Castlepollard is a historic and bustling town and the Key Service Town in North Westmeath.

This website has been commissioned by the Local Development Group - in conjunction with Westmeath County Council - to promote our local community & economy, celebrate our heritage and plan our future.

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2021 Parade Cancelled

24 February 2021

The Castlepollard St Patrick's Day Parade Committee regret to announce that there will be no parade in 2021.

Dark Skies - Our 2019 Parade

24 February 2021

The Parade Committee has provided some photos of ominous skies before the 2019 North Westmeath St Patrick’s Day Parade in Castlepollard.

Merry Christmas

15 December 2020

We would like to wish our community, our friends and followers from near and far, all the very best for the most unusual of Christmases!

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We are happy to share details of meetings and events that will be of interest to our local community, here on our website.

Click here to view our current event listing, or here to submit information about an event you are planning or supporting. Please try to give us as much notice as possible so that we can help get the word out.

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4 days ago

HSE advises about heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstroke as potentially serious health risks for people during a heatwave Following a status yellow high temperature warning for Ireland, the HSE is advising people to stay safe in the heat and to be mindful of heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. In heatwaves, significant increases in mortality can occur, especially in older people, young children and more vulnerable groups. HSE advice to stay safe: Keep cool · Minimise unnecessary heating - turn off central heating, electrical equipment and lights that are not needed.· Keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm - stay in the shade or cover windows that are exposed to direct sunlight.· If you have to go outdoors, protect your skin by using shade, wearing clothing that covers the skin, a wide brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen of 30+ for adults and 50+ for children.· Use natural ventilation such as opening windows when the air feels cooler outside than inside (e.g at night) and where it is safe, secure and feasible to do so.· Increase air flow through buildings wherever possible.· Evaporative cooling - dampening your skin may help keep you cool.· If you are using air conditioning, make sure it is using a fresh air supply, which is important to prevent spread of Covid-19.· Electric fans need to be used with caution, as they may not be safe for higher temperatures and should not be used where a person may be incubating or a case of Covid-19.Stay hydrated· Make sure you have enough water to drink. It is important to stay hydrated.· You might like to leave drinks in the fridge.· An adult needs approximately 2 litres of liquid over 24 hours. This may be less for smaller people or those with medical conditions.· Drink more fluids when you feel any dehydration symptoms. The best fluids to drink are water or oral rehydration sachets - chat to your pharmacist about how to use these safely.· Drink enough during the day so your urine is a pale clear colour. - If you or someone you know is attending for their COVID vaccine, or for a COVID test, this week, please make sure to drink plenty of water and to bring a hat or a snack, as the centres are busy and you might be waiting outside for a little while. Who is particularly vulnerable?Heatwaves can affect any of us, but those most at risk are:· Babies and children.· People >65 years old.· People with underlying health conditions including problems with breathing, heart, kidneys, or diabetes.· People with Alzheimer’s and dementia.· People who spend a lot of time outside or in hot places - those who work outdoors or people who are living in homeless settings. Carers - making sure someone drinks enoughThe person you are caring for may not have a sense of how much they're drinking.To help them:· make sure they drink during mealtimes.· make drinking a social thing, like "having a cup of tea".· offer them food with a high water content - for example, ice cream or jellies, or fruits like melon. When to get medical helpContact your GP or the ED if you are unwell and especially if you are showing signs of serious dehydration that needs urgent care:· are confused and disorientated.· feel very dizzy.· have not peed all day.· feel like your heart is beating fast.· have fits (seizures).· are caring for someone who is drowsy or difficult to wake. For more information please visit:www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/prevention/skin-cancer-prevention-sunsmart.html ... See MoreSee Less

Skin Cancer Prevention: SunSmart - HSE.ie

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Information on protecting skin from sun to prevent skin cancer. SunSmart campaign resources. Sunhats, sunscreen, shade, sunglasses, clothes for sun protection

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3 weeks ago

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3 weeks ago

📣-VACCINATION UPDATE FOR 18 - 34 YEAR OLDS. 💉From Monday those aged 18-34 will be able to seek access to a Janssen vaccine in their local participating pharmacy, subject to supplies. Approximately 750 pharmacies are participating. 💉From the following week those aged 18-34 will be able to also opt in through registration with the HSE for a Janssen or AstraZeneca vaccine in a vaccination centre, again subject to supplies. 💉From Friday next week registration for an mRNA vaccine for those aged 30-34 will open – the first appointments will be scheduled in days, with the first vaccinations about one week later.To find a Pharmacy near you see:www2.hse.ie/apps/services/pharmaciesservicelist.aspx ... See MoreSee Less

Pharmacy Services

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Many pharmacies are now offering the Janssen single-dose COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 50 or over. Find a pharmacy to book your vaccine appointment.

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3 weeks ago

📣Positive news!📣💉VACCINATION UPDATE FOR 18 - 34 YEAR OLDS. 💉From Monday those aged 18-34 will be able to seek access to a Janssen vaccine in their local participating pharmacy, subject to supplies. Approximately 750 pharmacies are participating. 💉From the following week those aged 18-34 will be able to also opt in through registration with the HSE for a Janssen or AstraZeneca vaccine in a vaccination centre, again subject to supplies. 💉From Friday next week registration for an mRNA vaccine for those aged 30-34 will open – the first appointments will be scheduled in days, with the first vaccinations about one week later.To find a Pharmacy near you see:www2.hse.ie/apps/services/pharmaciesservicelist.aspx ... See MoreSee Less

Pharmacy Services

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Many pharmacies are now offering the Janssen single-dose COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 50 or over. Find a pharmacy to book your vaccine appointment.

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2 months ago

The Cathaoirleach Awards honour people and groups who have given special service to their communities in County Westmeath.Join us live for the rescheduled 2020 Awards at 7pm on Friday 11 June at www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF2QPlJC4P0Read more www.westmeathcoco.ie/en/ourservices/yourcouncil/councilnews/2020cathaoirleachawardslivevirtualeve...#YourCouncil #WCCAwards2020Westmeath Community DevelopmentWestmeath LibrariesLocal Enterprise Office WestmeathWestmeath SportMullingar.ieathlone.ie ... See MoreSee Less

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Tuath Housing @tuathhousing·

7 Jul

Tuath Housing is offering one resident the opportunity to do an accredited online course with @AnCosan_VCC with all course fees covered. This opportunity is worth approximately €2,300! For more information, please see the flyer or contact getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie
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Department of Rural and Community Development@DeptRCD·

22 Jun

Involved with a Public Participation Network or PPN?

We want to hear what you have to say.

Please fill out our survey to make sure they continue to represent communities into the future: https://t.co/b6ExxEZh4v

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Westmeath County Council@westmeathcoco·

16 Jun

On 21 June, the longest day of the year, ask your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues “How are you?”

Hello Westmeath How R U? are hosting a free secure online How R U Connect Café on 23 June, 11am-12pm

Register at https://t.co/AFloFQuHuN

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Westmeath County Council@westmeathcoco·

15 Jun

This week is National Water Safety Awareness Week.

Whatever body of water you’re on

⚠️ Wear a lifejacket
🎯 Know your limits
👨‍👧‍👦Keep an eye on children
💧 Avoid alcohol on the water

#WaterSafety #BetterSafeThanSorry

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