Free parking dates in December confirmed
There will be six days in the run up to Christmas when motorists can avail of free parking in the centre of Mullingar.
The dates are: Saturday December 9, Friday December 15, Saturday December 16, Thursday December 21, Friday December 22 and Saturday December 23. Participating carparks include: Blackhall Carpark, Friars Mill Road (ESB Yard) Carpark, McCurtain St Carpark, McCurtain St. Carpark (St Josephs Cottages), Friars Mill Road Carpark (opposite Buckleys), Fire Station Carpark, Austin Friars St Carpark, Fairgreen Carpark, Church Ave Carpark.
In addition, Lynnbury Carpark (at the rear of County Buildings) is open for free parking every weekend.
The dates were agreed at the October meeting of Mullingar Kinnegad held yesterday.
Councillors were informed at the meeting that traffic wardens will place a laminated notice on ticket machines in the participating car parks on the days when parking is free.
Westmeath County Council allows motorists a 15 minute grace period to purchase a ticket for cars parking on Mullingar's main streets.