Robert Kindregan, Author at Topic.ie

People better off buying than renting, says Mullingar auctioneer

18 August 2022

Rental prices in Westmeath far exceed mortgage rates for certain types of homes – in some cases, it’s double.

More than 100 Westmeath artefacts held in British Museum

18 August 2022

More than 100 historical artefacts that were uncovered in Co. Westmeath are being held in the British Museum, in the heart of London.

Mullingar favourite to host Fleadh 2023 after a wonderful festival

11 August 2022

Mullingar Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann Organising Committee Chairman Joe Connaire has said he’s willing to “stay focused for another year” if the Fleadh is to return to the town in 2023.

Speakers put the spotlight on organising committee

2 August 2022

Among the speeches on the Gig Rig at the opening ceremony of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 were some big names.

Local concern over fire safety in some Celtic Tiger-era apartments

2 August 2022

Local apartment owner Micheál O’Reilly spoke with presenter Matt Cooper on Today FM last Thursday to outline safety concerns in his 32-unit apartment building, built during the Celtic Tiger era

President says Westmeath people ‘front and central’ to Fleadh’s development

2 August 2022

President Michael D Higgins was in Mullingar on Sunday (July 31) to perform the official opening duties of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022.

Roz’s holiday heart pointing to the Midlands

2 August 2022

Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, a tourism strategy run by Fáilte Ireland, is using social media ‘influencers’ to increase tourist footfall in Westmeath.

Michael Jackson’s former Westmeath driver and friend passes away

28 July 2022

Ray O’Hara from Moate, who was famous for chauffeuring Michael Jackson while in Ireland for six months, passed away on Monday, July 18.

Fleadh worth €30million to local economy

21 July 2022

Arts Minister Catherine Martin believes Mullingar should expect a €30m boost to the town’s economy resulting from this month’s Fleadh.

New studios could generate hundreds of jobs for locals

20 July 2022

Director of Development at Hammerlake Studios, Tom Dowling, has told Westmeath Topic this week that hundreds of acting roles as extras will become available to locals in the years ahead – that is, if the studio comes to fruition.