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Dutch PM-in-waiting: Trump’s Greenland ambitions are ‘wake-up call’ for Europe
The political leader in line to become the Netherlands’ next prime minister said concerns about US President Donald Trump’s territorial ambitions in Greenland were a “wake-up call” for Europe at a fraught time. Centrist D66 leader Rob Jetten emphasised the need for stronger European co-opera...
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Elliott wary of Kargese threat to Romeo Coolio
Gordon Elliott is willing his string to rekindle the Christmas spirit, believing his star novice chaser Romeo Coolio faces a real threat in the form of Kargese in the Goffs Irish Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown. The Cullentra House handler’s runners were firing on all cylinders during the festi...
What happens to your heart as you get older
As we mature, it’s easy to notice the changes we can see – such as shifts in our skin, muscle tone, or even hair colour – but far less obvious are the changes happening beneath the surface, particularly in the heart. To mark Heart Health Month this February, we spoke with Dr Anish Bhuva, consu...
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Kildare ladies make one change from opening day draw with Cork
Pat Sullivan has named his starting XV ahead of Sunday with Aine Mernagh replacing Lara Curran who came after just two minutes in Kildare's opener with Cork The Kildare ladies have named their team to face Armagh this weekend in their second Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 fix...
Locals in Tipperary invited to take part in community meeting on lake water quality
LAWPRO invites public to community meeting on water quality in Lough Derg. The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is inviting members of the public, and in particular community groups, anglers and individuals, with an interest in water quality, to a community information meeting about ...
ALERT: Offaly people warned of disruption to rail travel this weekend due to works
ALERT: Offaly people warned of disruption to rail travel this weekend due to works Offaly people are being warned of disruption to rail travel this weekend due to works taking place. Due to track renewal works between Portarlington and Athlone, bus transfers will operate between Heuston and A...
Mayo student’s prize-winning artwork on display at Texaco Children’s Art Exhibition
Ballina student Charlotte Greham’s first-price art piece is among 42 standout works now on display at Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, until 28th February. A stunning piece of artwork by Mayo student Charlotte Greham is now on public display at the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh, UK, as part of the ...
John Swinney ‘fabricated’ quote on pressure around QEUH opening, claims Labour
Scottish Labour has accused John Swinney of misleading Parliament following an exchange about the opening of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow. Anas Sarwar is demanding that the First Minister corrects the record, saying he “fabricated” a quote from the counsel to the Sco...
Almost 17,000 people homeless in December, figures reveal
There were almost 17,000 people homeless in December, including over 5,000 children, according to official figures. There were 16,734 people in emergency accommodation in December, down slightly from 16,996 in November. This includes 11,546 adults and 5,188 children. Homeless charities said that the...
Winter Olympic stars-in-waiting ready to usher in new era of success for Team GB
When Jenny Jones swept to slopestyle bronze in Sochi in 2014 to clinch Great Britain’s first ever Olympic medal on snow, there were hints of the avalanche of opportunities the expanding snowboard and freestyle programmes would provide. “We don’t even have mountains in our country, but this sho...
Queen joins Rivals stars to celebrate ‘champagne soul’ Dame Jilly Cooper
The Queen has joined stars of hit TV show Rivals at a memorial service to celebrate the life of Dame Jilly Cooper, where the author was described as “a person with a champagne soul”. Dame Jilly died unexpectedly in October, aged 88, after sustaining injuries from a fall. Camilla and the cast of ...
Yellow weather warning issued for Exeter as heavy rain raises flood risk this weekend
Met Office warns of possible travel disruption, surface-water flooding and delays across Exeter on Saturday 31 January as further rain falls on already saturated ground Residents in Exeter are being warned to prepare for possible disruption after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning...
Yellow weather warning issued for Exeter as heavy rain raises flood risk this weekend
Met Office warns of possible travel disruption, surface-water flooding and delays across Exeter on Saturday 31 January as further rain falls on already saturated ground Residents in Exeter are being warned to prepare for possible disruption after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning...
Yellow weather warning issued for Exeter as heavy rain raises flood risk this weekend
Met Office warns of possible travel disruption, surface-water flooding and delays across Exeter on Saturday 31 January as further rain falls on already saturated ground Residents in Exeter are being warned to prepare for possible disruption after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning...
PLANNING: Arcona Developments Ltd. seeks extension for 36-home scheme in Tipperary
Application includes townhouses, semi-detached homes, new entrance, and substation Arcona Developments Ltd. has submitted a new planning application for a residential scheme in Stradavoher, Thurles. READ MORE: BREAKING: Man (30s) charged in relation to fatal Tipperary Town assault to appear i...
PLANNING: Arcona Developments Ltd. seeks extension for 36-home scheme in Tipperary
Application includes townhouses, semi-detached homes, new entrance, and substation Arcona Developments Ltd. has submitted a new planning application for a residential scheme in Stradavoher, Thurles. READ MORE: BREAKING: Man (30s) charged in relation to fatal Tipperary Town assault to appear i...
NEWS: Tipperary area looking for community responder to help save lives
All are welcome to a public meeting on the 4th of February at 7.30pm in Annacarty Parish Hall. Would you like to become a community responder for Annacarty/Donohill & surrounding areas? Well, if so, all are welcome to a public meeting on the 4th of February at 7.30pm in Annacarty Parish Hall....
Queen joins Rivals stars to celebrate ‘champagne soul’ Dame Jilly Cooper
The Queen has joined stars of hit TV show Rivals at a memorial service to celebrate the life of Dame Jilly Cooper, where the author was described as “a person with a champagne soul”. Dame Jilly died unexpectedly in October, aged 88, after sustaining injuries from a fall. Camilla and the cast of ...
Asylum seeker who stabbed hotel worker 23 times jailed for 29 years for murder
A Sudanese asylum seeker described as “demonic and inhuman” has been jailed for at least 29 years for a vicious attack on a woman who was working at the hotel where he was living. Deng Chol Majek is believed to have entered the UK by small boat less than three months before launching a frenzied ...
Winter Olympic stars-in-waiting ready to usher in new era of success for Team GB
When Jenny Jones swept to slopestyle bronze in Sochi in 2014 to clinch Great Britain’s first ever Olympic medal on snow, there were hints of the avalanche of opportunities the expanding snowboard and freestyle programmes would provide. “We don’t even have mountains in our country, but this sho...