From her home on Austin Friars Street, Elizabeth Buckley sold basic groceries, including cold meats, bread, milk, butter and sweets. This was before the time of refrigeration and things were done differently.
Nearly 6 in every 10 employees in Westmeath did not make full use of their annual leave in 2023, and were second only across the country to employees in Offaly, who take even less annual leave time.
For six decades, this writer has voted in the general and local elections in Westmeath, and over the years, we’ve been sometimes amused and at other times bemused by the promises made to would-be voters by candidates seeking election.
Musicians from Mullingar Town Band were recognised at an official function in recognition of their being crowned national champions at the 2024 Irish Marching Band Association Championships.