Thursday, November 30, 2023

Ciaran Brennan

Irish rock legend gears up for album release of local band

21 Bridges is a newly-formed band based in Clonmellon comprising Noel O’Neil, Brendan Leavy and Bagatelle founder Walter McConville. Music fans will know Walter McConville...

Cllr Dollard blasts Canal Avenue masterplan

Cllr Mick Dollard has criticised the master plan for a regeneration project at Canal Avenue, Mullingar, claiming that the proposed plan is causing anxiety...

‘Frustration and fear’ builds over refugee rumours

Minister Peter Burke met with Coole residents on Monday, 27 November amid rumours that asylum seekers will be transferred to the village on Wednesday,...

Mobile phone gambling causing rise of addiction in young local people

As part of Safe Gambling Week last week, Mullingar-based counsellor and psychotherapist Frank Harkin spoke to Topic about the rise in gambling amongst young...

Ted Wright preparing for final of EY Entrepreneur of the Year competition

The remarkable success of local businessman Ted Wright and his team at Writech will be showcased to Ireland and the world this week. The Milltownpass...

Camillus Glynn retires as Cathaoirleach of Áras an Mhuilinn

Camillus Glynn retired as Cathaoirleach of Áras an Mhuilinn, Mullingar on the final day of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2023. The former Senator and Councillor...

Local man fights against “outdated” disability laws

A local champion for people with disabilities wants to “shed light” on barriers facing people trying to get the support they need to become...

James and Teresa Coffey accept Freedom of the City of London

Whitehall couple James and Teresa Coffey accepted the Freedom of the City of London at a ceremony at the Guildhall on Wednesday, 8 November. James...

‘You’re your own worst enemy’ — Judge blasts Enoch Burke during court judgement

“You’re your own worst enemy,” Mr Justice John Edwards told Enoch Burke at the Court of Appeal on Friday, 10 November for continuously disrupting...

Niamh Algar plays ‘badass assassin’ in new Disney+ show

Mullingar actor Niamh Algar plays the role of a “badass assassin” in Culprits, a new show that is currently available to stream on Disney+. She...