Podcasts about Mullingar

A student entrepreneur saving 1,000kg of e-waste every year building his own gaming PCs was the winner of the Student Enterprise of the Year winning the senior category at the awards that took place in Mullingar. Jack Cannon, a senior student at Clonkeen College in Dun Laoghaire, built his first PC at the age of 11 with the help of his brother. He set up Cannon PC at part of the Local Enterprise Offices' Student Enterprise Programme and so far, has achieved sales of almost €40,000. Cannon builds upcycled high speed gaming PCs from old PCs being disposed of in office clear outs and for general sale online. Upcycling project wins student enterprise award There were also top awards handed out in the Intermediate and Junior categories. Suet & Song, a business set up by Michael O'Keeffe from St. Kieran's College in Kilkenny, creates high-quality, nutrient rich suet cakes for birds during the colder months and it took home the top prize in the Intermediate Category. In the Junior category a device that helps hikers and farmers cross electric fencing easily won the top award. Bumblebees is a business set up by Antonia O'Looney, Sophie Gilard, Guiliana Keane and Katelyn Murtagh from Drumshanbo Vocational School in Leitrim. Their WASP (Wire Anti Shock Protector) product is a device that enables people to push down the electric fence without receiving a shock, enabling them to cross safely. The inaugural Student Enterprise Programme Alumni Award was presented to Fenu Health. Set up by sisters Kate and Annie Madden for the Student Enterprise Programme in 2016, the company creates supplements for equine health and their customers include five royal families. The 23rd Student Enterprise Programme National Finals saw 85 businesses from across the country shortlisted in three main categories. The Local Enterprise Office initiative, supported by Enterprise Ireland and local authorities, commenced last September in secondary schools nationwide with over 30,000 students taking part this year. The event was hosted by broadcasters Rick O'Shea and Louise Cantillon and they were joined during the ceremony by Peter Burke, T.D. Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment as they announced the winners across the three main categories on the day. The initiative, funded by the Government of Ireland through Enterprise Ireland and delivered by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities throughout the country, has seen over 450,000 take part in the programme since it began 23 years ago. Gareth Evans, Chair of the Local Enterprise Office's Enterprise Education Committee, said; "It's been another hugely successful year for the Student Enterprise Programme. Last year we had over 30,000 participants and we will hit that again this year. So, the appetite for student entrepreneurs is growing and that is no doubt down to seeing the amazing young entrepreneurs this country is producing. We've had some excellent winners here today and going on previous successes they will go on to do great things. A great example today was our Alumni Winner, Fenu Health, who are now an outstanding Irish business trading internationally. Today is just the start for these winners and finalists. The skills and lessons they have learned through the process will stand by them for life and we're excited to see where their businesses go from here and the new ones they start-up in the future." The National Final students, who competed across Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories were challenged with creating, setting up and running their own business, which must show sales of their service or product. The judging panel included business owners and representatives from enterprise agencies and associated bodies. The Student Enterprise Programme is open to students of all ages at secondary level, with three separate categories - Junior (1st year), Intermediate (2nd and 3rd year) and Senior (4th, 5th and 6th year, LVA, LCA and Youth Outreach). The Student Enterprise of the Y...

OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton speaks with Loreto Mullingar players Abigail Johnston, Meabh O'Hara & Moya Murtagh, as well as their coach Mervyn Lloyd, following Loreto's BOI Girls Schools Cup win over The High School. All thanks to Bank Of Ireland, #NeverStopCompeting

Eithne Dodd reports on the launch of a new mobile unit for sick children to meet therapy dogs in County Westmeath.

In this episode of the Emerald Grappling Podcast, Aaron chats with Lyndon Quinn, a BJJ Brown Belt and coach at Lakeland Jiu Jitsu in Mullingar. Lyndon shares the story of how he got started in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and reflects on what it's like training under the guidance of his brother and head coach, Tyrone. We explore the stylistic differences between the two brothers on the mats and what sets their approaches apart. Fresh off his impressive bronze medal performance at ADCC Ireland, he walks us through his preparation, match strategy, and key takeaways from competing on one of the biggest stages. He also discusses how he develops his dynamic sequences of takedowns and submissions, offering insight into how drilling and live training play a role in refining his game.As a coach, Lyndon shares his passion for teaching and the unexpected lessons he's learned. He dives deep into leg lock fundamentals, offering safety tips, starting points for newcomers, and the principles behind attacking and defending effectively.Chapters ➡ 00:00 - 3:17 Intro & Lyndon's BJJ Origin Story3:17 - 4:29 Battle Tested Techniques & Training4:30 - 7:21 Finding your own style & insights7:22 - 8:29 Learning from higher belts8:30 - 9:45 Trending Moves in Jiu Jitsu9:46 - 14:35 ADCC Ireland Preparation14:36 - 19:23 ADCC Ruleset19:24 - 21:58 Leglocks21:59 - 26:00 Leglock Camp with Jozef Chen & Mateusz Szczecinski26:01 - 27:16 Asking Questions during Training27:17 - 32:21 Coaching & Expanding Your Game32:22 - 34:02 Never Competed in the Gi34:03 - 35:43 Focused Training35:44 - 38:09 MMA Training & Striking38:10 - 41:19 Chaining Takedowns41:20 - 44:09 Wrestling for BJJ44:10 - 45:39 Chaining Guards45:40 - 47:39 Eoghan O'Flanagan at Lakeland Jiu Jitsu47:40 - 50:50 Cross Training in London & Benefits50:51 - 52:53 Future of Jiu Jitsu52:24 - 54:24 Leglocks from Top Position54: 25 - 57:41 OutroMake sure to follow Lyndon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lyndon_phoenix/Make sure to check out Lakeland Jiu Jitsu for some training https://www.instagram.com/lakelandjiujitsu/If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, please Like, Share and Subscribe! ✅ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Emerald Grappling on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emerald.grappling/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emeraldgrapplingRemember to subscribe and follow the podcast to avoid missing any episodes! ✅----------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to support the podcast? Check out the links below! For remote podcasts, I use Riverside.fm! Records 4K video and great audio!https://www.riverside.fm/?via=aaron-murphyCreate clips like a boss using Opus Pro! https://www.opus.pro/?via=fbd8e1

PGA Professionals Gary Shaw and Liam Grehan sit down with fellow Mullingar man - Elan Darcy, also known as Coach Elan!Elan, with a strong golfing history of his own, decided to followed his passion for strength & fitness after university. After qualifying as a Personal Trainer, Elan built up a successful online coaching business and currently employs multiple trainers.If setting up an online business is of interest, get ready to take notes!Discover more about Elan on his very own podcast - Holistic Health Podcast, or on his website - www.coachelan.com.Enjoy,Gary & LiamGary's website: www.garyshawgolf.comLiam's Instagram: www.instagram.com/lg_golfpro

Economic & Tourism Growth in the Midlands. Mary Hensey & Sarah Morgan discuss the upcoming Together We Thrive event in Offaly, focusing on sustainability, regenerative tourism, and economic development in the Midlands. Ciarán Gorman of Mullingar's Bevcraft Group shares insights on Bevcraft's rapid expansion, the impact of US tariffs on steel and aluminium, and how Enterprise Ireland is supporting Irish companies in the face of a trade war. Laois butcher Mark Williams is preparing for his third appearance at the World Butchers' Event in Paris—he discusses Team Ireland's chances and the art of butchery. Dr. Niall Burke discusses how Bitcoin mining can help absorb Ireland's renewable energy surplus, stabilise the grid, and support the energy transition ahead of his Bitcoin Education Talk at TUS Athlone.

ePower is to supply over 20 shopping centres across 14 counties nationwide with high speed EV charging points, following a partnership agreement with Lanthorn, which manages a portfolio of over €1.6bn of property throughout Ireland. Rollout will begin in 2025, and the sites where chargers will be installed include Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway, as well as busy urban areas like Navan, Dundalk, Mullingar, Athlone, Maynooth, Portlaoise and Kilkenny. ?ePower is working closely with Lanthorn in association with their project managers, KSNPM. ePower has been selected following a competitive process, which took into account the company's ability to offer high speed charging facilities, tailored specifically to each site, and crucially, the assurance that the sites would be maintained and serviced by ePower's 24/7 help desk, field engineering and remote management. Commenting on the development, John O'Keeffe, CEO of Power, said: "We're very proud to be part of the drive towards making electric vehicles a better choice for consumers. The rollout and delivery of chargers, be it through public or private partnerships, is key to this. Through this partnership with Lanthorn, ePower plans to have super-fast chargers installed at shopping centres around Ireland, from Donegal to Cork and many places in between; it's a great expansion for us in what's been a hugely successful year of growth." It's been a busy year for ePower; the company recently joined forces with Dublin's local authorities to bring online up to 200 fast chargers across the region in 2025. The initial phase of the project will see ePower's high-speed chargers installed at more than 40 Dublin locations across the four Dublin local authorities. The company also won six of 17 government contracts for the rollout of new high-speed electric car charging hubs across Ireland, due to be operational by the end of 2025. Shopping Centres that will see the installation of ePower chargers · Dunnes Stores, Stephens Green SC, Dublin · Swords Central Shopping Station, Dublin · Dunnes Stores, Donaghmede SC, Dublin · Nutgrove SC, Rathfarnham, Dublin · Dunnes Stores, Manor Mills SC, Maynooth, Kildare · Beechmount Shopping Centre, Navan, Meath · Navan Town Centre, Navan, Meath · Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Mullingar, Westmeath · Harbour Place Shopping Centre, Mullingar, Westmeath · The Golden Island Shopping Centre Athlone, Westmeath · Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Rd, Galway · Dunnes Stores, Parkway SC, Dublin Rd, Limerick · Castlewest SC, Ballincollig, Cork · Thurles SC, Slievenamon Rd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary · McDonagh SC, Kilkenny · Dungarvan Shopping Centre, Dungarvan, Waterford · The Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk, Louth · Long Walk SC, Dundalk, Co. Louth · Port Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal · Cavan Retail Park, Dublin Rd, Cavan · Penneys, Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Letty interviewed Too Far Fetched in Fibbers where they were playing the Rage Metal Metal night alongside Angry Chair, Pain In Vain and Tide 7. Too Far Fetched are a brilliant upcoming five-piece metal band hailing from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Colin (Vocals), Anto (Guitars) & Evan (Bass) chat to Letty about the bands formation, playing Siege of Limerick, releasing their own music independently and future plans for this exciting Metal band winning fans over with some incredible live performances all over Ireland. Band links: https://www.youtube.com/@TooFarFetched https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hAw8Nt2D5mBWu0JirQXOx?si=wMIWEWqvTcyS-54_Ve4AxA Song played: Narcissus © Too Far Fetched, all rights reserved 2025.

A man in his 30s has appeared at Mullingar District Court, charged with the alleged rape of an elderly woman in Co. Longford. Our Midlands Correspondent Sinead Hussey was in court for us...

Plans have been unveiled for a new digital gift card for Mullingar to replace their popular gift vouchers. In circulation since 2012, over €2.5 million of Mullingar Gift Vouchers have been sold to date, with over €500,000 of the paper vouchers sold in 2024 alone. Led by Mullingar Chamber, a wide variety of Mullingar businesses are eligible to accept the card including shops, restaurants, pubs, attractions, salons and hotels. Businesses who are part of the Chamber can accept the card commission free. The forthcoming Mullingar Digital Gift Card will be available as either a physical or a digital gift card. It will work with merchants' existing payment terminals, with no additional equipment required. Mullingar Chamber says the move to the high-tech gift card offers a number of improvements for local businesses, customers and organisations. James Bourke, president at Mullingar Chamber said: "The paper gift vouchers have been very successful for our economy with €2.5 million in sales to date. Every euro spent locally is worth €4 to the local economy, so that €2.5 million has benefited our economy to the tune of €10 million. Of course, there are the usual drawbacks of paper vouchers, such as people not being able to get change from their paper voucher and the administration involved for businesses in getting paid. "Our forthcoming Mullingar Gift Card will be easy for customers and organisations to use as gifts, and businesses to accept, making the initiative even more appealing and helping us develop our strong 'shop local' ethos in Mullingar further. People want to see the businesses they love open and busy, and our new gift card is essential to helping Mullingar to thrive. "We encourage all retail, hospitality, and service providers to register to accept the new gift card prior to its launch so they can benefit from the footfall and spend the initiative will bring." The Mullingar Gift Card will be part of the multi-award-winning Town & City Gift Card concept active across Ireland in Ballinrobe, Carndonagh, Cavan, Donegal Town, Drogheda, Kilkenny, Letterkenny, Limerick, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford and County Wexford. Colin Munro is the managing director of Miconex and said: "Merchants can register to accept the forthcoming Mullingar Gift Card with a simple one-time registration. We've supported a number of towns and cities in Ireland making the move from paper vouchers to a high-tech gift card and the feedback from merchants, consumers and organisations is incredibly positive, with all appreciating the ease of use, support for local and choice." Businesses looking for further information can email: Lauren at office@mullingarchamber.ie See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Mullingar's viral chocolate sensation! Denise Buckley of Sugar Plum Sweetery shares how their Dubai Chocolate Bar skyrocketed to nationwide fame. Celebrating local enterprise success! Eoin Tully of Aserve and Robert Collentine of Hybrid Engineering on scaling their businesses and competing in the LEO Westmeath County Enterprise Awards. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is paramount to competitive advantage - in advance of International Women's Day 2025 Jasmine Elkershi of AllPro Recruitment will discuss supporting working women and the ROI of diversity.

Sarah Carey has insulated her home and family ahead of the next big storm but not in the expected manner? Denise Buckley revealed the incredible demand for the Dubai Bar at her Sugar Plum Sweetery in Mullingar! Dr Kate McCann discussed the growing trend of vaccine scepticism and its potential implications for people. Denise McCrum told of the fire that totally destroyed her sister Amanda's family home in Omeath where the insurance had recently lapsed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Athlone Chamber welcomes formation of a new government—what's next for the Midlands? CEO Tommy Hogan shares priorities for housing, infrastructure, and business growth. Honor Deevy of Local Enterprise Office Laois gives an overview of National Enterprise Week and breaks down key supports for businesses. It has been a record year nationally with 7,100 new jobs created in 2024 by LEO clients. Sustainability is serious business! Caroline Hofman of The CUBE on how SMEs can future-proof operations and access green grants at the upcoming Business Sustainability Roadshow. Huge celebrations as a Laois restaurant is awarded a first Michellin Star. Is it time to take tourism seriously in the Mullingar region?

If you have been on social media lately you may have seen people snapping an odd chocolate bar in half with a green goo oozing out of it.This is Dubai Chocolate: a pistachio and tahini-infused bar that has taken the internet by storm in recent months.A sweetery in Mullingar has started producing and selling the bar, and the demand for the chocolate is through the roof!Denise Buckey, owner of Sugar Plum Sweetery joins Seán to discuss.Image: Sugar Plum Sweetery

The Dubai chocolate bar first gained notoriety last year and is taking Ireland by storm at the Sugar Plum Sweetery in Mullingar. Queues have formed on the street outside such is the demand for the product. Denise Buckley of the Sugar Plum Sweetery speaks to Drivetime about the phenomenon.

If you have been on social media lately you may have seen people snapping an odd chocolate bar in half with a green goo oozing out of it.This is Dubai Chocolate: a pistachio and tahini-infused bar that has taken the internet by storm in recent months.A sweetery in Mullingar has started producing and selling the bar, and the demand for the chocolate is through the roof!Denise Buckey, owner of Sugar Plum Sweetery joins Seán to discuss.Image: Sugar Plum Sweetery

What's next for Ireland's start-ups? Scale Ireland CEO Martina Fitzgerald joins us to discuss their Athlone summit and the State of Start-ups Survey 2025. How can drug and alcohol testing improve workplace safety? Ciarán O'Mahony shares insights on proactive safety measures and lessons from recent storms. Mullingar's Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment, talks about his priorities after reappointment. Plus, Local Enterprise Offices are now supporting a record number of jobs—what does this mean for businesses?

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One of the key pillars of any community, the pharmacy plays a pivotal role in educating patients about medication usage, side effects, and general health.But with recruitment experts expecting a shortage of to continue into 2025, coupled with an increase in demands, and a pay freeze still in place since the financial crash of 2008, just what is the state of Ireland's pharmacy sector?Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss is:Sheena Mitchell, Independent Pharmacist at Milltown Total Health Pharmacy in Dublin.Kathy Maher, chair of the IPU Pharmacy Contractors Committee and who runs Haven Pharmacy in Duleek, Co. MeathEamonn Brady Community Pharmacist with Whelehan's Pharmacy in Mullingar

Discover how Paul O'Kelly's Masterclass is equipping CEOs to drive growth and success in 2025. Mullingar's Ken Delaney shares insights on Northern Ireland tourism and how new regulations may impact the industry. Tom Lawless reflects on 116 years of family tradition and evolving trends in the funeral industry. Neil McDonnell discusses Ireland's new Employment Law Review Group and its impact on SMEs.

Temperatures as low as -7.5C were recorded last night, with the coldest temperature recorded in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. A status orange warning was in effect for the entire country overnight, except Donegal. We get updates from our reporters across the country.

This is The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast.In this episode, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty from Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Paddy Browne from Tullow RFC.Carlow's development side played SETU and won, a good crowd watched the game, and thanks to Johnny Tobin who helped organize the game. SETU won the league recently and included Carlow, Tullow, and Kilkenny players. There was a win for Carlow over Suttonians at home in the league, the second team won well. The J1s had a strong win despite losing their tighthead prop Ross Byrne during the warm-up. Tom Crotty says "To beat a top-three team is huge for us". Seapoint is up next and they will be a tough game, but Tom says the team will be far stronger this time around. The Carlow Christmas Party is this weekend too.It was a quiet weekend last weekend for Kilkenny, youth games took place. The men's first and second teams welcome Mullingar this Sunday. They lost to the same side at the start of the season so they'll be looking for a better performance this time. The Westmeath side are top of the league at the moment. James says they are the underdogs coming into this game and they need an 80-minute performance.Tullow was in action against Bective at the weekend, both teams were beaten, however. Tullow's seconds had injuries to contend with but Paddy said Bective has a fantastic side. Tullow stayed in touch into the second half but the Dublin side pulled away then. Tullow put out a younger side but ran out of steam and bodies. The first were also struggling with injuries. Tullow had to dip into the subs panel a lot on the day due to injuries picked up, 42-19 was the final score. They're up against Ashbourne next week and need a win there to stay in good shape.We have a round-up of all the youth's action from the three clubs as well.

Niall Breslin, also known as Bressie, came into studio this week for a chat about everything from his decision to quit rugby for music to meeting Oasis and Will.I.Am. He even revealed why he'd never go back on The Voice.He also opened up about his own struggles with anxiety and explained why mindfulness is so important to him. Niall has released a new podcast called the Madman's Hotel which explores Ireland's history with mental health care, particularly focusing on St. Loman's in his home town of Mullingar. He spoke about the project and the impact this institution still has on the families who's loved ones were patients there.Tickets for the Hold My Drink live show on Nov 23rd in UCH, Limerick are available now on the UCH box office.Email: holdmydrink@goloudnow.comInstagram: @holdmydrinkpod

This week on the show we have another amazing guest - a former professional rugby player with European giants Leinster, lead singer with one of Ireland's best known bands, The Blizzards, star of TV's The Voice, mindfulness expert, mental health advocate, award-winning podcaster, philanthropist, best-selling author - Niall “Bressie” Breslin is my very special guest for today. It has been a long time coming but I think the timing for our chat is just perfect and I know you're going to love it. In this fascinatingly informative and insightful conversation, Niall speaks about the crucial role that mental health structures play in the country, the failings and solutions. Niall also discusses his powerful new audio series, which is exclusive to Audible “Madman's Hotel.” An incredible mix of storytelling, podcast and documentary, Madman's Hotel traces the story of Mullingar's St Loman's “lunatic asylum” as they were known in a different time which was founded in 1855 and closed in 2013. It tells the story of one patient in particular, Julia Leonard and the tragic journey her life took which brought her to spend her days behind the imposing grey walls in Westmeath and the programme also aims to shed light on a mental health system tearing at the seams and explores the mysterious disappearance of 1300 graves.The Mind Full Podcast is proudly sponsored by WHOOP, the world's most advanced fitness and health wearable. For one month's free subscription on us just use this link!http://join.whoop.com/mindfullAnd don't forget!Dermot Whelan Live – The Busy and Wrecked Tour is coming to a theatre near you from Jan 2nd 2025.Tickets are on sale now so check out dermotwhelan.com for all the details and I can't wait to get back out on the road and meet you all. The show will be a mix of comedy, craic, meditation and inspiration and hopefully an evening where you can relax and have a laugh and pick up some useful and fun tools too. If you've been feeling wound up, worn down, snowed under or bowled over this is the show for you so grab your stressed-out besties and your bedraggled partners, and join me as I travel all over Ireland and beyond and we'll un-wreck our heads and destress our lives together. Incidentally, I love to see teenagers at my shows too - you just gotta be over 14. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mullingar Scratch Trophy winner Brian Doran came into studio to reflect on an incrtedible 2024 season for the Millicent golfer. At the start of this season, Brian made the decision to dedicate himself more to competing in Ireland's Irish Amateur golf circuit and making sure he chased this dream without any regrets. From narrowly losing out on the South of Ireland title, to winning his maiden Major tournament in Mullingar and representing Ireland in the European Mid-Am Championships and winning bronze whilst making friends for life. The Bogey Men golf podcast is supported by AIG, dedicated supporters of amateur golf in Ireland. This series will showcase some of the incredible Amateur golf across Ireland this year. Go visit AIG.ie for a range of golf exclusive discounts and benefits on their products. Golf Ireland members can save an additional 10% on their car insurance, and you can enjoy some exclusive benefits when you choose AIG Insurance. Check out other episodes and more on our youtube channel & podcast platforms. If you liked this episode, please leave a review and share the show with your friends. #BrianDoran #TheBogeyMen #irishgolf

In this special episode of the Horse of a Lifetime series, we dive deep with Irish eventing star Joseph Murphy as he shares the incredible journey of his standout horse. From their rocky start to Olympic glory, Joseph reflects on the highs, lows, and life lessons that his Horse of a Lifetime brought into his career.

Student Ethan Coll and teacher Kieran Kelly from Coláiste Mhuire, secondary school in Mullingar told Brendan about the incredible things they've been doing to highlight road safety in their Transition Year class. They've even made a viral video! It can be viewed on the Coláiste Mhuire Instagram page.

Peter Burke TD, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has today officially opened energy infrastructure expert SSE's first ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Ireland. The launch of the 10-bay facility located just off the M4 at Lough Sheever Corporate Park in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, is part of SSE plans to build 300 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs powered by traceable, renewable energy in the Ireland and the UK in the next five years with several sites already open and more under construction. Each ultra-rapid bay has charging capabilities of up to 150 kilowatts (kW), sufficient to deliver 12.5 kms of range per minute of charging. The site has been specifically designed to accommodate electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), as well as standard EVs. The hub boasts four long wheelbase drive-through bays purpose built for eHGVs, making it the first site of its kind in Ireland. Customers will be able to use Tap'n'Go payments, maximising convenience of access and simplicity of use. Users will also benefit from SSE's relationships with its roaming payment partner Octopus Electroverse to pay for their charging easily and quickly. There is growing demand for EV charging infrastructure in Ireland, as evidenced by the publication of the National EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy in January 2023, and recent publication of the draft National En-Route EV Charging Plan. SSE's plans will help Ireland accelerate action to meet government targets, while building consumer confidence in EV charging. Over the coming months, SSE will open further hubs at various Irish locations including Blanchardstown Business Park, Greenogue Industrial Estate (both County Dublin), and Ashbourne Retail Park (County Meath). The company recently announced a joint venture with TotalEnergies under the brand "Source" to establish a new major player in EV charging infrastructure in Ireland and the UK. The new business will deploy in both countries up to 3000 high power charge points over the next five years and all existing SSE charging hubs will be rebranded as Source in due course. Sean O'Callaghan, SSE's EV Operations Director, said: "With the number of EVs on Irish roads growing quickly, the deployment of fast and reliable EV charging infrastructure is essential. The launch of our first ultra-rapid charging hub in Ireland is proof that SSE will support the Irish Government's ambitions to meet the demand for this infrastructure and this is just the beginning of our ambitions. We are working to build a network of easy-to-reach charging points that will serve communities across Ireland." Peter Burke, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, said: "To reduce transport emissions and meet our climate targets, the Government is committed to promoting and incentivising the use of EVs. Private investment like this is essential to grow the network with the pace and scale required to meet Ireland's ambitious targets. I am delighted SSE has selected Mullingar as the location of their first EV charging Hub in Ireland. I have no doubt that businesses in the region with eHGVs, as well as members of the public, will benefit from this innovative site." More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

SSE EV Operations Director Sean O'Callaghan discusses their plans to build 300 more 10 bay hubs across Ireland and the UK over the next five years and Aoife O'Grady, head of Zero Emissions Vehicle Ireland on the State's plans to get 30% of the fleet to be electric by 2030.

Deirdre McCormack spoke with Joe about how she had the headstone of her next of kin, Diarmuid Fogarty, removed Millie Walsh is retiring from working at the Maxol Garage Station in Mullingar after decades of service

There had been somewhat of a drought! Today it was the turn of Sam in Louth and Liam in Mullingar, but which became a Music Master?

Bláthnaid Raleigh is a young woman from Mullingar. Bláthnaid talks openly to Oliver about waiving her right to anonymity and handing back the shame to the man who raped her. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this interview, call the Rape Crisis Centre on freephone 1800 77 88 88.

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Galway play their second game in the All-Ireland senior football championship round-robin series on Sunday (3rd June 2024) when they travel to Westmeath. It's a repeat of last year's fixture when four points each for Peter Cooke and Shane Walsh allowed the Tribesmen pull clear for a 0-20 to 0-12 victory. That was the first time Galway beat the Lakesiders in championship, having lost to them in a qualifier back in 2006. Two-time All-Ireland winner Jarlath Fallon had come out of retirement to play that day before picking up an early injury.  It was a day that also saw Michael Donnellan represent Galway for the last time, and current manager Padraic Joyce was also involved. Jarlath Fallon looked ahead to the game with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar on Sunday is 3pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. The 'Over The Line 'weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

Ciaran Murphy of Second Captains and RTE Sports columnist Eamon Donoghue joined Paul Shaughnessy to preview Galway and Westmeath in round two of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Subscribe for more content! The Maroon & White Pod – brought to you by Citylink. For bookings, timetables, updates and any other information, head to citylink.ie

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, T.D., the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O'Donoghue, T.D., and Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary, T.D., today launched Call 7 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). The aim of the Fund is to encourage collaborations by industry and research sector into the development and commercialisation of ground-breaking technologies. €500m Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund The launch took place in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath at the offices of Ostoform Ltd, the lead partner in a DTIF Call 3 project. Ostoform are working with two other project partners - Ross Polymer Ltd and Technological University Shannon - to develop an innovative ostomy pouch, used in the treatment of digestive and urinary conditions, which directs corrosive output away from the skin and improves patient wellbeing and quality of life. Launching Call 7 Minister Burke said: "I am delighted to announce the seventh Call of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund. The Fund is an important Government initiative which is helping to future-proof Ireland at a time of geo-political turbulence, economic uncertainty and supply chain disruption. "The Fund is seeking to encourage collaborative projects utilising cutting-edge technologies that will contribute to the achievement of Ireland's economic growth. We want projects that will make a real difference to people's lives, especially in helping us to improve our level of digitalisation and achieve our climate action targets. "The Irish enterprise and research sectors have regularly demonstrated their resilience and ability to adapt to challenges. We want to foster these capabilities by de-risking some of the costs associated with the development of truly disruptive, innovative projects." Patrick O'Donovan, TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science said: "In announcing the seventh Call for the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund, we aim to maximise the impact of our investment in Irish research institutions," explained Minister for Innovation, Patrick O Donovan. "The Fund can play a major role in delivering on Government research and enterprise objectives, as outlined in policy documents such as the recent Quantum Technologies Strategy and the White Paper on Enterprise. "We're focusing on areas like quantum technologies, where breakthroughs can truly make a difference. By fostering collaboration between companies and research facilities, our goal is to not only drive innovation but also create more job opportunities for graduates in the future." Dara Calleary, TD, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation also welcomed the DTIF funding: "The Government is committed to supporting companies in improving their digital capacity through targeted investment, with a view to positioning Ireland as a leading global digital hub. "DTIF has already demonstrated its role as a catalyst in bringing about digital transformation by supporting projects that will develop unique applications of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. It is notable that 46 projects involving artificial intelligence were awarded €162.5m across the six DTIF Calls to date. This significant investment in disruptive technologies is giving enterprises the support needed to incorporate digitalisation into their business processes and driving Ireland's adoption of digital technologies." Leo Clancy, CEO, Enterprise Ireland, who administer the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund, said: ''Enterprise Ireland is pleased to continue to support the reopening of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund on an open rolling basis, replacing the previous closed call approach. This will enhance the user-friendliness of a fund that has already demonstrated its value in deepening innovation capability across t...

We all know Mullingar has it's fair share of stars, but it's UK rival is home to some seriously big names! Perrie Edwards is from South Shields which has produced some incredible stars and she's one of their brightest. Perrie's just released her first solo single 'Forget About Us' and she joined Dave to chat about going it alone, writing with Ed Sheeran and her love of a certain brand of Irish ice cream.

John Joe Nevin is on the comeback trail. Out of the ring since 2019, he's signed a new management deal with a Las Vegas-based fight fixer and is ready to dream of world titles again. But he knows, as he approaches his 35th birthday, that time is not on his side. Nevin won the lot as an amateur - World, European and Olympic medals - and is clearly one of the GOATs in that code. But it's ten years since his pro debut, and ten years since he suffered terrible leg injuries during an attack in Mullingar - after which he was told he would never box again before being put in a wheelchair. Somehow Nevin managed to box again that very year, twice in fact, before moving to Philadelphia to spar alongside none other than rising star (and his coach's son) Boots Ennis, who is now one of boxing's leading names. At this stage Nevin's had more managers than Watford FC and he discusses snubbing Amir Khan as well as his short-lived signing for a bizarre double act of Billy Joe Saunders and Daniel Kinahan - before US sanctions put paid to that. It's definitely been a Rocky Road for the Mullingar Shuffler in the pro ranks but he's ready to knock a bit of dust and a bit of rust off the motor and take it for another spin… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dáithí Ó' Sé is one of the most loved TV Presenters in Ireland. He started his career 25 years ago. Dáithí joins Sarah Jane in studio, where he talks about his rise to fame, what the Rose of Tralee means to him, what he would say to the critics, and how he doesn't care what people think of him anymore. Dáithí presents the Today Show on RTÉ, and he mentions a rumour he has heard about the show being aired right through the summer months.Dáithí opens up about how he met his wife when he was a judge for the Rose of Tralee and how fatherhood has changed him. This episode was brought to you by Glass Online, an Irish-owned company based in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland.They supply high-quality glass, mirrors, polycarbonate plastic sheeting, & accessories. They supply made-to-measure toughened glass suitable for tabletops for both indoor & outdoor furniture, glass shelving, and display cases for delivery across various parts of Ireland. Visit their website: glassonline.ieor call them on 044 93 43455 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kieran is joined by more Irish living in Austin, Stephen Devine, Customer Success Manager for Crushing Tigers, originally from Mullingar and Corkman Noel O'Mahony, Dell Global Account Manager in Broadcom.

John Bellingham was a remarkable man. He lived at Glencara, Mullingar and in a 19th century cottage on the Hill of Howth, Co. Dublin. This podcast includes excerpts of recordings compiled in both locations. John was a wonderful conversationalist and his recent passing marked the end of an era among the Irish Landed Gentry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on a compelling journey in our latest episode of "When Nicole Met" featuring the remarkable story of Joseph Murphy, an Irish Olympian whose life took an extraordinary turn from football fields to the pinnacle of equestrian sport. Discover how Joseph and his brother, fueled by sheer determination and a passion for horses, embarked on a late but meteoric rise in eventing, challenging norms, and redefining their destinies. From humble beginnings to chasing Olympic dreams, Joseph's story is a testament to the power of resilience, hard work, and the unbreakable bond with his equine partners. Guests: Joseph Murphy, celebrated as one of Ireland's premier event riders, has a career rich with accomplishments and a reputation for his effortless cross-country style. Hailing from Mullingar, Co Westmeath, Murphy's initial foray into sports leaned towards Gaelic football, reflecting his family's strong sporting lineage. However, his equestrian journey began in earnest with his brother Ciaran, transitioning from local hunts to the broader eventing scene under the guidance of Danish event rider Dot Love. This early exposure laid the foundation for a career that saw Murphy ascend to the pinnacle of eventing, representing Ireland at the highest levels, including the Olympics, World, and European Championships, and consistently being named Eventing Ireland's leading rider from 2012 to 2017​​​​​. Now operating from Co Down in Northern Ireland, Murphy oversees a professional event yard, nurturing talent across a spectrum from pre-novice to advanced-level horses. Beyond competing, he extends his expertise as a Horse Sport Ireland Level 2 Coach, educating riders and horses alike across Ireland, the UK, and the USA. His significant achievements, such as his clear rounds at the London 2012 Olympics with Electric Cruise and his shortlist for Rio 2016, underscore his central role in Irish eventing on a global scale.  Sponsors: This show is very kindly supported by Bedmax. If you want to listen to more When Nicole Met… check out some of our older episodes below. When Nicole Met... Tom Crisp When Nicole Met... Jonty Evans EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

Karen in Mullingar certainly thought so! Today it was the turn of Eamonn in Waterford and Karen in Mullingar. Could either become a Music Master?

Is there a second life for that broken phone lying in a drawer? Steve Sherwood from Sherwood Tech Repair in Mullingar is in studio with Dearbhail to explain the possibilities.

Maureen wants to get her daughter, Ciara home from New York but Ciara's dog can't fly on weekends because the airline is too busy. Veronica's closest bus stop has been removed. Mary's Dunnes Stores voucher was no longer valid when she went shopping recently Mary recommends Millie's petrol station in Mullingar as a shop with good service.

Una Leonard has already made Ireland a whole lot tastier with her 2210 Patisserie in Mullingar, and her incredible online business.Now, she's taking over Dublin with her cake boxes of pure joy.The Mullingar native joined Dave for a cup of tea (there might have been cake) to chat Christmas Puddings, buying her first home and her plans for her brand new Dublin store.Find Una online 2210patisserie.ie, or in her stores in Mullingar and Powerscourt Townhouse Centre in Dublin. Image: @2210_patisserie

Filmmaker and photographer, Noel McIntyre spoke to Tom Dunne about his new photo book showcasing the Fleadh. ‘RíRá Mullingar: A Fleadh Cheoil Chronicle' captures the magic the Fleadh brought to Noel's hometown of Mullingar.

Two ghost stories from two different men in the same year, one in Mullingar and the other in Swords near Dublin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghosttalespodcast/support

Two ghost stories from two different men in the same year, one in Mullingar and the other in Swords near Dublin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ghosttalespodcast/support