County Westmeath

Judge rejects Enoch Burke's 'errors' claims after family members removed from High Court Irish Examiner12:32Enoch Burke Republic of Ireland Education Rep. of Ireland

High Court judge comprehensively rejects Enoch Burke's 'errors' claims BreakingNews.ie13:40Enoch Burke Republic of Ireland Education Rep. of Ireland

‘We’re absolutely thrilled’ – staff at Co Westmeath shop where winning Lotto ticket worth €6.2m … The Irish Independent13:10Lottery Rep. of Ireland

Westmeath €6.24m lotto jackpot store set to be named The Westmeath Independent17:06Lottery Rep. of Ireland

Ex-royal navy officer found in possession of 10,000 child abuse images jailed The Irish Times18:54Royal Navy Child Abuse Rep. of Ireland

Ex-Royal Navy officer caught in UK police sting with 10,000 child abuse images in Westmeath jailed Irish Examiner14:46Royal Navy Child Abuse Rep. of Ireland

Westmeath Government Ministers pay tribute to late Paddy Cooney The Westmeath Independent13:54Paddy Cooney Irish Politics Rep. of Ireland

Westmeath Government Ministers pay tribute to late Pat Cooney The Westmeath Independent14:04Paddy Cooney Irish Politics Rep. of Ireland

Christmas Market returns to Mount Street The Westmeath Examiner18:07Republic of Ireland Sport

WinterFest an umbrella term covering seasonal activities The Westmeath Examiner09:04Republic of Ireland Sport

Approval for Kilawny mast The Westmeath Examiner17:02Rep. of Ireland

Council waits for guidelines on Living City Initiative The Westmeath Independent12:47Rep. of Ireland

Testing league campaign awaits Westmeath senior footballers The Westmeath Independent17:38County Sligo Republic of Ireland Sport NFL

Leinster SFC draw to take place on Thursday The Westmeath Independent12:55County Sligo Republic of Ireland Sport NFL

Westmeath Arts Office to support creative residency programme The Westmeath Independent12:08County Wexford Irish Politics Rep. of Ireland

All-Ireland minor winner appointed Mullingar Shamrocks manager The Westmeath Independent10:29Republic of Ireland Sport David Martin

‘It still feels like a dream’ – Westmeath winner claims €6,241,505 Lotto jackpot The Westmeath Examiner15:09Lotto Lottery Rep. of Ireland

Lucky winner claims €6m Lotto jackpot and reveals they rarely buy tickets: 'It still feels like … Irish Mirror15:04Lotto Lottery Rep. of Ireland

Latest News

In the last half-hour

Esb crews working to restore electricity supply in Cork – 54,000 customers nationwide currently … The Corkman17:13

In the last hour

Esb Networks crews working to restore electricity supply in Cork – 54,000 customers currently… The Corkman17:02

In the last 2 hours

Drugs gang linked to Offaly arson deaths are suspects in at least two other murders Crime World16:19

Arts Council announces Westmeath Writer in Residence at the University of Galway The Westmeath Examiner16:10

In the last 4 hours

‘It still feels like a dream’ – Westmeath winner claims €6,241,505 Lotto jackpot The Westmeath Examiner15:09

Learners’ Voices Take Centre Stage at Longford Westmeath ETB The Westmeath Examiner15:09

Lucky winner claims €6m Lotto jackpot and reveals they rarely buy tickets: 'It still feels like … Irish Mirror15:04

Westmeath writer awarded Arts Council residency The Westmeath Independent14:21

High Court judge comprehensively rejects Enoch Burke's 'errors' claims BreakingNews.ie13:40

In the last 6 hours

Jailed Enoch Burke's family physically removed from court by gardai as judge rejects 'errors'… Irish Mirror13:02

Claims that Enoch Burke is jailed for his beliefs are ‘lies’, judge rules The Irish Times12:33

Judge rejects Enoch Burke's 'errors' claims after family members removed from High Court Irish Examiner12:32

Duration of orange-level storm warning shortened in Midlands The Offaly Independent12:23

Westmeath Arts Office to support creative residency programme The Westmeath Independent12:08

In the last 8 hours

Legal complexity hinders action on illegal peat cutting The Westmeath Examiner10:35

All-Ireland minor winner appointed Mullingar Shamrocks manager The Westmeath Independent10:29

Soldier to fight assault charge as judge refuses legal aid The Westmeath Examiner10:04

Earlier today

Country braces for Storm Bram Anglo Celt06:33

Yesterday

Orange warning for wind now in place in this region The Westmeath Independent21:53 8-Dec-25

Christmas Market returns to Mount Street The Westmeath Examiner18:07 8-Dec-25

Southern Gaels stalwart receives 'Club Champion' award The Westmeath Independent17:42 8-Dec-25

Testing league campaign awaits Westmeath senior footballers The Westmeath Independent17:38 8-Dec-25

‘Intolerable violence’: man jailed for involvement in life threatening Mullingar stabbing The Westmeath Examiner15:03 8-Dec-25

Westmeath Government Ministers pay tribute to late Pat Cooney The Westmeath Independent14:04 8-Dec-25

Westmeath Government Ministers pay tribute to late Paddy Cooney The Westmeath Independent13:54 8-Dec-25

Mullingar Town Park awarded 2025 Green Flag The Westmeath Examiner13:11 8-Dec-25

Yellow wind warning for region as Storm Bram approaches The Offaly Independent11:28 8-Dec-25

Duffy retires after over a decade with Louth RTE10:21 8-Dec-25

Carrs clinch semi final spot in Ireland’s Fittest Family The Westmeath Examiner09:37 8-Dec-25

‘I am not pleading guilty because I know I am telling the truth’ The Westmeath Examiner09:06 8-Dec-25

Strong Select – Team Ireland Confirmed for European U17 Championships Irish-boxing.com08:23 8-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

Iarmhí journal the definitive memory-keeper for county The Westmeath Examiner10:50 7-Dec-25

Man attacked ex-girlfriend’s sister and ‘charged at her with his fists clenched’ Crime World10:14 7-Dec-25

Minister Burke pays tribute on passing of Paddy Cooney The Westmeath Examiner20:14 6-Dec-25

Tributes paid on passing of Paddy Cooney The Westmeath Independent16:57 6-Dec-25

MPAG's three years of advocacy as pool project reaches key stage The Westmeath Examiner11:03 6-Dec-25

Ireland’s new tourism policy: Experts warn food tourism and revenue targets face challenges Irish Examiner00:45 6-Dec-25

‘Justice facilitator’ banned from filming after Court of Appeal arrest BreakingNews.ie20:18 5-Dec-25

Junior Mayors assemble in Athlone for Creative Climate Awards launch The Westmeath Independent19:24 5-Dec-25

Council seeks planning approval for 94-home Athlone estate The Westmeath Independent19:14 5-Dec-25

'We’re absolutely thrilled' - Mullingar Eason’s celebrates after selling winning €6.2 Lotto… Irish Mirror18:35 5-Dec-25

Location of Lotto jackpot winning ticket worth €6 million revealed JOE.ie18:32 5-Dec-25

Price tag of €18m on 2.7km Athlone Active Travel Scheme The Westmeath Independent16:32 5-Dec-25

Westmeath gets €172k under Local Enhancement Programme The Westmeath Examiner15:01 5-Dec-25

‘We’re absolutely thrilled’ – staff at Co Westmeath shop where winning Lotto ticket worth €6.2m … The Irish Independent13:10 5-Dec-25

Council waits for guidelines on Living City Initiative The Westmeath Independent12:47 5-Dec-25

Online abuse of council housing staff condemned The Westmeath Independent12:47 5-Dec-25

Westmeath cathaoirleach to attend New York St Patrick's Day parade The Westmeath Independent12:07 5-Dec-25

'A county where people of all ages can live well' The Westmeath Independent12:07 5-Dec-25

Woodie’s in Westmeath raise €16,000 for 2025 Heroes Campaign The Westmeath Examiner09:45 5-Dec-25

Shop that sold €6m Lotto jackpot ticket revealed as speculation mounts over winner Irish Mirror08:13 5-Dec-25

National Lottery reveals where winning €6.2m ticket was sold The Irish Independent08:05 5-Dec-25

Ex-royal navy officer found in possession of 10,000 child abuse images jailed The Irish Times18:54 4-Dec-25

Nostalgic Mullingar photo book captures hearts across world The Westmeath Examiner18:39 4-Dec-25

'Were not for a Rory Grugan goal, Westmeath had Armagh beaten' - GAA President The Westmeath Examiner17:53 4-Dec-25

League crucial for new look senior hurling side The Westmeath Independent17:09 4-Dec-25

'Bittersweet' for Kathleen as she retires from library service The Westmeath Independent17:06 4-Dec-25

Westmeath €6.24m lotto jackpot store set to be named The Westmeath Independent17:06 4-Dec-25

Woodies Athlone plays their part in aid of good causes The Westmeath Independent16:36 4-Dec-25

Gardai looking for owner of keys found in Moate The Westmeath Independent16:05 4-Dec-25

'Nothing short of disgusting': Engineer caught in sting with 10,000 child sex abuse images… Irish Mirror15:24 4-Dec-25

Ex-Royal Navy officer caught in UK police sting with 10,000 child abuse images in Westmeath jailed Irish Examiner14:46 4-Dec-25

Plans for St Loman’s sale heard at Dáil committee The Westmeath Independent14:34 4-Dec-25

Man (61) caught in sting with 10,000 child abuse images is jailed BreakingNews.ie14:16 4-Dec-25

Ex Navy officer caught with 10,000 chid abuse images in Westmeath home after undercover sting Crime World13:51 4-Dec-25

Better Plants participates in cross-border trade mission The Westmeath Examiner13:44 4-Dec-25

200 new jobs as €50m invested in Ballinderry hospital The Westmeath Examiner13:03 4-Dec-25

Ireland has a new millionaire as location of €6.2 million jackpot winner revealed Irish Mirror11:30 4-Dec-25

Westmeath player wins €6.2m lotto jackpot BreakingNews.ie11:23 4-Dec-25

Westmeath player wins overnight Lotto jackpot of more than €6 million The Irish Independent10:29 4-Dec-25

A Lotto win for Westmeath The Westmeath Examiner10:00 4-Dec-25

€6m lotto win in Westmeath The Westmeath Independent09:59 4-Dec-25

Horse trader on shank’s mare for a decade or more Galway Advertiser00:03 4-Dec-25

Enoch Burke to remain in prison over Christmas unless he purges contempt, High Court rules Drogheda Independent18:07 3-Dec-25

Approval for Kilawny mast The Westmeath Examiner17:02 3-Dec-25

Tang appoint former club and county star as manager The Westmeath Independent16:33 3-Dec-25

Troy and Canadian delegation meet local businesses people The Westmeath Examiner16:02 3-Dec-25

Teg become Westmeath GAA's main sponsor The Westmeath Examiner15:55 3-Dec-25

Kerrigan hat-trick key to impressive Cill Óige victory The Westmeath Examiner15:45 3-Dec-25

Tyrrellspass girls survive as Shamrocks’ recovery fails The Westmeath Examiner15:45 3-Dec-25

Council tributes to late Egbert Moran The Westmeath Independent15:19 3-Dec-25

Public views sought on Burgess Park and Coosan Point revamps The Westmeath Independent15:09 3-Dec-25

Enoch Burke to remain in prison over Christmas unless contempt purged BreakingNews.ie14:52 3-Dec-25

Over 2,630 Westmeath farmers to benefit from €5.5 million in support payments The Westmeath Independent14:49 3-Dec-25

Enoch Burke has 'clear conscience' but set for Mountjoy Christmas as family given warning over… Irish Mirror13:26 3-Dec-25

Judge rebukes Enoch Burke's 'Alice in Wonderland language' after he refuses to purge contempt TheJournal.ie13:25 3-Dec-25

Active Travel proposal for Dublin Road approved The Westmeath Examiner13:08 3-Dec-25

Public consultation emerging preferred route corridor for N52 Cavestown to Kilrush The Westmeath Examiner12:17 3-Dec-25

Westmeath ticket holder wins €2,000 a month for five years in EuroDreams draw The Westmeath Independent11:56 3-Dec-25

Offaly student reaches final of national public speaking competition The Offaly Independent11:41 3-Dec-25

Peeing man leads gardaí straight to apprentice's €17.5k cocaine stash Crime World11:12 3-Dec-25

An Garda Síochána Christmas Road Safety Campaign The Westmeath Examiner10:05 3-Dec-25

Winning location of Monday night’s life-changing EuroDreams prize confirmed Irish Mirror09:31 3-Dec-25

Local EuroDreams player wins €2,000 a month for five years The Westmeath Examiner09:24 3-Dec-25

Westmeath player scoops €2,000 per month for next five years in EuroDreams draw, with prize of… The Irish Independent09:08 3-Dec-25

Man on High Court bail hit with violent disorder charge outside courthouse The Westmeath Examiner09:04 3-Dec-25

WinterFest an umbrella term covering seasonal activities The Westmeath Examiner09:04 3-Dec-25

Peeing man led gardaí straight to apprentice's €17.5k cocaine stash, court hears BreakingNews.ie20:54 2-Dec-25

Final call to Westmeath parents to have a say in future of education The Westmeath Examiner17:07 2-Dec-25

HSE granted permissions for changes to Primary Care Unit The Westmeath Examiner15:15 2-Dec-25

Westmeath Artists Award exhibition opens in Athlone's Luan Gallery The Westmeath Independent15:13 2-Dec-25

Woman (65) says she got ‘carried away’ at ‘Athlone says No’ protest Crime World14:40 2-Dec-25

Panto stars launch LauraLynn fundraiser ahead of Santa Truck visit to Westmeath this Friday The Westmeath Examiner12:52 2-Dec-25

Westmeath shop sells €300,000 scratch card winner The Westmeath Examiner12:01 2-Dec-25

Sustained funding will be ‘vital’ to continue Midlands STEM success The Westmeath Examiner11:00 2-Dec-25

Lucky Westmeath woman gets surprise of her life with birthday scratch card win Irish Mirror10:26 2-Dec-25

Westmeath Branch of Birdwatch Ireland host final meeting of 2025 The Westmeath Examiner09:58 2-Dec-25

Westmeath man caught driving by drugs unit in possession of cannabis escapes conviction The Westmeath Examiner09:07 2-Dec-25

Local store sells €300k scratch card winner The Westmeath Independent09:07 2-Dec-25

Behind the music - Keeve RTE07:05 2-Dec-25

In the last month

Judge approves insolvency arrangement writing down farmer’s €1.5m debt to €20,000 The Irish Times20:03 1-Dec-25

More than 130 Westmeath and Roscommon residents becoming Irish citizens The Westmeath Independent18:32 1-Dec-25

Esker House launch Mullingar services The Westmeath Examiner17:51 1-Dec-25

Delvin Christmas concert in aid of Neurological Alliance of Ireland The Westmeath Examiner17:00 1-Dec-25

Closed Barna Waste Facility in Athlone 'could reopen next week' The Westmeath Independent11:35 1-Dec-25

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