One of the great tales in Irish mythology, the Táin Bó Cúailnge - or the Cattle Raid of Cooley has been recreated on a giant tapestry. The famous myth tells the tale of Queen Méabh of Connacht and her husband Ailill, who plot to steal the sacred stud bull Donn Cuailnge from Ulster. The tale […]
We have events for all ages and interests, helping to inspire you to create the space you want to live in. From arts and crafts, to gardening and sustainability, there is sure to be something to interest you. Find out more about how can help you to inspire your world at the library by following […]
DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? Do you have older relatives that always tell stories about the past? WE WANT TO HEAR THEM! Contact me, Oliver Fallen, Creator in Residence 2022, as I run a new, free, Oral history project in conjunction with Westmeath Heritage office. We want to preserve your family memories of […]
This scheme is funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media.Westmeath County Council is inviting applications for the Local Live Performance Programming Scheme 4 for the delivery of local, live performance events in Westmeath up to the 31st October 2022.This project is designed to support those working in the professional arts […]
The latest Heritage and News from Westmeath Heritage Decade of Centenaries Blog Posts the latest blogs by Historian in Residence Dr Paul Hughes are about the First Week of the Civil War in Westmeath: click here to read Extended deadline!- Pre-draft Consultation on a new Heritage and Biodiversity Plan for Westmeath is open until Fri […]
The My Open Library initiative allows you to access from 8am through until 10pm, seven days a week. Your library is your space to relax and read, study and research, write and use the computers and have access to a printer. My Open Library is available in Castlepollard and Moate libraries, to sign up to […]
Connecting Communities with Peatlands encourages peer-peer learning and is organising a pilot mentoring programme for community groups in the Just Transition region (Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Longford, Roscommon, East Galway, North Tipperary) For more information contact aoife@irishrurallink.ie If you are organising an event for Heritage Week 13th – 21st August be sure to upload it […]
Join Paul from Dog's Trust Ireland in Westmeath Libraries this August for information and advice on staying Dog Safe, as well as animations, stickers, fun and more. For 6-12 year olds. Test your knowledge on dog safety with Paul from Dog's Trust Ireland. Featuring animations, stickers and even some colouring, this is the summer library […]
Older adults will be given an opportunity to develop their creative talents through a partnership programme between Age Friendly Ireland and Creative Ireland, delivering creative initiatives to support health and wellbeing in older age.Over this summer and autumn, older people across the country will have the opportunity to take part in new creative initiatives that […]
Westmeath Libraries are delighted to announce that we will be launching a Call and Collect Service from Killucan from Monday 20th June 2022. All you need to do is contact Westmeath Libraries by phone on 044 9332161 or email mgarlib@westmeathcoco.ie and let us know what your reading interests are. We will then make a selection for you, or […]