Sunday, October 6, 2024

Diarmuid Sherry

Camogie referee humbled to be part of new GAA museum exhibition

Former camogie referee, Aileen Lawlor, said she was honoured and humbled to have her memorabilia as part of a new exhibition at the GAA Museum at Croke Park.

Mullingar Town Band win Irish Championships

Mullingar Town Band members were “over the moon” to be crowned Irish marching champions at St Loman’s GAA on Sunday, 21 July.

Kinnegad’s Phoenix Bar accommodation appeal brought to Planning Board

Cllr Denis Leonard has brought an appeal to An Bord Pleanála against the conditional planning permission awarded to those wishing to develop the former premises of The Phoenix on Kinnegad’s Main Street.

Corr takes aim at Ryanair’s O’Leary amid violin dispute

Ryanair chief and Mullingar man Michael O’Leary was slammed online by musician Sharon Corr last week, after the low-cost airline allegedly refused to let her on a flight back to Ireland because she had her violin with her. 

Westmeath Council unveils minutes book from first meetings

Westmeath Libraries invited anyone interested in historical resources and documents to view the Meeting Minutes book of the very first council meetings as part of the #YourCouncilDay which was celebrated on Friday, 5 July.  

Senator Davitt brings Lord of the Dance’s Michael Flatley to Leinster House

Mullingar-based Senator, Aidan Davitt, brought with him a very special guest to Leinster House in recent weeks, the Lord of the Dance and Riverdance idol, Michael Flatley.

National Museum of Ireland Appeal for Information on 4,000-year-old Westmeath axeheads

The National Museum of Ireland (NMI) has appealed for information about two bronze pre-historic axeheads that it received by post, anonymously, at the end of June, 2024.

Mullingar Hospital placed in HSE targeted intervention list

Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar was chosen by the HSE as a ‘targeted intervention site’ during the same week which revealed mixed waiting list results for the hospital.

National Transport Authority progress plans for Mullingar town bus service

The National Transport Authority (NTA) have confirmed they are progressing plans for a Mullingar Town bus service, subject to the allocation of funding for the scheme in 2025 by the Department of Transport.

Mullingar hosting Irish Marching Band Championships

Mullingar Town Band will host the 2024 Irish Marching Band Association Championships, where six of the countries best bands will compete for the prize.