Thursday, September 19, 2024

Ciaran Brennan

Protestors gather at Columb Barracks voicing opposition to refugees

A protest organised by Westmeath Says No, Mullingar Says No and Stand up Mullingar was held at the entrance to Columb Barracks on Thursday,...

Storm Debi leaves its mark across Westmeath

Storm Debi did significant damage throughout Westmeath as trees had fallen. public transport was impacted and schools were temporarily closed on Monday, 13 November. A...

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...

IWA Mullingar looking forward to local events amid funding issue

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Mullingar is preparing for a number of fundraisers amid an ongoing funding issue for the organisation. IWA Mullingar is...

Taxis boycott local estate

Taxi companies in Mullingar are currently boycotting Grange after a number of serious incidents in the area. On Friday, 3 November, a driver from Tommy...

Sr Finbarr Breslin honoured with tribute portrait

The life of Sr Finbarr Breslin was celebrated with the unveiling of a tribute portrait on the occasion of her third anniversary on 7...

Moate woman final person to be laid to rest at Clonmacnoise

A Moate woman became the final person to be laid to rest at the burial grounds in Clonmacnoise on Sunday, 5 November. 98-year old Teresa...

Castlepollard couple receive Freedom to the City of London

Castlepollard couple James and Teresa Coffey are to receive the Freedom to the City of London at a ceremony on Wednesday, 8 November. The pair...

Ballynacargy CCÉ teacher completes the ‘Grand Slam’

It’s been a record-breaking year for Ademar O’Connor who recently completed the fiddle ‘Grand Slam’ by adding the Fiddler of Dooney to the three...

Westmeath needs to prepare for crises like Midleton — Cllr Farrell

Cllr Tom Farrell has said that Westmeath needs to “preempt rather than react” to climate crises that will be experienced in the county in...