Friday, September 20, 2024

Ciaran Brennan

Coralstown NS principal retires after 38 years of service

Coralstown NS principal Mary Daly is retiring on Friday, 22 December after 38 years of service in the education sector. Mary began her career in...

‘We’re the home of the biggest Irish musicians’: Broad support for Mullingar music museum

Plans are being made to establish a music museum in Mullingar to celebrate the town’s legacy of world-renowned musicians. From Foster & Allen to Niall...

Stark rise in local ‘hidden homelessness’

59 people accessed emergency accommodation services in Westmeath throughout October according to a new government report. This was the highest number of homeless reported by...

Scally releases new EP ‘MASS PSYCHOSIS’ with Wexford duo

Mullingar artist Scally and Wexford hip-hop duo The Ballyboyz released their collaborative EP MASS PSYCHOSIS on Friday, 1 December. MASS PSYCHOSIS has been in the...

Brian Fagan earns Volunteer Ireland Award

Local volunteer Brian Fagan received the Social Inclusion & Community Support Award at this year’s Volunteer Ireland Awards at the Limerick Racecourse on Saturday,...

Mystery lights in Mullingar stump motorist

A County Louth man who was travelling through Mullingar on the evening of Friday, 24 November has spoken of his strange sightings. A formation of...

Milltownpass lights up for Christmas!

Milltownpass locals gathered together as the village marked the beginning of the festive period by turning on the Christmas lights on Saturday, 2 December. Katy...

Amid local concerns, refugees begin to arrive in Coole

Coole locals demonstrated their opposition to refugees as they arrived at the Coole Court apartments last week. A family was reportedly dropped by taxi outside...

‘What a year’ — Niall Horan reflects on the past year

Spotify Wrapped arrived on Wednesday, 29 November to the delight of music fans and musicians alike. Niall Horan released a video message to fans thanking...

Saunders Bridge construction set to be completed in 2025

Westmeath County Council has said construction on Saunders Bridge should be completed in 2025. A footbridge for pedestrians and cyclists is scheduled to be installed...