Sunday, October 6, 2024

Diarmuid Sherry

Fianna Fáil to run two election candidates following Cllr O’Rourke withdrawal

Fianna Faíl will run only two candidates for the Longford-Westmeath constituency in the general election, despite a county councillor’s interest in running for the party as a third nominee.

Senator Davitt co-sponsors Online Bill

Westmeath Senator Aidan Davitt has co-sponsored a private members bill in Seanad Éireann, which could require online providers of pornographic material to conduct strict age verification to ensure minors can’t access their material.

Foster & Allen recall Top of the Pops appearance

Legendary Westmeath music duo, Foster & Allen appeared on ‘The 2 Johnnies’ podcast reminiscing about their Top of the Pop appearance in 1982.

Mullingar coach breaks six world records at Weightlifting Championships

A weightlifting coach in Mullingar broke six world records and was named the best athlete at the European Masters Weightlifting Championships in Norway.

Search for Mullingar man’s heir still ongoing

A Mullingar man’s estate has yet to be claimed despite his death being more than thirteen years ago.

Swift action prevents Tay Tay ticket scam

A Mullingar ‘Swiftie’ has spoken about how he narrowly avoided falling victim to a fraudulent ticketing scam in a hopeful bid to see the Tennessee superstar live in Dublin.

TikTokkers find death records at St. Loman’s Hospital

A Tiktok creator said security at St Loman’s Hospital, Mullingar should be “tighter” after he highlighted potentially “detrimental” personal data breaches at the abandoned hospital. 

Westmeath CSO data shows a larger, ageing county population

Latest statistical data shows that in recent years, whilst Westmeath’s population is growing, it is also ageing.

Expanding Crookedwood GAA hopes to become community hub

Crookedwood GAA Hurling Club’s chairman hopes that new club facilities will help the club expand and provide a new community hub.

The Blizzards’ Bressie rising up for mental health challenge

The Blizzards’ Niall ‘Bressie’ Breslin is set to embark on an exhaustive cycle and hike, entitled ‘The Rising,’ to raise funds for the award-winning youth mental health charity, ‘A Lust For Life.’