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Tragic death of former Mullingar student

25 June 2014

THERE was widespread shock and sadness in Mullingar over the weekend after it emerged that the young Polish man whose body was recovered from...

Pilot’s quick action saves lives

25 June 2014

THE bravery of a quick thinking pilot from Mullingar area, who was forced to make an emergency landing just moments after taking off from...

No out-of-hours water service for Westmeath

25 June 2014

By Michelle Crawley IRISH Water, Ireland’s new water utility company, is facing fresh controversy this week after it emerged that there isn’t an out-of-hours service...

Collateral damage in the ‘Battle of Belvedere’

25 June 2014

It was billed as the ‘Battle of Belvedere’ but the Ultimate Strongman competition to find Ireland’s Strongest Man saw the lakeside estate suffer some...

Knee trouble puts an end to Mark’s Malin to Mizen Head challenge

25 June 2014

By Michelle Crawley KNEE trouble has put an end to a Mullingar man’s dream to walk 546km (339 miles) from Malin Head to Mizen Head...

Holmes name disappears from streets

25 June 2014

by Ronan Casey A traditional family name, synonymous with the trading of quality goods, furniture and curios for over 60 years, will this Saturday disappear...

Ian elected as new Chamber of Commerce president

25 June 2014

MULLINGAR has a brand new Chamber of Commerce President, Ian Gavin, a partner with accountancy firm John Gavins and Co. Ian, who has sat...

“Singing priest” celebrates his Silver Jubilee

25 June 2014

FR. Ray Kelly returned to his native Tyrrellspass on Friday evening last to celebrate the joyful occasion of the 25th anniversary of his Ordination...

Preparing to scale new heights

25 June 2014

The Westmeath branch of the Irish Kidney Association will be remembering one of their most popular members when they climb Croagh Patrick for the...

“Keep Safe” roadshow comes to local schools

25 June 2014

Over one hundred primary schoolgoers from Edmonton National School (NS), Loughegar NS, St Brigid’s School & The Downs NS attended a Health and Safety...