Thursday, November 21, 2024

Diarmuid Sherry

Residents furious over NTA bus route testing

A stand-off took place at the Lakepoint Park housing estate in Mullingar, last Thursday, 14 November, when a single-tier National Transport Authority (NTA) bus was blocked from driving through a single-lane pedestrian walkway into Gleann Petit Green.

Moate AI researcher proud of TEDx Talk experience

A Moate PhD researcher has said taking centre stage on a prestigious TEDx talk stage felt “both humbling and exhilarating” and was one of...

Former Mullingar Detective nominated for Irish Book Award

A former detective, turned author, Pat Marry said he would be delighted to win a 2024 An Post Irish Book Award after being nominated for the Non-Fiction category.

Mullingar man represents at Festival of Remembrance

A Mullingar man has spoken of the “opportunity of a lifetime” to represent the Republic of Ireland at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

€2 million grant for new Mullingar pool welcomed

Plans for the new Mullingar Regional Sports Complex moved a step closer after the Government announced €2 million grants towards design costs for the project.

Contractor appointed for 40 units at barracks

Minister Roderic O’Gorman revealed in Dáil Éireann that a contractor, MF Modular Engineering Limited, has been appointed for the delivery of 40 modular units at Columb Barracks in Mullingar.

Niall Breslin announces new BBC classical music gig

Mullingar musician and frontman of The Blizzards, Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin has announced that he will present a classical music daily radio programme on BBC.

Deceased Congo veterans honoured at Columb Barracks ceremony

Families of deceased veterans who served in The Congo as part of United Nations peacekeeping forces were honoured in a special ceremony held at Columb Barracks on Friday, 1 November.

Mullingar man to represent at Remembrance Sunday

A Mullingar man has said it is a “big honour” to be chosen to represent the Republic of Ireland at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, London this weekend.

Chamber President congratulates local business award winners

The President of the Mullingar Chamber of Commerce hailed a successful holding of The Mullingar Chamber Awards and congratulated the 15 winners of the local business awards.