’ daughters helped us get to know more about C.L. Recycling.
This exceptional four-bedroom family home, is located in an exclusive development of 34 detached homes at Richdale Court, on the much-desired Dublin Road. This house is presented to the market in show house condition throughout.
As the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland warned this week that cannabis is now the “gravest threat to the mental health” of young Irish people, Topic learned about a young local father-of-three who has set up a new group that aims to guide and support those wishing to recover from drug addiction, mainly cocaine, which has become a major problem drug in Mullingar area.
Last Friday was a special and emotional day for Lucy Harris, who has been working in Rochfort’s Superstore, Mullingar for over four decades and is now retiring from her post.
A local National School teacher has just completed a new book for primary school pupils covering science, history and geography.
Claire Taaffe, Deputy Principal and...
Mullingar people heard with great regret of the death on Saturday last, May 1 of Mrs. Nuala Holmes (nee Shaw), wife of the late Packie Holmes, who predeceased her by less than two months. A native of Raharney, she was aged 85 and the couple enjoyed more than 62 years of married life.
This year's Jack & Jill Foundation Incognito Art Sale collection featured a who's who of the art world, with works from over 1,200 artists including Robert Ballagh, Peter Curling, Maser, Una Sealy, Helen Steele and Vincent Devine to name but a few. The collection also included celebrity names including U2's The Edge, rock star Bob Geldof, fashion designer Paul Costelloe and comedians Tommy Tiernan and Jason Byrne.
