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Great music at Westmeath Fleadh

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:58:00 +0100

There's hours of craic still ahead in Ballynacargy, where the county fleadh has been running all weekend. See some of the talent on this video.

http://youtu.be/ZnQ61L2rSGw

Bodhr�n man Larry's going into business

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:00 +0100

A Delvin man who brought Mullingar to a halt last Tuesday with an impromptu rooftop bodhrán performance is going into business, he has revealed.

Diary of a long-distance walker

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

On May 19, Bernie Comaskey will set out on a 130-mile walk from St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, to Croagh Patrick, in order to raise funds for the Patients Comfort Fund at the centre.

1D at Croker!

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:28:00 +0100

One Direction have announced that Croke Park (tickets on sale from May 25 this year) is part of their 2014 ‘Where We Are’ stadium tour.

The concert is on May 25 next year!

Castlepollard�s firefighters extend expertise to healthcare

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:39:00 +0100

For the last 67 years Castlepollard’s firefighters have been risking life and limb for the people of north Westmeath but most locals would probably be surprised to hear that their remit now extends into healthcare.

Orange Electrique wins Junk Kouture final.

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:51:00 +0100

Three Westmeath students, going under the name Orange Electrique, have won the WEEE award at the 2013 Junk Kouture final.

An appeal from a Mullingar postman

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:25:00 +0100

This year, my colleague Paul O’Neill and I have been selected to fundraise and deliver aid to a social and educational centre in Tiraspol (Moldova) that cares for hundreds of children, many with mental and physical disabilities.

Union of Parishes celebrating 200th anniversary of St Etchen�s

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:18:00 +0100

A big programme of events has been put together for the bicentenary of one of Westmeath’s oldest churches – St Etchen’s in Killucan.

Union of Parishes celebrating 200th anniversary of St Etchen�s

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:17:00 +0100

A big programme of events has been put together for the bicentenary of one of Westmeath’s oldest churches – St Etchen’s in Killucan.

Facts against fracking as EU energy option - Harkin

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:43:00 +0100

Shale gas would only produce 2-3% of Europe’s future energy needs, a conference in Brussels heard yesterday.

Martin says Men�s Shed can help ease pain of recession

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:46:00 +0100

Mullaghmeen outside Castlepollard is renowned for being home to one of the finest forests in western Europe, but community activist Martin Smyth is hopeful that it could soon become known for having the first Men’s Shed in north Westmeath.

�I can�t ignore the potential for new jobs�

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:37:00 +0100

Westmeath should be doing everything in its power to attract wind farm developers, and not putting up restrictions against them, according to Cllr Colm Arthur.

Willie a whistle-blower ahead of county fleadh

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:53:00 +0100

Deputy Willie Penrose’s usual ‘sessions’ have usually been either in Dáil Éireann or in a courtroom somewhere around the country – not jamming away with musicians – but that could be about to change.

The Bodhr�n Man of Mullingar!

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:43:00 +0100

Captured today on Dominick Street, Mullingar, was this fine bodhrán player!

Kinnegad man speaks of six years of servitude

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:10:00 +0100

Kinnegad man speaks of six years of servitude

Meet Ireland�s answer to Taylor Swift - Mullingar 10 year old Ashley Tubridy

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:43:00 +0100

An exclusive new video was released on Aertv’s Back to Basics today with Ashley Tubridy, an adorable and talented 10-year-old pop star from Mullingar.

Confusion reigns over TD�s summonses

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:23:00 +0100

Confusion reigns as to why gardaí failed to serve summonses on Longford/Westmeath TD Robert Troy for motoring offences in Killucan and Mullingar in 2011 and 2012.

How has the Bus Eireann strike affected you?

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:48:00 +0100

As the Bus Eireann strike enters its second day, we'd like to hear from those of you who have been been affected in any way by it.

Bernie gets his boots on

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:17:00 +0100

This Sunday May 19 Westmeath Examiner columnist Bernie Comaskey takes his first steps on a 130-mile walk to the top of Croagh Patrick.

Gaffney�s syndicate win �33,715

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:09:00 +0100

Update, 3.35pm Monday 13 May

Midlands couple keep numbers for just one more draw and win €500,000

Hire a presenter... for charity

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:44:00 +0100

Midlands 103 is embarking on new campaign to raise money for voluntary organisations by offering four of its top personalities to firms in a unique charity auction.

Cycle lane won't be on top of rail tracks

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:34:00 +0100

The new cycleway that is to be provided along the route of the disused Mullingar to Athlone rail route won’t be laid on the track itself, but alongside it, Westmeath county council members have been promised.

Air Corps push plane via Kinnegad

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:05:00 +0100

The Irish Air Corps will undertake a 40 hour charity non-stop marathon between May 16 and 18, pushing a light aircraft from Baldonnel to Galway to raise awareness for organ donation and support for a national commemorative garden to organ donors.

Pupils at Presentation Senior School celebrate Europe Day

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:04:00 +0100

Hundreds of pupils at Presentation Senior School in Mullingar celebrated Europe Day.

Latest on Columb Barracks

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:31:00 +0100

Minister Alan Shatter has told Deputy Nicky McFadden in the Dáil that any proposal for Columb Barracks that involves long-term administering of multiple leases and fulfilling the responsibilities of a landlord cannot be accepted.