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Rally in Coleraine hears concerns around immigration
The rally finished with a procession around the Co Derry town amid a police presence A rally in Coleraine has heard concerns around immigration, as well as challenges from a counter protest. The event was billed as the launch of a movement called Our Northern Ireland Voice. It calls for stopp...
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“Absolute cruelty of the highest order”, Kildare senator slams sulky racing in Kildare
Senator Fiona O'Loughlin was speaking in the Seanad last week A Kildare senator has slammed as “absolute cruelty of the highest order” the practice of sulky racing, specifically in Co Kildare. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin was speaking on the issue in the Seanad last week. Senator O'Loughlin slate...
“Absolute cruelty of the highest order”, Kildare senator slams sulky racing in Kildare
Senator Fiona O'Loughlin was speaking in the Seanad last week A Kildare senator has slammed as “absolute cruelty of the highest order” the practice of sulky racing, specifically in Co Kildare. Senator Fiona O'Loughlin was speaking on the issue in the Seanad last week. Senator O'Loughlin slate...
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Majority of Achill primary school families now signed up to Smartphone Free Childhood initiative
This follows an earlier survey carried out before Christmas, in which 93 percent of parents who responded said they would prefer to delay smartphones and social media during primary school Almost 80 families across Achill, representing 137 children, have now signed up to the local Smartphone ...
Appeal to people who care about Louth to join in clean up event
Cooley Community Alert asking for more groups to get involved this year Cooley Community Alert is planning its events for this year and is asking for more groups, businesses, schools, and sports groups, "and anyone who cares about Louth", to get involved in its clean up events in the communit...
'What a comeback it was!'- Big shoutout to Kady who won first match back after injury
Carlow Institute gave a special shoutout to Kady Shaw who 'is widely regarded as one of the top female kickboxers in the country right now' Huge congratulations to Kady Shaw on her impressive boxing win in Galway over the weekend last. Carlow Institute paid homage to the talented Kady who is ...
Limerick teams set for Energia All-Ireland League play-off action as regular season fixtures conclude
Garryowen, Shannon, UL Bohemian, Old Crescent and Thomond all set for Energia All Ireland League play-off action in a fortnight's time ALL seven Limerick sides were in action this weekend in the Men's Energia All-Ireland League as the regular season action reaches its conclusion with Garryowe...
Two demonstrators arrested outside RAF base during peace protest
Two people have been arrested outside an RAF base in Suffolk during peace protests against the Iran war, police have confirmed. More than a hundred people joined a peace encampment to create a blockade outside the main gate of Lakenheath airbase on Saturday afternoon. The peace protest follows repor...
Danny Rohl urges Rangers to stay ‘on the front foot’ after climbing to summit
Danny Rohl told his Rangers players to stay “on the front foot” in the William Hill Premiership run-in after the 4-2 win over Dundee United took the Gers top for the first time in over two years. Goals from Ryan Naderi, Dujon Sterling, Thelo Aasgaard and substitute Bojan Miovski proved too much ...
Danny Rohl urges Rangers to stay ‘on the front foot’ after climbing to summit
Danny Rohl told his Rangers players to stay “on the front foot” in the William Hill Premiership run-in after the 4-2 win over Dundee United took the Gers top for the first time in over two years. Goals from Ryan Naderi, Dujon Sterling, Thelo Aasgaard and substitute Bojan Miovski proved too much ...
England backs shine as Bath beat Saracens to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals
Bath turned to a quartet of their England backs to turn the tide as they edged into the Champions Cup quarter-finals with a 31-22 victory over Saracens. Trailing 10-0 at the interval at the Recreation Ground, the hosts burst into life with tries from Henry Arundell, Joe Cokanasiga, Ben Spencer and O...
England backs shine as Bath beat Saracens to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals
Bath turned to a quartet of their England backs to turn the tide as they edged into the Champions Cup quarter-finals with a 31-22 victory over Saracens. Trailing 10-0 at the interval at the Recreation Ground, the hosts burst into life with tries from Henry Arundell, Joe Cokanasiga, Ben Spencer and O...
Tavistock AFC fall to home defeat as visitors secure play-off place
Malvern Town overturn early deficit to claim victory in Devon and confirm their spot in the end-of-season play-offs Tavistock AFC were beaten 1-3 at home by Malvern Town FC on Good Friday, as the visitors secured a Southern League Division One South play-off place. The Lambs made a strong sta...
Tavistock AFC fall to home defeat as visitors secure play-off place
Malvern Town overturn early deficit to claim victory in Devon and confirm their spot in the end-of-season play-offs Tavistock AFC were beaten 1-3 at home by Malvern Town FC on Good Friday, as the visitors secured a Southern League Division One South play-off place. The Lambs made a strong sta...
Signs of spring at North Devon zoo as baby wallaby sees the world for the first time
A joey wallaby at Exmoor Zoo has popped their head out of the pouch for the first time as they prepare to discover the great wide world A wallaby joey at Exmoor Zoo has popped its head out of mum’s pouch for the first time as it prepares to meet the big wide world. It is possible Easter holid...
Signs of spring at North Devon zoo as baby wallaby sees the world for the first time
A joey wallaby at Exmoor Zoo has popped their head out of the pouch for the first time as they prepare to discover the great wide world A wallaby joey at Exmoor Zoo has popped its head out of mum’s pouch for the first time as it prepares to meet the big wide world. It is possible Easter holid...
Signs of spring at North Devon zoo as baby wallaby sees the world for the first time
A joey wallaby at Exmoor Zoo has popped their head out of the pouch for the first time as they prepare to discover the great wide world A wallaby joey at Exmoor Zoo has popped its head out of mum’s pouch for the first time as it prepares to meet the big wide world. It is possible Easter holid...
RIP: Longford mourns death of loyal GAA supporter who also loved attending local marts
Late Francis (Frank) Brady, Lisrathigan, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Longford An air of sadness and genuine regret decended on the Coolarty and surrounding area on Friday, March 20, when the news became known that Francis Brady of Lisrathigan had passed to his eternal reward in the loving care ...
Longford man accused of dangerous driving requests video footage
39-year-old Philip Grace of 14 Crevagh Bawn in Ballymahon, appeared before Longford District Court charged with multiple offences A Ballymahon man representing himself on charges of multiple offences has requested any available CCTV footage from one of the two incidents before the court. 39-y...
PICTURES: Limerick village raises hundreds for charity with Easter egg hunt
The Easter egg hunt and Daffodil Day coffee morning in aid of the Irish Cancer Society was held in Kilteely-Dromkeen USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether i...