3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (370+ words) A substantial 341-acre residential farm at Templepatrick, near Moyvore, is to be offered for sale by public auction next month. The property, at Eircode N91 XC42, will go under the hammer on Friday October 9 at 3pm, unless previously sold. Situated just off the…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (229+ words) A new ESRI report has shown that real household incomes in Ireland have declined, as well as a high child poverty rate. According to the report, living standards have stagnated. This is down to many aggravating factors, but the report…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (290+ words) "What happens to Ireland as AI changes the world around us?" That's the thought-provoking question being explored by speakers at an event in Tuar Ard Arts Centre, Moate, on Thursday (September 10) at 7pm. The event, entitled Shaping Ireland in the age…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (322+ words) One of the most notable features of the 2026 new car market registrations has been the rapid growth in electric vehicle registrations, and Westmeath has followed the national trend. Westmeath’s new car market registrations have increased by more than 7% this year…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (1190+ words) Judges for the national Pride of Place awards were last week told of the profound impact made by Athlone-based domestic violence organisation Esker House. The local support service is representing Westmeath as a nominee for this year's IPB Pride of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (358+ words) Expanding their base in the midlands, home care provider Dovida have launched a new recruitment campaign, and are creating 60 new caregiver roles to help support people to live independently at home and stay connected to their family, friends, and communities....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1087+ words) An Irish academic has just returned from a conference in Oslo, where she used a poster presentation to share information on a fascinating 1,000-year-old artefact found in Westmeath. The Ballinderry Gameboard was discovered in 1932 during archaeological excavations at Ballinderry, near…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (127+ words) Westmeath Examiner Birdwatch Ireland branch host talk on corncrake conservation project Dr Carey will take attendees through the five-year Traonach / Corncrake Life project, which he managed from 2021 to 2026. It is the story of how Ireland almost lost one of its…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (113+ words) The Westmeath CCÉ 75th Anniversary celebration began in fine style last night at Mullingar Arts Centre, and it continues today at Áras an Mhuilin, the Bandhall and on the Market Square. Last night musicians from all eight Westmeath Comhaltas branches performed…...

2+ week, 19+ hour ago   (678+ words) A small business from Westmeath will get the chance to exhibit to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships as part of the Local Enterprise Village. E-Vehicle Accessories Ireland, who are supported by Local Enterprise Office Westmeath, offer premium storage…...