The structure has towered above Offaly for 50 years.
An RTE mast that had towered over Offaly for 50 years has been demolished.
The red and white structure has been out of commission since 2008.
Crews established a safe zone around the site in Ballycommon from which people, and their dogs, could watch the mast fall.
This is the moment the skyline was substantially altered today:
Appeal Against €1bn Westmeath Data Centre Ruled Invalid
The development is expected to create over 1,700 jobs.
Mr Price Secures Planning Approval For Westmeath Distribution Centre Expansion
The centre is located in Athlone.
Man Jailed For Raping Female Friend At Westmeath IPAS Centre
Mr Justice McDermott said that the defendant and the injured party had a friendship.
Leinster Fleadh Kicks Off In Laois
There will be competitions, concerts and dances taking place.
Westmeath Sweet Success Story Wins Big At National Enterprise Awards
Sugar Plum Sweetery is this year's National Enterprise Awards overall winner.
Westmeath Historian Asks Midlands Minsters To Push For Heritage Centre
Locals feel a heritage centre could be based out of a vacant property on Mullingar's Church Avenue.
Offaly Marathon To Take Place For Defibrillator Fundraiser
Offaly Community First Responders and Fire Service will be doing the marathon in full fire kit.
Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Firebomb Attack
The incident happened in Mullingar on Sunday.
Survey Launched To Shape Plans For Enterprise Hub In Westmeath Town
The survey will inform plans for a new Enterprise and Co-working Hub in Kinnegad.
Midlands MEP Welcomes New EU Rules On Genetically Modified Crops
The deal separates New Genomic Techniques into two distinct categories.
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh Crowned 2026 Westmeath Rose
The Mullingar woman will represent Westmeath at the Rose of Tralee Festival in August.
Midlands Secures €55k In Funding For Literacy And Digital Skills Initiatives
Laois and Offaly will receive the highest allocation.
Westmeath Gardai Investigating Alleged Assault
It happened on Sunday morning in Mullingar.
Laois Farms Kick Off National Farming For Nature Festival 2026
Two flagship farm walks are leading the annual event.
Offaly School Gets Green Light For Major Extension
This is the third Offaly school to get approval.
Aontú Leader Calls For Action Over Overcrowding At Midland Regional Hospital
Deputy Toibin feels the issue stems from bed shortages, staffing gaps, and lack of consultant cover.
Vote Against Abortion Change Was For Constituents - Minister Troy
The Bill will now go before a committee for further scrutiny.
Westmeath Among First Counties To Achieve Full Broadband Coverage
Over 19,000 properties in the county are covered by the National Broadband Plan.
Midlands Tourism Professionals Graduate From Fáilte Ireland’s Programme
It's the first initiative under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
Midlands MEP Urges Caution Over EU ‘Return Hubs’ Proposal
Maria Walsh voted against the deal in the European Parliament yesterday.
