St Patrick’s Day Parades may be cancelled this year for the second time in a row but four Westmeath men will be representing the country for a huge virtual event that will run from 12-17 March to mark the celebration.
One girl with an international reputation in which Mullingar has more than a passing interest is Niamh Algar, and at present Niamh is on the long list for the prodigious British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
Members of Westmeath County Council are concerned about illegal dumping, the need for adequate litter bins in local villages as well as towns and also in special amenity areas at the local lakes, and the ongoing dog fouling difficulties - discussing the situation at their monthly meeting. Having the bins emptied was also an element discussed.
Killucan man Matthew Whelehan will be travelling to London later this year after the ‘virtual’ final of the inaugural ‘Fiddler of London’ on Saturday, 13 March.
Delvin GAA members and supporters have been reacting positively to the news of ambitious plans for the development of the club’s facilities on the Mullingar Road.
There was widespread shock and disappointment when it was announced last week that Maple Court Nursing Home in Castlepollard would be closing in August of this year.
