http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/goingout/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:03:30 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 78 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/wme_logo_500x75.png http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/goingout/ With two weeks to go to the Ultimate Classical Show, staged by the Mullingar Shamrocks Club, the cast are show are hard at work rehearsing for the concert which will take place at the Mullingar Arts Centre on Saturday, March 20. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995419-mullingar-shamrocks-prepare-for-ultimate-classical-music-show/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995419-mullingar-shamrocks-prepare-for-ultimate-classical-music-show/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000 What's On Castle Palooza Music and Arts Festival is back and promises to be better than ever with 'recession rate' tickets that make it the best value boutique music festival this Summer will see. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995399-castle-palooza-music-and-arts-fest-celebrates-fifth-birthday/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995399-castle-palooza-music-and-arts-fest-celebrates-fifth-birthday/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000 What's On Clann Lir, the only CCE branch in North Westmeath, is hosting a Féile na nÓg on Friday night, 12th March. The Féile starts at 7pm sharp and children taking part are asked to be in the Community College, Castlepollard, by 6.45pm. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995398-clann-lir-holding-feacuteile-na-ng-at-castlepollard/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995398-clann-lir-holding-feacuteile-na-ng-at-castlepollard/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000 What's On St. Patrick's night in the Greville Arms is sure to be a big hit with international hit makers Smokie, making a long-awaited return to Mullingar. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995397-smokie-release-song-by-the-swarbrigg-brothers/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995397-smokie-release-song-by-the-swarbrigg-brothers/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0000 What's On "I really enjoy performing in Mullingar. Obviously it's easier seeing half of your cousins in the audience, but even if you're winging it, the audience still gets it because at the end of the day I only grew up twenty miles down the road; we all grew up laughing at the same things," says comedian and star of The Panel - Neil Delamere, who will be performing his current show "Bookmarks" in the Mullingar Arts Centre on Friday, March 19. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995401-its-like-coming-home-when-i-visit-mullingar-says-comedian/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995401-its-like-coming-home-when-i-visit-mullingar-says-comedian/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:07 +0000 What's On The Cathedral of Christ the King will be filled with the thrilling music of George Handel's 'Messiah' on Sunday next when the Mullingar Choral Society host their Spring concert. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/3995313-local-singers-staging-messiah-this-sunday/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/03/05/3995313-local-singers-staging-messiah-this-sunday/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:34:00 +0000 What's On Left 4 Dead's DLC Crash Course is a visceral, intense, burst of zombie slaying fun. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/10/03/388333-left-4-dead--crash-course-dlc/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/10/03/388333-left-4-dead--crash-course-dlc/ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:26:08 +0000 What's On In this week"s guide to preparing for the Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations teachers from throughout Cavan offer advice to students preparing for the Business Studies exam. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/05/06/39236-examination-guide--business-studies/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/05/06/39236-examination-guide--business-studies/ Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 +0000 What's On Continuing her review of English for exams Deirdre O"Neill from St Mogues this week offers advice for students preparing for Leaving Certificate English at Ordinary Level. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/05/06/39234-examination-guide--english/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/05/06/39234-examination-guide--english/ Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 +0000 What's On Kelly Neiland, Virginia College, offers musical tips for students preparing for their Junior Certificate Music. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/05/06/39230-examination-guide--music/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/05/06/39230-examination-guide--music/ Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 +0000 What's On A team of students from Cavan Institute got a taste of the Oscars at the Digital Hub last week when their film reached All-Ireland finals at the Dare2bDrinkAware Awards Ceremony. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/05/06/39195-oscar-glamour-for-cavan-institute-students/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/05/06/39195-oscar-glamour-for-cavan-institute-students/ Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 +0000 What's On Deirdre O"Neill, St. Mogue"s College, Bawnboy offers advice to students preparing for English at Higher Level in the Junior Certificate examination. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/04/29/38960-english-examination-guide/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/04/29/38960-english-examination-guide/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0000 What's On This paper is divided into two sections, Section I: Comprehending (100 Marks) and Section II: Composing (100 Marks). Students have to answer three questions, A, B and a composition during the allocated time of two hours and 50 minutes. Time management is, therefore, an important consideration. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/04/22/38692-examination-guide--english/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/04/22/38692-examination-guide--english/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0000 What's On In this week"s exam column the subject in the spotlight is French. With the conclusion of the Leaving Certificate orals the focus now moves to preparation for the written paper and the aural/listening comprehensive section. French Teachers Francis Ward and Amy Moynihan from Virginia College offer tips on preparing for the French Exam Papers for both Junior and Leaving Certificate students. Regardless of what level you are studying a close analysis of the format of the Examination paper will help you in your preparation. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/04/15/38382-examination-guide--french/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2009/04/15/38382-examination-guide--french/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0000 What's On Included in this weeks releases are The Incredible Hulk starring Edward Norton and Priceless, a romantic comedy with Audrey Tautou. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/06/11/58--cinema-releases-friday-9th-june/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/06/11/58--cinema-releases-friday-9th-june/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:40:00 +0000 What's On Included in this weeks releases are Ben Affleck's directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan and Morgan Freeman. Also hitting our screens is Superhero movie, a spoof on the superhero genre starring Drake Bell, Sara Paxton and Leslie Nielsen. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/06/05/57--cinema-releases-friday-6th-june/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/06/05/57--cinema-releases-friday-6th-june/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:25:00 +0000 What's On With its obsession with mini-game laden fun for the kids and sporting sims and the like, the one thing the Wii has been missing out on is the kind of iconic title for mature gamers which leaves you bemoaning where on earth your weekend went. Not any more. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/26/38-no-more-heroes/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/26/38-no-more-heroes/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0000 What's On With the Wii remote becoming a tennis racquet, fishing rod, crossbow, and surgeon's scalpel, it's fair to say that Nintendo's claims to have reinvented gaming interaction is a fair one. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/04/37-samurai-warriors-katana/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/03/04/37-samurai-warriors-katana/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:55:00 +0000 What's On What happens when two sets of terrifying aliens land in one small American town? Whatever you've just thought of in your mind in answer to that question is quite possibly better and more satisfying than this dogs dinner of a film. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/01/31/19-alien-versus-predator-requiem-15/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2008/01/31/19-alien-versus-predator-requiem-15/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:30:00 +0000 What's On