Ireland News » Westmeath News Ireland » Westmeath » People: Westmeath man named MS Ireland Person of the Year 2026
Billy Gilleran, a 31 year old teacher from Mullingar, has been named MS Ireland Person of the Year 2026 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the MS community, his fundraising efforts and ...
News Ireland » Westmeath » People: Ballinahown, Co Westmeath named Ireland's tidiest town (and village)
The winner was announced this afternoon.
News Ireland » Westmeath » People: Westmeath tragedy as two people killed in helicopter crash at rural farm
Two men were pronounced deceased after a helicopter crashed in Kilucan, County Westmeath. An Garda Síochána [Ireland's police force] confirmed on Tuesday, July 30, that gardaí and emergency services ...
News Ireland » Westmeath » People: Westmeath town nabs top prize as Ireland's tidiest towns in 2026 are named
In total, 936 towns across the country were in the mix, which is the highest number of entries since the competition began in 1958 ...
News Ireland » Westmeath » People: Westmeath Older Persons Council Holds AGM
The older population across the Midlands is continuing to grow. Recent figures show that 14,000 people over the age of 65 now reside in Ireland. These statistics highlight the need for greater ...
News Ireland » Westmeath » People: New Yorker throws his hat in the ring for Westmeath Bachelor Festival
New Yorker Brian Sheehan is among the 13 bachelors from throughout Ireland, the United States and the UK and will do their best this weekend to entertain the celebrity judges. Final preparations are ...
News Ireland » Westmeath » People: Westmeath village wins overall Tidy Towns award as Cork volunteer gets special mention
Towns in Kerry scooped two awards while Cork and Limerick won one each ...