Westmeath Examiner

08/08/2025

The Wood get the better of Cullion after tense championship clash Gaa

Cullion's Shanwe Broughan is under pressure from Crookedwood players, including Seán Brennan, Ronan Scally and John Kiernan. Late O’Mara free ensures crucial win for Crookedwood Published: Fri 8 Aug 2025, 1:53 PM Crookedwood 2-14, Cullion 1-16 By Shane King A fiercely competitive and thoroughly e...

08/08/2025

A proud day for St Brigid's Hurling Club as sod turned on their new playing ground.

On Sunday August 3, St Brigid’s GAA Club turned the sod on their new grounds and a massive turnout contributed to what was a brilliant and historic day.

08/08/2025

Uncertainty leaves supporters puzzled as round two of the local football championships begin Westmeathgaaofficial

Westmeath GAA are facing a double whammy in terms of having to source senior hurling and football managers.

08/08/2025

Sean nós dancer and teacher Sharleen Doyle from Moate CCÉ leading out a céilí workshop at the Jam Sessions tent at Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford this afternoon. Crowds are building and the Westmeath faces are beginning to arrive in the sunny south east ahead of the competitions that begin today.

08/08/2025

Best of luck to: Fore Distillery Killucan Honey Bonny bó Ourcreameryireland and The Irish Craft Soda Company

The finalists for Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards 2025, have been announced, and five producers from Westmeath have made it.

08/08/2025

Westmeath woman LGFA president Trina Murray says supporters of Gaelic games should make the trip to Sunday's All-Ireland Camogie finals Westmeath Camogie Page

Moate native and LGFA President Trina Murray has called on supporters of gaelic games nationwide to make the trip to Croke Park for this Sunday's All-Ireland Camogie finals.

08/08/2025

Best wishes to new principal Gary Kenny and all at Mercy Secondary School Ballymahon

A new appointment has been made for Ballymahon's Mercy Secondary School, as the school welcomed their new principal, Mr. Gary Kenny.

08/08/2025

Saturday's eight-race at Kilbeggan promises some great action for race goers Kilbeggan Races

Summer jumping action continues at Kilbeggan Racecourse on Saturday with a seven-race offering for punters heading to the popular Westmeath venue.

08/08/2025

Action demanded on parking chaos at Lough Lene during summer... what's your experience of visiting the local beauty spot?

Action demanded on parking chaos at Lough Lene during summer

08/08/2025

Among the places people were invited to visit on This Bog Day was Scragh Bog Nature Reserve, near Lough Owel.

Members of the public are invited to have their say on a wetland restoration initiative that has honed in on a Westmeath bog.

08/08/2025

Located on the Royal Canal, the restaurant is popular with cyclists and walkers, as well as residents of the area. Nanny Quinn's Restaurant and Bar

Nanny Quinn's restaurant and bar in Killucan will close its doors on Sunday August 17, after more than a decade in business.

08/08/2025

Denis Leonard local representative expressed frustration over lack of movement on projects, despite previous support from national agencies and local representatives

Calls for urgent progress on long-discussed infrastructure projects in Kinnegad were made at the July meeting of the Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad.