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,…...

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, 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, 4+ day ago   (272+ words) Today marks the first day of the Government’s new health-led pathway for personal drug possession. The new Health Referral Scheme will give people who are eligible and are found in possession of drugs for personal use the opportunity to engage…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1039+ words) Delvin 3-15, Fr Daltons 3-14 After three consecutive heavy defeats following their return to the SHC ‘A’, Delvin look set to survive in the top flight after edging an unofficial relegation playoff against Fr Daltons at TEG Cusack Park last Sunday. The…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (273+ words) Minister of State Robert Troy TD, today announced the commencement dates for the landmark ‘Right to be Forgotten’ legislation. The Commencement Order provides that the key provisions relating to the disregard of cancer-related medical history will come into operation on…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (476+ words) More than half of the vacant and derelict properties targeted by Westmeath County Council under a major regeneration initiative have now either been brought back into use or placed on the market, councillors have been told. A report presented by…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (709+ words) Twenty years ago, Electric Picnic introduced the MindField Arena to give attendees the chance to witness the talents of spoken word artists, storytellers and experimental musicians from all over the world. What started as a single stage quickly became a…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1003+ words) Survivors reveal backlash after jailing of brothers for 1990s abuse Three survivors sexually abused by two Westmeath businessmen as teenage babysitters in the 1990s have revealed the “horrendous” backlash after they reported the crimes. In 2023, Deirdre Boyhan decided to break her silence…...