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Gardaí investigate alleged criminal damage to vehicle in Dundalk
Investigations are currently ongoing Gardaí are investigating an alleged incident of criminal damage to a vehicle at Clarke Train Station in Dundalk. The incident is reported to have occurred on April 8, 2026, between 1:20am and 7:00pm. Investigations are currently ongoing. Read Next: Plans t...
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Maghery Band secure seventh Easter Title in style during Dungloe celebrations
The band were among 11 bands invited to take part in the impressive Rosses Fifers Unite spectacle and was honoured to have both of their senior bands participating on the day. Maghery Band celebrated a spectacular return to the senior fife competition section on Easter Sunday in Dungloe, succ...
Westmeath’s first half goals rush a shattering setback for outclassed Longford
Leinster Senior Football Championship First Round Longford suffered a humiliating heavy defeat against Westmeath in falling at the first hurdle in the Leinster Senior Football Championship at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park on Sunday. Westmeath . . . 5-25 Longford . . . 1-16 Played in front of a...
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Luton’s Jack Wilshere: Winning a trophy as a manager surpasses that of a player
An emotional Jack Wilshere admitting winning at Wembley as a manager surpasses that of a player. The former Arsenal and England midfielder was speaking after his Luton side beat Stockport 3-1 in the final of the EFL Trophy. A goal from Manchester City loanee Emilio Lawrence and Nahki Wells’ double...
100% Redress Party call for emergency meeting and resignation of Martin and Harris
The meeting has been proposed for this Wednesday, to urgently address escalating pressures, including soaring fuel costs, unaffordable home heating oil, mounting pressure on working families, businesses struggling to survive and the ongoing failure to resolve the Defective Concrete Blocks crisis ...
€8 million for revamp of Dundalk Fire Station and new fire station in mid Louth
Fire Services Capital Programme 2026-2030 €5 million has been allocated for a major redevelopment planned for Dundalk Fire Station, with a further €3 million allocated towards a new fire station in Dunleer, it was announced today by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Br...
Plans for 569 new County Kildare homes axed by an Coimisiún Pleanála
Development at Greatconnell on outskirts of Newbridge turned down Plans for a massive 569 homes on the outskirts of Newbridge have been turned down by An Coimisiún Pleanála. Aston Limited wanted the go ahead to demolish existing structures at lands surrounding and including the dwellings of ‘...
Plans for 569 new County Kildare homes axed by an Coimisiún Pleanála
Development at Greatconnell on outskirts of Newbridge turned down Plans for a massive 569 homes on the outskirts of Newbridge have been turned down by An Coimisiún Pleanála. Aston Limited wanted the go ahead to demolish existing structures at lands surrounding and including the dwellings of ‘...
Taoiseach responds to Irish unity motion passed by Waterford councillors
Micheál Martin has penned a letter to Waterford City and County Council in response to the motion Taoiseach Micheál Martin has responded to a motion on Irish unity passed by Waterford City and County Council. The motion, which was passed at the council’s December plenary meeting, called for t...
Eisíonn SHEIN aisghairm phráinneach in Éirinn i measc eagla faoi turraing leictreach
Iarrtar ar chustaiméirí teagmháil a dhéanamh le SHEIN le haghaidh aisíocaíochta Tá an Coimisiún um Iomaíocht agus Cosaint Tomhaltóirí (CCPC) tar éis an pobal ar fud na hÉireann a chur ar an eolas faoi aisghairm phráinneach atá eisithe ag fathach miondíola ar líne SHEIN i measc eagl...
Irish Government announces 505m euro in fuel-cost measures after protests
Further reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase have been announced by Irish premier Micheal Martin after an emergency Cabinet meeting agreed on a response to the fuel crisis following major protests. The size of the package announced on Sunday is around 505 million euro (...
PICTURES: All smiles as Laois students honoured at certification ceremony
There was great celebrations for students of the National Learning Network Portlaoise on Thursday USE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES Students of the National Learning Network were presented with their certificates at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise on Thursday, April 9. Studen...
Late McNamee goal keeps Letterkenny Rovers on track and leaves Bonagee deflated
Bonagee United were on the verge of inflicting a significant blow onto Letterkenny Rovers' hopes of retaining the Donegal Football League Premier Division title, only for Shane McNamee to grab a vital point in the closing stages If Letterkenny Rovers do reclaim their Donegal Junior League Pre...
Man City close gap on leaders Arsenal after easing to victory at Chelsea
Manchester City’s pursuit of the Premier League title gained momentum with a dominant 3-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge which cut the gap at the top to six points. Arsenal’s defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday had opened the door for Pep Guardiola’s side to take charge of their own destiny...
Man City close gap on leaders Arsenal after easing to victory at Chelsea
Manchester City’s pursuit of the Premier League title gained momentum with a dominant 3-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge which cut the gap at the top to six points. Arsenal’s defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday had opened the door for Pep Guardiola’s side to take charge of their own destiny...
Trump says US will ‘blockade’ Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
US President Donald Trump has said the American navy would “immediately” begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, after historic US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement or next diplomatic steps in sight. In his first public comments aft...
‘No UK involvement’ in Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
The UK will not be involved in Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, it is understood. The US president threatened to stop tankers from entering or leaving the key oil and gas shipping lane – which has been throttled by Iran in retaliation for the US-Israel war against it, sending ene...
TLC success and league finals show Limerick at full strength
The Team Limerick Clean-up and hurling league finals had the city and county buzzing IT WAS, by any measure, a very good weekend for Limerick. On Friday morning of last week, the kind of wild April rain that soaks through coats lashed down over Castleconnell, the starting point for this year’...
GALLERY: Crowds turn out at Moorefield GAA in Kildare as GAA president opens new €1.2m facilities
Memorable day for Moorefield GAA Club, Newbridge An Uachtarán told the big attendance that having arrived “earlier than expected, even if it was a day later than orignally planned, it gave me the opportunity to meet so many people, and ask a lot of questions of what it is that makes this club...
Allegedly drove at speed against traffic on M7 in Laois and damaged a Garda car
It's alleged the man drove at high speed in the wrong direction on the motorway for 11 kilometres A man appeared in court accused of driving at speed against the flow of traffic on the motorway in Laois and damaging a Garda car. Gavin O’Donnell (20) of 16 Island Lodge, Walsh Island, Co Offaly...