Thursday, September 19, 2024

Ciaran Brennan

Mullingar student becomes SECOND TCD scholar in family!

Mullingar student Rachel Julianna Holmes became the second Trinity College Dublin scholar in her family on Monday, 22 April.“It’s great news for us. Really...

Killucan area Men’s Shed offers social outlet to locals

The men’s shed phenomenon began in Australia in the 1980s and arrived in Ireland in recent decades. There are almost 500 men’s sheds now in operation nationwide.

Coláiste Mhuire students win international prize at Denmark Young Scientist

Three Coláiste Mhuire students won the international prize at the Denmark Young Scientist competition which took place from 21 to 23 April.

437 Westmeath marriages in 2023

437 couples in Westmeath got married in 2023 according to figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Friday, 26 April.

‘Hard work equals success’: Moate student scoops two awards at SciFest

Fionn Campbell from Moate Community School took home two awards at the SciFest regional competition in TUS Athlone on Thursday, 25 April.

2,720 waiting for driving test in Mullingar

The Mullingar driver test centre has the longest waiting list in the Midlands with 2,720 currently waiting for a test according to figures released to Aontú from the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

Ah go on: Father Ted quiz for Palestinian journalist

Local Palestinian solidarity groups will host a Father Ted Quiz in aid of a Palestinian journalist in Clarke’s Bar, Mullingar at 7.30pm on Saturday, 27 April.

Westmeath man’s construction firm to help build 70-storey building in Miami

Moore Group, led by Westmeath man Martin Moore, will help build a 70-storey highrise building in Miami’s urban centre.

Moate man challenges Oireachtas on disability access

Moate man David Digan was part of a group that spoke to the Joint Committee on Disability Matters in Leinster House on Monday, 8 April.

Milltown community group nominated for national awards

A Milltown–Rathconrath community group has been nominated for two Digital Town Awards which will take place on Friday, 24 May in Athlone.