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Thursday, 20 February 2020 13:15

Jailbreak involves students racing to an unknown destination across Europe.

A Wesmeath woman is heading up Jailbreak - Ireland's biggest student fundraiser.

The event involves students from colleges all over Ireland racing across Europe to an unknown final destination, completing challenges along the way.

But the teams can't spend any of their own money - and instead are trying to raise funds for St. Vincent de Paul and Amnestly International.

Clíodhna Caffrey from Mullingar is co-director of the 2020 competition, after taking part herself last year:

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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