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24 March 2021
Water's Edge

It is quite close to my home and while it looks sunny and peaceful on the other side there was floods in fields and getting close to homes. It was almost s if there was two sides to the picture in my head.  Submitted by Hannah McGee

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24 March 2021
Chatters & Matters

Midlands 103 · Chatters and Matters - Episode 21 Sunday 21st March Many thanks to Aisling from Midlands 103 for chatting to us on Sunday, 21st March about our Age Friendly Libraries' Digital Ambassadors. If you're interested in any of our services, from ebooks to online events please so get in touch. You can phone […]

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23 March 2021
Grow it forward

We are delighted to be partnering with Grow It Forward for the launch of Grow it Forward - encouraging you to get growing. Sign up for your pack of seeds either online, by phoning 044 9332162, or email gif@westmeathcoco.ie Each pack will include a variety of seeds, including for beetroot, carrots, salad leaves, peas, and […]

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23 March 2021
Simple Sights

This is a picture of the road in the area I live and it shows the beauty in such a simple area and how everyday places can look amazing if you just pay attention. - Submitted by Alannah Holmes

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22 March 2021
Summer of 2020

Submitted by Bill Ryan - Field beside Castlepollard Summer of 2020 filled with yellow flowers of the Rapeseed Crop

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19 March 2021
Aine reviews The affairs of others by Amy Grace Lloyd

This morning I would like to review a book called The affairs of others by Amy Grace Lloyd. The affairs of others reveals the different lives held within a Brooklyn brownstone; a landlady and her tenants. Apparently an ordinary story at the outset, the tale reveals characters, some of whose personal lives inhabit a dark […]

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18 March 2021
St. Patrick's Day postcards

Phil Tierney was an amateur historian who took a keen interest in his adopted town of Mullingar.  He was a regular contributor to local newspapers and radio on past political events and entertainment.  He had a particular interest in the history of the circus.  He was also an avid  collector of postcards which resulted in […]

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16 March 2021
Kathleen makes Raspberry Cheesecake

Kathleen from Athlone Library recently showed us how to make a wonderful cheesecake over on facebook. If you are interested the video and full recipe are below. Don't forget to check out all the wonderful baking and cooking ebooks you can download now with your library card & BorrowBox. We also have new digital magazines […]

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16 March 2021
Fáilte chuig Seachtain na Gaeilge le Leabharlainn na h-Iarmhí
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12 February 2021
Athlone in the Spring light

Do you feel that the routes you take for regular exercise are currently “On Repeat”?  Well here is your opportunity to shake that up!  With the “Fresh Eyes” project, you are being asked to observe, notice, admire; then capture what you loved in a photo. Whereas we get many days in February that aren’t sunny, […]

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