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Made in Dagenham and brought to the stage in Ilfracombe this summer!

Small Pond Productions brings uplifting comedy musical Made in Dagenham: The Musical to the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe this July The powerful, funny and inspiring Made in Dagenham: The Musical is coming to Ilfracombe’s Landmark Theatre this July. The latest show from Small Pond Production...

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Made in Dagenham and brought to the stage in Ilfracombe this summer!

Small Pond Productions brings uplifting comedy musical Made in Dagenham: The Musical to the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe this July The powerful, funny and inspiring Made in Dagenham: The Musical is coming to Ilfracombe’s Landmark Theatre this July. The latest show from Small Pond Production...

Made in Dagenham and brought to the stage in Ilfracombe this summer!

Small Pond Productions brings uplifting comedy musical Made in Dagenham: The Musical to the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe this July The powerful, funny and inspiring Made in Dagenham: The Musical is coming to Ilfracombe’s Landmark Theatre this July. The latest show from Small Pond Production...

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Cars are being parked on paths and grass at Kildare lesiure centre

'Kildare County Council should make it easier for people to walk there' A lack of parking spaces means that motorists are parking on footpaths and grass areas near the Naas Sports Centre and K Leisure premises in Naas. This prompted a call from Cllr Evie Sammon for Kildare County Council to c...

This housing estate to be taken in charge by Kildare County Council

The council will assume responsibility for any possible major works there in the future The St John’s Estate in Johnstown village is to be taken in charge by Kildare County Council, meaning the residents will not be responsible for any infrastructural issues in the future. Cllr Fintan Brett w...

Live music, theatre and dance to wow audiences during Laois Bealtaine Festival

Lust for Life theme to help celebrate creativity as we age Bealtaine, the annual festival celebrating creativity as we age, returns this May with events from Laois County Council Arts Office in partnership with the Laois Library Service, Dunamaise Arts Centre and Creative Ireland. Bealtaine w...

This housing estate to be taken in charge by Kildare County Council

The council will assume responsibility for any possible major works there in the future The St John’s Estate in Johnstown village is to be taken in charge by Kildare County Council, meaning the residents will not be responsible for any infrastructural issues in the future. Cllr Fintan Brett w...

Cars are being parked on paths and grass at Kildare lesiure centre

'Kildare County Council should make it easier for people to walk there' A lack of parking spaces means that motorists are parking on footpaths and grass areas near the Naas Sports Centre and K Leisure premises in Naas. This prompted a call from Cllr Evie Sammon for Kildare County Council to c...

'A lifeline for men who rely on it' - Carlow Men's Sheds receive over €4,000 in vital funding

The funding provides grants to support the day-to-day running costs of sheds nationwide Three Carlow Men's Sheds have received over €4,000 in funding through the Department of Rural and Community Development and distributed by the Irish Men’s Sheds Association (IMSA). The funding provides gra...

Man pleads guilty to arson attack on religious building in St Johnston

The man, who appeared before Letterkenny Circuit Court, is charged with a series of arson attacks on buildings in St Johnston last August and he pleaded guilty to one charge on a "without prejudice" basis A man has pleaded guilty to an arson attack on a religious building in St Johnston Ryan ...

Buncrana Children’s Charity to rebrand as ‘Inishowen's Children’s Charity’

“This change is about being true to who we are. While we are incredibly proud of our roots in Buncrana, our work has always extended far beyond one town” Buncrana Children’s Charity has announced plans to rebrand as Inishowen’s Children’s Charity, reflecting its ongoing commitment to supp...

In Pictures: The Big Jigs - Donegal’s Byrne Brothers in concert while home from US

Energetic and highly talented, the Byrne Brothers played the Abbey Arts Centre in Ballyshannon while home from Florida Energetic and multi-talented, The Byrne Brothers are a leading Irish traditional music, dance and folk band from Donegal, currently based in Florida. They played in the Abbey...

IN PICTURES: Angry Cherry’s Cosplay Competition held in Foyleside Shopping Centre

Coinciding with Free Comic Book Day and a Pokémon 30th Anniversary theme, the event transformed the Level 3 stage into a hub for Derry's anime and pop culture community Some of the competitors enjoying Angry Cherry’s Cosplay Competition held in Foyleside. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics...

Co Derry woman's life 'ruined' due to suspected reaction to Covid jab

The woman said she began suffering from patchy hair loss just five days after she received the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine A County Derry woman has described how her life has been ‘ruined’ after she lost all her hair due to a suspected adverse reaction to the Covid-19 vaccine. The woman...

Roscrea ready to host the Tipperary County Fleadh

The Tipperary County Fleadh Cheoil takes place from 10th to 17th of May The Roscrea branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is putting the finishing touches to its preparations for hosting the Tipperary County Fleadh Cheoil, which will take place from 10th to 17th May. The committee, under the ...

Made in Dagenham and brought to the stage in Ilfracombe this summer!

Small Pond Productions brings uplifting comedy musical Made in Dagenham: The Musical to the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe this July The powerful, funny and inspiring Made in Dagenham: The Musical is coming to Ilfracombe’s Landmark Theatre this July. The latest show from Small Pond Production...

Tullamore Circuit Court hears baby left in back of car after drink and drug fuelled party

Infant with no nappy and babygro 'soaked in urine' drank two full bottles after being found by gardai A BABY was abandoned in a stolen car after a drink and drug fuelled party in the Midlands last year, Tullamore Circuit Court heard. The baby girl, aged about one year at the time, was found w...

PICTURES: Mayo turns pink for annual breast cancer fundraising cycle

The annual Pink Ribbon cycle took place on Saturday, May 2, to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute USE THE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES Cyclists from across Mayo and further afield took part in the annual Pink Mayo Pink Ribbon Cycle in aid of the Nation...

Co Derry woman's life 'ruined' due to suspected reaction to Covid jab

The woman said she began suffering from patchy hair loss just five days after she received the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine A County Derry woman has described how her life has been ‘ruined’ after she lost all her hair due to a suspected adverse reaction to the Covid-19 vaccine. The woman...

This housing estate to be taken in charge by Kildare County Council

The council will assume responsibility for any possible major works there in the future The St John’s Estate in Johnstown village is to be taken in charge by Kildare County Council, meaning the residents will not be responsible for any infrastructural issues in the future. Cllr Fintan Brett w...