Place: County Westmeath

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Orange weather warning issued for the west coast

The storm, which was named by the Spanish Met Office, will bring winds of up to 85km per hour, with gusts potentially reaching 130km per hour.

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Gardaí find seize €30k worth of stolen car parts in Westmeath

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RTÉ's new show follows three Irish households tackling real, domestic challenges of climate change

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O’Leary drops bombshell he will phase out National Hunt team

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Three of four mental health centres inspected failed to reach 'acceptable standards'

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'Life is for grasping the opportunity' - Former minister calls on more women to get involved in politics

27-year-old man killed in Westmeath car crash; teenager seriously injured

A 27-year-old man has died in a crash in County Westmeath.

Thu, 16 Aug, 2018

London publicans ready as Irish descend for Paddy's Day Grand Slam decider

London is expected to be painted green tomorrow.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

Baby remains in serious condition after Westmeath crash

A baby girl remains in a serious condition following a crash in County Westmeath yesterday afternoon.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

Cyclist dies in collision with car in Co Westmeath

A male cyclist in his 70s has been killed in a crash in County Westmeath.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2016

Would you put your home forward for the new series of Home of the Year?

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016

Emergency services attend collisions in Westmeath and Laois

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision in County Westmeath.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2015

Emotional Tiger Woods opens up on Lindsey Vonn heartbreak

Tiger Woods has confessed he’s not slept since breaking up with Lindsey Vonn on the same day as the anniversary of his father’s passing.

Wed, 06 May, 2015

Firefighters rescue three from Westmeath house fire

Up to three people were rescued uninjured from a house fire in County Westmeath in the early hours of this morning.

Sun, 22 Feb, 2015

Man in hospital after hit-and-run in Westmeath

A pedestrian in his 30's is been treated for serious injuries following a hit-and-run in County Westmeath.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Athlone’s friendly welcome a real winner

Athlone has a lot to offer, as Claire O’Sullivan discovered on a recent family trip to Hodson Bay Hotel.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2015

Mullingar gold club made Niall Horan a lifetime member for Christmas

Niall Horan has been given a lifetime membership to his local golf club.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2014

BROADBAND: Satellite duo guarantees great download performance

THE National Broadband Plan, which was launched last month, included a map that showed the locations across Ireland that will have access to commercially-provided high-speed, high-quality broadband by the end of 2016. However, no matter where you are, satellite services are available; although these can be expensive, with low monthly download limits.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

ISPCA forced to put buzzard to sleep after it is shot in Westmeath

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has been forced to put down a buzzard that was found shot and badly injured in County Westmeath.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2014

Gardaí seize €29k of cannabis plants in Westmeath

Gardaí have recovered cannabis plants worth an estimated €29,000 in County Westmeath.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

Enjoying benefits of lifelong learning

“The best thing for being sad,” replied Merlin, “is to learn something.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2014

Body recovered identified as missing angler

A body which was recovered from Lough Ree in County Westmeath yesterday has been formally identified as missing angler Daryl Burke.

Sun, 06 Apr, 2014

Westmeath woman dies from tree fall in high winds

A 23 year-old woman has died after a tree fell on her car in Ireland.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2013

1D's Niall to become uncle

Niall Horan is going to be an uncle.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2013

Mullingar car crash claims second victim

A second man has died following a road accident in County Westmeath at the weekend.

Tue, 21 Aug, 2012

Gardaí arrest two after raiding cannabis grow-house

Two men have been arrested in County Westmeath after gardaí found cannabis plants at a grow-house in an industrial unit in Mullingar.

Sun, 05 Feb, 2012

Gardaí name traffic accident victims

Gardaí have named the victims of two seperate road traffic accidents.

Tue, 27 Dec, 2011

Young boy killed in road accident

A four-year-old boy has been killed in a road accident in County Westmeath.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2009

Athlone gardaí seize €1.4m worth of drugs

Gardaí have seized €1.4m worth of drugs in Athlone, County Westmeath.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2009

Gardaí arrest man after shooting in Westmeath

A number of shots were fired during an incident in County Westmeath last night.

Sat, 07 Nov, 2009

Aspectoflove justifies tidy morning gamble

JOHN Oxx completed a big-race double with Aspectoflove and Erdiyna at Naas yesterday, the latter proving a shock 22/1 winner of the October Handicap under a power-packed ride by Michael Kinane.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2009

Kilbeggan meet abandoned due to waterlogging

Friday evening’s meeting at Kilbeggan has been cancelled due to a waterlogged track.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2009

Impressive debut victory for Always Be True at Gowran

ALWAYS BE TRUE is set to step straight into listed company following a debut win in the Irish Stallion Farms Fillies Maiden at Gowran Park last night.

Thu, 07 May, 2009

Woman tells court of being unable to stop father raping her sister

A County Westmeath woman has told a Central Criminal Court jury that she watched her three-year-old sister being raped by her father as there was nothing she could do to stop it because she was afraid of him.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2009

Iralco workers to learn fate of plant

Four hundred workers at the Iralco plant in County Westmeath will learn their fate today.

Sun, 10 Aug, 2008

Meeting to avert IRALCO job losses adjourned

A meeting between unions and court appointed liquidators aimed at finding a way of saving 400 jobs at the IRALCO plant in County Westmeath has been adjourned.

Fri, 18 Apr, 2008

Joe Dolan dies from suspected brain haemorrhage

Renowned entertainer Joe Dolan has died.

Wed, 26 Dec, 2007

Woman dies after apparent cattle attack in Co Westmeath

A woman in her late 60s has died following what's believed to have been a cattle attack in County Westmeath.

Sat, 09 Jun, 2007

Gardaí name four-year-old in County Westmeath accident

Gardaí have released the name of the four-year-old boy who died in an accident in County Westmeath yesterday afternoon.

Sun, 29 Jan, 2006

Gardaí name victim of fatal Co Westmeath hit-and-run

Gardaí have named the victim of last night's fatal hit-and-run in County Westmeath.

Sun, 02 Oct, 2005

Hughes at the double

CURRAGH trainer Dessie Hughes is enjoying a tremendous run with his summer team and took the honours at Kilbeggan last night where Zululand and Hows Trix provided him with a double.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2005

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Westmeath assault

A 40-year-old man remains in a critical condition in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin following an assault in County Westmeath early this morning.

Sun, 10 Apr, 2005

Gardaí appeal for help in tracing missing man

Gardaí in County Westmeath have appealed for the public's help in tracing a 29-year-old man, missing from his home in Enfield since last Thursday.

Mon, 17 Jan, 2005

Teenager’s body recovered from Westmeath pit

The body of a 16-year-old boy was recovered from a sandpit in County Westmeath tonight.

Fri, 07 Jan, 2005

Gardai investigate attempted abduction of 10-year-old

Gardaí are investigating what they describe as “a suspicious approach” to a child in County Westmeath yesterday afternoon.

Sun, 05 Dec, 2004