Westmeath Examiner

11/11/2025

Your Pathway to Home Ownership 🏡

Free Event Empowers First-Time Buyers to Take the Next Step Owning your own home may feel like a distant dream in today’s challenging housing market — but it’s not out of reach. On Wednesday, 12 November 2025, a panel of leading housing experts will come together at the Tullamore Court Hotel for a free “First Time Buyer Event” designed to help you turn that dream into reality.

Event Details: Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 Time: Starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Venue: Tullamore Court Hotel Spaces are limited, and demand is expected to be high. Register now at www.ridleyplace.ie

10/11/2025

Rochfortbridge side get back in Br Bosco Cup race.

Cormac McKeogh and Cian Fleming of St Joseph’s get to this high ball before their St Aidan’s CBS counterparts, in last Wednesday’s Br Bosco Cup game at Dovida Lakepoint Park. Pics J McCauley. Fleming and Kelly lead two pointer surge for St Joseph's Damien Maher Published: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 5:00...

10/11/2025

Two traditional rivals met in the U20 Div 1 hurling decider.

Raharney's Mark Doherty has the ball under control as Clonkill's Luke Meyler closes in, during the U20 Div 1 hurling final at Kinnegad on Friday. Blistering second half ensures victory for Raharney side Published: Mon 10 Nov 2025, 4:59 PM Raharney 0-19, Clonkill 0-13 Previous Next Image 1 of 10 Raha...

10/11/2025

Stemming from the impact of Storm Éowyn in January, Cllr Tom Farrell has called on the Athlone Moate Municipal District of Westmeath County Council to request a meeting with eir regarding "who to contact when there is a disruption to services" as a result of fallen trees and poles on broadband lines. Westmeath County Council

Storm Éowyn A close shave... this yew tree goblin carved by Antoine Pierson wasn’t damaged by the tree that fell next to it during Storm Éowyn, in the grounds of Tullynally Castle. Direct line for councilors to eir needed 'in times of service disruption' Storm Éowyn Published: Sun 9 Nov 2025, 1...

10/11/2025

The Sinn Féin Councillor has expressed his deep disappointment regarding the recent funding announcement for Outdoor Recreation under Measure Two. Cllr David Jones Peace Commissioner

Cllr David Jones is seeking clarification from Minister Calleary regarding an apparent imbalance in funding allocation, with regard to Outdoor Recreation funding.

10/11/2025

Additional four weeks granted to make submissions or observations Westmeath Hospice Mary St.

Offaly county councillors are to be asked to pave the way for planning permission for the construction of a new Midlands Hospice on a site in Arden Lane in Tullamore.

10/11/2025

Adoration begins after Mass on Friday 21st at 7.30pm Mullingar Parish

As we celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope, a special 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration will take place in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar, from Friday November 21 to Sunday November 23, concluding on the Solemnity of Christ the King.

10/11/2025

Ahead of the inauguration of president-elect, Catherine Connolly, on Tuesday, November 11, Noel O’Callaghan has been looking at the involvement of the Defence Forces, and in particular the connections to Westmeath

Defence Forces President Michael D Higgins Catherine Connolly Members of the Defence Forces at the 2018 inauguration. Note on involvement of local Defence Forces members at inauguration of Catherine Connolly as president Defence Forces President Michael D Higgins Catherine Connolly Published: Sun 9....

09/11/2025

Obituary. Rest in peace, Liam St Mary's Rochfortbridge GAA

Had life not taken the twist it did, the late Liam Gavin, of Collinstown Farm, Rochfortbridge, would today, Tuesday, have flown with friends for his much-looked-forward-to annual trip to Lanzarote.

09/11/2025

Congratulations Bláithín! The Emerald Lakes Academy of Irish Dance

Bláithín Stenson, an award winning dancer from The Emerald Lakes Academy in Rochfortbridge, has achieved further success by winning the British Open Championships held recently in Banbury.

09/11/2025

Feeling Lucky? Want a chance to win a fabulous home in Athlone worth € 360,000 ? Then check out https://winahomeinathlone.com/ to buy your tickets and get all the details of this fantastic draw. The draw is run by Club Rossie, the commercial and fundraising arm of Roscommon GAA and all funds raised go towards the development of Gaelic Games in Co. Roscommon.

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09/11/2025

submission states that the planning application has materially changed... North Westmeath Hospice Mary St.

Offaly Hospice Foundation has again urged Offaly County Council to refuse planning permission for the construction of the new Midlands Regional Hospice on a site at Arden Lane in Tullamore.