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The Walsh family closed the doors on the jewellers for the last time

'It's been an honour' - historic jewellers closes down

A jeweller in Mullingar who shut the doors of his business for the last time yesterday has said town centres in Ireland will die without efforts to re-populate.

Leinster • 13 Apr

The facility will allow children and teenagers staying at the hospital to interact with trained and certified therapy dogs

First mobile pet therapy service opens in Mullingar

Ireland's first mobile pet therapy service has been opened at Regional Hospital Mullingar.

Leinster • 11 Apr

Paul Early pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm to Thomas 'Toss' Maher

Man jailed as assault left victim 'prisoner in own body'

A 60-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years in jail for what was described as a single blow assault outside a pub in Mullingar, Co Westmeath over a year ago.

Courts • 08 Apr

The man was found on Grove Street in the town at around 1.10am

Witness appeal after man found injured in Mullingar

A man in his 30s is being treated in hospital after being found with serious injuries in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, in the early hours of this morning.

Leinster • 14 Dec 24

The SSE hub in Mullingar will facilitate eHGVs as well as private cars

SSE opens first public EV charging hub in Mullingar

A new ultra-rapid electric charging hub was officially opened this morning by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, who said SSE's investment pivots into the Government's policy on decarbonisation.

Ireland • 20 Aug 24

A firearm and ammunition were seized from a bag which had been discarded during the chase

Two men arrested in Mullingar, firearm seized

Two men have been arrested, and a firearm has been seized in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, as part of an ongoing investigation into organised crime in the area.

Leinster • 10 Aug 23

The O'Meara brothers receiving their award in Mullingar

Brothers who wrote 'Grace' honoured in Mullingar

Two brothers who wrote the famous Irish song 'Grace' have been honoured in their hometown of Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Leinster • 10 Aug 23

Gardaí in Mullingar say investigations are under way (File image)

Homes evacuated after device found in Mullingar

A number of houses have been evacuated in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, following the discovery of a suspicious device.

Leinster • 04 Aug 23

Motorcylist, 50s, dies in Mullingar crash

A motorcylist in his 50s has died in a single vehicle collision in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, this afternoon.

Leinster • 08 Jul 23

Niall Horan's mother very proud after White House gig

Singer Niall Horan's mother Maura Gallagher has said she's very proud of her son, who performed for US President Joe Biden in the White House as part of the traditional shamrock ceremony.

Regional • 18 Mar 23

Donal Mac Nioclais of Waterland Private Equity Ireland (l), with Writech's CEO Ted Wright (m) and joint managing director Alan Wright (r)

Waterland takes majority stake in Mullingar's Writech

Private equity firm Waterland Ireland has acquired a majority stake in Mullingar-headquartered fire protection firm Writech.

Business • 23 Aug 21

Minister of State at the Department of Trade Enterprise & Employment Robert Troy, IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan, Shane Keating, Des O'Connor and Conor Brennan from The Ardonagh Group and David Ross, CEO of The Ardonagh Group.

The Ardonagh Group to create 60 Mullingar jobs

Global insurance broker The Ardonagh Group is to open a new Global Data and Risk Management Centre in Mullingar in Co Westmeath, which will create 60 jobs.

Business • 12 Jul 21

JP Scally, CEO of Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland (centre) with Peter Burke, TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning (left) and Donal McCarthy, COO, Sisk, Ireland (right)

Lidl to invest €75m in regional distribution centre

Lidl Ireland is set to invest more than €75 million in an extension of its regional distribution centre in Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

Business • 17 Jun 21

Antylia Scientific is to set up a new facility in the National Science Park in Mullingar

Antylia Scientific to create 60 jobs in Mullingar

Biopharmaceutical company Antylia Scientific is to create 60 jobs in Co Westmeath as it sets up a new facility in the National Science Park in Mullingar.

Business • 06 May 21

The 2020 and 2021 Fleadh events were cancelled due to the pandemic

Mullingar to host Fleadh Cheoil in August, 2022

Mullingar has been named as the host town for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in August, 2022.

Regional • 02 May 21

The Bennett Group today has a broad portfolio of successfully completed projects across a range of sectors including residential, hospitality, commercial, industrial, healthcare and pharmaceutical

Bennett Construction records higher revenues

Pre-tax profits at Bennett Construction last year increased by 14% to €9.47m as revenues rose.

Business • 07 Feb 20

A GSOC investigation into Danny McCormack's death was announced on Monday

GSOC appeal for witnesses in probe into death of man

The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission has appealed for witnesses as part of its investigation into the death of a 40-year-old man in Co Westmeath on Saturday 23 March.

Ireland • 27 Mar 19

The All Ireland Fleadh was held in Drogheda last year

Mullingar to host Fleadh in 2020 & 2021

The Ardchomhairle of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann has announced Mullingar will host the Fleadh Cheoil in 2020 and 2021.

Regional • 09 Mar 19

Lough Owel supplies water to 50,000 homes and businesses on the Mullingar water supply

Irish Water raise concern for Mullingar water supply

Irish Water has said there is ongoing concern about the water supply for Mullingar and surrounding areas because of the dry winter.

Leinster • 26 Feb 19

Water intake at the treatment plant was affected by the incident at the weekend

Overnight water restrictions in Athlone area

People in the Athlone area of Westmeath face water restrictions tonight due to low levels in Annagh Reservoir following a pollution incident.

Leinster • 29 Jan 19

Traditionally around this time of year towns like Mullingar in Co Westmeath would be gearing up for the busy Christmas shopping period, but expecting to lose a chunk of custom to bigger locations

Retailers having to innovate to stay competitive

Despite changing consumer habits and ever-increasing online competition, Irish retailers have seen somewhat of a resurgence at tills this year, with sales rising by nearly 3%.

Business • 16 Dec 18

Irish Water is asking consumers to continue their efforts to conserve water

Water restrictions may be needed in Mullingar

Irish Water has said night time restrictions may be needed in Mullingar in the coming weeks as water levels in Lough Owel reach critical levels.

Leinster • 01 Nov 18

A woman is being treated for serious injuries following road crash

Man dies, woman seriously hurt in Westmeath collision

A 27-year-man has died following a crash near Mullingar in Co Westmeath last night.

Leinster • 16 Aug 18

Angela Farrell died three days after being admitted to the hospital on Friday 7 December 2012

Hospital apologises over death of woman in 2012

The Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar has apologised in the High Court for the failings in the care of a 59-year-old woman who died in the hospital six years ago.

Courts • 30 Jul 18

Stevie Cullivan was born at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar on 28 April 2015

Woman settles action with HSE over death of infant son

The mother of a baby who died two days after his birth at the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar has said apologies from the HSE are meaningful only if changes are made and lessons are learned.

Courts • 15 May 18