3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (485+ words) Concerns have been raised over the potential impact on Westmeath patients following confirmation that the adult Type 1 diabetes service at Regional Hospital Mullingar is expected to close temporarily from October 1 due to staffing shortages. Norman Dolan of the Diabetes Ireland…...

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, 15+ hour ago   (911+ words) Meath man Shane Holland recently embarked on a six-hour odyssey to Scotland from Down, as he and his Currachaí na Sceirí crew took the only ‘sea-ready’ Currach on an incredible row. Dedicating the ‘Voyage of Your Ancestors’ row to his…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (296+ words) St Colmcille’s National School marked a milestone as the school community gathered to celebrate the retirement of Ms Jane Brady, long-serving principal, teacher, and, as many described her, “the heartbeat of the school”. After 24 years of service, including 15 as principal,…...

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   (96+ words) Westmeath Examiner If you like singing, Mullingar Choral Society want to hear from you If you have ever thought of joining a choir, Mullingar Choral Society would like to hear from you. They are holding their first rehearsal of the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (210+ words) A major Catholic faith gathering is set to take place in Westmeath next month when the A Call to Live Faith Festival comes to Belvedere House, Gardens and Park, Mullingar. The festival, which is being promoted as a full-day celebration…...

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, 3+ day ago   (269+ words) Club Iarmhí, the official supporters group of Westmeath GAA, hosted a highly successful Golf Classic on Friday, August 14, with golfers, sponsors and supporters coming together for a fantastic day of sport and fundraising at Mullingar Golf Club. The annual Classic…...