Paul Hughes | Westmeath Examiner

Newly-launched book keeps trad legend Frank’s tunes on record

Last Friday evening, a large crowd gathered at Mullingar Town Band’s band hall at Blackhall to celebrate the launch of a published collection of tunes written by one of the stalwarts of traditional Irish music in Westmeath, the late Frank Gavigan of Rathconrath.

WATCH: The sights and sounds of Day 8 of the Fleadh

The sun was shining, the Garda Band was playing, the Castletown Geoghegan set dancers were in action and RTÉ's John Creedon took in a seisiún on Oliver Plunkett Street.

Raimonda bringing jazz twist to Fleadh’s end

Mullingar-based singer Raimonda Masiulytė-Ramchurn will take to the stage at the Cúige Studios, 17-23 Dominick Street, Mullingar this Sunday night, August 7 (8pm) to bring something different to the final hours of Fleadh Cheoil 2022.

The heart of a volunteer is the heart of the Fleadh

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Mullingar historian to launch book on Comhaltas

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Westmeath adventures for award-winning film duo

Martin’s wonder goal seals historic Tailteann victory for Westmeath

Westmeath need to capitalise on momentum, says Dolan

Jack: Tailteann final ‘a chance to make good, measurable progress’

WATCH: Keena on the mark in first European outing

O’Toole relishing another outing on Croke Park stage

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