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Motorway Into The West (2005)
“Motorists will have to pay to use a new stretch of road linking Dublin to Mullingar.
With the official opening of the tolled M4/M6 motorway, is possible for motorists to travel on continuous motorway and dual carriage way from Dublin to Kinnegad on the M6 and from there to Mullingar on the M4. It is officially the longest single stretch of motorway in Ireland.”
Video Credit - RTE
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02/06/2026
Westmeath will travel to Salthill to take on Galway in Round 2A of the All-Ireland Football Championship.
The game is set to take place on the weekend of June 13th/14th, with fixture details yet to be confirmed.
01/06/2026
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Glass Bottles Reused, Tullamore - Offaly (1980)
“What happens to your empty lemonade bottle when it goes back to the factory in Tullamore, County Offaly?
Rather than being thrown away, empty glass DEW soft drinks bottles are collected into crates and returned to the factory owned by DE Williams Limited in Tullamore, County Offaly.”
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Mullingar, Westmeath (1995)
“The voice of the GAA, Michael O'Hehir was at Cusack Park in Mullingar for the launch of a £1.2 million development.”
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The Matchmakers Dance, Durrow County Laois (2000)
“Finding love is not an easy task. Matchmaker Connie Thompson helps singles seeking their perfect partner.”
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Congestion In Athlone (1972)
Brilliant Video Of Athlone In The Early 70s
“A letter addressed to presenter Frank Hall, highlights the lack of parking available in Athlone , and bemoans the absence of driving skills among local motorists.
The author of the letter begins by commenting on the visit the programme team had made to Athlone a month earlier, when Frank Hall had interviewed local councillor and bus driver Frank Waters about building up trade links between Ireland and Russia.”
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Video Credit - RTE
31/05/2026
Offaly Prize Bond Holder Wins €500,000 💵
A lucky Prize Bond holder in Offaly is €500,000 richer after winning Ireland’s State Savings monthly star prize.
The winning bond, GV689083, was purchased in 2006 and was one of 8,720 prizes awarded in this week’s draw, worth over €1.2 million in total.
What would you do if you won €500,000? 👇
30/05/2026
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