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Pope Leo XIV appoints local Bishop to new leadership role in Tipperary-border diocese
Bishop Ger Nash appointed to new leadership role in Ossory Diocese Parish Priest of Borris in Ossory Fr Jackie Robinson recently made an announcement to inform parishioners that Bishop Ger Nash, Bishop of Ferns has been appointed by Pope Leo IV as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Oss...
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Complaint about Drogheda Bus Station escalated to European Commission
Could have wider implications for Ireland A formal complaint concerning the lack of accessibility at Drogheda Bus Station has been submitted to the European Commission, following what is described as a failure by Ireland’s National Enforcement Body to properly enforce EU passenger-rights law....
Grant McCann proud after Doncaster survive second-half onslaught to beat Burton
Grant McCann was proud of his Doncaster side as they withstood a second-half onslaught from Burton to secure a precious 2-1 win. Rovers struck twice in the first 12 minutes through Luke Molyneux’s second-minute penalty and Owen Bailey’s close-range finish 10 minutes later to seize control of the...
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Martin Paterson challenges Notts County to improve as winning run continues
Notts County head coach Martin Paterson warned he will not allow his team to rest on its laurels following a 1-0 victory over Gillingham. Despite being without their most prolific marksman Alassana Jatta and the influential Jodi Jones, County reiterated their automatic promotion ambitions by recordi...
Northampton response at Barnsley leaves Kevin Nolan confident in survival
Northampton boss Kevin Nolan believes his side have what it takes to beat the drop in League One this season after they showed character to rescue a 2-2 draw against Barnsley. After David McGoldrick cancelled out Nesta Guinness-Walker’s opener, substitute Adam Phillips thought he had given his Bar...
Nelson Peltz praises ‘great’ son-in-law Brooklyn Peltz Beckham amid family feud
US billionaire Nelson Peltz has praised his “great” son-in-law, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, following his public family fallout. Brooklyn, who married Peltz’s daughter Nicola in 2022, shared an explosive statement on Instagram in January, accusing his parents, former footballer Sir David Beckham a...
Tremendous Torquay United fightback seals another three points on the road
Torquay United recover from two goals down to win 3-2 at Dover Athletic in National League South Torquay United recovered from conceding two early goals on a stodgy Dover Athletic pitch to secure a valuable three points in the push for promotion. The Gulls were punished for a sluggish start, ...
Tremendous Torquay United fightback seals another three points on the road
Torquay United recover from two goals down to win 3-2 at Dover Athletic in National League South Torquay United recovered from conceding two early goals on a stodgy Dover Athletic pitch to secure a valuable three points in the push for promotion. The Gulls were punished for a sluggish start, ...
Tremendous Torquay United fightback seals another three points on the road
Torquay United recover from two goals down to win 3-2 at Dover Athletic in National League South Torquay United recovered from conceding two early goals on a stodgy Dover Athletic pitch to secure a valuable three points in the push for promotion. The Gulls were punished for a sluggish start, ...
BREAKING: New housing estate application in major Tipp town sent to council
The proposal features 36 two-storey homes, offering a mix of 11 two-bedroom townhouses, 21 three-bedroom townhouses, and 4 three-bedroom semi-detached houses. Tipperary County Council is now considering a proposal to bring a brand new residential estate to the area. Marion Carey has applied t...
Planning permission lodged for major solar farm development in Tipperary
Project will cover 32 hectares, with panels, substation, fencing, and access roads A new planning application has been submitted to Tipperary County Council for a large solar energy project in the townland of Ballyboe. READ NEXT: Doughan makes the difference as Nenagh CBS claim second Harty C...
Gardaí issue appeal after BMW set alight
The incident occurred last week An investigation is underway after a car was set alight in Ballinakill last week. Laois Gardaí are investigating the burning of a grey BMW 320 at Baunmore at around 2.30am on the morning of January 28. READ ALSO: Driver arrested on the M7 in Laois Gardaí are ap...
Laois woman Claire Byrne returns to radio with Newstalk with grilling of 'not fazed' Taoiseach
Mountrath journalist also interviewed Hollywood star back after leaving RTÉ Mountrath woman Claire Byrne returned to the airwaves for the first time since leaving RTÉ with an interview on Newstalk with An Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Speaking to the Laois woman on The Claire Byrne Show, Mr Marti...
Gardaí arrest a number of motorists in Laois over the Bank Holiday weekend
Checkpoints were set up around the county over St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend Gardaí arrested four people for driving under the influence in Laois over the Bank Holiday weekend. Gardaí conducted checkpoints throughout the county during the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday, Jan...
'You don’t need to be a saint' - Kilkenny priest on life behind the collar
Local priest, Fr Willie Purcell, featured in a recent RTE documentary on the priesthood Clara Parish Priest, Fr Willie Purcell, made an appearance on the small screen last year, contributing to RTE documentary, 'The Last Priests in Ireland'. The programme, presented by comic and Father Ted st...
Illegal cigarettes seized at an mid-Louth manufacturing plant had retail value of almost €560,000
Tobacco discovered at a illegal cigarette plant had potential to manufacture eight million cigarettes Raw tobacco found during a raid on an illicit cigarette manufacturing plant in mid Louth, allegedly had the potential to make eight million cigarettes, Dundalk Circuit Court heard last week. ...
Donegal Libraries Launch New Communication Boards to Support Inclusive Access
Launch marks significant step in improving user accessibility Donegal County Library Service has officially launched a new initiative featuring Communication Boards across its branches, marking a significant step forward in improving accessibility and inclusion for all library users. Thirteen...
Buncrana mayoral chain returns to public display in former town council office
Historic chain of office put on display in the former Buncrana Town Council office, now the Inishowen Innovation Hub The chain of office worn by mayors of Buncrana for almost 40 years until the council was abolished just over a decade ago has been returned to public view and is now on display...
Pep Guardiola: I will always stand up for human beings who are suffering
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he feels compelled to speak out on humanitarian issues because of the visibility of global suffering. Guardiola missed media duties prior to last week’s game at Tottenham after making a speech in support of Palestinian children at a charity event in his h...
Max Dyche helps Northampton end losing run with battling draw at Barnsley
Northampton moved to within a point of escaping the League One relegation zone after ending a four-game losing run with a 2-2 draw at Barnsley. After David McGoldrick cancelled out Nesta Guiness-Walker’s opener, substitute Adam Phillips thought he had given his Barnsley side the three points just ...