22Jan
Mullingar to receive €200,000 in The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
Mullingar to receive €200,000 funding in the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring announced €11 million under the 2018 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme which provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure. The second phase of the Scheme is a joint initiative between the Government and [...]
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19Dec
The Ultimate Guide to Mullingar Supermarket’s Christmas Opening Hours
Despite how organised that we think we are, we always run out of something over the Christmas festivities, then we end up wondering if there’s anywhere open. No need to trawl the internet, as we have done it all for you with this Mullingar Christmas Shopping Times Ready Reckoner for Supermarkets Highlights of Christmas Opening […]
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18Dec
Christmas “Window” Shopping in Mullingar
Christmas “Window Shopping” Wonderland in Mullingar Mullingar is proving itself to be a fantastic Christmas destination. To get you in the festive spirit the town is truly a winter wonderland. It has its our own Ice Skating Rink in the Town Park and festive lighting throughout the town. The magnificent shop window displays (see our […]
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07Dec
WinterFest Mullingar
Winterfest Mullingar launched on Friday 23rd of November and will run up to January 6th 2019. Located in the picturesque Mullingar Town Park it is Mullingar’s first ever ice skating rink and the only rink in the Midlands. The Park is also home to two playgrounds for kids, a toddlers playground, public swimming pool and […]
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10Sep
Mullingar retains Purple Flag status
We are delighted to announce that Mullingar has retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE). Purple Flag is a town and city centre award – similar to the Blue Flag for beaches – which aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between […]
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21Aug
Old Rail Cycling & Walking Trail
Check out the new brochure for the Old Rail Trail which features information on cycle hire, tours and suggested routes to cycle or walk. A larger version of this map can viewed and can be downloaded here.
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15May
The Greville Arms Hotel Museum
The Greville Arms Hotel is one of the few surviving Irish Hotels known to James Joyce and immortalised by him in his writings. In ‘Stephens Hero’ we discover Stephen Daedalys, Joyce’s pompous young undergraduate, Garvey, the reporter from the Examiner and Nash, a friend of Stephen – a Dublin man who is apprenticed to a […]
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14Dec
The History of Mount Street – Ruth Illingworth
Mount Street is one of the oldest and most historic streets in Mullingar. It was part of the original streetscape of the town when Mullingar was founded by the Normans more than 800 years ago. The Norman Lord of Mullingar, William Petit, built his castle just south of Mount Street where the County Buildings now […]
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16Nov
Mullingar Wins at Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards
Mullingar was the Regional Category (with a population of >7,000) winner at last nights Bank of Ireland Enterprising Town Awards held at the Tullamore Court Hotel. The Enterprise Town initiative seeks to work with local businesses to plan and deliver a range of activities that will support and generate business in the area. The initiative also involves the […]
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02Oct
Mullingar Retains Purple Flag Status
MULLINGAR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND WESTMEATH COUNTY COUNCIL ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT MULLINGAR RETAINS PURPLE FLAG STATUS Mullingar Chamber of Commerce and Westmeath County Council are delighted to announce that it has retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE). Purple Flag is a town and city centre award […]
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