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Mullingar students stage climate strike

Friday, 15th March 2019

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Secondary school students from Mullingar staged a protest in the town centre on Friday afternoon as part of a global campaign by young people to get world leaders to take action on climate change.

17% increase in number of drivers arrested for driving under influence of alcohol and drugs in 2019

Thursday, 14th March 2019

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- Pedestrians also warned of dangers of alcohol

Westmeath athletes at Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi

Thursday, 14th March 2019

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World Games open today, Thursday March 14, and run till March 21

Mullingar gamers to battle it out in ‘FIFA’ tournament

Thursday, 14th March 2019

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A Mullingar man who is one of the brains behind an up and coming Irish video gaming community is organising a FIFA 19-based tournament in the town on Sunday March 31.

St Patrick's Day in Mullingar from times past! Who do you know in these old photos?

Thursday, 14th March 2019

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Who do you know in these old photos?

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Coláiste Mhuire win gold at All-Ireland Cross Country

Thursday, 14th March 2019

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Coláiste Mhuire, Mullingar’s minor cross country team earned themselves a place on the school’s sporting roll of honour last weekend when the won the All-Ireland team title in comprehensive fashion.

Final countdown to AON Mullingar Half Marathon

Tuesday, 12th March 2019

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Runners can still register online at mullingarhalfmarathon.com

Division 1B beckons as Westmeath hurlers make the breakthrough

Sunday, 10th March 2019

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After many years of trying – 33, in fact – Westmeath have finally been lifted into the top tiers of the National Hurling League, after they saw off Kerry in the Division 2A final in Cusack Park, Ennis today.