In this episode of the Westmeath Libraries Podcast Caroline talks with Dr. Emer O'Neill, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at TUS Athlone. They talk about setting up a fish farm on a bog, and the importance of the bio economy. Other events mentioned in the podcast include: A Swift Evening 14 Nov 2024 - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Westmeath Mullingar Sing Up fo…

Caroline chats to Aidan Courtney and to Niall de Búrca about Childrens Book Festival. Aidan is a cartoonist, writer + part-time librarian in Clare. Uou can find Aidan on Twitter Niall is a scéalaí; a traditional storyteller from the west of Ireland. https://storyteller.ie/ Find out more about Children's Book Festival in Ireland Find out what events…

Caroline chats to Colm from Mullingar Library about The Waking of Willie Ryan by John Broderick. This is Athlone's One Town One Book read as we celebrate the 100 years since the birth of John Broderick. They also discuss Sustainable Development Goals and libraries. Request The Waking of Willie Ryan from your library Download the ebook of The Waking…

In this episode Caroline chats to Seamus O'Brien, editor of Westmeath: History and Society – interdisciplinary essays on the history of an Irish county about his latest project on the vernacular buildings of Westmeath. Anne and Lorna from the Aidan Heavey Library discuss some of the ways they are celebrating Heritage Week, which happens this August…

Celebrate Summer with Westmeath Libraries this July Summer Stars is well underway for all the children out there, and we also have a host of events for adults as well Summer Stars BorrowBox Join the library Library events Read the newsletter on SubstackVon Westmeath Libraries

All the news and events from Westmeath libraries, including our Library of Sanctuary award, Summer Stars, and exciting changes coming to Kilbeggan Library. Find out about our Cruinniu na nÓg events here Browse all of our upcoming events here Find contact details of your local library hereVon Westmeath Libraries

May marks Bealtaine in the old Irish calendar, so Caroline shares a few traditional meanings and practices. As well as chatting about our upcoming news and events. You can visit our website at www.westmeathculture.ie or read our newsletter hereVon Westmeath Libraries

From Spring Into Storytime to local history podcasts, there is so much happening in our libraries this April.Von Westmeath Libraries

This month we are celebrating International Women's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Astronomy Week Ireland, and more. Listen for all our upcoming eventsVon Westmeath Libraries

News and Events from Westmeath Libraries for February 2024, featuring Ireland Reads, Book Clubs, Warhammer, Teen Advisory Board and much much more. Remember, all the details for these events can be found on our events page on www.westmeathculture.ie or sign up for our monthly newsletter - https://westmeathlibraries.substack.com/p/february-2024…

Happy New Year everyone. Here is a round up of our news and events for January 2024.Von Westmeath Libraries

Hello and welcome to Westmeath Libraries' podcast. My name is Caroline Barry. Can you believe we're in the month of December, December 2023? So we're leading up to Christmas. And naturally here in Westmeath Libraries we have lots planned for younger people, toddlers and tots and primary school children and some older children as well. So stay tuned…

In this week's episode Caroline chats to Manus about his upcoming talk on the Night of the Big Wind, and to Catherine about Books for babies, as well as all our upcoming events. Find out more in our newsletter, or on our website www.westmeathculture.ieVon Westmeath Libraries

Welcome to the October episode of our podcast, where our host Caroline from Kilbeggan Library has two interviews for you. We'll also take a look at some upcoming events happening in Westmeath Libraries. Remember, you can find all our news and events on our website: www.westmeathculture.ieVon Westmeath Libraries

Welcome to this month's News & Events podcast from Westmeath Libraries. Our new host is Caroline Barry, and she will be talking about some upcoming events as well as chatting to participants of past events.Von Westmeath Libraries

What's happening in Westmeath Libraries this August - featuring some Heritage Week events, Summer Stars, and much more. Plus a chat with Caroline from Kilbeggan Library To see all our events go to www.westmeathculture.ie Subscribe to our newsletter at https://westmeathculture.ie/subscribe-to-our-monthly-newsletter/…

In this month's podcast Jack talks about our Summer Stars events, including Dog's Trust, Mudbogs, and Vroom-Town. Have a listen and learn what's happening in your local libraryVon Westmeath Libraries

0:00 - Welcome 0:52 - Interview with photographer John McCauley. John discusses his and Rodney Clery's recent Murmurations exhibition in Mullingar Library. Link to the charity is https://www.tanzanianheavenlyhomes.com/ 8:50 - My Little Library Book Bags are back 9:15 - Castlepollard Roleplaying 9:29 - Jill Parkinson exhibition in Athlone An improba…

Check out our website for full details of all our events - www.westmeathculture.ie This month we are joined by Westmeath Heritage Officer Melanie McQuaid to chat about an upcoming exhibition in Mullingar Library, Murmurations by John McCauley and Rodney Cleary as we celebrate Biodiversity Week. Westmeath Libraries are celebrating Europe Day, and ma…

News and Events from Westmeath Libraries. For full details see our website - www.westmeathculture.ie or our online catalogue. You can also email us at library@westmeathcoco.ie We have a guest host this month, Dearbhla Sheridan, but we hope that Jack will be back with us for May's episode. This month we cover: Spring Into Storytime IT training for t…

0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Seachtain na Gaeilge - for a full list of library events click here 1:36 - Roy Lyndsay talk on The Character of Ireland - book here for Athlone or here for Mullingar 2:00 - EU50 commemorating Ireland's 50 years of membership in the European Union exhibition moves to Athlone 2:25 - Advice on your device available in all libraries…

All the news and events from Westmeath Libraries this month. 0:45 - Need some help with your device? Drop into your local library and talk to a member of staff. We are always happy to help 1:15 - Story times this month 1:40 - Entertainment at your library, from book clubs to games nights, Valentine's events and more 2:50 - Athlone Social Club run b…

0:55 - Baby and toddler groups & story times 1:20 - Advice on your device & help on online resources and technology 1:40 - Book clubs, games, and group meetings 2:10 - Knitting, Crochet and Crafting groups 2:30 - How the library works: Your membership card, when you need it and when you don't. Non-members are always welcome to visit, but remember i…

December means it is Family Time At Your Library, and we have a host of events designed for all the family. We're also delighted to welcome author Lorraine Murphy along for a special feature. Lorraine is a local author living in Westmeath. 0:45 Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Mudbugs 1:05 Christmas nibbles with Fiona Egan 1:20 Christmas crafting…

1:00 - C-Pens & DCode Dyslexia talks 1:42 - Bridge in Kilbeggan Library 1:53 - Do you have questions about your tech? or library online resources 2:11 - Deadly Moons & Magical Stars 2:39 - Storytimes in your library 2:50 - Bookclubs 3:05 - Talk for new mothers in Castlepollard 3:11 - Author panel in Mullingar 3:30 - Knitting & Crochet groups 3:45 -…

Find out what's happening in Westmeath Libraries this month 0:52 - Interested in joining a book club? Or starting your own? 1:20 - My Open Libraries in Westmeath 1:44 - Feature interview with Deirdre Broderick, Executive Librarian in Mullingar Library. Jack & Deirdre talk about some upcoming workshops and storytimes in the library, including Irish …