Castlepollard Tidy Towns

04/09/2026

Your Perfect Thursday Escape | Looking for the perfect midweek escape?

Take a break from the everyday and spend a few peaceful hours at The Stables Tea Rooms at Tullynally Castle & Gardens.

☕ Freshly brewed coffee
🥪 Homemade breakfasts & lunches
🍰 Delicious sweet treats
🌿 Beautiful surroundings

Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying a solo coffee, or beginning a stroll through the gardens, there's no better place to slow down.

Open Thursday – Sunday | 9am – 5pm

03/09/2026

THE OFFICIAL MOUNTMELLICK 5K MEDAL IS HERE! 💙💛

We’re delighted to finally reveal the official finisher’s medal for the Mountmellick 5K Road Race 2026 — and we think it’s an absolute cracker! 🔥

Designed to represent Mountmellick, our community and our race, it features local landmarks, our runners and the Mountmellick United FC crest — a brilliant keepsake from what promises to be a very special morning.

📅 Sunday, 13th September 2026

⏰ 10:00am

📍 Conor Davis Park, Mountmellick

🏅 Cross the finish line and this beauty is yours!

Whether you're chasing a PB, running your first 5K or simply coming out to enjoy the occasion, we want to see you on that start line.

💙💛 Run Our Town. Be Part of Something Great.

Places are limited, so if you haven't entered yet, now is the time!

👉 Enter through www.popupraces.ie

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

An upsurge in antisocial behaviour in Castlepollard in recent months has stirred one local elected representative to take action. “Over the last couple of months, Castlepollard, no more than any other town, has seen a small element of antisocial behaviour...

01/09/2026

📢 Free Grow Your Own Workshop for Westmeath PPN Members 🌱

Interested in growing your own food?

Join the Westmeath PPN Grow Your Own Workshop and learn practical tips and techniques to help you get started or improve your gardening skills.

✅ Seasonal growing tips
✅ Seed saving guidance
✅ Practical tutorials
✅ Expert advice and support

This workshop is free for all Westmeath PPN members.

⚠️ Places are limited, and advance booking is essential.
Book your place here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/KkKB4wLYey

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to grow fresh, healthy food at home!

01/09/2026

The next meeting of the Castlepollard Library Adult Book Club will take place at 6:30 pm on Thursday, 24th September. The group will be discussing "The Lost Bookshop" by Evie Woods. New members always welcome!

01/09/2026

🎨 🌈 A R T C O M P E T I T I O N 2 0 2 6 🌈 🎨

North Midlands Credit Union is delighted to launch the 2026 Credit Union Art Competition and we can't wait to see the creativity, imagination and artistic talent our communities have to offer!

Now in its 43rd year, one of Ireland's longest-running and most respected art competitions returns with this year's exciting theme:

✨ "World of Colour" ✨

This theme invites artists of all ages to explore the colours, experiences and perspectives that make our world unique. Whether you're inspired by nature, culture, community or pure imagination, this is your chance to tell your story through art.

From bright and bold masterpieces to subtle moments of everyday beauty, there are endless ways to bring your World of Colour to life! 🌎🎨

Why is the competition so popular?
💛 It encourages creativity and self-expression
💛 It builds confidence and celebrates talent
💛 It connects young people, schools and communities
💛 It gives artists of all ages the opportunity to shine

So, grab your paints, pencils, markers or crayons and let your imagination do the talking!

📅 Closing Date: Saturday, 23rd October 2026

For more information or to download an entry form, visit our website: 🔗 https://tr.ee/VCR2b8_OPb

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31/08/2026

Join Clann Lir CCÉ for the monthly session in Castle Varagh Hotel tomorrow night. All musicians, singers & dancers welcome.