Brian O'Loughlin
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Alzheimer Memory Walk at Belvedere on September 20 | Westmeath Examiner (opens the original)
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Westmeath will again host an Alzheimer Memory Walk event this year as part of the nationwide event taking place on Sunday September 20 ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21. The Westmeath event is at Belvedere House, meeting at visitor centre before 12 noon for a choice of 1.5km or 3km routes, depending on personal preference. Now in its seventh year, the Alzheimer Memory Walk supported by Aviva is a celebration of connection, compassion, and community as well as a fundraiser. In 2025,
HSE make decision to reimburse cost of Skyclarys | Westmeath Examiner (opens the original)
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âIâm so happy for everyone,â said Shanice OâReilly, a Mullingar Woman with Friedreichâs Ataxia, on the decision last week that the HSE cover the cost of the life changing drug, Skyclarys. It had been a long battle for patients in Ireland living with Friedreichâs Ataxia, and there were constant barriers between them and the treatment. Initially, it had been recommended that the drug not be reimbursed and on Sunday week last, a protest took place in Dublin urging the HSE to reconsider
Music legend recalls win at first Fleadh Cheoil in Mullingar | Westmeath Examiner (opens the original)
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When Bro Redmond appeared before Hubie Mageeâs class at the CBS in 1951 and asked who wanted to learn to play the tin whistle, Hubie didnât put up his hand to volunteer. Fortunately for him, Bro Redmond wasnât having it, and he handed the young Magee a tin whistle and instructed him to be at practice that evening. Reluctant at first, Hubie did as he was told, and â two weeks later â won an all-Ireland title at the first fleadh, held in Mullingar that year. Speaking on the Market Square
Living link to CCÃ origins honoured at 75-year party | Westmeath Examiner (opens the original)
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When the Westmeath committee planned a trad weekend to mark 75 years of Comhaltas, they decided to honour a living link to the first fleadh. That link is Hubie Magee of Mullingar Town Band, who won the flageolet All-Ireland in 1951. Now 88 years of age, Hubie was among those recognised as part of an event on the Market Square on Saturday to unveil a plaque that marks Mullingar as the place where Comhaltas Ceoltóirà Ãireann was founded all those years ago. That part of a busy weekend had begun
Caoilfhinn âso strong, so articulateâ says her Rose Escort, Michael-Anthony | Westmeath Examiner (opens the original)
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âIâm so proud of her, sheâs the most incredible human being. Sheâs so strong, so articulate, sheâs so deserving of this, sheâs been an absolute joy to escort all week, weâve had the best time together. What you see is what you get with her.â Those are the words of Michael-Anthony Greene, Caoilfhinn NÃ Choilighâs Rose Escort. Michael wasnât able to make the homecoming reception on Friday evening because he is a musical theatre performer and he was working, but he was delighte
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