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Triathletes from around the country congregated in Mullingar last weekend for an Olympic distance event to honour the memory of the woman who might have been first to represent the country in the sport.

The traditional cultural centre in Mullingar - Aras an Mhuilinn - will continue with its summer of events each Wednesday evening at its Jail Hill venue beside the County Buildings.

In 1835 Harriet Letitia Martin, the daughter of the famous ‘Humanity’ Dick Martin of Ballinahinch castle, Connemara, wrote a book, Canvassing (published by Saunders & Otley, London), which, I imagine, was avidly read in Galway*. It told the story of the last time her father stood for parliament in 1826. He was successful, but a subsequent parliamentary investigation showed that fraud, trickery, bullying, intimidation, and misrepresentation on a vast scale had taken place. His tenants came into Galway from all over Connemara in a variety of disguises and voted repeatedly. He was dismissed from parliament, and consequently faced the wrath of his many creditors. As a member of parliament he enjoyed immunity from prosecution. Now he was thrown to the wolves.....

A glorious opportunity to reach a Leinster final. That’s what both managers must be drumming into their players’ heads ahead of Sunday’s semi-final showdown between Westmeath and Louth in Croke Park. Not that the players themselves will need any reminding.

Gardai are warning home owners to be vigilant and business owners not to leave cash on their premises, following a run of break-ins over the past week and a half.

A man who stole more than €4,000 worth of goods in just over a year has been given an 11 month jail sentence at Mullingar District Court.

Continuing rumours surrounding the future of Mullingar hospital sparked a heated exchange between councillors this week, as they clashed on how best to approach the fight to retain services at the facility.

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A number of Westmeath students were hailed at the DARE2BDRINKAWARE film awards ceremony in The Digital Hub this week.