Grow your creativity with Westmeath Libraries in 2024 with our Sustainability Horizons programme of events. From felt-making to author talks, from gardening to upcycling, there is something for everyone at your local library. Funded by Creative Ireland & Westmeath County Council Date Venue Event Booking 25th April at 6.30pm Mullingar Library Meet the author: Anne GriffinThe Mullingar Library […]
Is cuid dhinimiciúil agus lárnach de phobal na hIarmhí Leabharlanna na hIarmhí. A bhuí le tréimhse leanúnach forbartha agus infheistíochta, tá roinnt leabharlann ar ardchaighdeán againn a fhreastalaíonn ar riachtanais agus ar ionchais an phobail úsáideoirí. Is croílár í an tSeirbhís Leabharlainne d’fhorbairt oideachasúil, cultúrtha agus pobail an Chontae, ag oiriúnú go leanúnach lena chinntiú […]
**Update : 10th April 2024 Castlepollard's My Open Library is working again. Apologies for the inconvenience caused during our technical difficulties. ** Unfortunately Castlepollard My Open Library service is unavailable at the moment. We are working on getting the issue fixed. We will continue to keep you updated in the meantime. Please ensure your membership […]
Did you know that in Ireland around 68,000 tonnes of textiles are discarded every year. Instead of adding to that pile, why not donate your children's fancy dress costumes to our Costume Carousel? The Aidan Heavey Library in Athlone and Moate Library are on board and ready to accept your donations, clean and in good […]
Next week, the Westmeath Arts Office will invite writers from across Ireland to apply for the 2024 John Broderick Residency. Applications will open Wednesday 20 March - Wednesday 17 April 2024. 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 […]
Opportunity to have portrait photos taken by Conor Horgan. Background Since 2018 Westmeath Visual Artists Mel French, Martina Coyle, Ursula Meehan and Anna Duffy have worked collectively, using Creative Ireland funding to amplify awareness of professional Westmeath Visual Artists on a national platform. "We worked with Karan Thompson Consulting Ltd, (a fundamental part of the […]
We want to connect Westmeath artists. Each month, we will be spotlighting an artist from or practicing in the county. The second artist of 2024 is Mel French, read more about her and her work below. Mel French's work is multi-disciplinary , using drawing, installation, video, sound, sculpture and animatronics .French explores what it is […]
Our online catalogue (https://westmeath.spydus.ie/) will be unavailable from 10-11pm on 26th February 2024 due to an update. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause. Please note: this outage will affect the Library App, BorrowBox, Libby, and Pressreader.
**Please note: deadline for applications has been extended until close of business on Thursday 14th March 2024 ** We require a new website host for www.westmeathculture.ie Proposals are sought from suitably-qualified and experienced professionals to migrate and host the existing website. The website should be ready to go live by the end of April 2024 […]
Heritage News from Westmeath & Ireland - 22nd Feb 2024 The Archaeology Research Grants Scheme in partnership with the National Monuments Service (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage), and the Historic Environment Division (Department for Communities, NI) is now open for applications. The scheme operates on an all-island basis and welcomes proposals for smaller-scale archaeological […]