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Luke Kelly show at the Greville

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:47:00 +0100

Chris Kavanagh and the Patriots bring the show – The Legend of Luke Kelly, Dubliner – to The Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar on Saturday May 11.

Uisneach Gathering is only days away

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:48:00 +0100

The two-day Gathering at Uisneach kicks off in spectacular fashion this Saturday with some of the biggest names in Irish music performing, such as The Original Rude Boys, Rubber Bandits, Ryan Sheridan, Riptide Movement, and Kíla.

Mrs Markham is coming back

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:30:00 +0100

After a sell-out run at the Mullingar Arts Centre two weeks ago, Rail Theatre Company’s production of Move Over Mrs Markham has been scheduled for a re-run on May 8 and 9 next; surely the ultimate accolade for any theatrical production.

Tom Barry's Guerilla Days in Mullingar Arts Centre

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:56:00 +0100

This weekend, Tom Barry's Guerilla Days in Ireland will be presented on stage at the Mullingar Arts Centre.

Chris Loughrey to take to Greville stage on Friday

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:08:00 +0100

Chris Loughrey and the South Sun Band are playing in the Greville Arms tomorrow night, Friday April 26, in aid of the Cry for Help Cattery.

A little bit of soul this Saturday

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:52:00 +0100

The same Buck Taylor that we saw live on The Late Late Show plays Danny Byrnes this Saturday night!

Conor Quinn announces new band

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:44:00 +0100

Remember Conor Quinn from The Voice of Ireland?

�Invite Duffy and Tynan too�, say councillors

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:56:00 +0100

It’s not just Bruce Springsteen that should be invited to Westmeath’s Gathering, but also, Dallas star, Patrick Duffy, who has family ties to Kinnegad.

All set for TR Dallas music festival in Bloomfield

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:17:00 +0100

Friday April 19 marks the third annual TR Dallas music festival in the beautiful surrounds of the Bloomfield House Hotel and with a great line-up of musicians everyone is rearing to go!

Student Players on stage all this week with Miss Saigon

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:58:00 +0100

For the past two nights, the Mullingar Student Players enthralled audiences with Miss Saigon to a packed Mullingar Arts Centre.

Student Players fly into town with Miss Saigon

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:25:00 +0000

Next week, the Student Players bring the West End and Broadway show Miss Saigon to Mullingar Arts Centre.

Teens set to rock Yo Yo Caf� this evening

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:44:00 +0000

Featuring X, Ireland’s only all girl rock band will appear at Mullingar’s Yo Yo Café this evening, supported by the Café’s own band including Kyle Horan on vocals/rap, Clodagh Allen on vocals, Shane Lynch on drums and Steven Hammond on ukulele and lead guitar and Liam Tyas doubling up on bass and lead guitar.

One Direction ticket winners

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:51:00 +0000

Micheala O’Connor from Laccamore in Tralee, County Kerry is headed to see her favourite band tonight - One Direction - in the O2 Arena.

Mullingar the new Memphis?

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:37:00 +0000

Ray D’Arcy on his Today FM show this morning said Mullingar was likely to become the new Memphis with the long list of stars it was producing.

Competition-PTC Grand Final-See the World�s Top Snooker Players

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:23:00 +0000

THE global TV audience is predicted to break 40 million as Ireland hosts the world’s top stars next month in the climax of snooker’s Champions League – the Players Tour Championship Grand Finals.

Declan O'Rourke in Mullingar this Friday

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:59:00 +0000

One of Declan O'Rourke's best known songs is Galileo was his debut single and such is its quality that several other artists have covered or performed it - including the likes of Paul Weller.

Neil Delamere is a Mere Mortal

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:30:00 +0000

Currently one of the biggest names in Irish comedy, Neil Delamere in his new show, is discovering he is a mere mortal in the Mullingar Arts Centre this Saturday!

Mozart and Wallace to score in Mullingar

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:30:00 +0000

Mullingar Choral Society has an exciting presentation lined up for its Spring Concert in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, which takes place this Sunday, March 3.

Mums the Word! Super reader competition ENTER NOW

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:38:00 +0000

Announcing a special competition for that most special person. The Westmeath Examiner with the help of some very generous local businesses has a really great prize to give away to one lucky Mum.

Mullingar not in Bressie's tour dates

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:30:00 +0000

One of the hottest acts around, Bressie has just announced a headline tour of Ireland for May, but there is no mention of a date for Mullingar yet!

Catch Chris Loughrey live in the Greville

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:30:00 +0000

Singer songwriter Chris Loughrey and the SouthSun Band are live in the Greville Arms this Saturday night, February 2.

Bressie is headline act for Teen Aware

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:56:00 +0000

This event has be moved to Monday January 14 at 7.30pm Tonight, Thursday January 10, Teen Aware 2013 will be launched at the Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore, where guest speakers will discuss various relevant topics and explain what Teen Aware is.

Aftermath on Come Dine With Me

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:28:00 +0000

Mullingar band The Aftermath hit the small screen this week with an appearance on Celebrity Come Dine with Me Ireland that airs on TV3 every day this week at 9pm.

The Voice is tonight

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 08:27:00 +0000

The Voice is back tonight

Bressie's Christmas Eve busking session

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Bressie and a number of his musician friends from Mullingar are to hold a sing-song and collection in aid of LARCC Cancer Support Centre on the Market Square in Mullingar on Christmas Eve, (3-6pm).