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Meningitis cases rise to 34 from 29 as students queue for third day for vaccines
The number of cases linked to the meningitis outbreak in Kent has risen to 34, up from 29 previously, as hundreds of students queued for a third day to get vaccinated. Some 23 cases have been confirmed alongside a further 11 cases that “remain under investigation”, the UK Health Security Agency ...
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Kildare GAA: SFL results from Friday night games
Hanlon Concrete SFL Round 2 Hanlon Concrete SFL Division 1, Round 2: St Laaurence's 0-12 Naas 1-15; Raheens 0-11 Celbridge 0-16; Moorefield 2-12 Sarsfields 1-15; Johnstownbridge 2-11 Athy 2-8; Clane 2-5 Maynooth 3-16; Hanlon Concrete SFL Division 2, Round 2: Caragh 1-7 Two Mile House 0-12; Ca...
Kildare GAA: SFL results from Friday night games
Hanlon Concrete SFL Round 2 Hanlon Concrete SFL Division 1, Round 2: St Laaurence's 0-12 Naas 1-15; Raheens 0-11 Celbridge 0-16; Moorefield 2-12 Sarsfields 1-15; Johnstownbridge 2-11 Athy 2-8; Clane 2-5 Maynooth 3-16; Hanlon Concrete SFL Division 2, Round 2: Caragh 1-7 Two Mile House 0-12; Ca...
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Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, March 21
The following deaths have taken place: - JP Gallagher, Trummon - Rose Colhoun, Lifford - Niamh Kavanagh, Galway and Bundoran - Gerard Crossan Ruskey, Quigley’s Point - Mary Patricia (Pat) Brady, Cavan and Glenties - Mary Leavy, Clonmany - Joe Mulligan, Derrynamansher - Philomena Chambers, Donegal ...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, March 21
The following deaths have taken place: - JP Gallagher, Trummon - Rose Colhoun, Lifford - Niamh Kavanagh, Galway and Bundoran - Gerard Crossan Ruskey, Quigley’s Point - Mary Patricia (Pat) Brady, Cavan and Glenties - Mary Leavy, Clonmany - Joe Mulligan, Derrynamansher - Philomena Chambers, Donegal ...
Moor to sea make Devon a best place to be
Devon is celebrating a double success after Exmouth and Dartmoor were both named among the UK’s best places to live in the the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026. The prestigious annual list highlights the most desirable locations across the country — and this year, Devon’s winning mix of c...
Moor to sea make Devon a best place to be
Devon is celebrating a double success after Exmouth and Dartmoor were both named among the UK’s best places to live in the the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026. The prestigious annual list highlights the most desirable locations across the country — and this year, Devon’s winning mix of c...
Moor to sea make Devon a best place to be
Devon is celebrating a double success after Exmouth and Dartmoor were both named among the UK’s best places to live in the the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026. The prestigious annual list highlights the most desirable locations across the country — and this year, Devon’s winning mix of c...
LONG READ: Tipperary's clash with Kilkenny will be preparation for the championship
The Cats will be looking for revenge for last year's All-Ireland semi-final defeat A rallying second half from Tipperary earned a rich dividend in the penultimate round of the league series. Waterford’s wind-whipped first half threatened major damage before the recovery eased Tipperary nerves...
'From forest to front door' Minister praises Longford timber firm's ingenuity during visit
Minister Cummins visited the Glennon Brothers’ timber frame home manufacturing facility With forestry seen as key to delivering Ireland’s housing and climate targets, a third-generation timber processing business established in Longford looks set to scale even greater heights of success. A mi...
Young Limerick filmmakers shortlisted for national awards
Five groups and individuals from Limerick have been shortlisted in the Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards FIVE different groups and individuals from across Limerick have been shortlisted for Ireland's Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards (IYFTY). There are 20 finalists from all across...
Sports clubs in Kildare invited to attend meeting on Capital Grants
The Minister for Sport, in addition to Kildare Sports Partnership, will be present at the event Local sports clubs and community groups have been invited to attend a Capital Grants meeting in a well-known County Kildare hotel. Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has invited local sports club...
Teenage girl missing from Laois
Lisa Power was last seent in Portlaoise on St Patrick's Day Gardaí are appealing for information in relation to a teenage girl who is missing from Portlaoise. They are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14 year-old Lisa who is reported missing from Portlaoise since ...
Support local writers and musicians at Laois village's song and storytelling night
Song, music and storytelling night to take place in St Bernadette's Hall, Errill A Laois community is holding a night of music and storytelling to highlight the work of local artists, and raise funds for the village hall. The committee of St Bernadette's Community Hall in Errill invite all to...
Sports clubs in Kildare invited to attend meeting on Capital Grants
The Minister for Sport, in addition to Kildare Sports Partnership, will be present at the event Local sports clubs and community groups have been invited to attend a Capital Grants meeting in a well-known County Kildare hotel. Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has invited local sports club...
Hanna Hats of Donegal gains a superfan - in Germany!
Hanna Hats of Donegal, a custom headwear and accessory retailer, is very popular with pub owner Jens Luther of Luther’s Pub in the town of Rudolstadt in Thuringia, Germany A Donegal Town headwear business has gained a superfan all the way in Germany. Hanna Hats of Donegal, a custom headwear a...
Driver and occupants of car taken to hospital after collision in Donegal
Gardaí and emergency services attended a road traffic collision involving a single vehicle near R240 Carndonagh, on Friday, March 20, at approximately 6:30pm A number of people were taken to hospital following an accident in Donegal on Friday evening. Gardaí and emergency services attended a ...
Pipe dreams become reality as Buncrana and Fahan wastewater upgrade get green light
A significant investment in wastewater infrastructure across Inishowen has been given the green light. A significant investment in wastewater infrastructure across Inishowen has been given the green light, as Uisce Éireann secures planning permission for major upgrade works in Buncrana and Fa...
'A hard-won step forward' - Letterkenny to recruit a consultant dermatologist
The development follows sustained engagement and advocacy by Cllr Declan Meehan, who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to address concerns around dermatology services in the region Letterkenny University Hospital is set to commence recruitment for a consultant dermatologist. The decisio...
Council
Cuts to Community and Voluntary Sector will have devastating impact on support for vulnerable people' - Cllr Shaun Harkin Derry City and Strabane District councillor Shaun Harkin (People Before Profit) has said funding cuts to the Community and Voluntary sector will have a "devastating impact...