She has also contributed chapters to local history, publications, broadcasts on Midlands Radio 3 and is a columnist for the "Westmeath Examiner".

Ruth is also a tour guide and every bank holiday Monday she gives walking tours of Old Mullingar. She also works with schools helping to introduce children to the history and heritage of Mullingar. She is president of Westmeath Archaeological and Historical Society. I hope you enjoy this Audio Tour of Old Mullingar - with Ruth Illingworth

About the CD

Mullingar is one of Ireland's oldest towns with a history of settlement going back millennia. This audio tour tells the story of Mullingar's rich historical archaeologcal and cultural heritage from the earliest times to the present day.

Audio Tour of Old Mullingar - with Ruth Illingworth was produced by Dave Hynes and Recorded by Noel Cox.

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. Start of tour - Market Square
3. Mount Sreet
4. Courthouse County Buildings
5. Blackhall
6. Dominick Square. Dominick St
7. College Street, Cathedal etc.
8. Friars Mill Road
9. Pilgrim Statue and Lower Pearse Street
10. All Saints Church and Upper Pearse Street.
11. Outer Mullingar
12. Walshestown and Portloman Area
13. Rathconnell Area