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South Devon MP calls on King to snub Trump over 'illegal war'
Newton Abbot's Martin Wrigley urges monarch to pull out of USA trip An angry South Devon MP has urged the King to call off a planned trip to America amid concerns over President Donald Trump’s ‘illegal war’. Newton Abbot Liberal Democrat MP Martin Wrigley has signed a motion which says: “We...
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Luke Humphries wins in Belgium as Luke Littler’s hat-trick bid ends early
World number two Luke Humphries joked his win at the Belgian Darts Open would help in his bid to become “the second-best player in the world”. Double defending champion Luke Littler’s shock 6-5 exit to Dutchman Niels Zonneveld in the last 16 paved the way for Humphries to clinch his ninth Euro...
'Oh my God, she's hitting her head' - Chilling video emerges of vicious Tipperary attack
The 22-second-long clip of the shocking incident in Birdhill has been shared widely on social media Chilling footage has emerged this Sunday evening of the vicious assault of a young mother in County Tipperary. Scarlett Faulkner, aged in her 20s, is in a critical condition in Cork University ...
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Kilkenny company makes two major leadership appointments
Campion Insurance has announced two senior leadership appointments Kilkenny-headquartered Campion Insurance has announced two senior leadership appointments as the company prepares to accelerate the next phase of expansion following a transformative three-year growth period. Damian Smith has ...
In PICTURES: Pedigree honoured at awards in Laois staged in Portlaoise
Portlaoise man honoured with lifetime achievement award at Midlands Park Hotel Awards for pedigree cattle breeding were presented recently when breeders assembled at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise for the annual All-Star Awards. Each breed society nominated its chosen recipient. Joseph...
BREAKING: Kilkenny driver’s rampage ends in arrest amid chaos on local roads
Thomastown gardaí intercept HGV driver off M9 in Kilkenny following reports of erratic driving A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after being reported for dangerous driving on the M9 in Kilkenny on Sunday evening. Gardaí say they received reports of an articulated HGV “a...
'Treasure trove' of incredible documents donated to Kilkenny archive
Family of esteemed architect makes presentation to Kilkenny Archaeological Society A priceless record of some of the most important archaeological finds and renovations from medieval Kilkenny has found a new home in the city’s Rothe House. The family of the esteemed Kilkenny architect, artist...
'Lengthy' delays expected during works on vital Kilkenny road
Remediation works on Ferry Mountgarret Bridge, which crosses the River Barrow between counties Kilkenny and Wexford are scheduled for later this year Motorists could be facing months of long diversions when works to repair and strengthen a Kilkenny bridge take place this summer. Remediation w...
Kilkenny native made international headlines leading New York St Patrick's Day parade
Mai Reynolds, then 21 years old, was a past pupil of Loreto Kilkenny and worked as a professional photographer Seventy years ago this St Patrick’s Day, proud Kilkenny woman Mai Reynolds was the toast of the Big Apple, making international headlines and leading New York’s St Patrick’s Day para...
Worrying trend in apartment construction in Louth
Government data reveals that work began on just 13 apartments in Louth since the beginning of last year Latest data released today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage shows that construction began on just 13 apartments in the whole of Louth since the beginning of last ...
Worrying trend in apartment construction in Louth
Government data reveals that work began on just 13 apartments in Louth since the beginning of last year Latest data released today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage shows that construction began on just 13 apartments in the whole of Louth since the beginning of last ...
Kilkenny native made international headlines leading New York St Patrick's Day parade
Mai Reynolds, then 21 years old, was a past pupil of Loreto Kilkenny and worked as a professional photographer Seventy years ago this St Patrick’s Day, proud Kilkenny woman Mai Reynolds was the toast of the Big Apple, making international headlines and leading New York’s St Patrick’s Day para...
'Treasure trove' of incredible documents donated to Kilkenny archive
Family of esteemed architect makes presentation to Kilkenny Archaeological Society A priceless record of some of the most important archaeological finds and renovations from medieval Kilkenny has found a new home in the city’s Rothe House. The family of the esteemed Kilkenny architect, artist...
'Lengthy' delays expected during works on vital Kilkenny road
Remediation works on Ferry Mountgarret Bridge, which crosses the River Barrow between counties Kilkenny and Wexford are scheduled for later this year Motorists could be facing months of long diversions when works to repair and strengthen a Kilkenny bridge take place this summer. Remediation w...
BREAKING: Kilkenny driver’s rampage ends in arrest amid chaos on local roads
Thomastown gardaí intercept HGV driver off M9 in Kilkenny following reports of erratic driving A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after being reported for dangerous driving on the M9 in Kilkenny on Sunday evening. Gardaí say they received reports of an articulated HGV “a...
PICTURES | Super day in the sun at Ballymahon for brilliant 90th Longford Ploughing event
Michael and Claire Delaney of Drinan, Ballymahon were the hosts of the 2026 County Longford Ploughing Championships with O’Haire’s Concert Coaches as the main sponsor Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery It was a super day in the sun at Ballymahon for the brilliant 90th Coun...
Reinstatement of histopathology services "will bring real relief to GPs and patients" in Louth
Histopathology services for GP submitted specimens are to be reinstated at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda The reinstatement of histopathology services for GP submitted specimens at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda "will bring real relief to GPs and patients" in the region, L...
First charge for tailgating at football match brought by police at Carabao Cup
A man has been charged over allegedly entering the Carabao Cup final at Wembley without a ticket in the first charge for tailgating at a football match, the Metropolitan Police said. Tailgating, which is when fans get through stadium turnstiles by walking closely behind ticket holders, became a crim...
In PICTURES: Pedigree honoured at awards in Laois staged in Portlaoise
Portlaoise man honoured with lifetime achievement award at Midlands Park Hotel Awards for pedigree cattle breeding were presented recently when breeders assembled at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise for the annual All-Star Awards. Each breed society nominated its chosen recipient. Joseph...
Mother who lost five loved ones says Buncrana tragedy ‘feels like yesterday’
A mother who lost five members of her family in a pier tragedy 10 years ago has said it “feels like it was yesterday” as hundreds came out for a memorial walk. Louise James’ partner Sean McGrotty, their two sons Mark, 12, and Evan, eight, her mother Ruth and her 14-year-old sister Jodie died w...