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…...

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,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (650+ words) Vincent Hynes, Dublin City University vice-president for Academic Life, who is originally from Killucan, has some timely advice for students following the release of the Leaving Cert results on Friday. “There is high demand for accommodation and scams have become…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (569+ words) Longford County Council was delighted to see so many young people enjoy the Longford Biodiversity Summer School 2026, which took place earlier this month at locations across the county. This year's Biodiversity Summer School followed on from a very successful event…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (427+ words) ‘Very good’ verdict on maths at local school Westmeath Examiner To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (285+ words) Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath, Sorca Clarke, has called for urgent action to address the significant waiting list for respite services for children with disabilities in the constituency. A response to a parliamentary question received by Deputy Clarke has…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (193+ words) A Mullingar teenager who travelled to France to participate in the 2026 FEI European Pony Championships held at Le Mans, has come home with two silver medals from the event. Ted Fagan, younger son of Robert and Sarah-Jane Fagan of Mullingar…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (807+ words) Elevate Academy of Dance had a great start to the Dance World Cup last week, and members are looking forward to the rest of the competition, which is at the Convention Centre in Dublin until July 18. Described on its website…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (386+ words) Editors and news business leaders have told TDs and senators that more support is needed to protect the vital role that newspapers and their digital channels play in Ireland’s democracy. A packed meeting at Leinster House heard that existing supports…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (459+ words) The hazy blue lighting of Caffrey’s bar last Friday evening evoked the atmosphere of a Parisian jazz bar – though the patrons scattered at tables in front of the stage were not there to experience any avant-garde musician, but to attend…...