3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (255+ words) Entries are now open for submission of artworks for the Westmeath Artists Award. The award is a collaboration between Luan Gallery and the Westmeath Arts Office, and celebrates, showcases, and supports the development of Westmeath's professional visual artists’ practices and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (146+ words) Athlone cinephiles can enjoy cheaper tickets this Saturday and Sunday, as National Cinema Weekend brings ticket down to just €4. National Cinema Weekend is a two-day celebration of the movies, letting everyone enjoy the thrill of the big screen for less....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1087+ words) An Irish academic has just returned from a conference in Oslo, where she used a poster presentation to share information on a fascinating 1,000-year-old artefact found in Westmeath. The Ballinderry Gameboard was discovered in 1932 during archaeological excavations at Ballinderry, near…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (191+ words) The Australian singer, 58, has surpassed the milestone on the streaming platform with the 2001 song which was the lead single for her eighth studio album Fever. The track was released with an accompanying music video where Minogue appeared in a white…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (236+ words) US rapper Tyler, The Creator brought out fellow rapper ASAP Rocky during his second night at London’s All Points East. The 35-year-old also brought out British singer Rex Orange County during an explosive set packed with pyrotechnics, which drew heavily…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (1371+ words) By Lara Owen, Press Association Country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died aged 80, prompting an outpouring of grief around the world. The singer, who died on Tuesday after a “brief battle with cancer”, was known for her extravagant…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (154+ words) Athlone painting contractor Aaron Joyce has been nominated for at the 2026 Golden Finish Awards. The AJ Painting Ltd owner has been selected as a finalist in the 'Irish Decorator of the Year' category at the awards ceremony which take place…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (432+ words) Supermodel Cara Delevingne has unveiled the release date for her debut album and said she “cannot wait” for the public to hear her new songs. The 34-year-old is one of the most recognisable faces in the modelling world after her…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (300+ words) Ballinasloe-born author Sheila Bugler will return to her home town next month to read excerpts from her latest book. The event at Salmons Department Store on Main Street, Ballinasloe, will take place on September 24 and will also serve as the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (804+ words) Athlone's Nathan Green is aiming for the stars with the launch of his new influencer marketing company. The 23-year-old didn't follow the beaten track to reach his current destination as founder of the influencer marketing company, Luainara. He spent years…...