Budget 2027 measures welcomed for Westmeath businesses, families and communities The Westmeath Examiner16:37Irish Politics Rep. of Ireland Republic of Ireland Sport

Minister Burke hosts coffee morning for North Westmeath Hospice The Westmeath Examiner11:00Irish Politics Rep. of Ireland Republic of Ireland Sport

Westmeath wins top award at national age-friendly recognition event The Westmeath Independent11:13Westmeath County Limerick Rep. of Ireland

Westmeath named Best Age Friendly Programme 2026 The Westmeath Examiner10:06Westmeath County Limerick Rep. of Ireland

‘Mental resilience stood to us’ - Westmeath captain The Westmeath Independent14:56County Dublin Republic of Ireland Sport

‘Mental resilience stood to us’: Wallace The Westmeath Examiner13:39County Dublin Republic of Ireland Sport

Farrell calls to have county create walk routes in rural areas The Westmeath Examiner16:02Rep. of Ireland Agriculture

Councillors press case for Killucan station and better Westmeath transport links The Westmeath Examiner17:03Killucan Irish Politics Rep. of Ireland

Fury over school buses as families left without places The Westmeath Examiner17:04Killucan Irish Politics Rep. of Ireland

'Awards celebrate what makes our county special' The Westmeath Examiner16:32

Breda’s can-do spirit means she is always ready to lend a hand The Westmeath Examiner17:03

Players from Westmeath and Roscommon nominated for Lgfa award The Westmeath Independent15:26County Roscommon Republic of Ireland Sport

Fun run in September sun for St Colman’s NS The Westmeath Examiner09:05County Roscommon Republic of Ireland Sport

Ten-day search operation at Westmeath's Lough Ennell stood down after body of man is recovered Irish Examiner07:53Lough Ennell Garda Rep. of Ireland

Search stood down as body of male, aged in 20s, found at Lough Ennell The Offaly Independent14:55Lough Ennell Garda Rep. of Ireland

Latest News

In the last 4 hours

Fianna Fáil Minister of State Robert Troy ordered to pay €500 in damages after tenant left without working oven The Irish Times18:22

In the last 6 hours

Councillors press case for Killucan station and better Westmeath transport links The Westmeath Examiner17:03

Farrell calls to have county create walk routes in rural areas The Westmeath Examiner16:02

Westmeath County Council dealing with over 100 eviction notices The Westmeath Independent15:48

Athlone Marina ‘needs upgrade’ The Westmeath Independent15:27

In the last 8 hours

Sun shines for Athletics Westmeath Cross Country The Westmeath Examiner14:37

Earlier today

Westmeath and Tipp county senior finals live on TG4 this Sunday Hoganstand.com12:01

Westmeath wins top award at national age-friendly recognition event The Westmeath Independent11:13

Westmeath students receive 11,004 school meals a day The Westmeath Examiner11:08

Local councillor expresses concerns over solar farm regulations The Westmeath Independent11:03

Westmeath named Best Age Friendly Programme 2026 The Westmeath Examiner10:06

Westmeath skatepark projects example for funding models The Westmeath Examiner09:06

Lethal Katie Hannon dismantles the budget and dismisses Jack Chambers The Irish Times05:24

Yesterday

Joy mixed with relief for Moate ladies after final win The Westmeath Independent16:36 8-Oct-26

Coláiste Mhuire finish strongly to overcome Marist The Westmeath Independent11:01 8-Oct-26

Killucan rail station raised in Dáil The Westmeath Examiner10:01 8-Oct-26

Local school chosen for Safe Routes to School programme The Westmeath Independent09:38 8-Oct-26

Two Westmeath schools selected for Safe Routes Programme – Troy The Westmeath Examiner09:10 8-Oct-26

In the last 7 days

Farrell’s goal decisive as Plunkett’s advance The Westmeath Examiner17:10 7-Oct-26

Section of greenway outside Athlone to close for week-long paving project The Westmeath Independent16:08 7-Oct-26

Trial over fraudulent medical service claims to take three weeks The Westmeath Examiner16:01 7-Oct-26

History and rivalry take centre stage in Westmeath final to savour The Westmeath Examiner15:49 7-Oct-26

Meath couple head to Westmeath and Carlow in the next episode of Cheap Irish Homes The Westmeath Examiner14:40 7-Oct-26

New Dalton Park community hub to cost over €400k The Westmeath Examiner12:07 7-Oct-26

Referrals double at charity as rural homelessness grows RTE09:29 7-Oct-26

Bluetongue cases confirmed across several more counties Agriland07:39 7-Oct-26

Tipperary and Westmeath county senior finals live on TV on Sunday The4216:59 6-Oct-26

Budget 2027 measures welcomed for Westmeath businesses, families and communities The Westmeath Examiner16:37 6-Oct-26

Players from Westmeath and Roscommon nominated for LGFA award The Westmeath Independent15:26 6-Oct-26

Weekend of trad in Milltown The Westmeath Examiner15:05 6-Oct-26

‘Mental resilience stood to us’ - Westmeath captain The Westmeath Independent14:56 6-Oct-26

North Westmeath Athletics Club 'Couch to 5k' returns this week The Westmeath Examiner14:04 6-Oct-26

Major success as Heavins.ie takes home three Irish eCommerce awards The Westmeath Independent13:02 6-Oct-26

Plans to hike council charges on new homes The Westmeath Independent12:52 6-Oct-26

'Still no progress' on vacant Sarsfield Square houses The Westmeath Independent12:52 6-Oct-26

Councillor calls for access to the old famine graveyard in Delvin The Westmeath Examiner12:32 6-Oct-26

Minister Burke hosts coffee morning for North Westmeath Hospice The Westmeath Examiner11:00 6-Oct-26

Westmeath schools impacted as teachers take industrial action The Westmeath Examiner10:30 6-Oct-26

Westmeath anticipates €8.5bn spending package in budget 2027 The Westmeath Examiner09:39 6-Oct-26

Feast of GAA as championships reach climax The Westmeath Independent09:08 6-Oct-26

The county where residents pay the most inheritance tax Business Plus Online09:00 6-Oct-26

Minister Moran welcomes €1.1m high-capacity pump for Westmeath The Westmeath Independent16:52 5-Oct-26

Driver detected at 153kph in Westmeath The Westmeath Independent12:07 5-Oct-26

Watch: First €1.1m mobile 'turbo pump' to guard Cork against 'major flood events' Cork Beo11:11 5-Oct-26

Raharney dethrone holders to reach Westmeath SHC final Hoganstand.com08:36 5-Oct-26

Caulry conquer the ‘Castle as goals prove decisive The Westmeath Independent15:56 4-Oct-26

Raharney playground funding decision awaited The Westmeath Examiner14:04 4-Oct-26

Hope for Belvedere Hills as taking in charge process advances The Westmeath Examiner11:11 4-Oct-26

Athlone share spoils with Galway as they celebrate their third successive title The4219:42 3-Oct-26

'Kyle taught us good friends matter' funeral hears after Westmeath man's tragic lake boating… Irish Mirror18:17 3-Oct-26

Breda’s can-do spirit means she is always ready to lend a hand The Westmeath Examiner17:03 3-Oct-26

'Awards celebrate what makes our county special' The Westmeath Examiner16:32 3-Oct-26

‘Integration key for future of GAA’ – Geraldine Giles The Westmeath Examiner16:01 3-Oct-26

Half century of dedication and success The Westmeath Examiner15:31 3-Oct-26

Two exceptional winners The Westmeath Examiner15:00 3-Oct-26

Scramble to find new wedding venues as luxury hotel closes after norovirus outbreak The Irish Times14:27 3-Oct-26

European show jumping success for Ted Fagan The Westmeath Examiner14:09 3-Oct-26

‘Mental resilience stood to us’: Wallace The Westmeath Examiner13:39 3-Oct-26

Music legend strikes chord with audience The Westmeath Examiner12:38 3-Oct-26

Coláiste Mhuire ‘still pinching ourselves’ The Westmeath Examiner12:07 3-Oct-26

Red Rooster awarded Best in County at finals of Blas na hÉireann The Westmeath Examiner10:16 3-Oct-26

Ireland’s carbon tax explained: What it costs motorists and households — and where €1.2bn goes Irish Examiner06:03 3-Oct-26

'I'm happy once I'm just on the pitch': Versatile Seán O'Brien taking centre stage at Munster Irish Examiner04:14 3-Oct-26

Former garda spared jail over coercive control of wife RTE17:54 2-Oct-26

Garrycastle goals prove crucial in U14 final victory The Westmeath Independent16:47 2-Oct-26

Over 90 on housing list turned down social housing offers, councillors told The Westmeath Independent15:54 2-Oct-26

Strong Ericsson link highlighted as Swedish Ambassador visits county The Westmeath Independent15:33 2-Oct-26

Contraband worth over €607,000 seized in Co. Westmeath ShelfLife.ie15:03 2-Oct-26

Dillon delivers as Milltown seal place in final The Westmeath Examiner12:03 2-Oct-26

Caulry to face Moate as Westmeath LGFA finals loom The Westmeath Independent11:22 2-Oct-26

Huge welcome for Rose at Sancta Maria Nursing Home The Westmeath Examiner11:01 2-Oct-26

McDonnell leads St Joseph's back to junior deciderClarke's Bar Westmeath Junior 1 Football semi-final The Westmeath Examiner10:11 2-Oct-26

Inside this week's Westmeath Independent The Westmeath Independent00:10 2-Oct-26

In the last month

Runners take scenic route at Belvedere for Westmeath Schools Cross Country The Westmeath Examiner22:57 1-Oct-26

Dillon delivers as Milltown set up final date with Shandonagh The Westmeath Examiner17:01 1-Oct-26

The Downs crush Moate to reach third successive final The Westmeath Independent16:52 1-Oct-26

South Westmeath disability sports club seeks new members The Westmeath Independent15:10 1-Oct-26

Referee confirmed for Westmeath senior football final The Westmeath Independent15:00 1-Oct-26

Council housing scheme for Ballymore The Westmeath Independent13:57 1-Oct-26

The Downs dominate to dismiss Kilbeggan The Westmeath Examiner13:06 1-Oct-26

Rathkenny priest swaps collar for running shoes in marathon fundraiser The Meath Chronicle12:26 1-Oct-26

The Westmeath Leaving Cert summer 2027: Why parents are pre-buying a ticket gift card before results day The Westmeath Examiner11:24 1-Oct-26

Jordan leads St Joseph’s back to another junior decider The Westmeath Examiner11:05 1-Oct-26

Closure of Mullingar Diabetic Day Centre is a serious patient safety failure The Westmeath Examiner10:54 1-Oct-26

Road safety measures in Raharney and Killucan to be considered in 2027 The Westmeath Examiner10:03 1-Oct-26

Funeral details revealed after young Westmeath man found in lake The Westmeath Examiner21:29 30-Sept-26

Tributes pour in for young Westmeath man found dead after 10-day search Irish Mirror18:47 30-Sept-26

Fury over school buses as families left without places The Westmeath Examiner17:04 30-Sept-26

Longford Westmeath Argentina Society AGM this week The Westmeath Examiner15:12 30-Sept-26

Sixteen homes proposed at Market Hill Ballymore The Westmeath Examiner15:12 30-Sept-26

Southern Gaels U14s claim county title The Westmeath Independent14:55 30-Sept-26

HUGG popup bereavement cafe comes to Mullingar The Westmeath Examiner13:40 30-Sept-26

Monaghan points the way in thrilling win for The Downs The Westmeath Examiner13:03 30-Sept-26

Diabetics in despair over loss of service at local hospital The Westmeath Examiner12:08 30-Sept-26

Over 3,000 local public and civil servants begin work to rule today The Westmeath Independent09:18 30-Sept-26

Fun run in September sun for St Colman’s NS The Westmeath Examiner09:05 30-Sept-26

Ten-day search operation at Westmeath's Lough Ennell stood down after body of man is recovered Irish Examiner07:53 30-Sept-26

Bowel cancer patient urges others to trust instincts RTE06:02 30-Sept-26

Search at Lough Ennell stood down following discovery of body The Westmeath Independent15:08 29-Sept-26

Search stood down as body of male, aged in 20s, found at Lough Ennell The Offaly Independent14:55 29-Sept-26

Search at Lough Ennell stood down following discovery of a body The Westmeath Examiner14:44 29-Sept-26

Over €607,000 in Contraband seized in Westmeath operation The Westmeath Examiner13:13 29-Sept-26

Westmeath contributions sought as Team Hope launches Christmas shoebox appeal The Westmeath Independent12:56 29-Sept-26

Renowned Westmeath entertainer joins Hidden Hearing as ambassador The Westmeath Independent12:26 29-Sept-26

Midlands Farmers for Africa raises close to €50,000 for Self Help Africa The Offaly Independent11:41 29-Sept-26

Local primary schools invited to claim share of free trees The Westmeath Examiner11:41 29-Sept-26

Michaelmas: A marker in the Westmeath year The Westmeath Examiner11:41 29-Sept-26

Students and parishioners gather in Castlepollard to pray for peace The Westmeath Examiner11:10 29-Sept-26

Government must scrap fare hikes and deliver free public transport for under-18s The Westmeath Examiner11:00 29-Sept-26

Search on Lough Ennell for missing man in his 20s enters tenth day The Offaly Independent10:50 29-Sept-26

Rubrik The Westmeath Examiner10:09 29-Sept-26

Council provide parish with assurances of traffic plans The Westmeath Independent19:18 28-Sept-26

Over €600k contraband seized at eight Westmeath premises The Westmeath Independent18:07 28-Sept-26

Westmeath man steps down as president of ICSA The Westmeath Independent17:57 28-Sept-26

Public invited to view latest plans for N4 Mullingar to Longford project The Westmeath Examiner14:11 28-Sept-26

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