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Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with 153 break
Ronnie O’Sullivan made the highest break in professional snooker by hitting a 153 at the World Open. The 50-year-old achieved the feat after leaving quarter-final opponent Ryan Day in a snooker at the start of the opening frame and the Welshman’s failed attempt to get out of it handed O’Sulliv...
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Clonmel St Patrick's Day Parade marks 150th anniversary of the death of Charles Bianconi
Transport Through The Ages theme for parade With fuel prices rocketing, the people of Clonmelwere reminded about a form of less costly transport from another era as the town celebrated St Patrick’s Day. The Strait of Hormuz was hardly a topic of conversation when Charles Bianconi, the Italian...
Local Farming: What is going on with Ireland’s factory beef price?
Inishowen Independent columnist James Strain is a beef farmer in Burnfoot. He is a specialist advisor with Inishowen Co-Op where he produces a regular newsletter, and is an occasional contributor to the Irish Farmers' Journal At the moment on my own farm, I am coming into the period of the ye...
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Government borrowing sees surprise surge amid fears of squeeze from Iran war
Government borrowing jumped unexpectedly last month to the second highest February level since records began amid warnings of a “double squeeze” for the public finances from the Iran conflict. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector borrowing stood at £14.3 billion in Februa...
Developer submits 14-unit Sky Park plan
Plans have been submitted by an Exeter-based firm for 14 small-scale industrial units at a major Devon hub. Onyx Business Parks is hoping to secure permission at the Skypark for its scheme of two-storey units that will have an open plan layout. The 14 units look set to be split across three separate...
Developer submits 14-unit Sky Park plan
Plans have been submitted by an Exeter-based firm for 14 small-scale industrial units at a major Devon hub. Onyx Business Parks is hoping to secure permission at the Skypark for its scheme of two-storey units that will have an open plan layout. The 14 units look set to be split across three separate...
Developer submits 14-unit Sky Park plan
Plans have been submitted by an Exeter-based firm for 14 small-scale industrial units at a major Devon hub. Onyx Business Parks is hoping to secure permission at the Skypark for its scheme of two-storey units that will have an open plan layout. The 14 units look set to be split across three separate...
Peter Moore: Death in custody – what really happens behind the scenes
Insights from a former doctor with first-hand experience of investigations There will not be too many tears shed for the death of Ian Huntley, the convicted murderer who killed two ten-year-olds, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. He was killed after an attack in HMP Frankland. How do the autho...
Peter Moore: Death in custody – what really happens behind the scenes
Insights from a former doctor with first-hand experience of investigations There will not be too many tears shed for the death of Ian Huntley, the convicted murderer who killed two ten-year-olds, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. He was killed after an attack in HMP Frankland. How do the autho...
Peter Moore: Death in custody – what really happens behind the scenes
Insights from a former doctor with first-hand experience of investigations There will not be too many tears shed for the death of Ian Huntley, the convicted murderer who killed two ten-year-olds, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. He was killed after an attack in HMP Frankland. How do the autho...
'New partnership': IFA to sponsor 40th anniversary Longford novice ploughing workshop
The IFA will invest €500 in the event and members will join forces with ploughing tutors Longford IFA are sponsoring the Novice Ploughing 2026 and the event is taking place in Taghshinny, on Friday April 3 at 12 noon. Bernard Egan was the winner of the 2025 novice ploughing and he represented...
New hires assist with expansion of Limerick-based legal company
HOMS Assist which is based at Henry Street in Limerick city centre,appoints new solicitor and and probate administrator A LAW firm with a Limerick office has announced two new hires. HOMS Assist, which is based at Henry Street in the city centre, has appointed Olga Sandys as solicitor and Bro...
Former National Museum director set for lecture series in Limerick
Dr Pat Wallace returns to home territory to give a history of West Limerick town of Askeaton THE former director of the National Museum of Ireland Dr Pat Wallace will be back near home territory this Friday night when he gives a talk in Ballysteen’s Carnegie Library. The archaeologist and his...
Louth Weather: Dry day with plenty of sunshine
Fog may affect some coastal parts at times Another dry day with plenty of sunshine. However, fog may affect some coastal parts at times. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees in a light southerly breeze. Friday night: Mostly dry with long clear spells, though becoming a touch cloudier in t...
Draw taking place to support community defibrillator in Loughanure
The draw organised by Brid Sweeney and Teresa Greene will take place on Easter Sunday, April 5 A draw is taking place to raise funds for the upkeep of the defibrillator in Loughanure. The draw organised by Brid Sweeney and Teresa Greene will take place on Easter Sunday, April 5. The device, r...
Friday to be another dry day in Donegal with plenty of sunshine
There will be highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in a light southerly breeze Friday will be another dry day in Donegal with plenty of sunshine. There will be highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in a light southerly breeze. READ NEXT: ‘Heart and devotion’ - Margaret Brabiner named D...
No jackpot or match three winners in Tullamore GAA club lotto
Jackpot in weekly lotto is now a massive €20,000 THERE was no jackpot or match three winners in this week's Tullamore GAA lotto draw, held on Monday night last. The numbers drawn were 23, 25, 30 and 31. The jackpot now stands at €20,000 and match three winners will share €400 in next week's d...
Could your phone be affecting your skin? Dermatologists explain
For many of us, skincare begins and ends with what we apply to our face. Cleansers, serums and moisturisers dominate the conversation when it comes to looking after our skin, while one of the most frequently used objects in our daily lives is almost entirely overlooked: your phone. Handled constantl...
Could your phone be affecting your skin? Dermatologists explain
For many of us, skincare begins and ends with what we apply to our face. Cleansers, serums and moisturisers dominate the conversation when it comes to looking after our skin, while one of the most frequently used objects in our daily lives is almost entirely overlooked: your phone. Handled constantl...
New hires assist with expansion of Limerick-based legal company
HOMS Assist which is based at Henry Street in Limerick city centre,appoints new solicitor and and probate administrator A LAW firm with a Limerick office has announced two new hires. HOMS Assist, which is based at Henry Street in the city centre, has appointed Olga Sandys as solicitor and Bro...