Westmeath Examiner

5 days ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Thomas Lyons

Following a successful run at the Dublin Dance Festival, as well as performances in Cork and Galway, dance show Mosh had its midlands show in Longford last Wednesday. Mosh is a new production by Rachel Ní Bhraonáin, a multidisciplinary artist who has combined dance, music, and storytelling to create a visually exciting spectacle. Featuring the choreography of Mullingar's Robyn Byrne, this theatrical production is a hybrid of a music gig and a theatrical journey into the heart of a moshpit.

1 week ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Craig Meighan

By Craig Meighan, PA Scotland Political Reporter Liam Gallagher has slammed a Scottish council after officials were accused of suggesting Oasis fans are “drunk, middle-aged and fat”. The remarks were revealed in safety briefings drawn up ahead of the band’s three sellout shows at Murrayfield in August. In the documents, concerns were raised that the sold-out Oasis Live ’25 Tour would clash with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

2 weeks ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Carl Markham

By Carl Markham, PA Premier League champions Liverpool have agreed a club-record deal worth up to £116 million (€136 million) to sign Florian Wirtz after Bayer Leverkusen finally settled on a fee for their playmaker. The Reds had two bids rejected, the last one of £113 million which would have seen £100 million paid up front with performance-related add-ons, but have finally got the deal over the line.

2 weeks ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Casey Cooper-Fiske |Rob Freeman |Hannah Roberts

By Casey Cooper-Fiske, Rob Freeman and Hannah Roberts, PA Sir Paul McCartney has said The Beach Boys star Brian Wilson was a “musical genius” and a “bright shining light” after his death aged 82. The 82-year-old Beatles bass player has previously cited Wilson’s work as an inspiration for his own, and collaborated with him on Wilson’s 2014 solo album Gettin’ In Over My Head. He also took part in his induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2000.

3 weeks ago | westmeathexaminer.ie | Andy Hampson

By Andy Hampson, PA Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic will miss the Club World Cup after undergoing Achilles surgery. Kovacic missed the FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace through injury earlier this month. He returned to face Bournemouth in the Premier League but was sent off and sat out the final game of the season at Fulham. City have now confirmed the 31-year-old has required an operation. No timescale has been put on his recovery but the focus is now on next season.