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Friday, 31 January 2020 16:30

A Sinn Fein Candidate in Meat West is making it a priority.

A Meath-West candidate is pledging to end uncertainty surrounding services in a Westmeath town.

The social welfare building in Castlepollard is operating on a yearly contract basis - with the next nearest office between 20 and 30kms away.

Sinn Fein's Johnny Guirke believes stability in local facilities should be a priority following this election.

He says any closure would make this difficult for the local community who need the service:

1926 Census Exhibition Coming To Midlands

The National Archives exhibit will come to Westmeath and Offaly.
"Points Do Not Define You" - Midlands Woman Shares Education Journey

Portarlington's Cleo Knight is sharing her own journey into further education after getting 65 points in the Leaving Cert.
Tea Trolley Pilot Launched On Dublin-Galway Rail Line

The train service runs through many destinations across the midlands.
Funeral For Fourth M9 Victim Takes Place

Jeremy O'Brien has been laid to rest.
Midlands Woman To Launch New Book On Cancer, Chronic Illness And Grief

Cancer, Chaos and Courage has been written by Avril Tierney.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €111k

Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Uisce Eireann To Lift Hosepipe Ban In Westmeath

However, it has been extended in Laois and Offaly until the end of September.
Photos: Black Bull Threshing Fest 2026

Photos by John Finnerty Photography.

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