Sunday, October 6, 2024

Diarmuid Sherry

Bourke energised at being youngest President of Chamber of Commerce

The youngest ever President of the Mullingar Chamber of Commerce has said part of why he went for the job was because of his “Grá” for Mullingar.

Tyrrellspass man takes the reins at Lidl France

A Tyrrellspass businessman has taken leadership of Lidl France, in doing so leaving his post as the CEO for Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Wolfe Tones make singing Johnny’s dreams come true at Lakeland Festival

A proud father of a Mullingar singing wonder child thanked the Wolfe Tones for helping to make “a dream come true.”

Anti-Social Groups “Not Playing Ball” at County Lakes

Anti-social behaviour at Tudenham of groups who were “cutting down trees” and “emptying portaloos into the lake” over the weekend of 19-21 July, was heavily criticised by Westmeath County Councillor.

Call for extra Westmeath dog services for XL Bully laws

Westmeath County Councillors have called for the council to provide help for its dog warden service in order for it to be able to cope with upcoming laws for dogs deemed dangerous.

Westmeath Council to “endeavour to get their money back” after 80% homelessness overspend

A councillor has said that Westmeath County Council will “endeavour to get their money back” and won’t lose out on money from any overspend on combating homelessness.

Cycle Of Life stopping in Mullingar for ‘Remarkable’ Transplant Fundraiser

A Galway man will pit-stop in Mullingar during a remarkable five-day 240km cycle ride, whilst towing a dialysis machine, to raise money for the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) and develop awareness of organ donation.

Mullingar ranks sixth in Irish birth rates

Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures released on Wednesday, 24 July, shows that Mullingar had one of the highest birth rates in Ireland in 2021.

20kph speed limit reduction to be imposed on Westmeath roads

Westmeath County Councillors agreed to reduce speed limits on over 1,900km of local roads by 20kph following a long discussion about what was branded a “crisis in our country.”

Bonjour, Westmeath! Killucan woman will be at heart of Olympics coverage

A Killucan woman is preparing to chronicle a summer of sporting excellence at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris, which got underway in the The City of Light on Friday.