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ULAS HiPR, University of Limerick's student-led high-powered rocketry team, has announced that in partnership with University of Limerick and Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), the team will design and produce the first additive-manufactured (3D printed) liquid rocket engine in the Republic of Ireland – the Lúin of Celtchar. ULAS HiPR, founded in 2022 and entirely student-run, brings together University of Limerick students from across disciplines, including aeronautical, mechanical, software, and design engineering, with a shared goal of designing, manufacturing, and launching high-powered rockets. The 2025/2026 team, which has grown rapidly and now attracts over a hundred motivated students, has already had success internationally, representing Ireland in prestigious competitions, including Mach-24 and EuRoC (European Rocketry Challenge). ULAS HiPR's previous rockets – Morrígu, Airmedh and Macha – have already demonstrated strong performance and innovation in their design, payload integration, and flight execution. As part of this next chapter, ULAS HiPR is further excited to announce its official acceptance into the prestigious UK-based Race2Space 2026 International Propulsion Competition – a major milestone in advancing Irish student-led space propulsion capabilities, and the first year of participation for the team in one of the foremost student-focused international aerospace engineering challenges. The engine, a high-performance 2 kN, water-cooled, IPA/Nitrous Oxide bi-propellant system, has been designed entirely by the ULAS HiPR student team. It is now being manufactured at IMR's Advanced Manufacturing Lab in Mullingar using metal additive manufacturing, before returning to the University of Limerick for precision machining and assembly. This manufacturing approach will enable the engine to incorporate complex internal cooling channels, rapid design iteration, and enhanced efficiency that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing techniques. Speaking at the announcement, Jay Looney, Co-Head of ULAS HiPR, described the significance of today's announcement, saying, "The acceptance of our project to Race2Space marks a defining moment not only for ULAS HiPR, but for Ireland's student space community. The selection of the first additively manufactured liquid rocket engine in the Republic of Ireland into the competition validates the technical ambition of our student team and the strength of collaboration between Irish university students with industry. It demonstrates that world-class propulsion innovation can now be designed, manufactured, and tested entirely here in Ireland." The Race2Space entry, spanning conceptual design, advanced manufacturing, and testing preparation, represents a major milestone not only for ULAS HiPR but for the wider Irish student space ecosystem. Through this initiative, the team is proving that cutting-edge propulsion development can be achieved domestically through strong collaboration between academia and industry partners. Mark Hartnett, Design for Manufacturing Senior Technologist at IMR, commenting on the importance of proposing cutting-edge technologies in student-led initiatives like Race2Space, said, "At IMR, supporting ambitious student teams like ULAS HiPR reflects our commitment to strengthening Ireland's advanced manufacturing ecosystem and enabling the next generation of aerospace innovators. These are vital platforms for advancing cutting-edge technologies and building Ireland's future engineering capability, and this ULAS HiPR propulsion project demonstrates how emerging technologies can move rapidly from concept to high-performance hardware." Acceptance into Race2Space gives ULAS HiPR an exciting platform on which to showcase Irish student innovation on an international stage, taking a bold step toward higher thrust objectives, advanced propulsion systems, and consolidating Ireland's role in the global space engineering ecosystem. As ULAS HiP...

Oliver speaks to one of Irelands oldest GAA referees, John Joe Brady from Mullingar.

On tonight's show we have reaction to our footballers comprehensive win over Leitrim; we hear from Niall Fitzgerald, Stephen O'Brien and Conor O'Dwyer. Tom McGrath joins us to discuss motions at congress. Ladies football manager David Power is on to describe his team's win in Mullingar over Westmeath. We have AIL rugby with Joe Winston and Barry is with us to discuss the latest from the TSDL.

According to new Amárach research carried out on behalf of the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment more than four in five businesses (85%) say sustainability is important to the day-to-day running of their business and have considered retrofitting . The findings of the second phase of SME Sustainability Research – Wave 2 were announced by the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke T.D. and are in line with the previous year's findings. The value of retrofitting The survey of 344 SMEs shows that two in five had taken steps such as insulating their buildings or changing their windows in the past two years to improve their energy efficiency. Speaking at the launch, Minister Burke said by doing so these businesses would also be cutting their energy costs and would become more competitive: "It's really encouraging to see businesses reducing their costs by tackling the energy usage in their buildings. There is however another sizeable cohort of businesses (44%) who cite upfront investment costs as a barrier to becoming more sustainable. "That's why I'd ask SMEs to avail of the Local Enterprise Offices' Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) and the SEAI's Building Energy Upgrade Scheme (BEUS) to buy energy efficient equipment and to retrofit their buildings. I changed the terms and conditions of the energy efficient grant last year so that a 75% grant is now available, up to a maximum of €10,000, which can make a huge difference to energy bills. In 2025, 681 small business were approved for the EEG at estimated value of €5.7 million, while 186 BEUS grants with an estimated value of €3.36 million were approved." Minister Burke announced the research at Wholesome Kitchen, Dominick St, Mullingar which had recently used the Climate Toolkit 4 Business to understand their environmental impact. Businesses can now also use the Toolkit to measure their Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Minister Burke said by estimating their environmental impact, SMEs can start to tackle it: "Through this research we can see that businesses are also concerned that their staff may not implement sustainability measures. The Toolkit is free so anyone can use it to understand their business's carbon footprint, and it will provide information on where to access the Government's sustainability and energy supports." This year's survey included questions on the potential of the circular economy to Irish businesses. Minister of State for Employment, Small Business & Retail and Circular Economy Alan Dillon T.D. said it's clear that businesses are seeing the enormous value of re-using, recycling and minimising waste: "Not only did more than one in three (35%) respondents say that they already participate in the circular economy, of those that don't, a quarter are interested in doing so. By supporting businesses to reuse resources, reduce waste and keep materials in circulation for longer, they will not only become more sustainable they will cut costs and become more competitive." Key Findings 85% of businesses say sustainability is important to their business on a day-to-day basis, maintaining the high levels recorded in the 2024 research. Businesses said that making a positive difference (35%) and saving money (34%) were the top motivations in becoming sustainable. Just over a quarter of business say that climate change is currently affecting their operations, rising significantly among larger firms and those operating for more than 20 years. Among affected businesses, adverse weather is now the dominant impact, reflecting the growing reality of extreme weather events. Most sustainability action is concentrated in practical, cost-effective areas: waste reduction (49%), energy efficiency (44%), and renewable energy adoption (33%) remain the most common measures adopted by businesses. The main barrier for organisations to act more sustainably remained upfront investment costs (22%), although at a lower rate compared to 2024. This research was under...

STEM has become an important part of the educational curriculum at all levels across Ireland. Recently in Longford, this was evident as the Junior Cycle VEX IQ Robotics Competition took place in St Mel's College, enabling student teams from seven post-primary schools and one primary school to compete in battles of engineering wits, coding and teamwork collaboration. Schools on the day travelled from all corners of County Longford, and were joined by schools from Athlone, Mullingar and as far as Ballyshannon in County Donegal. VEX IQ is a STEM program organised by Longford County Council's IT Department designed to enhance students' digital skills, foster engagement in STEM education and encourage greater participation in subjects such as design, science, coding and ICT skills. Participating schools create teams of students from 1st to 3rd year to take part and build a robot from a VEX IQ kit. The robot must be designed and built to carry out the tasks of this year's game, 'Mix and Match'. Students and their teachers learn about robot building, engineering, coding and improving their robot design throughout the process. The atmosphere in St Mel's College was electric with teams strategising, cheering and competing in real-time. There was music, countdowns and the thrill of the clock ticking down. A total of ten teams from eight schools participated, namely: St Mel's College, Longford Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longford Moyne Community College, Longford Cnoc Mhuire Granard Ardscoil Phádraig Granard St Finian's College, Mullingar Marist College, Athlone Holy Family NS, Ballyshannon, Donegal The awards on the day went to: Excellence Award: St Mel's College Teamwork Champions: Scoil Mhuire Longford & St Finian's Mullingar Design Award: Scoil Mhuire Longford Robot Skills Champion Award: Marist College Athlone Judges Award: Holy Family NS Ballyshannon, Donegal Four teams from the event secured places at the Nationals, which will take place in MTU Cork on Wednesday, 25 February. Longford's Digital Strategy and the Midlands Pathway Plan both place education and future skills at their core. The county is facing a clear shortage of qualified people across key sectors, and these plans aim to close that gap by encouraging more students to pursue studies and careers in computer coding, digital design, engineering disciplines, ICT, the sciences and robotics. Together, they set out a practical route to build a stronger skills pipeline, support local talent, and ensure that Longford is ready for the demands of a rapidly changing economy. The VEX IQ equipment and this event is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021-2027. The day's activities were supported by Christine Collins (Broadband Officer, Longford County Council), Siobhán Grealy (STEM Engagement Officer, Longford County Council), and all the staff from The IT Department in Longford County Council. Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Garry Murtagh said, "To continue to compete in a fast-paced industry, Longford needs people with these valuable skills. Events such as the VEX IQ will develop and make Longford students more skilled, more sustainable and better equipped to enrich life in our communities and help retain rural populations." Chief Executive of Longford County Council, Paddy Mahon, said, "Events like these spark a culture of innovation, teamwork and hands-on learning. The post-primary participation in this competition not only strengthens STEM education but also builds a future-ready workforce and inspires the next generation of problem-solvers and creators." 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 ...

Charter Medical Private Hospital (CMPH) Mullingar is pleased to announce on behalf of Alliance Medical the launch of its new state-of-the-art CT scanning service in partnership with Alliance Medical, one of Ireland's leading independent diagnostic providers. The enhanced service, delivered on-site in Mullingar, will provide significantly expanded diagnostic capacity for patients across the Midlands. The investment by Alliance Medical in the delivery of the new CT scanning service further enhances CMPH's role as a key regional healthcare provider, supporting faster diagnosis, earlier intervention, and improved outcomes for both public and private patients. It also serves to strengthen the long-term partnership between CMPG and Alliance Medical and is a clear demonstration of support by Alliance Medical in the development of the hospital's infrastructure, along with the ambitious expansion plans of CMPH. The CT service is fully operational and accepting referrals from GPs, consultants and allied health professionals. It provides access to a comprehensive suite of high-quality imaging services. CMPH patients can now access Neuro CT, Orthopaedic & Musculoskeletal, Vascular CT, CT Angiography, and Oncology CT. Cardiac CT will be added shortly, strengthening CMPH's ability to support rapid diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions. All imaging is carried out on-site by Alliance Medical's specialist radiography team, with reporting completed by RCSI-accredited consultant radiologists, ensuring clinical accuracy and rapid turnaround times. The collaboration with Alliance Medical ensures CMPH can provide a best-in-class diagnostic experience while maintaining seamless integration with its surgical, outpatient and public healthcare services. Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, said: "This investment by Alliance Medical into Charter Medical Private Hospital, Mullingar, is extremely positive for local and regional healthcare. Faster access to diagnostics has a profound impact on patient outcomes, and the expansion of the service here in Mullingar will ease pressure on the wider system. It is encouraging to see continued investment in high-quality services and clinical capacity here in Westmeath. I wish both CMPH and Alliance Medical every success with this important initiative. " Paula Gray, Chief Executive Officer, Charter Medical Private Hospital Mullingar, said: "This development represents a major step forward for patient care in the Midlands. Quick access to accurate diagnostics is critical for early detection, effective treatment and peace of mind. By working closely with Alliance Medical, we can now offer patients the highest standard of imaging locally, without long waiting times or the need to travel. This is an important investment in the health of our community and the future of our hospital." Stephen Sullivan, Alliance Medical Unit Manager, Mullingar: "We have seen a great uptake in referrals in the first few months of the service, and we are very excited to see this grow over the course of the year. To be able to offer patients access to high-quality CT scans without the need to travel long distances is a great benefit for the local area." Charter Medical Private Hospital is a 77-bed acute hospital delivering a broad range of clinical, surgical and diagnostic services to patients across the Midlands. It is part of a wider healthcare network employing over 300 professionals across Dublin and Westmeath. CMPH plays a significant role in supporting the HSE through the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) and Access to Care (ATC) programmes, delivering thousands of procedures in ENT, Ophthalmology, Urology, Dermatology, and General Surgery and minor procedures The hospital is also home to the only public Minor Injuries Unit in the Midlands, treating approximately 10,000 patients per year. CMPH accepts a wide range of insurance providers, including VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health, Garda Medical A...

Ireland made a giant leap in the evolution of its space, innovation and advanced manufacturing ecosystem with the official launch of ESA Phi-Lab Ireland, the country's first European Space Agency (ESA) Phi-Lab, headquartered at Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) in Mullingar. The new facility, run in collaboration with the AMBER Centre at Trinity College Dublin, is to be Ireland's national platform for space technology development, anchoring the country's ambitions within Europe's fast-growing space economy. The launch forms part of a wider national commitment to the European Space Agency, with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment committing €170 million in investment to ESA over the next five years. The establishment of ESA Phi-Lab Ireland in Mullingar represents a flagship element of that investment, translating policy ambition into tangible national infrastructure designed to accelerate space-enabled innovation, industrial competitiveness and high-value job creation. ESA Phi-Lab Ireland was formally launched by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke, who unveiled a commemorative plaque at IMR's Advanced Manufacturing Lab. Produced using a space-grade additive manufactured material mounted on a local piece of 6,500-year-old Irish Bog Oak, the plaque heralds Ireland's formal entry into ESA's elite network of applied space-innovation centres, and reflects Ireland's growing role in shaping Europe's future space ambitions and technologies. ESA Phi-Lab Ireland forms part of the European Space Agency's Phi-Lab initiative, whose mission is to bring research closer to commercialisation by bridging disruptive research and commercial needs. In direct response to needs coming from the commercial world, the Phi-Lab Network matures technologies in advanced manufacturing, materials discovery, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. These technologies have direct application across in-space and terrestrial manufacturing, agriculture, energy systems, climate innovation, and critical infrastructure, positioning the new Mullingar-based centre at the intersection of space research and real-world industrial impact. Speaking at the launch, Barry Kennedy, CEO of IMR, described the new Phi-Lab as a defining moment for Ireland's innovation landscape. "Today marks a significant milestone in Ireland's space and innovation ambition. IMR is proud to lead the launch of ESA Phi-Lab Ireland, establishing it as a national platform for space technology development. This facility positions Ireland at the forefront of European space-enabled innovation, where advanced manufacturing, AI and data-driven technologies can be developed, tested and commercialised for global impact. Ultimately, this is about translating world-class research into real economic and societal value." Minister Burke said the launch reflects Ireland's accelerating momentum within Europe's space and Deep Tech sectors. "ESA Phi-Lab Ireland strengthens Ireland's position, and the midlands region, as a hub for advanced research, innovation and high-value enterprise. It demonstrates our long-term commitment to supporting cutting-edge technologies that will drive competitiveness, create skilled jobs and deliver solutions to global challenges, from advanced manufacturing to industrial transformation. The Government's €170 million commitment to ESA over the next five years is about ensuring Ireland plays a leading role in Europe's space future." At the event, Minister Burke announced the first supported companies by ESA Phi-Lab Ireland – MBRYONICS and Ubotica Technologies – both having been selected from a highly-competitive Open Call last year. Minister Burke also announced the second Open Call for Proposals, which will continue to fund cutting-edge research in Irish industry across the entire life-cycle from materials discovery and testing to the scaled production of components optimised for the unique and challenging environment of space...

Today, Ireland made a giant leap in the evolution of its space, innovation and advanced manufacturing ecosystem with the official launch of ESA Phi-Lab Ireland, the country's first European Space Agency (ESA) 'Phi-Lab', headquartered at Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) in Mullingar. The new facility, run in collaboration with the AMBER Centre at Trinity College Dublin, is to be Ireland's national platform for space technology development, anchoring the country's ambitions within Europe's fast-growing space economy. The launch forms part of a wider national commitment to the European Space Agency, with the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment committing €170 million in investment to ESA over the next five years. The establishment of ESA Phi-Lab Ireland in Mullingar represents a flagship element of that investment, translating policy ambition into tangible national infrastructure designed to accelerate space-enabled innovation, industrial competitiveness and high-value job creation. ESA Phi-Lab Ireland was formally launched by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke, who unveiled a commemorative plaque at IMR's Advanced Manufacturing Lab. Produced using a space-grade additive manufactured material mounted on a local piece of 6,500-year-old Irish Bog Oak, the plaque heralds Ireland's formal entry into ESA's elite network of applied space-innovation centres, and reflects Ireland's growing role in shaping Europe's future space ambitions and technologies. ESA Phi-Lab Ireland forms part of the European Space Agency's Phi-Lab initiative, whose mission is to bring research closer to commercialisation by bridging disruptive research and commercial needs. In direct response to needs coming from the commercial world, the Phi-Lab Network matures technologies in advanced manufacturing, materials discovery, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. These technologies have direct application across in-space and terrestrial manufacturing, agriculture, energy systems, climate innovation, and critical infrastructure, positioning the new Mullingar-based centre at the intersection of space research and real-world industrial impact. Speaking at the launch, Barry Kennedy, CEO of IMR, described the new Phi-Lab as a defining moment for Ireland's innovation landscape. "Today marks a significant milestone in Ireland's space and innovation ambition. IMR is proud to lead the launch of ESA Phi-Lab Ireland, establishing it as a national platform for space technology development. This facility positions Ireland at the forefront of European space-enabled innovation, where advanced manufacturing, AI and data-driven technologies can be developed, tested and commercialised for global impact. Ultimately, this is about translating world-class research into real economic and societal value." Minister Burke said the launch reflects Ireland's accelerating momentum within Europe's space and Deep Tech sectors. "ESA Phi-Lab Ireland strengthens Ireland's position, and the midlands region, as a hub for advanced research, innovation and high-value enterprise. It demonstrates our long-term commitment to supporting cutting-edge technologies that will drive competitiveness, create skilled jobs and deliver solutions to global challenges, from advanced manufacturing to industrial transformation. The Government's €170 million commitment to ESA over the next five years is about ensuring Ireland plays a leading role in Europe's space future." At the event, Minister Burke announced the first supported companies by ESA Phi-Lab Ireland – MBRYONICS and Ubotica Technologies – both having been selected from a highly-competitive 'Open Call' last year. Minister Burke also announced the second Open Call for Proposals, which will continue to fund cutting-edge research in Irish industry across the entire life-cycle from materials discovery and testing to the scaled production of components optimised for the unique and challenging environme...

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty of Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Paddy Browne of Tullow RFC to break down all the latest action from across the local rugby scene.Kilkenny RFC picked up a strong home win over Mullingar, running out 28–17 victors in Leinster League Division 1B after scoring four tries to two. They're back at home this weekend as Clondalkin come to town, while the Kilkenny women travel to face South East Lions on Sunday.Carlow RFC enjoyed a dominant away win against Clondalkin, winning 40–17, and now turn their attention to an away trip to Gorey this weekend. It was a tougher outing for the Carlow women, who were beaten by Birr in Division 4.Tullow RFC were edged out at home by Tullamore in a high-scoring Division 1A encounter, losing 35–28. They face a tough test away to Seapoint this weekend. Tullow women were beaten 38–10 by Wicklow in the AIL and will look to bounce back at home against UL Bohemians.We also bring you all the latest youth rugby news and updates from around the region.All that and more on The Knock On.

'I'm some sort of Mullingar heifer placeholder'. Dave chats to Aideen about her current comedy show, 'Waiting for Texto'.

Seamus O'Dwyer CBC KK chats to CRKC (Post v St. Mary's Mullingar) 21.01.2026

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/8425ARRESTATO DI NUOVO L'INSEGNANTE CHE SI RIFIUTA DI USARE I PRONOMI GENDER di Fabio Piemonte Scortato in tribunale con manette ai polsi e lunga catena. È stato trattato quasi fosse un pericoloso killer Enoch Burke, il docente irlandese di storia e lingua tedesca, dapprima sospeso dall'insegnamento nel 2022, poi allontanato dalla sua scuola e costretto in carcere per oltre 500 giorni. L'Alta Corte di Mullingar ha disposto ora per lui un ulteriore arresto «per oltraggio alla Corte», come recita la sentenza del giudice Cregan. Burke è stato recentemente condotto nella prigione di Mountjoy, in compagnia di criminali e stupratori, con la prospettiva di rimanervi finché non ritornerà sui propri passi e non cesserà di entrare nella sua ex scuola, secondo quanto riporta la Bbc. Tuttavia egli non demorde e prosegue con coraggio la sua azione di 'disobbedienza civile' contro sentenze inique, in nome della libertà di pensiero, di parola, di insegnamento e di religione.La vicenda che vede incriminato il professor Burke è purtroppo tristemente celebre sin da quando è balzata alle cronache da ormai più di tre anni ed è emblematica di cosa possa comportare un'opposizione concreta all'ideologia di genere e al 'politicamente corretto', in Irlanda e non solo. Il suo calvario ha inizio infatti nel maggio 2022, quando Burke viene inizialmente sospeso dalla sua scuola, la Wilson's Hospital School, per essersi rifiutato di adoperare il nome femminile per uno studente in fase di transizione di genere, che pretendeva usasse nei suoi confronti il pronome 'loro', poiché ancora non si identificava in realtà in un genere definito. Egli si oppone a tale pretesa anche in virtù del proprio credo cristiano evangelico e, conseguentemente, a porgere le proprie scuse all'alunno. Dopo esser stato posto dapprima d'ufficio in congedo amministrativo retribuito nell'agosto 2022, il consiglio scolastico gli notifica come procedimento disciplinare il divieto di ingresso a scuola, trattandolo alla stregua di un 'soggetto pericoloso'. Bisogna dire altresì che egli ha deliberatamente ignorato a più riprese tale ingiunzione, ritenendola palesemente ingiusta e sproporzionata, per cui fino al 2024 è finito già altre tre volte in carcere. Arrestato una prima volta nel settembre 2022, viene rilasciato dopo tre mesi, ma vi finisce nuovamente con l'accusa di oltraggio alla corte nello stesso mese del 2023. Nel giugno 2024, il giudice dell'Alta Corte di Dublino gli ribadisce il divieto di rientrare in servizio alla Wilson's Hospital School, pena una nuova detenzione. Ma Burke rimane sui suoi passi, riconoscendo di star subendo un'ingiustizia da parte della Corte sia nell'impedirgli l'accesso a scuola, sia nell'imporgli l'utilizzo del pronome femminile per lo studente in fase di transizione di genere, negandogli di fatto libertà di pensiero, di espressione, di religione e di insegnamento. Perciò trascorre altri mesi in carcere e dal 2024 viene condannato a pagare 700 euro ogniqualvolta violi l'ordinanza entrando nella sua ex scuola, per cui attualmente deve allo Stato irlandese circa 225mila euro.GLI ULTIMI SVILUPPI DELLA VICENDASembrava ormai che il braccio di ferro tra la Corte e il docente si fosse concluso in suo favore, anche perché ai magistrati non stava andando giù la strumentalizzazione mediatica della sua detenzione quale forma di protesta nei confronti dell'ideologia di genere. Ma la persecuzione giudiziaria nei suoi confronti prosegue piuttosto con un'altra sentenza e un nuovo arresto. In quest'ultima il giudice Cregan sottolinea che «il signor Burke non è stato imprigionato né multato per le sue opinioni sulle questioni transgender, opinioni che aveva perfettamente diritto di avere», aggiungendo che il professore «non si limita a violare i locali, ma entra direttamente nel cuore della scuola, aggirandosi per i corridoi anche quando non ne ha il diritto. È una presenza maligna e minacciosa, un intruso che perseguita la scuola, i suoi insegnanti e i suoi alunni. Ma questa è una strategia deliberata: una strategia di confronto», secondo quanto riporta anche il quotidiano La Verità. Stando al parere del giudice, il docente e la sua famiglia cercherebbero popolarità mediatica e avrebbero perciò intrapreso un «attacco deliberato, sostenuto e concertato all'autorità dei tribunali civili e allo stato di diritto». «Non ho dubbi che le azioni del signor Burke abbiano causato una crisi tra gli alunni della scuola, gli insegnanti e il consiglio di amministrazione», i quali «invece di concentrarsi sul nobile compito di educare i giovani di domani, devono vedersela con il signor Burke e le sue buffonate», ha aggiunto ancora il magistrato rasentando la calunnia. Al contrario lo scorso agosto, presentandosi davanti la scuola, il docente irlandese ha dichiarato fieramente: «Ecco dove dovrei essere oggi. Non solo devo stare in corridoio e non posso insegnare e fare il mio dovere, ma mi stanno anche togliendo lo stipendio. Vengo ancora pagato, ho qui in tasca la mia busta paga, sono ancora in busta paga. Questo è il mio stipendio, questo è ciò a cui ho diritto, ogni centesimo viene dirottato dal mio conto a causa del Procuratore generale di questo governo». Insomma, come si evince dalle stesse motivazioni addotte, quella dell'Alta Corte si manifesta come una sentenza palesemente ideologica e contraddittoria, nella misura in cui mentre da un lato afferma che non vengono processate le idee del professore, dall'altro scrive che Burke starebbe sacrificando gli alunni «sull'altare della sua fanatica campagna contro il transgenderismo».E IN ITALIA?Anche il nostro Paese non è purtroppo avulso da tali rischi in materia di libertà di pensiero, parola e fede. Infatti, sebbene sia costituzionalmente garantita la libertà d'insegnamento, anche in Italia continuano a verificarsi episodi di forte limitazione della stessa e di discredito di quei docenti non allineati alla dittatura del 'pensiero unico'. Basti ricordare quanto accaduto a Marisa Francescangeli, insegnante in una scuola primaria di San Vero Milis a Oristano, la quale si è vista notificare nel marzo del 2023 una sospensione di 20 giorni con riduzione dello stipendio per aver costruito un piccolo rosario insieme ai suoi alunni e averli fatti pregare. Sebbene i genitori dei bambini della classe avessero scelto deliberatamente l'insegnamento della religione cattolica per i loro figli, poiché a due mamme l'attività non è piaciuta, le loro proteste sono giunte prima al dirigente scolastico e poi all'Ufficio scolastico provinciale. Nonostante le scuse della docente ai genitori, l'Ufficio scolastico ha accolto le accuse, comminando un provvedimento ingiusto e assolutamente sproporzionato, avverso il quale la docente ha prontamente esposto il proprio ricorso. La scuola è protagonista in negativo anche in materia di ideologia di genere, rispetto alla quale i docenti devono stare particolarmente attenti a ciò che dicono e insegnano in classe. Basti rilevare in proposito che sono oltre 370 le scuole che hanno già adottato la 'Carriera Alias' per cui il docente che non si adegui a chiamare con il nome d'elezione e coi relativi pronomi l'alunno con presunta disforia di genere e desideroso di una 'transizione sociale' rischia sanzioni disciplinari secondo i diversi regolamenti d'istituto, oltre a essere chiaramente additato da colleghi, genitori e studenti come nemico dell'inclusione scolastica. Ciò dimostra che la libertà personale, a qualsiasi livello, è tutelata e promossa solo se prona al mainstream e al 'pensiero unico'.

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, host Donncha O'Callaghan sits down with one of Ireland's most recognisable and thoughtful voices in music and mental health — Niall “Bressie” Breslin. From growing up in Mullingar, a town famous for producing musical icons, to fronting The Blizzards during the 2000s, Bressie reflects on the moments that shaped his creative journey. Before music took centre stage, Bressie was also a talented rugby player with Leinster, and he opens up about how the discipline, structure, and pressures of elite sport helped prepare him for the realities of the music industry. He also discusses how those early experiences continue to influence his mindset today — both creatively and personally. A central part of the conversation focuses on mental health advocacy. Bressie speaks candidly about his own struggles, the moment he decided to share his story publicly, and the response he's seen — particularly from men across Ireland. He explores how conversations around emotional literacy are changing, what people tell him when he speaks around the country, and how communities and workplaces can better support mental wellbeing in everyday life.   Beyond music and advocacy, Bressie shares insights into life away from the stage — from writing books and hosting podcasts to his love of DIY and hands-on creative projects, which he finds deeply therapeutic. He also talks about currently finishing up a PhD in Trinity College and how curiosity and learning continue to drive him forward.    Follow Chadwicks, Donncha, and the Guest: 

Mówią o tej piosence, że jest to prawdziwy Tour de Force dla muzyków. Prawdę mówią. Niezwykle wymagająca dla instrumentalistów, dla wokalistów stanowi najtrudniejsze wyzwanie. Jej melodia to jig, a w zasadzie slip Jig, grany w metrum 9/8. Zwykle takie jigi grane są do tańca, w tempie cokolwiek nieśpiesznym. Ale nie nasza bohaterka, tu mamy tempo wprost zabójcze. Wokalista nie ma kiedy złapać oddechu. Wiem to, próbowałem, prawie „niedasie”. Prawie, w końcu jest śpiewana. Piosenka ma ciekawą genezę. Powszechnie uznawana za bardzo tradycyjny irlandzki utwór, powstała w 60 latach XIX wieku. Tekst napisał irlandzki poeta dla angielskiego śpiewaka. O twórcy melodii źródła milczą. Czasem niektórzy spekulują, że została zaczerpnięta ze Szkockiej 18 wiecznej jacobickiej pieśni, „Cam ye o'er frae France”. Coś jest na rzeczy. Wracając do autorów - Angielski śpiewak to Henry Robert Clifton, niezwykle popularny w swoich czasach wykonawca i autor piosenek musicalowych. Irlandzki poeta to tajemniczy D K Gavan znany jako poeta z Galway. No właśnie – znany to za dużo powiedziane. Wszystko co o nim wiemy to to, że był nazywany właśnie poetą z Galway i napisał 3 teksty dla Cliftona. Czyżby Clifton napisał teksty sam? Pod pseudonimem? Żeby było bardziej irlandzko? To też jest niewykluczone. A tekst piosenki opowiada o niezwykle awanturniczej podróży pewnego Irlandczyka. Wyruszył z niewielkiego Tuam w hrabstwie Galway – to zachodnia Irlandia. Miał o sobie niezłe mniemanie, śpiewa, że wszystkie panny za nim płakały. Co panny na to nie wiemy. Wyruszył w świat za chlebem, czy jak Irlandczycy mówią – zbierać kukurydzę. Przygotował się do drogi dobrze, sprawił sobie mocne buty i tarninową laskę, taką tradycyjną irlandzką, podręczną broń awanturnika. Dotarł do Mullingar, gdzie porządnie odpoczął po podróży, wzmocnił się kroplą whiskacza i zabawił z miejscowymi dziewczynami. Mimo licznych, jak twierdzi, zachęt nie został z nimi. Wyruszył dalej. Dotarł do Dublina. Miasto go urzekło. Ale gdy postanowił pospacerować po dublińskich uliczkach, został okradziony z całego dobytku, który zabrał w podróż. Okradziony chłopak z prowincji w wielkim Dublinie? Nie miał łatwo. Miejscowi mu nie chcieli pomóc, szydzili z jego akcentu. Nasz bohater ruszył więc dalej na poszukiwanie przygód. W porcie zamustrował na statek. Nie tak od razu, kapitan nie miał dla niego miejsca. Udało mu się znaleźć kąt pod pokładem, ale uwaga - w pomieszczeniach dla transportowanej trzody – ciężko zniósł podróż. Ale to nie koniec przygód. Na ląd zszedł w Lliverpoolu. Tam od razu miejscowi chłopcy zwyzywali go od głupków, nie omieszkując obrazić w dodatku jego uczuć patriotycznych. Miał pod ręką tarninową laskę, o której wspomniałem. No to puścił ją w ruch. Ale siła złego na jednego – awantura skończyła by się klęską. Na szczęście do naszego bohatera dołączyła ferajna ziomków z Galway. Wspólnie dali radę. Mogli ruszyć znów w drogę. A właśnie,  zapomniałem o tytule, ale już wszyscy wiecie. Nasza bohaterka to Rocky Road to Dublin. Jedna z najpopularniejszych dzisiaj irlandzkich (no irlandzkich) piosenek. Gra w filmach, występuje w literaturze, choćby u Joyce'a w Ulissessie, no i śpiewana jest przez wszystkie gwiazdy folku. Posłuchajcie.   Audycja zawiera utwory: “Cam ye o'er frae France” w wykonaniu „The Corrs”, słowa i muzyka: tradycyjne “Rocky Road to Dublin” w wykonaniu “The Chieftains” i „The Rolling Stones” słowa: D K Gavan, muzyka: trad. (prawdopodobnie

David gets pretty competitive with his partner everyday playing along with Rhyme It. It showed with hope well he did playing live this morning

Topics covered : rape, living in fear, trauma, self harm, PTSD, reclaiming. Bláthnaid Raleigh is from Mullingar, and her world changed forever after a night out in Galway in July 2019, when she was attacked and raped by a man from her hometown, Johnny Moran.As you can imagine, this conversation is intense at times, so please take care while listening.For five long years, as Bláthnaid tried to rebuild her life, he continued to live his, as normal — while she and her family were left in limbo, waiting for justice.Finally, in July 2024, he was sentenced to eight years in prison, without ever showing an ounce of remorse.Bláthnaid's book Aftermath is a powerful and devastating account of what it means to survive — and of the failings of a system that left her feeling forgotten and silenced. But it's also a story of extraordinary strength, courage, and the slow process of reclaiming herself.If you've been affected by what you've heard, please know that you're not alone and there is help available.Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) - Rape Crisis Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We finished the week with a blinder of a Rhyme it game with David from Mullingar

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2baut57r Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Presidential candidates lobbying in various locations. Iarrthóirí Uachtaránachta ag stocaireacht in áiteanna éagsúla. The two candidates in the Presidential election are campaigning in different regions of the country today – half and half in Leach-Quinn and half in Leach- Mogha – with only two days left before the big day itself. Tá an bheirt iarrthóirí sa toghchán Uachtaránachta ag stocaireacht i réigiúin éagsúla sa tír inniu – idir Leath Chuinn agus Leath Mhogha leath ar leath – agus gan ach dhá lá fanta roimh an lá mór féin. Among those in Munster is Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys, between Cork and Co Clare. I measc na ndaoine i gCúige Mumhan atá iarrthóir Fhine Gael Heather Humphreys, idir Corcaigh agus Co an Chláir. She was first in Cork city this morning, then in Ballycastle, and from there she will go to Enniscray. I gcathair Chorcaí a bhí sí ar dtús ar maidin, i mBaile Mhisteála ina dhiaidh sin, agus rachaidh sí as sin go hInis an Chláir. Left-wing candidate Catherine Connolly is in Ulster, going out through the people in Co. Monaghan and Co. Cavan. Is in Ultaibh atá iarrthóir na heite clé Catherine Connolly agus í ag dul amach trí na daoine i gCo Mhuineacháin agus i gCo an Chabháin. She will visit Athlone in County Westmeath this afternoon and Mullingar afterwards. Tabharfaidh sí sciuird ar Bhaile Átha Luain i gCo na hIarmhí tráthnóna agus ar an Muileann gCearr ina dhiaidh sin. The pair clashed in the final election debate which aired on RTÉ television last night. Chuaigh an dís in árach a chéile i ndíospóireacht dheireanach an toghcháin a bhí ar siúl ar theilifís RTÉ aréir. Heather Humphreys was the most controversial of them all during the debate, and if the polls are true, she is far behind Catherine Connolly. Ba í Heather Humphreys ba spairní díobh le linn na díospóireachta arae, más fíor do na pobalbhreitheanna, tá sí i bhfad chun deiridh ar Catherine Connolly. According to political analysts, then, while it cannot be said that neither of them was without a sense of urgency, neither of them was without a sense of urgency. Dar leis na hanailísithe polaitíochta, más ea, cé nach bhféadfadí a rá nár bhain béim chreabhair do cheachtar acu nár buaileadh an bhrathbhéim ar cheachtar acu. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Mullingar actress, Niamh Algar, tells Oliver about starring in Sky TV's brand new thriller, The Irish Affair.

Sinead Hussey, Midlands Correspondent, speaks to men's group, Blueballs Midlands, who meet up for a weekly cold-water dip at Lough Owel, outside of Mullingar in Co. Westmeath.

In this week's podcast, Sinead and Gavin talk to Bláthnaid Raleigh.In July 2019, Bláthnaid was raped by Jonathan Moran at a house party in Galway. Back in their hometown of Mullingar, Bláthnaid would spend the next five years living with the effects; her attacker, unable to be identified for legal reasons, continued his life working, socialising and playing rugby, before he was jailed in July 2024.Today, Bláthnaid talks about the attack, and its devastating impact on her life and family. She also discusses sport, and how it heightened her sense of isolation following the assault. She talks about how becoming immersed in new sports in recent years has helped her to piece her life back together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt sits down with sexual assault survivor Bláthnaid Raleigh to discuss her new book 'Aftermath'.In it she tells the story of her five year long wait for justice after she was raped by by Jonathan Moran at a house party in Mullingar in 2019.They also discuss how she feels the justice system added to her stress.Hit Play on this page yo listen now

n 2019 Bláthnaid Raleigh was out on a night out with her friends like most young people when her life changed forever. After a night out with her friends, Bláthnaid headed back to a house party with people she knew from her hometown of Mullingar. It was back at this house party where she was raped by Jonathan Moran. It wasn't until five years later when Bláthnaid finally got justice and Moran was handed down a nine-year prison sentence with one year suspended for raping her. Now one year on since the trial, she has written a memoir called aftermath and recounts about how she coped in the years following her attack. Bláthaid joined Pat in studio this morning.

In July 2019, Bláthnaid Raleigh's life changed forever when she was raped at a house party by a man named Jonathan Moran, whom she was familiar with from her hometown of Mullingar. It was a vicious and violent attack, which resulted in a headline sentence of nine years for Moran, although he is likely to serve just six.In her new memoir Aftermath, Raleigh describes how her life was effectively put on hold for five years while she awaited the trial. During which time, Moran continued his working life, socialised with friends, and played rugby with the local club in Mullingar.In today's episode, Raleigh tells Róisin Ingle about the long-lasting emotional and physical impacts of the attack, the trauma of the subsequent legal process and why she waived her anonymity to name her rapist. She also talks about the healing process and how she hopes her story will help others. But first, Irish Times opinion editor Jennifer O'Connell joins us to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week, including the women standing up to racism in their local communities and a new report highlighting research gaps in the understanding of women's health conditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Budget 2026 on the horizon, TD John Clendennen outlines the findings from Fine Gael's Backing Business survey—and what's needed to ease pressure on Ireland's SMEs. Mullingar's Ray Carolan shares his journey from building Lakeland Kayaks to helping businesses thrive online through WebFizz. Rosanna Irwin of Samsú reveals how LEO's Grow Digital Voucher helped her transform burnout into a streamlined, screen-free retreat brand. And Joe Wynne brings the latest on K Buggy Coaches' recruitment drive and training partnership with Wynne's School of Motoring.

Baker and entrepreneur Una Leonard is well-known for her delicious cakes and treats, but she has also just released her second cook book 'Good Together'.She joins Matt to discuss how her mother's cancer battle inspired her new book and why she decided to relocate her bakery, 2210 Patisserie, to Mullingar.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

What started as an empty shop window in Mullingar has now resulted in a thriving business with two locations, and hopefully another bestselling book, good together on the cards. Una Leonard is the successful owner of 2210 Patisserie, and her new book Good Together looks at recipes for the moments that matter. Una Leonard, Author and owner of 2210 Patisserie, joined Pat Kenny on the show this morning.

Westmeath food is on the rise — meet Blas na hÉireann finalists Eimear Nally of Bonny Bo and Peter Pavlov of Barbavilla Dairy, and hear from Michael Ward on plans for a new Food Hub in Mullingar that could transform the county's food future. From bourbon barrels to rum-finished warmth — discover Flynn's Irish Whiskey, a small-batch blended triple-distilled whiskey inspired by former postman Paddy Flynn from Cloghan. From bar floor to breakthrough tech — Bua Nua's John Mulvihill reveals how his all-in-one hospitality app is cutting chaos and powering the next wave of Irish food and drink innovation.

Mícheal Lehane, Political Correspondent, reacts to Tánaiste Simon Harris' earlier interview and the issues that lie ahead for the party, as they commence their think-in today in Mullingar.

Both parties' TDs gathered yesterday to discuss their main priorities ahead of the start of the new Dáil term on the 17th of September. Fine Gael is meeting in Mullingar, where budget priorities and the strategy for the Presidential election will be up for discussion. Tánaiste and party leader Simon Harris arrives to his party's meeting under the cloud of a further threat against his family - with his home having been thoroughly searched by gardaí. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin has come together in Dun Laoghaire. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald has as described it as the final chance for her parliamentary party to have a say on their Presidential plans, although she has ruled herself out of the race for the Áras. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD and Donna McGettigan, Shannon Sinn Féin TD. ©Oireachtas.ie

Ian chats to a bus full of girls heading off to support the Irish Ladies in the Rugby World Cup, he clears out his cupboard of treasure and hears a story of good old fashioned kindness! Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts

The mother of a baby with a rare medical condition has been campaigning to access a life-saving medicine that would mean his condition could be managed at home, rather than in hospital. Eight-week old Toby Gavin has spent most of his life so far in Temple Street in Dublin. Our reporter Una Kelly has been speaking to Toby's mother Lucy Gavin.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ykcxresb Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Irish Water is asking the public to be economical. Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh ar an bpobal a bheith tíosach. Irish Water is appealing to the public to conserve water from now on due to the hot weather. Tá Uisce Éireann ag achainí ar an bpobal uisce a chaomhnú as seo go ceann scaithimh mar gheall ar an aimsir the. The company says the heatwave is draining water supplies and is already causing drought in 31 watersheds in twelve counties. Deir an comhlacht go bhfuil soláthairtí uisce á ndísciú ag an teaspach agus go bhfuil sé ina thriomach cheana féin i 31 abhantrach in dhá chontae dhéag. The counties in question are Tipperary, Waterford, Offaly, Cork, Galway, Donegal, Meath, Kilkenny, Westmeath, Laois, Clare and Wexford. Is iad na contaetha atá i gceist Tiobraid Árann, Port Láirge, Uíbh Fhailí, Corcaigh, Gaillimh, Dún na nGall, An Mhí, Cill Chainnigh, An Iarmhí, Laois, An Clár agus Loch Garman. It is not an absolute drought and the water supply in those areas is "being managed", the company says. Ní dearbhthriomach atá ann agus tá an soláthar uisce sna háiteanna sin "á bhainistiú", a deir an comhlacht. However, Irish Water has declared conservation orders in three locations, namely, Mullingar in County Westmeath; Milford in County Donegal; and Kells- Oldcastle in County Meath. Mar sin féin, tá orduithe caomhnaithe fógartha ag Uisce Éireann i dtrí áit, mar atá, An Muileann gCearr i gCo na hIarmhí; Baile na nGallóglach i gCo Dhún na nGall; agus Ceanannas-An Seanchaisleán i gCo na Mí. In addition, the company says that it may still be a drought in other places as well, including Dublin. Ina cheann sin, deir an comhlacht go mb'fhéidir go mbeadh sé ina thriomach fós in áiteanna eile freisin, Baile Átha Cliath ina measc. Temperatures are expected to reach 28 degrees in parts of the country from now until at least Saturday, and people across the country are being urged to be water-efficient while the heatwave lasts. Meastar go mbeidh an teocht chomh hard le 28 céim in áiteanna sa tír as seo go Dé Sathairn ar a laghad, agus táthar ag iarraidh ar dhaoine ar fud na tíre a bheith stuama tíosach ó thaobh uisce de fad is a mhairfidh an brothall. Despite the fact that this country receives a lot of rainfall, Irish Water says that a lot of it is lost due to the poor condition of the national water network infrastructure and much of it being outdated. In ainneoin go dtiteann go leor báistí sa tír seo, deir Uisce Éireann go gcailltear go leor di mar gheall ar an drochbhail atá ar infreastruchtúr an líonra náisiúnta uisce agus cuid mhór de seanchaite. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Irish Water urges people to be water-efficient while the drought lasts Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh ar dhaoine a bheith barainneach ó thaobh uisce de fad is a mhairfidh an teaspach

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and AMBER, the Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research, have officially launched the European Space Agency (ESA) Phi-Lab Ireland - a pioneering six-year programme designed to drive innovation in space technologies within companies in Ireland. Ireland, as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and materials science, will address the thematic area of space-optimised hardware. Phi-Lab Ireland will fund cutting-edge research across the entire life-cycle from materials discovery and testing, to the scaled production of components optimised for the unique and challenging environment of space. Benefiting from the combined capabilities of two of Ireland's leading research organisations, Phi-Lab Ireland will also offer access to expert mentorship and training programmes, state-of-the-art research infrastructure, comprehensive networking opportunities, and significant seed funding for projects up to 24-months. Welcoming the expansion of the European Space Agency's Phi-Lab network to Ireland, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke, said "the launch of ESA's Phi-Lab Ireland offers Irish companies a great opportunity to further develop in the areas of advanced manufacturing and materials innovation. Available to space active companies and to companies who up to now haven't considering entering into this market, Phi-Lab Ireland will offer expert mentoring and training programmes, access to state of the art research infrastructure and critical seed funding up to €400k. Working in partnership with ESA, IMR and AMBER, two of Ireland's leading research organisations, will strengthen the capability of the growing Irish space eco-system and I look forward to Irish companies taking their place in the globally competitive space sector. I am particularly pleased to see this degree of endeavour and innovation taking place here in Mullingar in my own constituency". "The establishment of ESA's Phi-Lab in Ireland marks a pivotal moment in our journey to position Ireland at the forefront of space innovation. The initiative reflects our continuing partnership with the European Space Agency and our shared ambition to harness cutting-edge technologies for economic growth and global impact. Phi-Lab Ireland will empower Irish companies to lead in the development of transformative advanced manufacturing technologies, unlocking new markets and creating high-value opportunities for the future" said Minister of State for Small Businesses and Retail, Alan Dillon, on the launch of Phi-Lab Ireland as part of the expanding ESA Phi-Lab network. Phi-Lab Ireland's first funding call for research project proposals from Irish companies seeking to grow in Ireland's developing space ecosystem is now open. Unique to Phi-Lab Ireland, projects are welcome from companies who in the past may have never considered their products for the space sector, and also current space-active companies seeking to advance their position in this market and/or bring their innovations to larger terrestrial markets. Commenting on the launch of Phi-Lab Ireland's first funding call, Dr. Ken Horan, Director of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship at IMR and Head of ESA Phi-Lab Ireland said "ESA Phi-Lab Ireland is a unique opportunity for Irish SMEs, start-ups, and researchers to become leaders in space-focused innovation. Today the Space sector offers opportunities akin to those presented by the MedTech sector a few decades ago and before that, ICT manufacturing. These have become cornerstones of the Irish economy. We want to see Ireland equivalently recognised as a global leader in the Space sector and are building a national competence centre to advance this ambition". Prof. Mick Morris, Director of the AMBER Centre added "AMBER are delighted to partner with IMR to support Irish industry and researchers in exploring new commercial opportunities in the space sector. This activity will build on our...

We received an email last week from Sabina Davitt, who attached a recording made by her son who lives in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The recording features several drawn-out squeals from Long-eared Owl chicks.

Cathal Mullaney joins Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Newsround, as the B&I Lions are just over 24 hours away from their first ever game in Dublin! Kyllian Mbappe is ill at the FIFA Club World Cup, while Rory McIlroy is in action at the Traveller's Championship. Meanwhile, closer to home, a new World Record for the longest continuous game of rugby has just been set in Mullingar!The Newsround is live every weekday from 7pm, with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Chat with the Mullingar singer/songwriter about combining family life with a music career and his new album ‘All the World Is Running On A Mystic Code Official website: www.peterdoran.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

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.

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

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.

Oliver's monologue on a Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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