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PICTURES: New Kilkenny youth initiative launches at historic setting
Kilkenny launches Children and Young People’s Plan with major focus on wellbeing and community action Kilkenny Children and Young People’s Services Committee (CYPSC) successfully hosted the official launch of its new Children and Young People’s Plan, alongside two key wellbeing initiatives - ...
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In pictures: Onóir headline Buncrana fundraising concert in aid of two families
| Onóir performed at a special concert at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel with proceeds going towards supporting toddler Daibhin Curran and the McCrossan family, both from St Johnston Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery . |
First half goals prove crucial for Kilkenny minors in win over Cork
Electric Ireland Minor A All-Ireland Championship- Kilkenny 2-15 Cork 1-12 Two first half goals gave Kilkenny the upper hand as a strong early wind helped them breeze past Cork at Castle Road. The Cats were already through to the semi-finals following a series of impressive performances while...
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'There was so much community': FeliSpeaks on the 'joy' of her childhood in Longford
Longford poet, performer and playwright FeliSpeaks was one of two guests who featured on Saturday night’s edition of The Tommy Tiernan Show Longford poet, performer and playwright FeliSpeaks was one of two guests who featured on Saturday night’s edition of The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTÉ One. T...
Tipperary GAA plans appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Objections were already made against the plans by Fethard GAA, including alleged anti-social behaviour like drug-use, ‘egging’ of houses, and bangers and fireworks A planning permission granted to Fethard GAA Park, including the building of a two-storey clubhouse, the replacement of a spectat...
Tipperary GAA plans appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
Objections were already made against the plans by Fethard GAA, including alleged anti-social behaviour like drug-use, ‘egging’ of houses, and bangers and fireworks A planning permission granted to Fethard GAA Park, including the building of a two-storey clubhouse, the replacement of a spectat...
PICTURES: Out and About in Limerick this Easter bank holiday weekend
Were you snapped and do you feature in our latest gallery? PHOTOGRAPHER Brendan Gleeson was out and about in Limerick city this Easter bank holiday weekend. Did you enjoy a night out in Jerry Flannery's? If so, were you snapped and do you feature in our latest gallery? For more pictures, clic...
Man appears before Portlaoise District Court charged with masturbating in public
Accused was looking at a video on his phone in his car when a lady passed by A MAN who admitted to masturbating in public was back before Portlaoise District Court last week. The 46-year-old, who cannot be identified on the instructions of the court, had been convicted at a previous sitting o...
Airplane flyover of Portlaoise and free talk on local hero, Bremen pilot Col James Fitzmaurice
Celebration of amazing Laois heritage link to first East West Atlantic flight An exciting flyover will take place over Laois this April, to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the first flight from Europe to the USA, co-piloted by a local man, Col. James Fitzmaurice. A commemoration event will ...
Hillcourt disability centre in Louth praised for ‘very good quality of life’ for residents
Residents were happy and comfortable in their surroundings An unannounced inspection of a designated adult disability centre in Louth has found residents are enjoying a “very good quality of life”, with the service fully compliant across all areas assessed. The inspection of Hillcourt, operat...
Republican Sinn Féin figure accuses rivals of 'selling out' at Easter commemoration
Sean Scott delivered the main oration at the Easter Sunday commemoration by Republican Sinn Féin in Stranorlar and was sharply critical of those in Sinn Féin - 'reformist elements', he called them - who have 'cynically sold out' Click on the arrows to go through the photos by North West Newsp...
Concerns raised over Garda numbers and visibility in Donegal
Concerns over declining Garda numbers and reduced visibility across Donegal have prompted a call for urgent government action from Labour Councillor Martin Farren. Concerns over declining Garda numbers and reduced visibility across County Donegal and, in particular, Inishowen have prompted a ...
Sinn Féin's McGurk addresses Easter commemoration in Dungiven
Addressing the crowd, the local councillor reiterated the party's goal which remains a united Ireland that 'cherishes all its people equally', adding that 'that future is within reach' Sinn Féin Councillor Kathleen McGurk was the main speaker at the Easter Commemoration in Dungiven earlier to...
WATCH: John Kiely praises Limerick's resolve in Allianz Hurling League final win
Limerick beat Cork by six points on Sunday at the TUS Gaelic Grounds JOHN Kiely was full of praise for the attitude shown by Limerick as the Shannonsiders claimed national honours with a 1-27 to 1-21 win over Cork in the Allianz Hurling League final. After opening the scoring at the TUS Gaeli...
PICTURES: Limerick hurling supporters celebrate league final victory over Cork
Limerick defeated Cork in the Allianz Hurling League Final this Easter Sunday in the TUS Gaelic Grounds USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES LIMERICK secured a 15th-ever Allianz Hurling League Division 1 title, defeating Cork 1-27 to 1-21 at the TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday. An Aaro...
Hillcourt disability centre in Louth praised for ‘very good quality of life’ for residents
Residents were happy and comfortable in their surroundings An unannounced inspection of a designated adult disability centre in Louth has found residents are enjoying a “very good quality of life”, with the service fully compliant across all areas assessed. The inspection of Hillcourt, operat...
Daniel Farke reflects on ‘crazy’ cup tie as Leeds win on penalties at West Ham
Daniel Farke revelled in making history for Leeds after a “crazy” FA Cup quarter-final at West Ham. The Whites reached the last four of this competition for the first time in 39 years – but only after a penalty shootout, having blown a two-goal lead in stoppage time. Thousands of West Ham fans...
Daniel Farke reflects on ‘crazy’ cup tie as Leeds win on penalties at West Ham
Daniel Farke revelled in making history for Leeds after a “crazy” FA Cup quarter-final at West Ham. The Whites reached the last four of this competition for the first time in 39 years – but only after a penalty shootout, having blown a two-goal lead in stoppage time. Thousands of West Ham fans...
Sinn Féin's McGurk addresses Easter commemoration in Dungiven
Addressing the crowd, the local councillor reiterated the party's goal which remains a united Ireland that 'cherishes all its people equally', adding that 'that future is within reach' Sinn Féin Councillor Kathleen McGurk was the main speaker at the Easter Commemoration in Dungiven earlier to...
In pictures: Fire breaks out at derelict hotel in Torquay
A road near the seafront was closed for several hours