An exhibition of artwork by Richie Clarke in the Atrium Gallery, County Buildings, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Launching 6.15pm - Thursday 15th September 2022 "I have been woodcarving for almost twenty years. A carpenter/cabinet maker by trade, wood carving seemed a totally natural progression for me. I am mostly self-taught but have been lucky enough to […]
We are delighted to announce a series of events in Westmeath Libraries around the world of Sensory Story times. Sensory stories can open up a world of different experiences for participants. This programme of events will include story times in our libraries, as well as a series of talks for parents/carers/teachers. Funded by Dormant Accounts […]
As the summer season ends perhaps you are considering doing a course to up-skill? Or are you thinking of taking up a hobby or training in something new and different? Why not drop into Castlepollard Library on Wednesday the 31st of August between 10am and 1pm to meet with Niamh Penrose from the Longford Westmeath […]
LOTE online for kids is now available to all members of Westmeath Libraries. This is an online database of digital picture books in World Languages that allows children to enjoy the magic of books in Languages Other Than English. There are 1500+ digital picture books in 50+ languages, with new books and languages released each […]
Westmeath Libraries hosted a delightful event in Kilbeggan library recently. On a beautiful Summer evening Anna Brown from Big Sky Flowers gave a demonstration on Jam Jar flower arranging. Anna provided everything necessary for the event participants to make their own lovely arrangements. She brought along a vast selection of gorgeous fragrant flowers for the […]
Over many decades in Westmeath, precious memories of times gone by have been recorded by groups and individuals in an effort to document what are often fading memories of our past. Now, Westmeath County Council, with funding from Creative Ireland, are undertaking a major audit of these collections, to compile a list for the first […]
Thomas Pakenham from Tullynally Castle talks about the archive held in Tullynally. The documents date from the 18th , 19th and 20th centuries and include maps, rent receiving books, and wage ledgers. The historic maps, some of which pre-date the Ordnance Survey maps, are beautifully executed and provide detail on the extent of landholdings and […]
Wonderful occasion this evening in Áras an Chontae, where Cathaoirleach Cllr Aengus O'Rourke official opened the Exhibition of 'Threading the Táin'. The tapestry recreates the story of An Táin Bó Cúailnge - the Cattle Raid of Cooley. The famous myth tells the tale of Queen Méabh of Connacht and her husband Ailill, who plot to […]
The latest Heritage and News from Westmeath Heritage Heritage Week runs from 13th – 21st August 2022. There’s lots planned and most events are Free! Copies of the Printed Guide to Heritage Week Events in Westmeath are now available from your local Library. Pick up a copy and start planning your week If you prefer […]
The ancient Royal Sites of Ireland were one of three successful bids to be included on Ireland’s Tentative List for UNESCO World Heritage Status, which was announced last week:https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/72ef0-ministers-announce-new-world-heritage-tentative-list-for-ireland/. The Royal Sites are: Emain Macha/Navan Fort (Co. Armagh) site of the Kings of Ulster, Dun Ailline (Co. Kildare) site of the King of Leinster, Rathcroghan […]