Take on the mini marathon challenge for Irish Cancer Society

Take on the mini marathon challenge for Irish Cancer Society
05 Mar 2015The Irish Cancer Society is calling on women of all ages to sign up to join their team ahead of the VHI Mini Marathon 2015 so the Society can continue its work of providing vital cancer services.read more

VIDEO: Roscommon football star narrowly avoided tragic farm accident

VIDEO: Roscommon football star narrowly avoided tragic farm accident
05 Mar 2015A former Roscommon county footballer has revealed that his eldest son was almost the victim of a tragic accident on the farm when the boy was just three years old.  

Athlone bomb disposal unit called to deal with grenade

Athlone bomb disposal unit called to deal with grenade
04 Mar 2015The Army bomb disposal squad at Custume Barracks in Athlone was today called to deal with a bomb scare which resulted in Mullingar's Garda station and several houses in the town being evacuated.

'A celebration of Westmeath' to begin at Luan Gallery

'A celebration of Westmeath' to begin at Luan Gallery
04 Mar 2015A selection of art works drawn from the Westmeath County Art Collections, showcasing art in Westmeath, will be shown in Luan Gallery during March/April 2015. 

Lift-off as geological survey takes to the skies in Westmeath

Lift-off as geological survey takes to the skies in Westmeath
04 Mar 2015The airborne phase of a major geological-mapping survey, Tellus North Midlands, has resumed in Longford, Roscommon and Westmeath after a temporary winter break. 

In this week's Westmeath Independent

In this week's Westmeath Independent
04 Mar 2015This week’s edition of the Westmeath Independent is currently on the shelves and is packed with 96 pages of top local news, photos, features and sports coverage.

Schools fear as stolen car drove on wrong side of road

Schools fear as stolen car drove on wrong side of road
04 Mar 2015Gardai in Ballymahon say they are following a definite line of inquiry after a stolen car was reported driving on the wrong side of the road at speed in the vicinity of several schools in on Monday.

Hotel squashes negative publicity after local highlights un-cordial prices

Hotel squashes negative publicity after local highlights un-cordial prices
03 Mar 2015Miwadigate over €2.40 charge

Drum woman will meet Spandau Ballet

Drum woman will meet Spandau Ballet
02 Mar 2015The campaign to have Drum woman Martina Moore meet her idols Spandau Ballet has turned to ‘Gold’ this evening as her family have received confirmation that they will meet the band tomorrow afternoon ahead of...

Met Eireann's warning on Westmeath weather

Met Eireann's warning on Westmeath weather
02 Mar 2015Warning covers Monday evening until Tuesday 6pm

New restrictions on sunbed use in force from today

New restrictions on sunbed use in force from today
02 Mar 2015Health Minister says they are an effort to protect people from the risk of cancer

Gardai investigate dangerous driving incident near schools

Gardai investigate dangerous driving incident near schools
02 Mar 2015A stolen car was reported driving on the wrong side of the road at speed in the vicinity of several schools in Ballymahon today.

Drum family’s bid to meet Spandau Ballet

Drum family’s bid to meet Spandau Ballet
02 Mar 2015The family of a Drum woman with intellectual disabilities are desperately trying to set up a meet and greet with Spandau Ballet at tomorrow (Tuesday) evening’s concert in the 3 Arena.
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