Mullingar

Province

Mullingar (Irish At Muileann gCearr - the crooked mill) is the capital of County Westmeath in the Irish province of Leinster. In addition, the city is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Meath. The population is 20,103 ( 2011).

By 2003, Mullingar had a significant cattle market.

In around Mullingar, there are some lakes, Lough Owel, Lough Lene and Lough Ennel that are very popular with anglers. For several years, pewter hardware from Mullingar is becoming increasingly popular and is one of the main export products of the city.

Traffic

Mullingar is located on the national road N 4, 79 km from Dublin. In addition, the city of Bus Éireann, the Irish railway and transit agencies is operated.

Building

The Christ the King ( Christ the King ) cathedral was begun in 1933 and completed in 1936. The solemn consecration took place in 1939. At the request of Pope Pius XI. was given to her as the first cathedral world the name of Christ the King.

Personalities

  • Eugene Casserly (1820-1883), U.S. Senator
  • Joe Dolan (1939-2007), a pop singer
  • Josephine Hart (1942-2011), Irish -born British writer, publisher, theater producer and television presenter
  • Michael O'Leary ( born 1961 ), CEO of Ryanair
  • Martin Fagan ( b. 1983 ), long-distance runner
  • John Joe Nevin (* 1989), Boxer
  • Niall James Horan (* 1993), member of the band One Direction
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