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Donegal crash victim Caoimhin Porter-McLoone 'was deeply loved', funeral hears
There were poignant scenes as the Shantallow estate in Derry fell silent and Caoimhin’s devastated family and friends prepared to lay their beloved boy to rest Caoimhin Porter-McLoone was a “kind-hearted, caring, handsome, funny young man’ whose life was “just beginning to open out” as he...
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Seventeen voices have already weighed in on County Council’s proposed parking bye-laws
The proposed parking charges apply from 8.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday, though some have suggested changing this to 9am to 5.30pm. Residents from all nine towns have shared their thoughts, with 17 public submissions sent to Tipperary County Council about the new parking bye-laws. Among ...
A fully-fledged son of Carrick-on-Suir with a deep affection for his beloved town
The late John (Johnny ) Grace - A devoted family man and stalwart of his beloved Carrick Swan club The passing of John (Johnny) Grace caused profound sadness in his native Carrick-on-Suir and beyond. John Grace was a devoted family man and a person who made a huge impact on sport in the town ...
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Funding bid for safety work after calls by businesses in Limerick village
Priomh-chomhairleoir submits application for money to carry out work in Drombanna AN application for funding has been made to carry out road safety works at Drombanna. Council priomh-chomhairleoir Catherine Slattery made a visit to the village which is just a 10 minute drive from the city, af...
195 unit apartment complex given go-ahead for Kildare
Plans have been approved for a site at Parson Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare A massive €43m Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) has been approved for Kildare. Glenveigh Homes Limited has secured planning permission to construct 195 apartments at Parson Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare. Accord...
Woman stole over €300 in cosmetics from Laois shop
The woman appeared before Portlaoise District Court A woman admitted stealing over €300 worth of cosmetics from Shaws in Portlaoise. Louise Collins (45) of 2 Harelawn Drive, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, stole cosmetics valued at €311.97 from Shaws in Portlaoise on January 26, 2026. Garda Sergeant J...
195 unit apartment complex given go-ahead for Kildare
Plans have been approved for a site at Parson Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare A massive €43m Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) has been approved for Kildare. Glenveigh Homes Limited has secured planning permission to construct 195 apartments at Parson Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare. Accord...
Commercial vacancy rate in Louth rises to 15.1% as national rate hits record high
Louth is above national average of 14.6%, with Drogheda rate hitting 20.3% The commercial vacancy rate in Louth was 15.1% in December 2025 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report, prepared by EY. The represents a 0.1 percentage point (pp) increase in the commercial va...
Call for return of Community Alert Schemes in Donegal after increse in break-ins
'We should do some kind of promotion to encourage communities to start one, There has been an increase in break-ins and robberies and most of these are targeting the older generation in rural areas' There are calls to reinvigorate Community Alert Schemes across Donegal following a recent incr...
Kind-hearted Quigley’s Point woman Bridie presents €1,270 to blind charity
The funds raised locally will help Vision Ireland continue its essential work supporting individuals and families affected by sight loss throughout the region and beyond A community fundraising dance held at St Mary’s Hall, Muff recently has raised €1,270 for Vision Ireland, supporting its wo...
Derry's Shantallow community rallies as first of tragic crash funerals takes place
Eighteen-year-old Caoimhin Porter-McLoone sadly lost his life on Tuesday night when the car he was travelling in collided with a lorry in the border village of St Johnston The funeral has taken place of one of the Derry teenagers who tragically died in a road traffic accident in Donegal. Eigh...
Get fit for a good cause at the inaugural Derry and Strabane MAYOR-ROX
Mayor McHugh invites athletes of all abilities to compete in the district's first high-octane MAYOR-ROX simulation on May 30 Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, has announced exciting plans for the district’s first ever mass participation Hyrox simulat...
Derry's Shantallow community rallies as first of tragic crash funerals takes place
Eighteen-year-old Caoimhin Porter-McLoone sadly lost his life on Tuesday night when the car he was travelling in collided with a lorry in the border village of St Johnston The funeral has taken place of one of the Derry teenagers who tragically died in a road traffic accident in Donegal. Eigh...
Call for return of Community Alert Schemes in Donegal after increse in break-ins
'We should do some kind of promotion to encourage communities to start one, There has been an increase in break-ins and robberies and most of these are targeting the older generation in rural areas' There are calls to reinvigorate Community Alert Schemes across Donegal following a recent incr...
Man arrested after two-vehicle crash
A man has been arrested following a two-vehicle crash which left a woman injured. The collision happened on the A1 near Torness in East Lothian at around 8.50pm on Friday February 27. The 38-year-old woman driving one of the vehicles, a Land Rover Discovery, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinb...
Helen McEntee ‘deeply concerned’ over missile strikes on Iran
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee has said she is “deeply concerned” after the US and Israel launched missile strikes on Iran. Ms McEntee also said she was dismayed by the Iranian response and has called on all sides to de-escalate tensions. The minister said there are a small number of Irish...
Helen McEntee ‘deeply concerned’ over missile strikes on Iran
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee has said she is “deeply concerned” after the US and Israel launched missile strikes on Iran. Ms McEntee also said she was dismayed by the Iranian response and has called on all sides to de-escalate tensions. The minister said there are a small number of Irish...
Commercial vacancy rate in Louth rises to 15.1% as national rate hits record high
Louth is above national average of 14.6%, with Drogheda rate hitting 20.3% The commercial vacancy rate in Louth was 15.1% in December 2025 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report, prepared by EY. The represents a 0.1 percentage point (pp) increase in the commercial va...
195 unit apartment complex given go-ahead for Kildare
Plans have been approved for a site at Parson Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare A massive €43m Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) has been approved for Kildare. Glenveigh Homes Limited has secured planning permission to construct 195 apartments at Parson Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare. Accord...
195 unit apartment complex given go-ahead for Kildare
Plans have been approved for a site at Parson Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare A massive €43m Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) has been approved for Kildare. Glenveigh Homes Limited has secured planning permission to construct 195 apartments at Parson Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare. Accord...