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Congratulations: Many Longford couples celebrate getting married
There were plenty of reasons to celebrate across the county and we wish them years of happiness Congratulations to Brian Keenan & Geraldine McNerney who were married in St Mary’s Church Granard on Saturday. Wishing them a lovely and happy future. Congratulations to Brian Keenan & Geraldin...
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Single lane operations on Lifford Bridge next Monday due to inspection
The general routine maintenance inspection will take place next Monday from 9:30am until 2:00pm Single lane operations will be in place on Lifford Bridge. The general routine maintenance inspection will take place next Monday from 9:30am until 2:00pm. Temporary traffic lights will be in opera...
South West Volunteer of the Year is a North Devon motoring marvel
North Devon Motor Club celebrates the prestigious Volunteer of the Year award North Devon Motor Club has once again picked up an award from the regional motorsporting governing body, The Association of South Western Motor Clubs at their Presentation of Awards held in Exeter. Dave Ellis from S...
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South West Volunteer of the Year is a North Devon motoring marvel
North Devon Motor Club celebrates the prestigious Volunteer of the Year award North Devon Motor Club has once again picked up an award from the regional motorsporting governing body, The Association of South Western Motor Clubs at their Presentation of Awards held in Exeter. Dave Ellis from S...
South West Volunteer of the Year is a North Devon motoring marvel
North Devon Motor Club celebrates the prestigious Volunteer of the Year award North Devon Motor Club has once again picked up an award from the regional motorsporting governing body, The Association of South Western Motor Clubs at their Presentation of Awards held in Exeter. Dave Ellis from S...
PICTURES | Revellers come from Hong Kong and all over to Longford for Jody's 80th birthday
John V Donohoe's, Granard was the place to be on Saturday, February 7 as St Mary's Granard & Longford GAA legend Jody Sheridan celebrated his 80th birthday party Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery Revellers come from Hong Kong and all over the globe to Longford and to John...
Starting line now in sight for new athletics centre in Limerick
Dooneen Athletics Club have acquired land in Mungret for development DOONEEN Athletics Club members have signalled their intention to seek planning permission to build their long-awaited new facility in Mungret. A planning notice has been published which represents the first step for the club...
Concern for Limerick mayor John Moran as he falls ill five hours into seven-hour meeting
Limerick City and County Council is legally compelled to have a corporate plan in place MAYOR of Limerick John Moran left a fractious seven-hour council meeting early, complaining of feeling unwell this Tuesday evening. Councillors had gathered at County Hall in Dooradoyle at 4pm to thrash ou...
All the details for Kildare's AFL clash with Derry this weekend
After a bright start and a one week break, Brian Flanagan's men are back out to face Derry this weekend at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Round 3 of AFL Division 2 After a bright start and a one week break, Brian Flanagan's men are back out to face Derry this weekend at Cedral St Conleth's Park ...
Government 'can't bully the people of rural Ireland' IFA leader ramps up pressure in Laois on TDs over Bord Bia
Laois farmers furious with Government and Larry Murrin at a big IFA meeting in Abbeyleix Anger among rank-and-file members of the IFA over Larry Murrin's Bord Bia chairmanship and the Government's support for him was evident at the Laois IFA AGM, where a special debate attracted upwards of 50...
Laois Garda detective gives evidence in Ballyfin Demense murder trial
American man got "super angry" and then killed his father - Portlaoise garda tells court The second day of murder trial of New York man Henry McGowan has heard evidence from the Laois Garda Detective who questioned the American after he was arrested after killing his father in Ballyfin Demens...
Tickets are now on sale for Tuesdays with Morrie in Kilkenny
A heart-warming and life-affirming show is coming to the Watergate Theatre in Kilkenny this March. Tuesdays with Morrie is adapted from the phenomenally popular first novel by Mitch Albom by Breda Cashe and Pat Moylan. It is an autobiographical story of Mitch Albom, an accomplished journalist driven...
All the details for Kildare's AFL clash with Derry this weekend
After a bright start and a one week break, Brian Flanagan's men are back out to face Derry this weekend at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Round 3 of AFL Division 2 After a bright start and a one week break, Brian Flanagan's men are back out to face Derry this weekend at Cedral St Conleth's Park ...
Louth Weather: Generally dull day with some limited bright spells
Highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees Another generally dull day with some limited bright spells possibly developing, along with scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees, with light to moderate southwesterly winds becoming light and variable through the afternoon. Wednesda...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, February 11
The following deaths have taken place: - Paddy Coll, Creeslough - Gerald McFadden, Ramelton - Pat (Daniels) Cunningham, Killybegs - Isabel Greene, Pettigo - Joe McGroarty, Ballintra - Vera Breslin, Glenties - Frank Gallagher, Killybegs - Billy Ramsay, Letterkenny - Dermot Toland, Gortahork and Clonm...
Carndonagh celebrates €1m in ‘shop local’ sales with Golden Ticket Treasure Hunt
Business leaders attribute the success of the Carndonagh Gift card to community support, in-person sales and businesses buying the card for employee rewards using the Small Benefit Exemption scheme Carndonagh - previously named Ireland’s most enterprising town - is celebrating reaching a mile...
Workshop on pruning apple trees taking place in Buncrana this weekend
Hosted by Wild Inishowen, the event will include a practical pruning demonstration in the Swan Park orchard A workshop on pruning apple trees is taking place in Buncrana this weekend. The workshop on when, why, and how to prune to help keep trees healthy and productive, is taking place on Sat...
'Incredible' - Department has no central record of available special school places
Aontú Rep Mary T Sweeney says that in response to Parliamentary Questions put in by her party leader, Peadar Tóibín, the Minister of State at the Department of Education, Michael Moynihan, has confirmed that no central record is kept The fact that the Department of Education does not have a c...
Former Tipperary hero happy to juggle hurling and rugby life in 'the Monastery'
Famous Offaly school chasing hurling and rugby glory THE recruitment of former Tipperary hurling star Tommy Dunne as coach showed that Cistercian College, Roscrea's commitment to hurling transcends lip service and a fortunate sequence of events led to him coming on board three years ago. One ...
Mayo Community Futures invites new applications as programme marks 20 years
Mayo County Council led initiative empowers towns and villages across Mayo through community-driven planning. Mayo Community Futures, a community-led planning programme coordinated by Mayo County Council, is inviting towns, villages and rural areas across the county to take part in its next p...