http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:26:40 +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/roundup/ A Brideswell native, now living in Australia, was recognised recently by the Victorian State Government with a Multi-Cultural Award for Excellence for her outstanding work in her community in almost five decades. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/09/3993376-brideswell-native-awarded-oz-multicultural-accolade/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/09/3993376-brideswell-native-awarded-oz-multicultural-accolade/ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:15:00 +0000 News The forthcoming relaunch of the very popular publication, "Bygone Times - A Near Forgotten History" by Drum Heritage Committee will serve as yet another window to the past. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/09/3993375-drum-heritage-book-set-to-be-relaunched/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/09/3993375-drum-heritage-book-set-to-be-relaunched/ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:15:00 +0000 News There may be light at the end of the broadband tunnel for Monksland residents who could be able to access high speed internet by next week. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/09/3993374-monksland-residents-could-have-broadband-by-next-week/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/09/3993374-monksland-residents-could-have-broadband-by-next-week/ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:15:00 +0000 News New Garda procedures mean that the public in South Roscommon can ring any local garda station and, in emergencies, the nearest Garda barracks will deal with the incident. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/09/3993373-gardai-move-to-stem-criticism-over-south-ros-policing/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/12/09/3993373-gardai-move-to-stem-criticism-over-south-ros-policing/ Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:15:00 +0000 News A well known face in the Athlone area will have a starring role in the next series of the hit TV show 'The Tudors' when it airs later this year in America and it's all due to her willingness to appear bald on screen! http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/09/02/390831-tudors-television-appearance/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/09/02/390831-tudors-television-appearance/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +0000 News Athlone Towncentre has this week announced the opening of five new stores to complement the current 60 stores within the centre. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/05/390062-athlone-towncentre-reveals-five-new-stores/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/08/05/390062-athlone-towncentre-reveals-five-new-stores/ Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:00:00 +0000 News The road network in South Westmeath and South Roscommon is set to deteriorate after a cut of over €8 million in funding for maintenance and improvement work on regional and local roads in both counties. http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/04/16/38359-local-roads-to-feel-brunt-as-funding-slashed/ http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2009/04/16/38359-local-roads-to-feel-brunt-as-funding-slashed/ Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0000 News