Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Diarmuid Sherry

Mullingar native survives dangerous Hurricane Milton

A Mullingar native residing in Florida has said that living through Hurricane Milton was “very dangerous” and described her worry about the danger of tornadoes associated with the deadly hurricane.

Planning requested for 74 residential housing development in Kilbeggan

Kilbeggan-based councillor, Liam McDaniel welcomed a potential new housing complex in Kilbeggan which would contain 74 residential units.

Hogan to contest election for Independent Ireland

Independent Ireland have announced the candidacy of Cllr Paul Hogan for the Longford/Westmeath constituency in the upcoming General Election.

Mullingar Town Band’s ‘delight’ at musical instrument funding

Mullingar Town Band’s band director, Kim Magee spoke of the band’s delight to have received €3,487 as part of the Music Capital Scheme.

No illegal dumping prosecutions enacted in Westmeath for 30 months

Cllr Andrew Duncan has spoken of his hopes of prosecuting fly-tippers within Westmeath, after it was revealed that Westmeath County Council failed to prosecute anybody for illegal dumping since 2022.

Triathlon club set for Ironman in Portugal

Triathletes from Westmeath are preparing to take on one of sports toughest challenges on the sun and beaches of Cascais, Portugal, this weekend.

Mullingar’s Elizabeth Carr delighted to qualify for World Triathlon Championships

Mullingar triathlete, Elizabeth Carr has said she was “delighted” to qualify for the World Triathlon Championships, which is taking place in Torremolinos, Spain on Saturday, 19 October.

Ballynacargy and Olympic boxers hope for European U22 success

Boxers from Ballynacargy BC and Olympic BC in Mullingar make up three of the 18-strong Irish team hoping to punch their way to success at the European u22 Championships.

Determined Kian cast for National Ballet’s anniversary performances

A young Westmeath dancer has overcome serious injury to represent the county in the prestigious Irish National Youth Ballet (INYB). 

‘Lebanon is very fragile’: Mullingar author concerned over rising Middle East tensions

A Mullingar resident who has written a book about his adventures in Lebanon and the Middle East has expressed his worry about ongoing events in the location.