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Deaths in Longford - Thursday, May 2, 2024
Micko (Michael) Doyle, Clonmucker, Kenagh, Longford / Westmeath The death occurred suddenly, surrounded by his family, in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 of Micko (Michael) Doyle, Clonmucker, Kenagh, Longford / Westmeath. Predeceased by his sons Anthony and Martin who died in ...
Inishowen teenager missing for two weeks located safe and well
An Inishowen teenager who has been missing for two weeks has been located safe and well. Fifteen-year-old Steven Boyle from Magherabeg in Inishowen had last been seen on April 17. Gardaí in Buncrana launched a nationwide appeal for information that was extended into Northern Ireland as it was belie...
‘Risks of harm to patients’ at UHL emergency department - warns HIQA report
Despite improvements in resourcing, supports and alternate pathways, on its latest HIQA inspection, University Hospital Limerick (UHL) was still found to have an overcrowded emergency department (ED), presenting a potential risk to anyone who attends there. This was the finding of an unannounced HIQ...
Irish cuckoo lands home in Ireland after 9000km round trip to Africa
An Irish cuckoo has flown 9000km from Africa to Ireland after spending winter in the rainforests of Central Africa. The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has confirmed that Cuach KP, one of the first Irish cuckoos to be tagged as part of a Cuckoo Tracking Project, has landed home in Killarn...
Letterkenny man claims he 'can't remember' attacking young woman after following her
A Donegal man who followed a young woman home before assaulting her on the doorstep of her boyfriend's home told a court he cannot remember anything about the incident. George Boyce appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court charged with the terrifying incident which happened on St Patrick's Day in 2...
Letterkenny man claims he 'can't remember' attacking young woman after following her
A Donegal man who followed a young woman home before assaulting her on the doorstep of her boyfriend's home told a court he cannot remember anything about the incident. George Boyce appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court charged with the terrifying incident which happened on St Patrick's Day in 2...
Just Transition funding for Offaly an 'outrage' thunders local councillor
Tullamore based Councillor Tony McCormack has voiced his profound disappointment regarding the allocation of funding from the Just Transition Fund for the Midlands region. The announcement, made last week by Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, revealed an allocation of ...
PICTURE: Two Tipperary shops receive top accolades for retail excellence
Pictured at the recent MACE Excellence Awards for achieving exceptional standards in retailing, held in Lawlor’s Hotel, in Naas in Co Kildare, were Colin Brady MACE ROA, Liam Attridge MACE Regional Manager with Mairead and Noel Ryan, Paula Loughnanae and Paula Casey, MACE Moneydass, Ballycahill an...
Tipperary DIY hero to feature in next episode of popular new TV series on TG4
Déan Tú Féin É, a brand new six-part series on TG4 seeks to nurture viewers ‘can do’ attitude and give advice and tips about ‘the how to’ and ‘the when to’, when undertaking big and small DIY projects. Driven by DIY enthusiast, founder and artistic director of Branar Marc Mac Lochlai...
Huge interest in opening of Longford's Latin School Heritage Centre
Friday next, May 3 will be a historic occasion in the North Longford community of Moyne/Dromard, with the official opening of the Latin School Heritage Centre. The centre’s opening coincides with the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Latin School. That year, 1974, also saw the opening of Moyn...
Retrofit funding for Longford county clinic
Funding has been approved for a “substantial retrofit” of Longford County Clinic. The health facility on St Joseph's Campus on Dublin Road hosts a range of services including radiology, dental and orthodontic treatments. Fianna Fáil Councillor Uruemu Adejinmi, said that following consultations ...
‘Risks of harm to the patients’ at ED in Limerick hospital persists - warns HIQA report
DESPITE improvements in resourcing, supports and alternate pathways, on its latest HIQA inspection, University Hospital Limerick (UHL) was still found to have an overcrowded emergency department (ED), presenting a potential risk to anyone who attends there. This was the finding of an unannounced HIQ...
Arachas acquires Gilmartin Insurances in Leitrim
Arachas, the country’s largest nationwide insurance broker, has announced the acquisition of Gilmartin Insurances, a general insurance business operating out of Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim, for an undisclosed sum. This is an important strategic investment for Arachas in the North West region and com...
Kildare town burglary incident under investigation by gardaí
A burglary incident which occurred in Kildare town is currently under investigation by gardaí. When asked about the incident by the Leinster Leader, a garda spokesperson had this to say: "Gardaí received report of an incident of burglary that occurred on April 25, 2024 on Melitta Road in Kildare t...
€100,000 in funding awarded to support the community function of Kildare County Council
The Department of Rural and Community Development to Kildare County Council has announced funding of €100,000 in to support the community function of Kildare County Council. The funding will support work of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) in Kildare through Additional Staff Resour...
Portlaoise apartment residents 'blocking road' cause 'extreme danger'
Poor parking by apartment residents in a Portlaoise estate is causing "extreme danger" for others, a local Fine Gael councillor claims. Rathevan housing estate has a large number of houses and apartments, all sharing one entrance near the Borris Road. Cllr Thomasina Connell has asked Laois County Co...
Laois receives over €80,000 in funding for community supports
Laois County Council has received over €80,000 in funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development to support their community functions. The funding of €82,206.54 will in particular support the work of the Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) through Additional Staff Reso...
€100,000 in funding awarded to support the community function of Kildare County Council
The Department of Rural and Community Development to Kildare County Council has announced funding of €100,000 in to support the community function of Kildare County Council. The funding will support work of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) in Kildare through Additional Staff Resour...
Kildare wedding venue wants to build tourist cabins
Tourist cabins are being being planned for Burtown House near Athy. A planning application was submitted to Kildare County Council. Being proposed is the construction of 9 short-term tourism accommodation cabins. The gross floor area of the planned cabins is 355.5 square metres. The proposed project...
Kildare town burglary incident under investigation by gardaí
A burglary incident which occurred in Kildare town is currently under investigation by gardaí. When asked about the incident by the Leinster Leader, a garda spokesperson had this to say: "Gardaí received report of an incident of burglary that occurred on April 25, 2024 on Melitta Road in Kildare t...