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MasterChef: The Professionals winner crowned
Gareth Baty has said he is “over the moon” after being crowned the winner of MasterChef: The Professionals, with his final menu honouring his family and late father. The 40-year-old chef, originally from Carlisle, won the BBC One cooking show’s final, which saw the remaining three chefs cook u...
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California dreaming! Longford bride gets her 'Pearl' in dream wedding on Ventura Beach
Colleen Duggan and Charles Pearl celebrated their marriage on Friday, March 13 in Ventura Beach, California Congratulations to Colleen, daughter of Thomas and Mary Duggan and Charles, son of Mike and Eileen Pearl, who celebrated their marriage on Friday, March 13 in Ventura Beach, California....
Mayo couple told they had no 'housing need' for home in Ballyvary
Cllr Al McDonnell told meeting there will be 'wigs on the green' if planning application for dwelling house is not granted to Ballyvary couple CASTLEBAR councillors have criticised a decision by Mayo County Council to refuse planning permission for a couple to build a house near Ballyvary as ...
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Latest figures reveal jump in road and traffic offences in Dundalk
CSO: Recorded Crime Q4 2025 Latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed there was a significant increase in the number of road and traffic offences recorded at Dundalk Garda Station last year compared to the year before. The CSO release, Recorded Crime Q4 2025, shows...
Outrage after abandoned horse 'left to die' in Limerick estate, Dáil hears
Speaking in the Dáil, Sinn Féin’s Maurice Quinlivan said a severely ill horse was abandoned on a green area in a Limerick housing estate earlier this month A LIMERICK TD has strongly criticised what he described as a worsening crisis of abandoned and mistreated horses across the city, followi...
Buncrana Court in recess, as caretaker Liam calls time on his career after 34 years
“He keeps the place going, and we thank him for everything that he has done for us over the years. I’d like to sincerely thank him” A long-serving and widely respected member of staff at Buncrana Courthouse has brought the curtain down on more than three decades of dedicated service. Liam Dev...
Popular Clonmel World Music guests to make a welcome return to Tipperary venue
The Henry Girls Clonmel World Music is delighted to welcome back The Henry Girls, from Donegal, who are firm favourites among our audience. The Clonmel World Music event with the Henry Girls will take place at the Abymill Theatre in Fethard on Saturday, March 28 (doors open at 7pm and show st...
Ben White deserves a second chance with England – Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel believes Ben White “deserves a second chance” but says the returning England defender has to “clear the air” with team-mates on his first call-up since the 2022 World Cup. The 28-year-old was part of Sir Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 squad and then went to the World Cup in Qat...
Billy Loughnane hit with 21-day ban after Southwell incident
Billy Loughnane was handed a 21-day ban for improper riding after the stewards ruled he acted against the instructions of the vet at Southwell on Thursday evening. In an incident at the start of the final race on the card the 20-year-old’s mount, David Loughnane’s Beelzebub, received a kick and ...
Region’s maritime sector takes centre stage at ‘Dragon’s Den’ style event
A pitch event to showcase the growing maritime sector and potential in North Devon and Torridge has been held in Bideford North Devon’s growing maritime sector has taken centre stage at a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style event in Bideford to showcase the region’s potential and innovation. The Royal H...
Region’s maritime sector takes centre stage at ‘Dragon’s Den’ style event
A pitch event to showcase the growing maritime sector and potential in North Devon and Torridge has been held in Bideford North Devon’s growing maritime sector has taken centre stage at a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style event in Bideford to showcase the region’s potential and innovation. The Royal H...
Region’s maritime sector takes centre stage at ‘Dragon’s Den’ style event
A pitch event to showcase the growing maritime sector and potential in North Devon and Torridge has been held in Bideford North Devon’s growing maritime sector has taken centre stage at a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style event in Bideford to showcase the region’s potential and innovation. The Royal H...
INTERVIEW: Breen plays down back-to-back talk as Tipp target strong Munster start
Breen points to league work and Munster test as true markers of success Tipperary hurler Mikey Breen acknowledges that the idea of retaining the All-Ireland title has surfaced within the Tipperary camp, but he is clear it cannot become the team’s primary focus. Tipperary have not managed to s...
PICTURE: Faugheen 50 members receive Carrick-on-Suir St Patrick's Day Parade award
Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr David Dunne presented the Cathleen Fahey Cup to the club's motorbikers and go-karters Faugheen 50 Motorcycle Road Racing Club’s cacophonus cavalcade of motorbikes and motorised go karts won the best entry prize in Carrick-on-Suir St Patric...
INTERVIEW: Breen plays down back-to-back talk as Tipp target strong Munster start
Breen points to league work and Munster test as true markers of success Tipperary hurler Mikey Breen acknowledges that the idea of retaining the All-Ireland title has surfaced within the Tipperary camp, but he is clear it cannot become the team’s primary focus. Tipperary have not managed to s...
PICTURE: Faugheen 50 members receive Carrick-on-Suir St Patrick's Day Parade award
Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr David Dunne presented the Cathleen Fahey Cup to the club's motorbikers and go-karters Faugheen 50 Motorcycle Road Racing Club’s cacophonus cavalcade of motorbikes and motorised go karts won the best entry prize in Carrick-on-Suir St Patric...
Shane Hennessy strikes the winner as Clonmel Town bridge ten-year gap in Tipperary
Town’s defensive organisation and game management got them over the line Clonmel Town 1 St Michael's 0 Clonmel Town etched their name into the history books with a composed and disciplined performance to secure the TSDL Youths League title for the first time in a decade. This was a game that ...
PICTURES | Style galore as Dromard celebrates five Longford title triumphs at gala dinner
Five sets of Longford county medals and a host of awards presented at Dromard GAA and LGFA dinner dance in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery There was style galore as five sets of Longford county medals and a host of awards were presented at the D...
Former council leader found guilty of sex offences against young men
A former SNP council leader has been found guilty of multiple sex offences against young men. Jordan Linden resigned as the leader of North Lanarkshire Council in July 2022 after reports of alleged sexual harassment emerged, leading to the collapse of the SNP administration in the area. He left the ...
Iran and US at impasse over ceasefire talks as fears grow of conflict escalation
Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse on Thursday, hardening their positions over ceasefire talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war as thousands more US troops neared the region. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran ...