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Monday 5 June 2023 Dublin: 17°C

# Mullingar

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# Mullingar
Post-mortem due on body recovered from canal
The body was recovered this afternoon by gardaí in Mullingar.
# mullingar massive
Niall Horan and Harry Styles inexplicably discussed Irish trains at last night's 1D gig
You would think there were more pressing matters at hand, but…
# nialler
Niall Horan calls 1D's Croke Park gig the 'greatest experience' of his life
Last night he took the time to thank his fans, and reminisce on days gone by. Awww.
# Brawl
Three men arrested after massive fight between 40 people in Mullingar
It’s understood that those involved are members of the Traveller community.
# on the ground
What matters to the voters of Longford-Westmeath?
These constituents will not only be choosing politicians to represent them in the council and the European Parliament but also a new TD to speak for them in the Dáil.
# good-looking motor
You now have the chance to own Joe Dolan's car
OH me oh my, you make me sigh YOU’RE SUCH A GOOOOD-LOOKING MOTOR! (Sorry.)
# Mullingar
Westmeath woman Dorothy Healy found safe and well
Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance.
# No decision
'Reasonably quickly': Kenny and Gilmore still can't say when they'll decide on water charges
Amid pressure on the government to spill the beans before voters go to the polls on 23 May there may not be a decision after tomorrow’s Cabinet meeting, Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore indicated today.
# one week on
Gardaí combing vast area of ground as search for two missing men continues
Eoin O’Connor and Anthony Keegan, both from Coolock in north Dublin, were last seen on Tuesday of last week.
# Missing
Search to resume this morning for missing Coolock men
All resources necessary will be used today in their search for the two men, said the gardaí.
# Recovery
John Joe Nevin thanks fans for support as he leaves hospital following attack
Promoters of the Mullingar boxer expect him back in the ring by autumn.
# Mullingar
Man arrested over John Joe Nevin attack released
Gardaí confirmed that the man was released from custody last night.
# Mullingar
Man arrested after Olympic medallist John Joe Nevin injured in Mullingar attack
The boxer is believed to have suffered a broken leg.
# decided
Fianna Fail's newest European elections candidates are...
The two men were selected by more than 600 party members and will run in the Midlands-North West region.
# Young gun
McKeon the hero as Longford see off Westmeath in Leinster U21 replay
The O’Farrell County will meet Laois in the next round after beating their hosts in Mullingar.
# Road Death
29-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash
The man’s motorbike collided with a car between Delvin and Clonmellon.
# Boxing
John Joe Nevin pencilled in for Boston fight on St Patrick's Day
The Olympic silver medallist will make his professional debut in February before a second bout on 17 March.
# News Fix
Here’s What Happened Today: Wednesday
Everybody’s talking about the bad weather, bankers charged with €7.2 billion fraud, and Ian Watkins sentenced to 35 years in prison.
# Accident
23-year-old woman killed after tree falls on car in Mullingar
The incident occurred on the road to Ballymahon.
# GTA V
Primary school asks parents not to get their kids Grand Theft Auto for Christmas
The games have a negative impact on children’s “language and concentration levels”, says principal.
# rochfortbridge
Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Westmeath
It happened in the early hours of this morning at Rochfortbridge. The 45-year-old died at the scene.
# Roads
Pedestrian in his 70s killed in crash outside Mullingar hospital
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after the collision outside the Midland Regional Hospital in Westmeath this afternoon.
# Marks and Spencer
Mandate workers at M&S vote in favour of industrial action
Pickets will be placed on four stores on or after 10 September.
# Jobswatch
Union to meet with Marks & Spencer workers over job losses
180 people are to lose their jobs with the closure of the M&S stores in Mullingar, Tallaght, Dún Laoghaire and Naas in the coming weeks.
# Westmeath
Several people sustain injuries after brawl at Mullingar cemetery
One man was arrested after a fight broke out between members of the Traveller community in the Westmeath town yesterday afteroon.
# turbines
Anti-wind farms protest takes place in Mullingar
A Labour TD said he believed that around 1,500 people attended the event.
# Stormy Weather
Pictures: Clean-up under way after overnight flash floods
Clerys Department Store is closed today as a result of the flooding, while some DART services are still off after a lightning strike last night.
# Investigation
Man found dead in car on fire on M4
The man in his early 50s was found dead inside the car after it went on fire in the eastbound lane of the motorway.
# OH ME OH MY
The weirdest Joe Dolan Bachelor Festival ad you'll see today
You won’t believe your eyes.
# world of celebs
The Dredge: Is Niall Horan going into politics in Mullingar?
He’s a Labour Party man. That, and all the rest of the day’s celebrity dirt.
# Roads
Motorcyclist killed in Westmeath crash
The man is his 20s is the fifth motorcyclist to be killed on Irish roads so far this year.
# Property Tax
OAP behind anti-property tax letter: Apathetic youth leaving it to 'grey brigade'
Billy Cleary, 73, wrote a strong-worded letter opposing the property tax that went viral on Facebook earlier this week and now he wants to escalate the protest.
# Mullingar
Man in court for charges of indecent assault at Westmeath school
The charges relate to incidents at St Mary’s CBS in Mullingar almost 30 years ago.
# Joe Dolan
Calling all bachelors, and good lookin' women...
Oh me oh my…
# Robbery
Three men arrested over Westmeath robbery
The three men were due to appear at Mullingar District court this morning.
9 people who know how important Mullingar is
But have probably never been.
# Westmeath
Updated: Truck no longer on fire on N4 outside Mullingar
Two appliances from Mulligar fire Station had been in attendance.
# THE rankings
IBAL Litter League 2012: Where did your town finish?
Kilkenny has been named Ireland’s most litter-free town by Irish Business Against Litter. Did your town feature highly?
# Drugs
Seven men to appear in court over €4.6m cannabis seizure
Gardaí seized 5,800 cannabis plants in co-ordinated raids around the country yesterday.
# All-Ireland
Talking points: what we learned from the weekend’s club GAA action
Ballymun Kickhams and Kilcormac-Killoughey were the major victors on an uproarious weekend of Gaelic games.