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Last updated: 20 May 2013 18:52
Fundraiser in Mullingar for 300km runner
A long distance runner who is doing a solo lap of Leinster from Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin to raise funds for it will be in Castlepollard and Mullingar this Thursday.
Last updated: 20 May 2013 23:03
Dairy of a long-distance walker, Bernie Comaskey, day 2
Here I am in Feerick’s in Rathowen – and being pampered by John and staff alike. Pauline and Josephine were great and it was good to talk to Martin Carley behind the bar. His father, Peter and I are 'neighbours' children'.
Last updated: 20 May 2013 13:09
Pictures from the Westmeath Fleadh in Ballynacargy
Pictures from the Westmeath County Fleadh final in Ballynacargy can be browsed through here.
Last updated: 19 May 2013 22:04
As part of a nationwide campaign to explain the benefits of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the public, Agri Aware is appointing a CAP Agri Ambassador at the Family Farm at Dublin Zoo.
Last updated: 19 May 2013 21:02
Diary of a long-distance walker - Bernie sets off
Update from Bernie at 8pm, Sunday May 19:
Last updated: 20 May 2013 10:59
Great music at Westmeath Fleadh
There's hours of craic still ahead in Ballynacargy, where the county fleadh has been running all weekend. See some of the talent on this video.
Last updated: 20 May 2013 11:21
Westmeath v Carlow, Leinster SFC: Live Blog
Join Paul Hughes for live coverage of today's Leinster senior football championship match between Westmeath and Carlow at Cusack Park.
Refresh the page for regular updates.
Last updated: 17 May 2013 12:03
Diary of a long-distance walker
On May 19, Bernie Comaskey will set out on a 130-mile walk from St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, to Croagh Patrick, in order to raise funds for the Patients Comfort Fund at the centre.
Last updated: 16 May 2013 13:57
One Direction have announced that Croke Park (tickets on sale from May 25 this year) is part of their 2014 ‘Where We Are’ stadium tour.
The concert is on May 25 next year!
Last updated: 16 May 2013 11:42
Castlepollard’s firefighters extend expertise to healthcare
For the last 67 years Castlepollard’s firefighters have been risking life and limb for the people of north Westmeath but most locals would probably be surprised to hear that their remit now extends into healthcare.
Last updated: 16 May 2013 10:24
Belvedere Handicap Chase among major races at Kilbeggan this Friday
Kilbeggan Races kicked off a few weeks ago, but unfortunately punters were penalised with a series of showers, which kept them out of touch with winners, no matter how many tries they made.
Last updated: 15 May 2013 16:41
Orange Electrique wins Junk Kouture final.
Three Westmeath students, going under the name Orange Electrique, have won the WEEE award at the 2013 Junk Kouture final.
Last updated: 16 May 2013 09:27
An appeal from a Mullingar postman
This year, my colleague Paul O’Neill and I have been selected to fundraise and deliver aid to a social and educational centre in Tiraspol (Moldova) that cares for hundreds of children, many with mental and physical disabilities.
Last updated: 15 May 2013 16:10
Union of Parishes celebrating 200th anniversary of St Etchen’s
A big programme of events has been put together for the bicentenary of one of Westmeath’s oldest churches – St Etchen’s in Killucan.
Last updated: 15 May 2013 16:13
Union of Parishes celebrating 200th anniversary of St Etchen’s
A big programme of events has been put together for the bicentenary of one of Westmeath’s oldest churches – St Etchen’s in Killucan.
Last updated: 15 May 2013 15:46
Facts against fracking as EU energy option - Harkin
Shale gas would only produce 2-3% of Europe’s future energy needs, a conference in Brussels heard yesterday.
Last updated: 15 May 2013 12:01
Martin says Men’s Shed can help ease pain of recession
Mullaghmeen outside Castlepollard is renowned for being home to one of the finest forests in western Europe, but community activist Martin Smyth is hopeful that it could soon become known for having the first Men’s Shed in north Westmeath.
Last updated: 15 May 2013 13:50
Gavin and Dolan back for Carlow game
Team captain Kieran Gavin and Dessie Dolan have been named in the Westmeath team to face Carlow in this Sunday's Leinster championship opener in Cusack Park.
Last updated: 15 May 2013 11:48
‘I can’t ignore the potential for new jobs’
Westmeath should be doing everything in its power to attract wind farm developers, and not putting up restrictions against them, according to Cllr Colm Arthur.
Last updated: 15 May 2013 11:07
Willie a whistle-blower ahead of county fleadh
Deputy Willie Penrose’s usual ‘sessions’ have usually been either in Dáil Éireann or in a courtroom somewhere around the country – not jamming away with musicians – but that could be about to change.
Last updated: 16 May 2013 11:40
Captured today on Dominick Street, Mullingar, was this fine bodhrán player!
Last updated: 14 May 2013 16:42
Kinnegad man speaks of six years of servitude
Kinnegad man speaks of six years of servitude
Last updated: 14 May 2013 14:47
Meet Ireland’s answer to Taylor Swift - Mullingar 10 year old Ashley Tubridy
An exclusive new video was released on Aertv’s Back to Basics today with Ashley Tubridy, an adorable and talented 10-year-old pop star from Mullingar.
Last updated: 13 May 2013 17:53
How has the Bus Eireann strike affected you?
As the Bus Eireann strike enters its second day, we'd like to hear from those of you who have been been affected in any way by it.
Last updated: 13 May 2013 11:18
This Sunday May 19 Westmeath Examiner columnist Bernie Comaskey takes his first steps on a 130-mile walk to the top of Croagh Patrick.
Last updated: 13 May 2013 15:46
Gaffney’s syndicate win €33,715
Update, 3.35pm Monday 13 May
Midlands couple keep numbers for just one more draw and win €500,000
Last updated: 13 May 2013 15:46
Hire a presenter... for charity
Midlands 103 is embarking on new campaign to raise money for voluntary organisations by offering four of its top personalities to firms in a unique charity auction.
Last updated: 10 May 2013 14:36
Cycle lane won't be on top of rail tracks
The new cycleway that is to be provided along the route of the disused Mullingar to Athlone rail route won’t be laid on the track itself, but alongside it, Westmeath county council members have been promised.
Last updated: 10 May 2013 10:07
Air Corps push plane via Kinnegad
The Irish Air Corps will undertake a 40 hour charity non-stop marathon between May 16 and 18, pushing a light aircraft from Baldonnel to Galway to raise awareness for organ donation and support for a national commemorative garden to organ donors.
Last updated: 9 May 2013 16:09
Pupils at Presentation Senior School celebrate Europe Day
Hundreds of pupils at Presentation Senior School in Mullingar celebrated Europe Day.
