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Coroner set to deliver findings on fatal shootings involving Army
A coroner is set to deliver findings later following an inquest into the killing of five civilians in shootings involving the British Army in west Belfast 50 years ago. A priest and three teenagers were among those killed in the Springhill and Westrock areas on July 9 1972. Families and friends of F...
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English Riviera Airshow set to soar for 10th anniversary as crowds urged to plan ahead
Thousands expected in Paignton for milestone event featuring Red Arrows, Typhoon displays and three days of family entertainment Just one month to go and excitement is soaring as the English Riviera Airshow draws nearer. One of the UK’s largest free airshows, the event attracts tens of thousa...
English Riviera Airshow set to soar for 10th anniversary as crowds urged to plan ahead
Thousands expected in Paignton for milestone event featuring Red Arrows, Typhoon displays and three days of family entertainment Just one month to go and excitement is soaring as the English Riviera Airshow draws nearer. One of the UK’s largest free airshows, the event attracts tens of thousa...
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English Riviera Airshow set to soar for 10th anniversary as crowds urged to plan ahead
Thousands expected in Paignton for milestone event featuring Red Arrows, Typhoon displays and three days of family entertainment Just one month to go and excitement is soaring as the English Riviera Airshow draws nearer. One of the UK’s largest free airshows, the event attracts tens of thousa...
Fresh bid for new padel court in Tipperary after earlier rejection by council
Padel Rock Ltd have applied to Tipperary County Council for permission to build a padel facility at Cashel Business Park on Cahir Road. A fresh bid has been lodged for a padel facility in Tipperary, months after an earlier proposal was turned down by the council. Padel Rock Ltd applied to Tip...
Fresh bid for new padel court in Tipperary after earlier rejection by council
Padel Rock Ltd have applied to Tipperary County Council for permission to build a padel facility at Cashel Business Park on Cahir Road. A fresh bid has been lodged for a padel facility in Tipperary, months after an earlier proposal was turned down by the council. Padel Rock Ltd applied to Tip...
Traffic management in place as works get under way on Longford road
Roadworks will take place on the L-1040 road in Clontumpher from 8am until 4pm, on Thursday April 30, and Friday May 1 Users of the L-1040 road in Clontumpher may face slight disruption throughout the next two days as work on the road takes place. The work will be carried out from 8am until 4...
Tirlán rewards Laois farm families for delivering excellence
Laois farmers recognised for their commitment to high standards Three Laois family farms were recognised this year for their achievements at the Tirlán Dairy and Sustainability Awards and 2026. Tirlán say the achievements of farmers in Laois and other parts of Ireland were celebrated on Monda...
Decision time on new Laois Lidl in Mountmellick
Lidl sticking to its guns on 'ratrun' shortcuts to planned new supermarket The decision is about to be announced on a new Lidl supermarket in Laois. However Lidl Ireland GmbH is sticking to its guns in refusing to add what it had termed 'ratrun' paths from the site of the planned new store in...
Louth Weather: Cloudier day with some bright or sunny spells
Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees Thursday, will be a cloudier day overall with outbreaks of rain in the south and west of the province. The rain will gradually edge northwards through the day, with some heavy bursts at times. The northeast of the province will remain dry, however, wit...
East Donegal man charged over €2k cannabis stash
Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that the drugs were valued at €2,120 and that the DPP has directed that the matter be dealt with at district court level An east Donegal man has been charged after being caught with over €2,000 worth of drugs. The case of Shaun Doherty was before Lett...
49 firefighters tasked to gorse fire in County Derry
The blaze broke out in the Loughermore Forest area, near Dungiven, late yesterday evening Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service crews were tasked to gorse fires in the Loughermore Forest area of Dungiven late yesterday evening (Wednesday). A total of 49 Firefighters attended. A NIFRS spoke...
Leading Offaly drama group set to bring wit and warmth to audiences with May production
Tullamore Amateur Dramatic Society to stage 'Bookworms' in Esker Arts centre THIS May, the stage at Esker Arts Centre will come alive with the unmistakable humour and warmth of Bernard Farrell’s "Bookworms", as Tullamore Amateur Dramatic Society (TADS) returns with a production that promises ...
Kelly Hoppen on summer hosting and tablescaping
Hosting summer dinners and planning the finer details – from curating the tableware to candlelight and flowers – is an art in itself, with an aesthetic appeal to delight the senses. “For me, entertaining is all about the music, the lighting, you know… the drinks you have, the combination of ...
Live Sport on TV this bank holiday weekend with a big game for the Limerick hurlers
Limerick play Clare in the Munster Senior Huling Championship live on RTE television THURSDAY, APRIL 30 GOLF Turkish Airlines Open on Sky Sports Golf, 11am-4pm SNOOKER World Championship on BBC 2, TNT Sports RACING Punchestown on RTÉ 2, 3.30pm-6.30pm DARTS Aberdeen Premier League on Sky Sport...
English Riviera Airshow set to soar for 10th anniversary as crowds urged to plan ahead
Thousands expected in Paignton for milestone event featuring Red Arrows, Typhoon displays and three days of family entertainment Just one month to go and excitement is soaring as the English Riviera Airshow draws nearer. One of the UK’s largest free airshows, the event attracts tens of thousa...
Tirlán rewards Laois farm families for delivering excellence
Laois farmers recognised for their commitment to high standards Three Laois family farms were recognised this year for their achievements at the Tirlán Dairy and Sustainability Awards and 2026. Tirlán say the achievements of farmers in Laois and other parts of Ireland were celebrated on Monda...
Fresh bid for new padel court in Tipperary after earlier rejection by council
Padel Rock Ltd have applied to Tipperary County Council for permission to build a padel facility at Cashel Business Park on Cahir Road. A fresh bid has been lodged for a padel facility in Tipperary, months after an earlier proposal was turned down by the council. Padel Rock Ltd applied to Tip...
Offaly voices are heard in important budget talks with EU Vice-President
Ciaran Mullooly says Offaly’s experience must be heard at the highest level in Europe CIARAN Mullooly MEP has said County Offaly’s experience of local development, Just Transition funding and regional regeneration must be heard at the highest level in Europe, following a two-day engagement in...
Leading Offaly drama group set to bring wit and warmth to audiences with May production
Tullamore Amateur Dramatic Society to stage 'Bookworms' in Esker Arts centre THIS May, the stage at Esker Arts Centre will come alive with the unmistakable humour and warmth of Bernard Farrell’s "Bookworms", as Tullamore Amateur Dramatic Society (TADS) returns with a production that promises ...