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The Shamrocks G4MO team is calling on trivia lovers and local supporters to bring their “Big Brains” to Clarkes Bar, Mullingar on Thursday, 5 June.
Shamrocks G4MO Table Quiz Fundraiser this Thursday
The Shamrocks G4MO team is calling on trivia lovers and local supporters to bring their “Big Brains” to Clarkes Bar, Mullingar on Thursday, 5 June at 8 PM for a table quiz fundraiser.
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June 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The Shamrocks G4MO team is calling on trivia lovers and local supporters to bring their “Big Brains” to Clarkes Bar, Mullingar on Thursday, 5 June.
Don’t miss your FREE 24-page Cumann na mBunscol pull-out in this week’s issue, featuring full coverage of 18 thrilling games! On sale now!
May 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Don’t miss your FREE 24-page Cumann na mBunscol pull-out in this week’s issue, featuring full coverage of 18 thrilling games! On sale now!
Gardai in Mullingar were called to a public order incident in McCurtain Street, Mullingar on Tuesday, 20 May.
Two arrested after serious incident in Mullingar
Gardai in Mullingar were called to a public order incident in McCurtain Street, Mullingar on Tuesday, 20 May.
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May 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Gardai in Mullingar were called to a public order incident in McCurtain Street, Mullingar on Tuesday, 20 May.
The wedding of Yesim Fitzpatrick from Fore and Mark McDonnell from Kells took place in St. Feichín’s Church, Fore on Friday, 9 May.
Photos: Wedding of Yesim Fitzpatrick and Mark McDonnell
The wedding of Yesim Fitzpatrick from Fore and Mark McDonnell from Kells took place in St. Feichín's Church, Fore on Friday, 9 May.
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May 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The wedding of Yesim Fitzpatrick from Fore and Mark McDonnell from Kells took place in St. Feichín’s Church, Fore on Friday, 9 May.
Teresa Farrell of Mullingar got a huge surprise last Thursday, May 8, on her final day working in Eurospar, (Marshall’s Green Road) after 26 years of dedicated service.
Surprise, surprise! Teresa says ta-ra after 26 years
Teresa Farrell of Mullingar got a huge surprise last Thursday, May 8, on her final day working in Eurospar, (Marshall’s Green Road) after 26 years of dedicated service.
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May 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Teresa Farrell of Mullingar got a huge surprise last Thursday, May 8, on her final day working in Eurospar, (Marshall’s Green Road) after 26 years of dedicated service.
The spirit of community and compassion will be on full display this Friday, 25 April, as Caffreys Bar on Mount Street hosts a special Quiz Night and Monster Auction in support of local resident Lorraine Maguire Kelleghan.
Community Rallies for Lorraine with Quiz Night
The spirit of community and compassion will be on full display this Friday, 25 April, as Caffreys Bar on Mount Street hosts a special Quiz Night and Monster Auction in support of local resident Lorrai...
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April 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The spirit of community and compassion will be on full display this Friday, 25 April, as Caffreys Bar on Mount Street hosts a special Quiz Night and Monster Auction in support of local resident Lorraine Maguire Kelleghan.
The child was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to Mullingar Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Child dies following Mullingar collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision on Monday, 21 April.
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April 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The child was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to Mullingar Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Delvin is set for a great two night drama showdown on the weekend of the 25 and 26 April.
Delvin set for a great two night drama showdown
Delvin is set for a great two night drama showdown on the weekend of the 25 and 26 April.
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April 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Delvin is set for a great two night drama showdown on the weekend of the 25 and 26 April.
Margaret Conroy, the oldest woman in the Kilbeggan parish, celebrated her 100th birthday among lifelong friends and family last Friday.
Kilbeggan centenarian has lived through major national and international events
Margaret Conroy, the oldest woman in the Kilbeggan parish, celebrated her 100th birthday among lifelong friends and family last Friday. The centenarian was delighted to receive the Centenarian Bounty,...
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April 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Margaret Conroy, the oldest woman in the Kilbeggan parish, celebrated her 100th birthday among lifelong friends and family last Friday.
Don’t miss your free 12-page supplement on additional needs and services in this week’s issue!
Free 12-page supplement on additional needs
Inside this week’s Westmeath Topic...don’t miss your free 12-page supplement on additional needs and services in the midlands awaits.
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April 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Don’t miss your free 12-page supplement on additional needs and services in this week’s issue!
Emmet Cahill performed the show in collaboration with the Fourth Wall Ensemble on Sunday, 16 March.
Carnegie Hall concert a “huge honour” for Mullingar tenor Cahill
Mullingar tenor, Emmet Cahill, said this week it was “special” for his parents to be in New York and complete his solo US Spring tour in the iconic Carnegie Hall, New York.
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March 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Emmet Cahill performed the show in collaboration with the Fourth Wall Ensemble on Sunday, 16 March.
What do Christina Aguilera, Rory McIlroy and Garron Noone have in common? They have all eaten food cooked by the same Mullingar man.
Mullingar man satisfying appetites of stars of sport and screen
What do Christina Aguilera, Rory McIlroy and Garron Noone have in common? They have all eaten food cooked by the same Mullingar man.
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March 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
What do Christina Aguilera, Rory McIlroy and Garron Noone have in common? They have all eaten food cooked by the same Mullingar man.
A retirement celebration honouring Ballynacargy man Pat Beglan’s 44 years of service as a postman took place in the parish hall on Thursday, 27 February.
Postman Pat Beglan retires after 44 years’ service
A retirement celebration honouring Ballynacargy man Pat Beglan’s 44 years of service as a postman took place in the parish hall on Thursday, 27 February.
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March 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A retirement celebration honouring Ballynacargy man Pat Beglan’s 44 years of service as a postman took place in the parish hall on Thursday, 27 February.
Those interested in joining the County Westmeath Association in this year’s parade are advised to meet at East 44th St (Madison Ave – Vanderbilt Ave), for a departure time of 11.30am sharp.
Westmeath diaspora invited to take part in New York City Parade
Final preparations are being made to this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City, which takes place on Monday, 17 March.
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March 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Those interested in joining the County Westmeath Association in this year’s parade are advised to meet at East 44th St (Madison Ave – Vanderbilt Ave), for a departure time of 11.30am sharp.
Drone users are being condemned for interfering with the starling murmurations at Lough Ennell.
Drone interference with Ennell’s murmurations condemned
The spectacular starling murmurations on Lough Ennell a few miles south of Mullingar, have increasingly drawn remarkably large numbers of sightseers to the lake in winter and early spring over the pas...
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March 8, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Drone users are being condemned for interfering with the starling murmurations at Lough Ennell.
The unexpected and untimely passing of Shannon McAndrew of Bellview Heights, Mullingar sent sadness and shock throughout the town and beyond after her death was learned on Friday, 21 February.
Profound sadness following untimely passing of Shannon McAndrew (31)
The unexpected and untimely passing of Shannon McAndrew of Bellview Heights, Mullingar sent sadness and shock throughout the town and beyond after her death was learned on Friday, 21 February.
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March 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The unexpected and untimely passing of Shannon McAndrew of Bellview Heights, Mullingar sent sadness and shock throughout the town and beyond after her death was learned on Friday, 21 February.
With International Women’s Day taking place on Saturday, 8 March, we've been catching up with a number of successful local female business leaders, who are forging their way in many fields.
Ladies who mean business!
With International Women's Day taking place on Saturday, 8 March and Local Enterprise Week taking place this week, Topic has been catching up with a number of successful local female business leaders,...
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March 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
With International Women’s Day taking place on Saturday, 8 March, we've been catching up with a number of successful local female business leaders, who are forging their way in many fields.
Deputy Sorca Clarke has said it is “totally unacceptable” for 2,159 learner drivers to still be waiting for a driving test.
Over 2,000 learner drivers ‘languishing on waiting lists’
Sorca Clarke TD said it is “totally unacceptable” for 2,159 learner drivers to still be waiting for a driving test and criticised the Government for failing “to keep pace with increasing demand.”
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March 7, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Deputy Sorca Clarke has said it is “totally unacceptable” for 2,159 learner drivers to still be waiting for a driving test.
It’s James Crombie’s THIRD time to win the award!
James Crombie wins Press Photographer of the Year
James Crombie, the Westmeath photographer who received international attention for his photographs of the Lough Ennell starling murmurations, became AIB’s Press Photographer of the Year for a third ti...
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March 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
It’s James Crombie’s THIRD time to win the award!
The phrase – ‘this cup tie had everything’ is often branded about but it was never more appropriate than to describe this Paddy Cotter Cup quarter-final tie in Gainstown last Friday evening.
Clara Town defeat Mullingar Athletic B in explosive cup tie
The phrase - ‘this cup tie had everything’ is often branded about but it was never more appropriate than to describe this Paddy Cotter Cup quarter-final tie in Gainstown last Friday evening.
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March 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The phrase – ‘this cup tie had everything’ is often branded about but it was never more appropriate than to describe this Paddy Cotter Cup quarter-final tie in Gainstown last Friday evening.
The staff of SPAR, Dominick Street, are inviting women across the county to scan the QR code in store and check their ‘breast before’ dates.
Mullingar store inviting women to check their 'breast before' dates
The staff of SPAR, Dominick Street, are inviting women across the county to scan the QR code in store and check their 'breast before' dates.
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March 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The staff of SPAR, Dominick Street, are inviting women across the county to scan the QR code in store and check their ‘breast before’ dates.
The energetic fundraiser will kick off at 10am with a 60 minute weights class before switching over to the bikes for two spin classes.
Fitness Fundraiser to take place in Mullingar for International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day - Saturday, 8 March - one Mullingar woman is holding a fitness challenge to celebrate and empower her clients while raising money for local charity Westmeath Support Servi...
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March 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The energetic fundraiser will kick off at 10am with a 60 minute weights class before switching over to the bikes for two spin classes.
Rían has replaced Seán as Westmeath’s most popular male name.
Top baby names for 2024 in Westmeath revealed
Rían and Grace were the most popular names in Westmeath in 2024 after naming statistics were released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Friday, 28 February.
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March 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Rían has replaced Seán as Westmeath’s most popular male name.
Aidan Keena is currently on fire for St Patrick’s Athletic in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.
Keena is on fire for St Pat’s
Mullingar man Aidan Keena is currently on fire for St Patrick’s Athletic in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.
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March 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Aidan Keena is currently on fire for St Patrick’s Athletic in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.
Westmeath Sports Partnership (WSP) is one of two local sports partnerships nationwide to receive zero additional funding for women’s sports.
Women’s sports funding went unspent last year due to unfilled vacancy
Westmeath Sports Partnership (WSP) were unable to spend last year’s budget for women’s sports due to an unfilled vacancy which resulted in zero new investment from Sport Ireland.
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March 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Westmeath Sports Partnership (WSP) is one of two local sports partnerships nationwide to receive zero additional funding for women’s sports.