Happening

Published: 11th August, 2010 05:01pm

The Hoff considering midlands for big show

There are whispers that Belvedere House has received an approach from well known celebrity David Hasslehoff regarding the possibilities of staging an outdoor concert later this year with his band including both...
Published: 11th August, 2010 05:01pm

Countdown to Cavan Fleadh

Westmeath will be ably represented at this weekend’s All Ireland Fleadh which will return to Cavan for the first time in 56 years. The strong Westmeath contingent will be representing Leinster after winning at...

Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:30

Kilbeggan Races finale on Friday

It doesn’t seem so long ago since race goers were looking forward to the first Kilbeggan Races of the year. After three years of floods and people contemplating building a new...
Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:30

‘Plaza Suite’ opens tonight in Mullingar Arts Centre

The newly formed Little Brother Productions - a new amateur theatre group in Mullingar, is staging their first ever production - Neil Simon’s hilariously funny ‘Plaza Suite’,...
Published: 1 Sep 2010 16:30

Countdown to Culture Night begins in style

A day which promises to be the “Destination Sport” of the arts and culture world in Westmeath, and which takes place on Friday, September 24, was officially launched at the County...
Published: 1 Sep 2010 14:30

Sleepless Street’ - new album by Pete Doran

‘Sleepless Street’ is the new album from local musician, 26-year-old Peter Doran from Clonmore, who has been playing music for as long as he can remember.
Published: 25 Aug 2010 16:30

Revolver and Redcub at the Stables

Revolver are playing The Stables in Mullingar in Friday August 27 to promote the release of their album ‘Hypnotic’ along with Mullingar band Redcub.

Reviews
Published: 2nd July, 2010 04:00pm

NAVAN LIVE 2010 - TICKET SALES SURGE

Navan Live 2010 organisers (Profile Music Group) have reported a massive surge in tickets sales during mid summer / festival season for their gigs on 17th & 18th September, The Saw Doctors, Sharon Shannon,...
Last updated: 17 Feb 2010 18:58

Kilbeggan to honour 1959 GAA heroes

A special event to commemorate Kilbeggan Shamrocks' winning of the 1959 Westmeath junior football and hurling championships will take place in Locke's Distillery, Kilbeggan...
Published: 8 Dec 2009 09:19

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

I'll save you some time: Yes, it is as good as the first one, you can relax. Although, is it better than 2007's Modern Warfare? That question takes a little longer...
Published: 25 Nov 2009 15:57

Cities XL

The problem with city building sim games is - as a younger sibling will always be compared to their successful older brother - their achievements won't ever be considered...
Published: 24 Nov 2009 17:25

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games

Christmas is coming (I'm sorry, but it is) and that means it's time to start thinking about ways to keep all the family amused while under one roof for the extended...

Staying In
Published: 3rd March, 2010 05:00pm

Stacey is whistling her way to the top

A tin whistle player from Ballymahon Road, Mullingar was delighted to win the Senior Solo Instrument category of the All Ireland Pioneer Readoiri Competition in Limerick on Sunday, writes Glyn Semple.
Last updated: 17 Feb 2010 19:11

Moate All Whites, The Downs and Shane Dalton in line for All-Ireland title in Scór na nÓg Finals

Next Saturday February 20th we will see the conclusion of the Scor na nOg for the season 2009/2010 with the staging of the All-Ireland Finals in the Count John McCormack Memorial...
Last updated: 20 Jan 2010 18:00

Drama group meet Ernie Els

Forty-five Mullingar youngsters will not spend Valentine's Day waiting to see if the postman is going to drop a pink or red envelope in through the letterbox.