The Westmeath County Council Arts Office and the Arts Council invites writers from across Ireland to apply for the 2025 John Broderick Residency. Applications will be open until Wednesday 9th July 2025. This unique writer’s residency series is designed to honour Athlone writer John Broderick. The series provides support to a selected writer while increasing the […]
Looking for a fun (and free!) way to keep the kids busy over the summer holidays? Check out Summer Stars, the national reading programme that runs in libraries all across Ireland. Summer Stars is perfect for helping kids keep up their reading while school’s out, but more importantly, it helps them discover that reading can be a real adventure.
Welcome to your monthly roundup of exciting events happening across Westmeath Libraries this June! From children's activities to cultural celebrations, there's something for everyone. Cruinniú na nÓg - Saturday, June 7th National Day of Creativity for Children & Young People - Join us for a special day of creativity and fun at libraries across Westmeath! […]
Beidh Leabharlanna na h-Iarmhí dúnta ó 5.00pm Dé hAoine 30/05/2025 go dtí 9.40am Dé Máirt 03/06/2025 Ná déan dearmad faoi Mo Leabharlann Oscailte.Leabharlann féinseirbhíse gan fhoireann is ea Mo Leabharlann Oscailte, atá ar fáil i Leabharlannaí Bhaile na gCros, an Móta agus an Muileann gCearr gach lá den bhliain! Le linn Uaireanta Mo Leabharlann Oscailte is féidir leat earraí a fháil […]
2025 sees the return of the fantastic My Little Library Book Bag initiative. If you have a young family member who is starting national school this year, drop into your local library and pick up your free Book Bag . This specially designed bag is full of goodies, including a book on starting school and […]
Take a look at our jam-packed programme of free events for Cruinniú na nÓg 2025on Saturday 7th June! Cruinniú na nÓg is a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. This year, Westmeath invites you to participate in a programme of fun, creative activities. For more information on Westmeath County Council's […]
Role of ChairpersonWe are seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals with relevant expertise for appointment as Chairperson of Mullingar Arts Centre. The Chairperson is responsible for providing overall leadership to Mullingar Arts Centre and ensuring its effectiveness across all operational aspects. They must demonstrate high standards of integrity and probity while establishing expectations for […]
A new website has been launched to showcase County Westmeath as a filming location in Ireland. The website promotes the abundance of Westmeath’s landscapes, architecture, and urban infrastructure, with the aim of promoting filmmaking activity in Westmeath and helping productions to find a location ideal for their shoot. From period houses to historical sites and […]
Westmeath County Council is hosting a full week of free biodiversity events from 16th to 25th May 2025. The programme includes guided bat walks, bog and pollinator trails, creative workshops, and family-friendly nature sessions across the county. Highlights this year include a Wildlife Photography Exhibition by John McCauley at Mullingar Library (16th–26th May), a guided […]
Westmeath Libraries are delighted to host a wide variety of events this May as part of the Bealtaine Festival, Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age. Established in 1995, Bealtaine is one of Ireland’s largest co-operative festival and the world’s first national celebration of creativity in older age. This Festival brings […]