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Testing ramped up after bluetongue virus thought likely to have reached NI
Testing has been ramped up after the first suspected Bluetongue case on the island of Ireland. Two cows have been culled after the alarm was raised at an abattoir close to Bangor, Co Down. Northern Ireland’s Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir said he believes the virus...
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Come one, come all! Christmas lights to be switched on in this Kildare town
The ceremony, which is free to attend, will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025 One County Kildare town is set to become a glowing Winter wonderland later this week. According to the Newbridge Christmas Lights Committee, the town can expect "twinkly lights, festive tunes, and maybe even a ...
Dartmoor communities urged to help shape future of Devon’s 50 libraries in new consultation
Consultation invites views from Dartmoor residents on library opening hour changes A major public consultation on the future of Devon’s 50 libraries has opened today (1 December), with residents across the county, including communities on and around Dartmoor, invited to give their views. Devo...
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Dartmoor communities urged to help shape future of Devon’s 50 libraries in new consultation
Consultation invites views from Dartmoor residents on library opening hour changes A major public consultation on the future of Devon’s 50 libraries has opened today (1 December), with residents across the county, including communities on and around Dartmoor, invited to give their views. Devo...
CAMERA CLUB! Tipperary soccer stars of tomorrow enjoying some pizza
Peake Villa has witnessed a huge growth in the numbers of girls playing soccer in recent years. Pippa Cahill, Mia Connors, Aarna Bakshi, Lucy Ryan and Hanna Delaney were among the 80 girls who enjoyed the end-of-season party and medals presentation for the Peake Villa girls' squads held in Sc...
Waterford initiative ‘a worthy winner’ of national award for excellence
The initiative has brought meaningful benefits to both individuals and the wider community. Waterford City and County Council have been recognised at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. It won in the Health and Well-being category for ‘Good Grief,’ which is a community...
Waterford TD pictured alongside controversial UK punk-rap duo Bob Vylan
Sinn Féin’s Conor D. McGuinness posed with the pair during their recent visit to Leinster House Waterford Sinn Féin TD Conor D. McGuinness has been pictured alongside controversial UK punk-rap duo Bob Vylan. The pair were invited to visit Leinster House by Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin ahead of t...
CAMERA CLUB! Tipperary soccer stars of tomorrow enjoying some pizza
Peake Villa has witnessed a huge growth in the numbers of girls playing soccer in recent years. Pippa Cahill, Mia Connors, Aarna Bakshi, Lucy Ryan and Hanna Delaney were among the 80 girls who enjoyed the end-of-season party and medals presentation for the Peake Villa girls' squads held in Sc...
Dee-lightful performance sees Cappawhite Gaels into West U21 decider
Cappawhite Gaels defeated Lattin Cullen Gaels on Sunday Ollies Bar West U21 ‘B’ Hurling Championship Semi-final Cappawhite Gaels 6-21 Lattin/Cullen Gaels 2-10 By Michael McCarthy The Cappawhite & Solohead combination cruised into the Ollies Bar West U21B Hurling Championship final with an e...
Longford business leader helping build connections at Octabuild networking event
Octabuild lunch brought together builders’ merchants and industry leaders from across the island Mike Glennon of Longford-based Glennon Brothers, and Chairperson of Octabuild, is pictured with sports broadcaster Jacqui Hurley and GAA figures Joe Brolly, Anthony Daly and Tomás Ó Sé at Octabuil...
Landmark Limerick building sells for €100,000 with plans for new lease of life revealed
The Toll House adjacent to Athlunkard Bridge in Corbally, where the Shannon splits the Treaty and the Banner counties is to be sold A LANDMARK building at the Limerick-Clare border is to be sold below its asking price of €150,000. The Toll House sits adjacent to Athlunkard Bridge in Corbally,...
Warning issued to Leitrim road users in latest Garda campaign
The ‘Can you see me now?’ campaign aims to highlight the dangers faced by vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians who are particularly at risk during the darker winter months. The Sligo-Leitrim division of An Garda Síochána has issued a warning to all road users as part of a na...
Come one, come all! Christmas lights to be switched on in this Kildare town
The ceremony, which is free to attend, will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025 One County Kildare town is set to become a glowing Winter wonderland later this week. According to the Newbridge Christmas Lights Committee, the town can expect "twinkly lights, festive tunes, and maybe even a ...
Deaths in Dundalk - Monday 1 December 2025
May they rest in peace The death has occurred of Colonel Henry (Harry) Johnston (Retd) of Lissan House, Priorland Road, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Louth Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Harry, beloved husband of Elizabeth (née McDonnell) and dear father of Mark, Harry, and Paul. Predec...
Public urged to help shape Kilrush's future as part of town revitalisation plan
The plan sets out a shared vision for a thriving and vibrant Kilrush, informed by the voices of residents, community groups and businesses Clare County Council and Kilrush Town Team are inviting the public to have their say on the future development of Kilrush town. Drop-in consultation sessi...
31-year-old man charged after PSNI officer sustained serious hand injury in Derry
He has been charged with obstructing police, resisting police, disorderly behaviour and common assault A 31-year-old man arrested after a police officer sustained a serious hand injury in Derry on Saturday, November 29 in the Galliagh Park area has been charged to court. He has been charged w...
Leona Lewis’s One More Sleep is most streamed 21st century Christmas song
Leona Lewis’s One More Sleep has been named the most streamed 21st century British Christmas song. The 40-year-old’s track peaked at number three on the UK singles chart following its release in 2013, but has now beaten the likes of Coldplay and Lily Allen in the Official Charts Company’s roun...
Come one, come all! Christmas lights to be switched on in this Kildare town
The ceremony, which is free to attend, will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025 One County Kildare town is set to become a glowing Winter wonderland later this week. According to the Newbridge Christmas Lights Committee, the town can expect "twinkly lights, festive tunes, and maybe even a ...
Tipperary choir returns from a very enjoyable trip to Vienna
Belle Voci Choir Clonmel Belle Voci Choir have just returned from their latest overseas festival trip. So far we have visited Prague, Lisbon, and Vasto in Italy. This year the Clonmel choir chose Vienna. What a beautiful city! Easy to navigate, clean, and so many things to see! We had a very ...
31-year-old man charged after PSNI officer sustained serious hand injury in Derry
He has been charged with obstructing police, resisting police, disorderly behaviour and common assault A 31-year-old man arrested after a police officer sustained a serious hand injury in Derry on Saturday, November 29 in the Galliagh Park area has been charged to court. He has been charged w...