A Westmeath Christmas (2022)

TOPIC • December 8, 2022
A Westmeath Christmas
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Shop, sparkle and
shine in your local
town this Christmas
It’s almost Christmas time ...
yaayyy! No matter how much you
love or despair this time of year,
you can’t escape the cheer it
brings. Everyone is happier in anticipation
of something to look forward to.
Whether it’s a child that is looking forward
to the visit of the Santa Claus or adults
looking forward to a few days off work, giving
you time to relax with family and friends,
there’s no denying that it is a very special
time of the year.
Rumour has it that we’re going to have snow
this Christmas, a small dusting of which will
be really atmospheric for the season that’s in
it. We haven’t had a white Christmas for some
time now and it’s about time our children
experience the magic it brings. Above all, we
all should definitely take a few moments to
remember the real reason we celebrate
Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ, as
this has a grounding effect and keeps things
real throughout the season.
SHOP LOCAL IS THE ETHICAL CHOICE
You don’t need to have a degree to
understand why shopping local at Christmas
or any other time of the year is an ethical
choice and one we all should make as a matter
of principle.
Spending money in your local town =
keeping money in your local town = more
investment in your local town = more jobs for
you and your family in your local town.
It’s as simple as that!
PERSONALISED SERVICE
This supplement is full of local advertisers
who would be delighted to welcome you and
your business throughout the year. You will
be offered a personalised service and value
that is unmatchable in any part of the
country.
Take some time out and read through what
your local shops have on offer for you this
Christmas. You won’t be disappointed.
● We will use this opportunity to remind you
As Christmas Day falls
on a Sunday this year,
regular Mass times
apply to most places.
Below are the Mass
timings for the
churches in Mullingar
parish.
The Cathedral of
Christ The King
Christmas Eve,
December 24 – Vigil
Masses at 6pm and
10pm
Christmas Day,
December 25 –
08.30am, 11am and
12.30pm
St Paul’s Church
Christmas Eve,
December 24 – 6pm
and 9pm
Christmas Day,
December 25 –
10.30am and 12 noon
Walshestown
Christmas Day,
December 25 – 09am
Brodenstown
Christmas Day,
December 25 – 10am
Jamestown
Christmas Day,
December 25 – 11am
Christmas shopping doesn’t have to be a dread.
Get your thinking cap on and make your
Christmas shopping day one filled with
interesting and fun moments.
Plan it out by the hour so that you get to shop,
socialise, meet a friend for lunch, and perhaps
even take in one of the many great plays that
the Mullingar Arts Centre hosts over the festive
season.
Your day out also doesn’t have to cost the earth
if you plan properly. Here are a few tips to keep
your budget on track:
(i) Plan your shopping trip on one of the free
parking in town days so you don’t have to pay
for parking. The free parking dates for Christmas
2022 in Mullingar are Saturday December 10,
Friday December 16, Saturday December 17,
Thursday December 22, Friday December 23 and
Christmas Eve, December 24.
(ii) Shopping on a weekday first thing in the
that a subscription to Topic newspapers or
Ireland’s Eye would also make a great gift for
that special someone – feel free to get in touch
with us to organise your subscription.
All that is left for us to do is to thank you for
your custom throughout the year and extend
greetings for the season. Fifty-one years and
Wishing all our
customers and friends
a very Happy Christmas
Lakeland Plumbing
& Heating Ltd.
FRANK DARBY
Woodlands, Mullingar
Tel: 044 9343497
Mob: 086 2519253
E: frankdarby28@gmail.com
morning (when children are in school) is always
advisable as it’s usually quieter and you’re more
likely to stick to your budget, whereas when the
children are with you, you’ll be tempted to spend
more to calm temper tantrums that will likely
take place on the day.
(iii) Make use of any vouchers you have lying
around and use them all up to lighten your
expenses this Christmas.
(iv) Avail of ‘real’ Christmas special offers, buying
two for one when it really is a bargain and
availing of money off your bill when you spend a
certain amount.
(v) Avail of free delivery services that may be on
offer from local shops to save on fuel / parking
costs – plan the delivery for when the children
are away so that you can hide away what needs
to be hidden for Christmas day.
counting...we could not do it without you!
Topic Management and Staff wish you and
your family, your near and dear ones a very
healthy, happy and special Christmastime,
and we wish you all the very best for 2023 and
the years to come.
Wishing all our customers a Happy
Christmas and Peaceful New Year
Peter Moore & Co. Ltd
(P.E. MOORE, B. Agr. Sc. & F.A.I.A.)
Accountants, Taxation and
Agricultural Consultants
Over 40 years experience in Farm Accounts
6 Patrick St., Mullingar
T: 044 9341577 • M: 087 9875156
Croghan Demense, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Tel: 046 9737146
Busy during Fleadh week,
Mullingar is a shopper’s Mecca.
Wishing all our customers a very
happy Christmas and best wishes for 2023
MULLINGAR BUSINESS PARK, MULLINGAR
Tel: 044 9343557
Tyres Sales & Repair • Wheel Balancing
Wheel/Lights Alignment • Oil/Bulb Change
Breaks - Exhausts - Shocks Alloy Rim Repairs
Servicing • 24HR Breakdown Service
Wishing our customers and
friends a happy Christmas