The Westmeath Libraries podcast

In today's episode Colm and Rory get together to chat about all things libraries.  Colm talks about the events in Athlone including Exhibition of Jim Fitzpatrick art Reimaging of the Siege of Athlone Summer reading continues with Summer Stars In Castlepollard we have upcoming workshops with Anna Browne a look back at Kind Kids Club visit for Cruinniú na nÓg arts and crafts for children Children's...

Sarah, Colm, and Rory get together to chat about some upcoming events across Westmeath Libraries this month. With the Junior and Leaving cert exams underway all our libraries are having a lot of visits from hard-working students, and some not so hard-working as well. Find all our events at Westmeath.spydus.ie and click on the events link  In May we celebrated Bealtaine and older people's "Lust for...

Sarah and Rory chat about recent events around Westmeath Libraries, and on what's happening soon around the county. Kinnegad Library have been enjoying Spring Into Storytime events, and some great Lego sessions including a Master workshop with Maynooth Lego society. There will be more Lego events coming soon, so remember to stay tuned to our website for updates - www.westmeathculture.ie Kinnegad a...

Sarah, Rory, and Colm chat about what's happening in Westmeath Libraries. Topics this episode include the reopening of Aidan Heavey Athlone, and their brand new sensory Cubbie. Call in and ask staff if you are interested. Remember you can see all our events on our website at https://westmeath.spydus.ie . We also chat about some events that have just happened, including leprechaun bookmarks for St....

Colm, Sarah and Rory chat about another busy month in Westmeath  Libraries. From Fighting Words to visits from the Argentinian Amabassador, you never know what you'll come across in your local library. You'll find more details on all our events at www.westmeathculture.ie

Welcome to our first episode of 2026, we hope everyone had a great Christmas & New year. In today's podcast Colm, Rory,  and Sarah chat about library events, past and upcoming. As well as looking back at some library related statistics from 2025, including the most popular book in Westmeath Libraries. Some of our upcoming events include making St. Brigid's crosses out of pipecleaners, new book...

In this episode of our podcast Colm & Rory are joined by Sarah Lindsay Swan from Kinnegad Library. Kinnegad is our newest library, opening to the public at the end of October. Sarah fills us in on all everything that's happening in Kinnegad including a snowman scavenger hunt and colouring competitions for children, and of course a Christmas story time. Colm is working in Kilbeggan Library now...

Colm and Rory return to chat about some revent library events, including Science Week in Athlone, the Mad Professor in Castlepollard. We also have a look ahead to what's on right now, as well as a look ahead to some December events. Remember, you can see all of our events on westmeath.spydus.ie

Colm and Rory chat about recent events in the library, and Colm talks to Caroline about some ghost stories and folklore from Dublin and Westmeath.

September means school is back in session and in this episode of our podcast Colm and Rory chat about all the library can offer students. From study spaces, to books, and how to sign up for My Open Library. They also chat about National Public Libraries Open Day, Culture Night, SDG Week , school visits, and Book Clubs. Have a listen, and learn about all that your local library can offer you. Remem...

This episode features an interview with Westmeath County Council STEM Engagement officer Kelley Keogh, talking about robots, coding and AI. Colm and Rory also catch-up on recent news and events from Summer Stars to Heritage Week. We also take a look at some Culture Night events in the library, as well as how you can get help your device by chatting to library staff, pick p a My Little Library Bag...

Summer Stars is ongoing in all our libraries, in this episode Colm & Rory chat about some of the events that have been happening. They'll also be talking about Heritage Week coming soon, and all that's planned for August. Read more about Summer Stars Heritage Week All our events Search for a book Find your local library Leave us feedback

Join Colm and Rory as they chat about all things libraries. This month's highlight is our Summer Stars programme, you can find all our events at www.westmeathculture.ie

In this episode Colm & Rory talk about events in the libraries including Bealtaine, Summer Stars, and more You'll find all our events at https://westmeath.spydus.ie/ and all our library news on our website at https://westmeathculture.ie/library/ Bealtaine events Little Library Book Bags Meditation sessions in the library Biodiversity week exhibition in Mullingar Coffee and Origami Arts & C...

Our podcast host Caroline has moved to a new library in Westmeath, and so has passed on the podcast to two new hosts, Colm & Rory. This is their first episode and they chat about what's happening libraries around Westmeath. - Mullingar Library announced as Library of the Year for Island of Ireland - Gardening workshops with Anna Browne of Big Sky Flowers - Spring Into Storytime - lots of event...

In this month's podcast we celebrate Ireland Reads, our national celebration of reading in Ireland. Throughout February and especially on Ireland Reads Day, February 22nd, we’re calling on people across Ireland to get lost in a good book. It doesn’t matter what you read, where you read or how well you read, as long as you read. Events in Westmeath for Ireland Reads Caroline talks to Eithne Shortal...

Caroline talks to Michelle Ruddy from Athlone Library about Family Time At Your Library , and Finola Colgan from Mental Health Ireland about our "Well Westmeath" programme. We also get to hear some wonderful singing from Caoimhe from Athlone Library ahead of their Christmas Children's Karaoke Remember to stay tuned to our website & social media for all the news from Westmeath Libraries

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 for Science 14 Nov 2024 - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Westmea...

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 are happening in Westmeath libraries

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 of Willie Ryan   Download the eAudiobook of The W...

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. Find a copy of Westmeath: History and Society in...

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 Substack

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 here  

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 here

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