Newspapers
Local newspapers are available on microfilm and date from the 1800’s.
In addition, there are some available in original paper format. Due to the fragile nature of the original paper editions, photocopying is prohibited.
We recommend phoning in advance, particularly if you have to travel some distance.
Newspapers Available on microfilm at the Local Studies Dept., Mullingar Library.
Midland Reporter and Westmeath Nationalist 1891-1939
Westmeath Guardian 1835-1896
Midland Chronicle and Westmeath Independent: Mullingar 1827
Midland Herald 1949-1956
Westmeath Journal 1813, 1823-1834
Westmeath Examiner 1882-2006
Sunday Tribune 1983-1985
Original newspapers at County Library H.Q.
Midland Topic 1975-1977, 1986-1990
Westmeath Topic 1991-2007
Newspapers Available on Microfilm at Aidan Heavey Library , Athlone.
Athlone Independent 1833-1836
Athlone Sentinel 1834-1861
Athlone Conservative Advocat 1837
Athlone Mirror 1841-1842
Westmeath Herald 1859-1861
Westmeath Independent 1860-1882, 1897-1920, 1923-1985
Athlone Times 1887, 1889-1902
Athlone News 1961-1962
Athlone Observer 1985-1995
Original newspapers at Aidan Heavey Library , Athlone.
Athlone Topic 2004-2007
Athlone Voice 2003-2007
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