http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/region/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:24:55 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 79 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/wmi_logo_500x75.png http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/region/ Proceeds of CD presented at event in Auld Shebeen http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999761-scr-group-raises-836410000-for-local-charities/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999761-scr-group-raises-836410000-for-local-charities/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Moate residents have seen the frequency of the town's Bus Éireann service halved in recent weeks. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999760-bus-eireann-service-is-halved-in-moate/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999760-bus-eireann-service-is-halved-in-moate/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Researchers find people only now returning to their homes http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999759-flood-survey-problems-in-ballinasloe/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999759-flood-survey-problems-in-ballinasloe/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Event to be held in aid of the Midlands Simon Community http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999758-great-prizes-up-for-grabs-at-simply-stylish-in-athlone-springs/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/09/01/3999758-great-prizes-up-for-grabs-at-simply-stylish-in-athlone-springs/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Athlone Town Council is expected to carry out remedial works to help prevent flooding to some high-risk homes in the Cornamaddy and Central Terrace areas. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/3999590-antiflooding-remedial-works-set-to-commence/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/3999590-antiflooding-remedial-works-set-to-commence/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News The town will be rockin' this weekend as the second Moatrix Festival takes place in Don's Bar and Garden. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/3999589-second-moatrix-festival-set-for-this-weekend/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/25/3999589-second-moatrix-festival-set-for-this-weekend/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Rosemount priest Fr Tony Gavin is no fan of heights. Despite this, he will soon be dropped from the sky at an altitude of 13,000 feet. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/3999428-rosemount-priest-set-for-skydive-fundraiser/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/3999428-rosemount-priest-set-for-skydive-fundraiser/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:15:01 +0100 News The Moate Show is fast approaching. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/3999430-showtime-fast-approaching-in-moate/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/3999430-showtime-fast-approaching-in-moate/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Mother Teresa of Calcutta's unique life and her love affair with Ireland is the subject of a new book by prolific Roscommon author John Scally. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/3999429-curraghboy-native-pens-new-mother-teresa-book/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/18/3999429-curraghboy-native-pens-new-mother-teresa-book/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Zoning plan could facilitate Chinese investment http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999260-deadline-for-submission-on-creggan-plan/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999260-deadline-for-submission-on-creggan-plan/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Local woman receives PhD on global warming http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999258-from-mount-temple-to-antarctica/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999258-from-mount-temple-to-antarctica/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Event to take place at deserted Norman town http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999256-st-johns-group-to-host-special-heritage-day/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999256-st-johns-group-to-host-special-heritage-day/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News The long-awaited road resurfacing works for the town of Moate are due to begin this month, according to local councillor Tom Allen. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999253-council-to-resurface-moates-main-streets/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/11/3999253-council-to-resurface-moates-main-streets/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Councillors in South Roscommon have weighed in on a controversy over whether or not the county's agnostic Mayor should recite a prayer at the start of each council meeting. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/3999114-south-roscommon-councillors-weigh-in-on-mayor-ming-prayergate-incident/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/3999114-south-roscommon-councillors-weigh-in-on-mayor-ming-prayergate-incident/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News The operating cost of Ballinasloe's Portiuncula Hospital exceeded its budget by €3.2m during the first four months of 2010. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/3999113-portiuncula-more-than-83643m-over-budget-by-april-end/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/3999113-portiuncula-more-than-83643m-over-budget-by-april-end/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News Roscommon County Council has given the thumbs up to ambitious plans by Roscommon GAA to develop a major centre of excellence at Oran. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/3999112-gaelic-games-centre-of-excellence-gets-goahead/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/3999112-gaelic-games-centre-of-excellence-gets-goahead/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News One of the long term goals of young Moate boxer Joe Ward has been qualification for the Youth Olympic Games Boxing Tournament. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/3999111-joe-ward-set-for-world-youth-olympics-/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/08/04/3999111-joe-ward-set-for-world-youth-olympics-/ Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:00:00 +0100 News The widening and rehabilitation works at Tang Bridge have been given the go-ahead by Westmeath County Council. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998922-tang-bridge-works-granted/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998922-tang-bridge-works-granted/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Athlone Springs Hotel is delighted to announce that it is hosting a fantastic fashion show to help raise much-needed funds for the Midlands Simon Community. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998921-fabulous-night-of-fashion-and-style-at-athlone-springs/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998921-fabulous-night-of-fashion-and-style-at-athlone-springs/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Major traffic calming works in Glasson village are due to start next month, according to Westmeath County Council. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998920-august-start-for-glasson-traffic-calming/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998920-august-start-for-glasson-traffic-calming/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Watch out for toxic algae at Coosan Point! http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998919-dog-poisoned-while-swimming-at-coosan-point/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/3998919-dog-poisoned-while-swimming-at-coosan-point/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:15:00 +0100 News Kilbeggan Races on Saturday August 7 will play host to LARCC (Lakelands Area Retreat & Cancer Support Centre) for their biggest summer fundraiser, with the first race at 5.30pm. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998770-larcc-is-going-racing/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998770-larcc-is-going-racing/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:50:00 +0100 News The Midlands International Connemara Pony Breeders are looking forward to their seventh annual show at Annaharvey Farm, Tullamore, on Sunday next July 25th. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998768-connemara-pony-show-launched-in-ballymore-/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998768-connemara-pony-show-launched-in-ballymore-/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:50:00 +0100 News Celebration and jubilation was the order of the day as Dancezone Stage School celebrated winning the TV3 Glee competition on Wednesday last. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998767-celebrations-for-dancezone-with-tv3-competition-win/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998767-celebrations-for-dancezone-with-tv3-competition-win/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:50:00 +0100 News A number of Westmeath ladies are part of the Ireland Unlimited Choir who will sing at the first ever match at Aviva Stadium on Saturday July 31 next. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998764-athlone-ladies-to-sing-at-aviva-stadium/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2010/07/21/3998764-athlone-ladies-to-sing-at-aviva-stadium/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:50:00 +0100 News