http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:28:17 +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/ On Friday, three of Ireland’s favourite bands including Republic of Loose, Aslan and The Coronas, will drop by the Mullingar Equestrian Centre for the premiere of Mullingar’s One Night Stand music festival. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998829-huge-crowds-expected-for-mullingars-one-night-stand/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998829-huge-crowds-expected-for-mullingars-one-night-stand/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:00:00 +0100 What's On Kilbeggan Races on Saturday, August 7 will play host to LARCC (Lakelands Area Retreat and Cancer Support Centre) for their biggest summer fundraiser, with the first race kicking off at 5.30pm. For the second year running LARCC’s evening at Kilbeggan Races is being promoted far and wide in the hope that much needed funds will be raised to help maintain the level of cancer support services being delivered from the LARCC centre in Ballinalack. Due to the current economic climate funds are low and charities like LARCC are finding themselves back trying to fundraise as much as ever before. Because of this they are asking your support for this their big summer event. LARCC’s special guest for the evening will be Rose of Tralee, Ms. Charmaine Kenny (the London Rose) who has a lot of local connections. The Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Lady Competition will see fashion at the forefront once again at Kilbeggan with wonderful prizes to be won for the best dressed lady. Celebrity judges will cast their well trained eye on the best of fashion and style the Midlands has to offer. It’s family fun all the way with free family entertainment area and children go free. Tickets are €20 and the only way to support LARCC is to buy your tickets in advance, as sale of tickets on the evening will not go to the charity. Please call the centre on 044-9371971 for ticket information or buy your tickets from Jasmine Design on Mount Street, the Greville Arms Hotel or from the Westmeath Examiner offices. By buying the LARCC ticket you are also included in a free draw to be made on the track on the night with some very nice prizes to be won. The LARCC Centre, located in Ballinalack Co. Westmeath (just 10 mins from Mullingar), endeavours to give support and holistic help to people living with cancer and provides a homely and supportive environment where patients and family members can participate in it’s courses, obtain information and experience complementary therapies. The call-in service allows people living with a cancer diagnosis and their supporters to avail of cancer support services including one-to-one counselling, art therapy and a range of complementary therapies including massage, Indian head massage, Reiki and Reflexology to name a few. The ‘call in’ clients agree to a series of 8 free therapy or counselling sessions, arrangement by appointment after consultation. The breast care service at LARCC is available to Private clients and Medical Card holders and offers consultation and specialist fitting and supply of Prosthesis, Bra and Swimwear with a large range of stock available. To arrange a consultation with our specialist fitters please contact the Centre. The centre also offers courses such as Pamper Days and unique to LARCC is the residential programme which welcomes people from all over Ireland, cancer sufferers and their supporters, to the centre for a 5 day break. The weeks activities include counselling, a range of complementary therapies, beauty treatments, day trips, art therapy, guest speakers and social outings. Bereavement courses are also organised at the centre – for more information on any of the courses run by LARCC give the centre a call on 044-9371971 or visit our website www.larcc.ie LARCC asks your support for their fundraising evening at Kilbeggan Races on Saturday, August 7. The first race is at 5.30pm, and all are welcome. For more information visit the LARCC website at www.larcc.ie. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998825-calling-all-fashionistas-larcc-is-going-to-the-races/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998825-calling-all-fashionistas-larcc-is-going-to-the-races/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:00:00 +0100 What's On Film maker and Emmy award winner Alan Cooke will be visiting the midlands, and in particular Mullingar, Lough Derravaragh and the Hill of Uisneach, to make a new documentary http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998812-filmmaker-to-visit-uisneach-for-irish-documentary/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998812-filmmaker-to-visit-uisneach-for-irish-documentary/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:30:00 +0100 What's On The countdown is on to this year’s Billy Mac Concert in aid of the Carers Association. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998811-billy-mac-returns-for-carers-assocociation-concert/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998811-billy-mac-returns-for-carers-assocociation-concert/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:30:00 +0100 What's On The 2010 Le Cheile Festival is nearly upon us and this years event is likely to be talked about as one of the best yet. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998810-expect-raucous-rock-and-dance-at-le-cheile/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998810-expect-raucous-rock-and-dance-at-le-cheile/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:30:00 +0100 What's On The people behind Hilltown New Music Festival have organised an exciting line up of Irish and international artists once again for lovers of new music in the grounds of Hilltown House in Castlepollard on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998809-hilltown-new-music-fesitval/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998809-hilltown-new-music-fesitval/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 What's On One of Meath’s most famous sons, the Duke of Wellington, will be foremost in the minds of staff and volunteers from Lakelands Area Retreat and Cancer Care (LARCC) at the forthcoming National Country Fair. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998666-larcc-gives-it-some-wellie/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998666-larcc-gives-it-some-wellie/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0100 What's On Are you stuck in a style rut? Have you lost your make-up mojo? Is every day starting to seem like a bad hair day? Or maybe you’re desperately in need of some extra gloss? http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998665-rteacutes-off-the-rails-hunts-for-make-over-candidates/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998665-rteacutes-off-the-rails-hunts-for-make-over-candidates/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0100 What's On A talented young musician by the name of Sean Og from county Clare, with hit singles “I still love you without your Car” and the recently released “The Answer” come to the Mullingar Arts Centre on Friday http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998664-talented-young-musician-to-appear-at-the-arts-centre/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998664-talented-young-musician-to-appear-at-the-arts-centre/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:30:00 +0100 What's On Life really does begin at forty and for north Westmeath the fittest of forty somethings will be taking to the field to show the youngsters how its really done. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998518-fun-day-lined-up-for-lough-lene-gaels-grounds/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/14/3998518-fun-day-lined-up-for-lough-lene-gaels-grounds/ Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 What's On What has been a staple of Mullingar life for over 170 years will continue on Sunday next, July 11, when the 2010 Mullingar Agricultural Show will draw several thousands of visitors to Westmeath Show Society's grounds at Culleen, Mullingar. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998359-all-stations-go-for-mullingar-show/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998359-all-stations-go-for-mullingar-show/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 What's On The new cinematic mosaic that is wowing audiences all over Ireland and further afield, which features many local women, is due to be screened at the IMC Mullingar from Friday, July 9 onwards. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998354-box-office-success-for-irish-documentary-his-and-hers/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998354-box-office-success-for-irish-documentary-his-and-hers/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 What's On The committee and members of Streete Parish Park Vintage Society are delighted to invite all to attend their 8th Annual Vintage Rally at Kilmore, Streete, from around 12 noon on next Sunday, next July 11. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998353-tugowar-contest-to-headline-this-years-streete-vintage-rally/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998353-tugowar-contest-to-headline-this-years-streete-vintage-rally/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 What's On Whether your first love is fashion or racing, Kilbeggan Race Track is the place to be on Friday July 16, when the big attractions are Ladies' Day, and the Gigginstown Midlands National. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998352-fashion-in-first-place-at-kilbeggan-races/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/07/3998352-fashion-in-first-place-at-kilbeggan-races/ Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:00:00 +0100 What's On The show which continues to thrill sold out audiences all over Ireland - The Garth Brooks Experience, will be staged at The Greville Arms Hotel Mullingar on Saturday, July 10. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/06/3998356-the-garth-brooks-experience-comes-to-the-greville-arms-/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/06/3998356-the-garth-brooks-experience-comes-to-the-greville-arms-/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:29:36 +0100 What's On Navan Live 2010 organisers (Profile Music Group) have reported a massive surge in tickets sales during mid summer / festival season for their gigs on 17th & 18th September, The Saw Doctors, Sharon Shannon, Shane MacGowan & Damien Dempsey. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/02/3998347-navan-live-2010--ticket-sales-surge/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/07/02/3998347-navan-live-2010--ticket-sales-surge/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0100 What's On Wednesday, June 30: Annual commemoration at the Famine grave yard in Robinstown, 7pm. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998188-whats-on/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998188-whats-on/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 What's On The latest instalment of SuperKidd Promotions' prominent Open Mic nights is this Friday, July 2 in the Stables. This month's edition sees the welcome return of Deborah Jane to the headline spot. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998173-deborah-jane-to-headline-open-mic-night/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998173-deborah-jane-to-headline-open-mic-night/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 What's On Delvin native and actress Mary McEvoy will be on hand to officially launch the 2010 Summerfest celebrations in Clonmellon, which take place on Sunday next, July 4 at 8pm at Sheridan's Paddock, Clonmellon. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998171-mary-mcevoy-headlines-clonmellon-summerfest/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/30/3998171-mary-mcevoy-headlines-clonmellon-summerfest/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 What's On Just announced are details of something new for this summer from Belvedere House. Two Garden Parties, one geared towards children and families and the other one for adults have been organised. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/3997984-tea-for-everyone-at-belvedere-this-summer-/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/3997984-tea-for-everyone-at-belvedere-this-summer-/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0100 What's On Over 400 motorbikes are expected to rumble through the streets of Mullingar next Friday morning http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/3997976-st-lukes-bike-run-marks-a-decade-of-support-with-400-bikes/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/3997976-st-lukes-bike-run-marks-a-decade-of-support-with-400-bikes/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0100 What's On Jack L is the Console ambassador for 2010 http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/3997975-jack-l-to-front-a-vital-fundraiser-for-console-charity/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/3997975-jack-l-to-front-a-vital-fundraiser-for-console-charity/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0100 What's On New Midweek Dancing to commence in The Greville Arms Hotel every Wednesday from June 23 http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/3997974-midweek-dancing/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/24/3997974-midweek-dancing/ Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:00:00 +0100 What's On Hopeful bands have been battling it out at Berty's bar in the Annebrook since mid March and last Friday evening it was a local band, Seven Days, who took the top prize beating of stiff competition from The Spikes, Peakin' Trippers and The Riptide Movement to take the €20,000 prize. http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997874-tiger-gong-for-seven-days/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997874-tiger-gong-for-seven-days/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 What's On Wednesday June 16 9 p.m. Collinstown GAA rooms: meeting to organise local sports/family day 6 p.m. St Michael's NS BBQ, Castletown, and opening of new classroom 2.30pm-4pm, "Football for All" at D'Alton Park, Mullingar (Destination Sport). 6.30pm, The Criterium Cycle Race (Destination Sport). http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997868-whats-onjune-1624/ http://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/whatson/roundup/articles/2010/06/16/3997868-whats-onjune-1624/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:00:00 +0100 What's On