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Patrick Ganly was born in the parish of Kilcleagh near Moate in 1857. At just 18 years of age, like thousands of others from Westmeath and Longford, he left for Argentina. In 1899 Patrick Ganly and his wife Mary (nee McGeoy) returned to Ireland and took up residence at Aghanagrit near Moate. During this time their daughter Ellen was born. In 1901 the family returned to Argentina, where they remained.

Property prices in Westmeath have stayed steady during the quarter, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property Price Report.

Award winning Irish author Mike McCormack will be at Kennys Bookshop for an event on Tuesday, October 17 at 6pm to celebrate the launch of his new novel, This Plague of Souls. He will join author Lisa McInerney in conversation and the event is free to attend.

Kiltoom native and Ireland rugby international, Jack Carty, was the guest speaker at the ‘WOW Roscommon Business Summit’ recently held at the Athlone Springs Hotel in Monksland.

Coole Park and Thoor Ballylee! The magic of the Autumn Gathering is to bring people together from all corners of the world - to listen and learn, laugh and share, with academics and artists, locals, historians and literary figures; to meet descendants of Lady Gregory and Yeats, renew friendships and make new friends – all enjoying and celebrating the prominent role of Lady Gregory in shaping the theatrical, poetic and cultural life which thrives today.

The Midlands Career Expo is returning to Mullingar with a line-up of esteemed guest speakers, including Dr Norah Patten and Niall Breslin (Bressie).

Market rents in County Westmeath were on average 16.4% higher in the second quarter of 2023 than a year previously, the latest rental report from Daft.ie has revealed.

Coole Park and Thoor Ballylee! The magic of the Autumn Gathering (to be held this year from September 30 – 1 October 1) is to bring people together from all corners of the world - to listen and learn, laugh and share, with academics and artists, locals, historians and literary figures; to meet descendants of Lady Gregory and Yeats, renew friendships and make new friends – all enjoying and celebrating the prominent role of Lady Gregory in shaping the theatrical, poetic and cultural life which thrives today.

Dogs have always held a special place in the hearts and minds of rural dwellers in the West of Ireland. The author of a letter dated 5th February 1847 and published in the Dublin Weekly Register reflected on the habit of country folk keeping one or two dogs in their cabins and the affection people had for their canine lodgers.

Roscommon Business Group will host a business breakfast of learning and networking in the Athlone Springs Hotel on September 20 from 8.30am-11am.