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Hope for Bovey families as long-awaited changes revealed for Heathfield play park
Bovey Tracey Town Council is seeking ownership of the Prince Rupert Way play park, in a move that could lead to long-planned improvements for Heathfield families Families in Heathfield are set to benefit from an improved children’s play area after Bovey Tracey Town Council agreed to pursue ow...
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Primary schools across Kildare invited to enter Coillte's National Schools Photography Competition
Four winning entries, one from each province, will each win a class trip to Beyond the Trees Avondale, Co. Wicklow In celebration of National Tree Week, Coillte has invited primary schools from across Kildare to submit photo of their favourite tree or outdoor nature space for its third Nation...
Primary schools across Kildare invited to enter Coillte's National Schools Photography Competition
Four winning entries, one from each province, will each win a class trip to Beyond the Trees Avondale, Co. Wicklow In celebration of National Tree Week, Coillte has invited primary schools from across Kildare to submit photo of their favourite tree or outdoor nature space for its third Nation...
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Small businesses in Mayo created 81 jobs in the last 12 months
Local enterprise supports drive regional job growth, with majority created outside Dublin Small businesses in Mayo created 81 new jobs over the past 12 months with the support of Local Enterprise Office Mayo, according to figures released by the Minister of State for Employment, Small Busines...
French flair! Longford author’s new book in bookshops throughout France
Noel Monahan’s new book, “Les Russes Arrivent” (“The Russians are Coming”) is a book of magic and chance Noel Monahan’s new book, “Les Russes Arrivent” (“The Russians are Coming”) is a book of magic and chance, and a demonstration of how words can capture the imagination and int...
WATCH: Grúpa Ceoil Beag to perform in Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival
Young Derry Trad musicians competing in prestigious music festival A talented group of young Irish traditional musicians from Derry has struck a chord with the local community in its quest to perform at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival. Selected to compete in what is described as the “pr...
LIVE: Tipperary woman (64) allegedly tried to smuggle iPhone into prison in her underwear
She appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court A woman appeared in court accused of smuggling an iPhone into Portlaoise Prison in her underwear. Margaret O’Connor (64) of 12 Church Street, Tipperary Town, appeared in court accused of conveying an iPhone and charging cable into Por...
Wickes reveals stronger sales as prices fall
Home improvement firm Wickes has reported positive sales growth as its customers benefited from falling prices. Shares in the FTSE 250 retail group moved higher on Thursday morning as a result. Boss David Wood said it reflected “another period of good sales growth” and pointed towards a year of ...
Heavy rain and flooding bring travel disruption
Roads have been flooded and rail travel disrupted as heavy rain batters some areas, with an amber weather warning in force in part of the country. The Met Office amber alert, in force in Angus, Perth and Kinross, and Aberdeenshire until 6pm, warns fast-flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing ...
LATEST: Tipperary library set to close due to electrical issues in the area
People can still borrow ebooks and audiobooks or manage your account from the comfort of your home Clonmel Library will be closed on Wednesday the 28th of January due to essential electrical upgrades in the area. People can still borrow ebooks and audiobooks or manage your account from the co...
'They wanted me dead' - Irish grandmother slashed in face while she lay in her bed
At least eight women entered the bedroom of her the woman's home at 1pm in the afternoon A GRANDMOTHER dived under her bed to escape from a group of women, including a mother and daughter who slashed her in the face and hand with knives, Limerick Circuit Criminal Court has heard. The victim, ...
Heavy rain and flooding bring travel disruption
The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings Roads have been flooded and rail travel disrupted as heavy rain batters some areas, with an amber weather warning in force in part of the country. The Met Office amber alert, in force in Angus, Perth and Kinross, and Aberdeenshire until 6...
Visiting restrictions updated at Sligo University Hospital amid flu pressure
Sligo University Hospital has asked that visits be limited to one adult per patient between 6pm and 8pm as it deals with nearly 30 cases of flu and RSV. Visiting restrictions have been updated at Sligo University Hospital (SUH) as the hospital continues to deal with significant levels of flu....
New Mercedes S-Class to be revealed on January 29
Mercedes has announced that the new S-Class luxury limousine will be revealed on January 29. The S-Class is the pioneer when it comes to vehicle technology. It was the first production car to feature equipment such as airbags, anti-lock brakes and adaptive cruise control, for example. Mercedes claim...
Deaths in Longford - Thursday, January 22, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace John McGuinness, Ballinree, Edgeworthstown, Longford The death occurred peacefully, after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family in the care of the nurses and staff at St Mark's Unit a...
Kildare's Swords and Dolan on the mark as DCU progress to Sigerson Cup quarter-final
Sigerson Cup champions DCU Dóchas Éireann reached the last eight with a 1-16 to 1-13 win over ATU Galway Sigerson Cup champions DCU Dóchas Éireann reached the last eight with a 1-16 to 1-13 win over ATU Galway last night. With this tight battle drawn level at 1-12 apiece with 13 minutes to go...
New business opens in Tipperary with plans for big bathroom showroom
Siblings Paddy and Maria Dalton take over former PJ Burns premises on Limerick Road A new business Dalton Plumbing Supplies has officially opened its doors in Tipperary Town, signalling a new chapter for the local plumbing trade. The business, run by siblings Paddy and Maria Dalton, is operat...
Netflix documentary about child killer Lucy Letby to feature unseen footage
A Netflix documentary about the investigation into convicted child killer Lucy Letby will feature never-before-seen footage of the nurse during her arrest and questioning, it has been announced. The film will also include new testimony from police and contributions from the mother of one of the vict...
Exeter recognised as a City of Literature at major international festival
Exeter’s UNESCO City of Literature status was promoted on the global stage at the Taif Writers and Readers Festival in Saudi Arabia, as city representatives joined international authors and cultural leaders to strengthen global literary partnerships Exeter, one of the UK’s UNESCO Cities of Li...
Asylum seekers moved into military barracks amid pressure to end hotel use
The first asylum seekers have been moved into a former military barracks in East Sussex as ministers face pressure to end the use of hotels. Some 27 men have been housed at Crowborough Training Camp planned to accommodate up to 500 adult male migrants while their claims for asylum in the UK are bein...