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Welcome to the official page of Westmeath County Council. Our social media accounts are monitored Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. We may not reply to every individual question or comment, but will usually reply to a theme that emerges based on comments received. To report an emergency or for individual enquiries please call 044 933 2000 or email [email protected] . Social Media Content Policy

We want you to feel comfortable using our social media sites. The conversation should be respectful and contain language that is appropriate for all groups and all ages. We welcome comments, but as this is the official page of an organisation serving the public, we do need to moderate them. We will therefore remove the following:

• Racist, hateful, sexist, homophobic, slanderous, insulting, or life-threatening messages
• Personal attacks, insults, or threatening language
• Aggressive, coarse, violent, obscene, or pornographic comments
• Serious, unproven or inaccurate accusations against individuals or organisations
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• Plagiarised material; any material in violation of any laws, including copyright
• Private, personal information published without consent
• Information or links unrelated to the content of the forum
• Commercial promotions or spam
• Unintelligible or irrelevant messages
• Any other message that the forum moderators feel will not add to the normal flow of debate/discussion

Westmeath County Council is not responsible for content posted by members of the public. View our full social media comment policy here: bit.ly/2vRGRYR

16/10/2026

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has launched the Starter Home Supports campaign, which brings together five Government housing schemes designed to help people buy, rent or renovate a home.⠀
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For Buyers:⠀
- Starter Home Purchase Scheme - Shared equity with your local authority.⠀
- Help to Buy Scheme - A tax refund towards your home deposit.⠀
- First Home Scheme - Shared equity on a private market purchase.⠀
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For Renters:⠀
- Cost Rental Scheme - Affordable rents for middle income earners.⠀
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For Renovators:⠀
- Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant - Up to €70,000 towards renovating a vacant or derelict property.⠀
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For more information, visit: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/campaigns/starter-home-supports/

🛑Rotary Playground Closed for resurfacing worksThe Rotary Playground in Mullingar Town Park will be closed for a number ...
16/10/2026

🛑Rotary Playground Closed for resurfacing works

The Rotary Playground in Mullingar Town Park will be closed for a number of weeks to allow for resurfacing works to take place.

Westmeath County Council apologise for any inconvenience caused.

📢 Public Information & Feedback Session – Mullingar Active Travel SchemeWestmeath County Council, in conjunction with th...
16/10/2026

📢 Public Information & Feedback Session – Mullingar Active Travel Scheme

Westmeath County Council, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA), invites residents, local stakeholders and members of the public to attend a Public Information and Feedback Session on the Initial Preliminary Design for the Longford Road and R394 (C-Link and Castlepollard Road) Active Travel Scheme.

🗺️ The scheme includes a section of the Longford Road extending from St. Finian’s College to Abbeylands Rounadabout and the R394 extending southwest from Robinstown Roundabout to Grange South Roundabout (including link to the Dublin to Galway Greenway)

📍 Date & Time:
Tuesday 20 October 2026 | 3pm – 7pm

📍 Location:
Áras an Chontae, Mullingar
The preliminary design will be on display, and council staff and designers will be available to answer questions.

👀 Plans will remain available to view:
• At Áras an Chontae until close of business Friday 30 October 2026
• Online: https://www.mullingaractivetravel.com/

✍️ Have your say:
Feedback is welcome until close of business Friday 30 October 2026
📧 [email protected]
📮 Active Travel Section, Westmeath County Council, Áras an Chontae, Mullingar, N91 FH4N

Your views matter — come along and get involved 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️

🏛 HISTORIC STRUCTURES FUND 2027🔹Westmeath County Council, in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Governmen...
16/10/2026

🏛 HISTORIC STRUCTURES FUND 2027

🔹Westmeath County Council, in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is inviting applications for the HISTORIC STRUCTURES FUND (HSF) 2027.

🔹For 2027, the HSF will offer grants from €50,000 up to €200,000, and focus on larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where a clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or a clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary).

🔹The Historic Structures Fund provides capital funding for works to qualifying structures which include the following: Protected Structure or works within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACA’s) and structures which are eligible for or proposed for inclusion on the RPS.

📝Applications may be made by completing the Historic Structures Fund Grant Form and submitting it along with all the required accompanying documentation by 5pm on 27 November 2026.

ℹ Please note, all applications must engage an appropriately qualified conservation professional to prepare a comprehensive Method Statement for the application and to oversee the works.

💻Full details of the scheme and associated application forms are available to download on the Council website: http://www.westmeathcoco.ie/conservationgrants

🚒 Westmeath Fire Stations Open Days 2026🚒 Come and visit your local Fire Station for fire safety advice and live demonst...
16/10/2026

🚒 Westmeath Fire Stations Open Days 2026

🚒 Come and visit your local Fire Station for fire safety advice and live demonstrations.

🤝Stronger, Safer, Together

14/10/2026

Ó spásanna pobail go deontais, cuireann do chomhairle 1,100+ seirbhís ar fáil gach lá. Faigh amach tuilleadh ag LocalGov.ie.

14/10/2026

Supporting local spaces and grants, your council delivers 1,100+ services every day. Discover more at LocalGov.ie.

Public NoticePlanned strike action on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 will affect Westmeath County Council services.On the da...
13/10/2026

Public Notice

Planned strike action on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 will affect Westmeath County Council services.

On the day, all Council buildings, including libraries, will be closed to the public, and other services may be operating at reduced levels.

Contingency arrangements will be in place to maintain essential services, but please expect some delays and disruption to normal service.

Fire services and emergency homeless services are not affected and will continue to operate as normal.

For the latest information, please check the Council’s website and social media channels.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.

🚧 Road Works Notice – Coosan Road (L-4003), Athlone 🚧Following on from the Road Closure Notice issued earlier this year ...
13/10/2026

🚧 Road Works Notice – Coosan Road (L-4003), Athlone 🚧

Following on from the Road Closure Notice issued earlier this year as part of the Westmeath County Council Athlone-Moate Municipal District Roads Programme 2026, please be advised that Road Structural Rehabilitation Works are scheduled to commence on the Coosan Road (L-4003).

📅 Works Dates: Tuesday 20 October & Wednesday 21 October
🌙 Night Works
👷 Contractor: Breedon Ltd
⏳ Duration: Approximately two nights, subject to weather conditions and material supply.

The works will involve the removal and replacement of road pavement surface and base course materials.

📍 View Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hEdANf23Lpz2SSJG7

Traffic management measures, including temporary lane closures, will be in operation during the works. We ask all road users to exercise caution and follow all signage and traffic management instructions.

Westmeath County Council regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their cooperation while these essential improvement works are carried out.

📣 The Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2027 is now open for applications. This grant scheme will provide grants o...
13/10/2026

📣 The Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2027 is now open for applications. This grant scheme will provide grants of between €2,500 and €50,000 for the conservation of historic structures. To be eligible for the grant buildings must be on the Record of Protected Structures or be within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Vernacular structures and Historic Shopfronts are also eligible for funding under this grant scheme.

📷 BHIS Historic Thatch Buildings (HTB) fund 2027 is also open for applications. This grant scheme is for historic thatched roof buildings.

Applications for both of these grant schemes must be accompanied by a detailed method statement and the deadline for applications is 30 October.

For full details see http://bit.ly/4o7Znnr * link in bio

This grant scheme is funded by Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and administered by

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