Monday, September 25, 2023

NEWS

Westmeath biomethane industry would reduce emissions

Westmeath has the ability to replace natural gas consumption with a biomethane industry according to a new report. 4,100 homes Gas Networks Ireland Biomethane Energy Report...

Mullingar Gaeilgeoir joins new Irish language children’s channel

Mullingar’s Clíodhna Nic Gafraidh has been named Social Media Coordinator of new Irish language children’s channel, Cúla4. Cúla4 is the country’s first ever dedicated Irish...

Largest career expo in the Midlands takes places this Satuday 

The Midlands Career Expo takes place on Saturday, 23 September, from 9.30am to 4.30pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel on the Dublin Road. Whether you’re...

Culture Night: Series of events taking place throughout Westmeath this Friday

A tapestry of exhibitions, performances, workshops, concerts, drama and food will take over Westmeath this Culture Night, Friday, 22 September. The programme of events has...

Bracken’s Butchers go global

Bracken’s butchers recently launched their new ordering system where customers can avail of click and connect as well as delivery services. “It’s for customer convenience...

Mullingar journalist lands co-presenter role on Six One News

RTÉ has announced the appointment of Sharon Tobin as a permanent presenter of the RTÉ Six One News.

Westmeath Bachelor Festival enjoys great weather and big crowds

The Westmeath Bachelor Festival 2023 welcomed people from all corners to enjoy world-class musical acts and join in on activities over the weekend 8...

Mergon founder to retire after 42 years

Pat Beirne recently announced his retirement as CEO of Mergon having built the company from its foundations in Castlepollard in 1981.

Enoch Burke jailed for a second time

Teacher Enoch Burke has been jailed for a second time for breaching a High Court order to stay away from Wilson’s Hospital School, Multyfarnham.

Writech announces three acquisitions in multi-million euro expansion deal

WTech fire, part of Mullingar-based fire safety company Writech, has announced the acquisition of three new businesses. The company acquired Ideal Fire, Wilec Fire and...

‘SVP wants to reach out to all families challenged by education costs’

St Vincent de Paul (SVP) is urging people struggling with back-to-school costs to avail of their services and get the help they need. “Poverty isn't...

Westmeath to become ‘leading light in Ireland’ with €17m investment in Midlands

Applications opened for a grant scheme on Wednesday, 30 August which will see €17m invested in small and micro enterprises in the Midlands. Fáilte Ireland...

Under-fire consumers to take hit on rising fuel prices

Fuel prices are set to rise following an increase in excise duties implemented on Friday, 1 September. “It’s crazy that it’s going back up for...

Caredoc takes over MIDOC operations in Mullingar

Private healthcare company Caredoc took over MIDOC services in Mullingar, Longford and Tullamore on Monday, 28 August after months of uncertainty. “The GP Out of...

WCP open day has an ‘option for all’

Women’s Community Projects (WCP) held an open day in Mullingar on Thursday, 31 August, where local people were invited to learn about their training...

MIT Mullingar presents: Quantum Computing

MIT Mullingar is set to host Leading R&D Researcher in Quantum Computing, Mehrdad Maleki as their upcoming guest speaker on Tuesday, 12 September. During his talk, Mehrdad will delve into the fascinating realm of Quantum Computing.

The Fleadh Effect: Festival causes surge in traditional Irish music interest locally

Following on from the global exposure of Mullingar’s successful hosting of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, a surge in interest in traditional Irish music has swept through Mullingar and the midlands.

Mullingar weightlifter calls for State funding ahead of World Championships

Olympic weightlifter Ailbhe Mulvihill from Shandonagh is calling on Sport Ireland to increase their funding of international athletes representing Ireland on the world stage.

Ukrainian families to move to Columb Barracks in weeks as first of modular homes...

The first tranche of modular homes under construction in Columb Barracks are expected to be completed in four weeks’ time, according to the Department of Integration.

New Mullingar/Athlone bus route is just the ticket, agree first guests

A new bus route, the 819, connecting Mullingar and Athlone was launched at Belvedere House on Thursday last, 24 August. Local councillors, members of Fáilte...