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WATCH: Limerick's rising rugby star features in new promotion of UL’s sports scholarship students
Limerick's Caitríona Finn features alongside five UL athletes in new promotional video A NEW video capturing the raw ambition, authentic energy, and world class talent of University of Limerick’s high-performance sports community has been launched, featuring Limerick rugby star Caitríona Finn...
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Speeding near playing children sparks push for safety overhaul in Clare housing estate
Speeding, poor sightlines and rising traffic levels have sparked renewed calls for safety improvements in the West Clare estate Concerns have been raised over safety in a Clare housing estate where locals say children are increasingly at risk. At the November meeting of the West Clare Municip...
Pipe bomb found under car after security alert
A pipe bomb has been discovered underneath a car following a security alert in north Belfast. Police said if the viable device had exploded under the vehicle, the consequences could have been “devastating”. A number of people were evacuated from their homes overnight in the security operation at...
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Trump says Netflix £54bn takeover of Warner Bros ‘could be a problem’
US president Donald Trump has said a deal struck by Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery “could be a problem” due to its combined market share, just days after the pair announced the 72 billion US dollar (£54 billion) mega deal. Mr Trump confirmed he would be involved in the decision about whet...
Harry’s security arrangements while in UK being reviewed – report
The Duke of Sussex’s security arrangements while in the UK are being reviewed, it has been reported. Harry wrote to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood shortly after her appointment and submitted a formal request for a risk assessment to the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public ...
Silvermines have their day with impressive county final dismissal of Thurles Sarsfields
Silvermines defeated Thurles Sarsfields in Holycross on Sunday FBD Insurance Junior B Hurling Championship Final Silvermines 2-14 Thurles Sarsfields 0-10 Silvermines turned on the style in the last quarter to completely outplay Thurles Sarsfields in the FBD Insurance County Junior B Hurling C...
Limerick parishes plant pollinator friendly bulbs, boosting local biodiversity
Community-led biodiversity initiative equips churches with pollinator-friendly plants to create nature-rich landscapes LIMERICK CITY and County Council (LCCC) have distributed spring pollinator-friendly bulbs to participating parishes as part of the Limerick Faith Communities Biodiversity Pro...
Billy McGreanery killing: PPS Soldier A prosecution decision today
‘It has been a very long road. Hopefully it will come good’ - Nephew A Derry family will find out this morning if the British soldier who shot dead their uncle will face prosecution. Billy McGreanery (41) was shot by a member of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards at the junction of Eastway, L...
Being together helps us with our grief, Southport families say
The families of three girls killed at a dance class in Southport have told how being together helps them cope with their grief. Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, Bebe King, six, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, were murdered in Merseyside in July last year. Eight children and two adults were also hurt. In...
Falcarragh CSC Summer Cup present cheques following another successful competition
The Falcarragh Community Hospital and Banna Ceoil Chloich Cheann Fhaola were this year's recipients following the event that took place in July The Falcarragh Celtic Supporters Club Summer Cup Committee were delighted to present Falcarragh Community Hospital and Banna Ceoil Chloich Cheann Fha...
European adventure begins with stylish victory for Exeter Chiefs over Cheetahs
A brutal first-half display earns Exeter Chiefs the perfect start to their European campaign Something special is brewing at Sandy Park, as Exeter Chiefs added to their outstanding start to the league season with a dominant opening display in the European Champions Cup. Welcoming South Africa...
European adventure begins with stylish victory for Exeter Chiefs over Cheetahs
A brutal first-half display earns Exeter Chiefs the perfect start to their European campaign Something special is brewing at Sandy Park, as Exeter Chiefs added to their outstanding start to the league season with a dominant opening display in the European Champions Cup. Welcoming South Africa...
European adventure begins with stylish victory for Exeter Chiefs over Cheetahs
A brutal first-half display earns Exeter Chiefs the perfect start to their European campaign Something special is brewing at Sandy Park, as Exeter Chiefs added to their outstanding start to the league season with a dominant opening display in the European Champions Cup. Welcoming South Africa...
Torquay United undone by sloppy start and a lack of cutting edge at Plainmoor
Tonbridge Angels inflict rare home defeat on Torquay United in National League South The run of five straight victories in the National League South ended for Torquay United with a surprise 2-1 defeat at home to Tonbridge Angels. The Gulls fell behind to two goals in a first half that lacked ...
£675k grant moves Paignton Picture House closer to 2026 reopening
Historic England’s investment will repair delicate features and safeguard the Agatha Christie-associated landmark, which has been on the Heritage at Risk Register since 2013 Paignton Picture House has secured a £675,246 grant from Historic England to help restore the historic fabric of the Gr...
Torquay United undone by sloppy start and a lack of cutting edge at Plainmoor
Tonbridge Angels inflict rare home defeat on Torquay United in National League South The run of five straight victories in the National League South ended for Torquay United with a surprise 2-1 defeat at home to Tonbridge Angels. The Gulls fell behind to two goals in a first half that lacked ...
£675k grant moves Paignton Picture House closer to 2026 reopening
Historic England’s investment will repair delicate features and safeguard the Agatha Christie-associated landmark, which has been on the Heritage at Risk Register since 2013 Paignton Picture House has secured a £675,246 grant from Historic England to help restore the historic fabric of the Gr...
Torquay United undone by sloppy start and a lack of cutting edge at Plainmoor
Tonbridge Angels inflict rare home defeat on Torquay United in National League South The run of five straight victories in the National League South ended for Torquay United with a surprise 2-1 defeat at home to Tonbridge Angels. The Gulls fell behind to two goals in a first half that lacked ...
£675k grant moves Paignton Picture House closer to 2026 reopening
Historic England’s investment will repair delicate features and safeguard the Agatha Christie-associated landmark, which has been on the Heritage at Risk Register since 2013 Paignton Picture House has secured a £675,246 grant from Historic England to help restore the historic fabric of the Gr...
Longford Yearbook 2025 on sale this week - relive the highs and lows of a remarkable year
The stories in the Longford Yearbook 2025 showcase just how vibrant communities are across county Longford The Longford Yearbook 2025 is on sale throughout the county this week. Published by the Longford Leader / Longford Live, the Longford Yearbook 2025, which would make the ideal Christmas ...