Ronan McGreevy is a journalist and videographer with The Irish Times. He is the author of the book ‘Wherever the Firing Line Extends: Ireland and the Western Front’1. McGreevy is the editor of Centenary, Ireland remembers 1916 the official State book recalling the commemorations of 2016. He is the author of the recently published, much […]
Luan Gallery in collaboration with Westmeath Arts Office presents Westmeath Artists’ Award, a group exhibition featuring works by 30 Westmeath artists selected by guest Curator, Sarah Searson. The exhibition will be officially opened by An Cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council, Councillor Aengus O’ Rourke on Thursday 1st December at 6pm with guest speakers, Selector, Sarah […]
Local filmmaker Craig Moore announced as the recipient of the inaugural Westmeath Film Award Filmmaker and Westmeath native Craig Moore has been announced as the recipient of the inaugural Westmeath Film Award. A grant of €10,000 has been awarded to him for the production of an original 10-12 minute short film to be shot in […]
As part of our Bridge the Gap programme we are delighted to welcome Mary Moran along for an online talk on 12th Dec 2022, at 11am. Dyslexia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia can be barriers to learning and working. As part of our Bridge the Gap programme Westmeath Libraries are hosting a number of talks and workshops […]
Launching Tuesday 22 November at 5.30pm On Tuesday 22 November, the Mullingar Ukrainian community and artist Jurgita Stuckaite will launch a special exhibition showcasing artwork created by Ukrainian children in Mullingar. The exhibition is the culmination of a 5 month voluntary project led by Jurgita with support from the Westmeath Arts Office. The exhibition will […]
This festive season we have lots for you and all the family to enjoy in your local library with a host of Christmas events. Winter arrangement workshops - Join Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers for a workshop on creating sustainable Christmas decorations. Anna will be showing us how to make foam-free winter flower arrangements […]
The Westmeath Arts Office invites local choirs, ensembles, musicians, groups, schools …who would like to deliver a mini Christmas performance AVAILABLE SPACES MULLINGAR x 2 AVAILABLE SPACES ATHLONE x 2 AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS Dec 5th to 22nd Email arts@westmeathcoco.ie with Name, mobile, type of performance, desired dates. Slots will be offered on a first-come first-served […]
Kick off Science Week with a weird Science experiment. Join Winston T. Wolf for a fun and freaky activity aimed at all you budding scientists and create your very own Spewing Pumpkin! Stay tuned for more science adventures, and remember to stay up to date with all our Library News and Events, and check out […]
News; 3D Models of a selection of stone carved Archaeological monuments and features in Westmeath Laser survey of stone carvings from Athlone, Ballymore, Dysart, Killucan/Rathwire, and Rattin was carried out by Digital Heritage Age in 2022. The survey and creation of the 3 D models was an action of the Westmeath Heritage Plan and was […]
WESTMEATH COUNTY COUNCIL CULTURE & CREATIVITY TEAM INVITE YOU TO ENGAGE WITH OUR STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT 2023 – 2027 The Creative Ireland Programme is a 5-year all-of-Government initiative which places creativity at the centre of public policy, with the core proposition that participation in cultural and creative activity promotes individual, community and national wellbeing. Central to the […]