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‘Senior is the big one that we want really’ says Mungret St Paul's U20 hurling captain Fintan Fitzgerald
Mungret St Paul's were crowned Limerick Premier U20 champions last Sunday MUNGRET ST PAUL'S U20 hurling captain Fintan Fitzgerald is hoping that the club can transfer their underage success into the senior ranks in the years to come. “You want to be winning seniors, Mungret hasn't won a senio...
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Donegal man punches his way to 25k donation to Crumlin Children’s Hospital
The €25,000 cheque he hands over comes courtesy of all the pay-per-view subscriptions that used his name in the special code section to purchase the fight A Donegal man stepping into the squared circle for the very first time not only had his hand raised but also immediately donated his €25,0...
Will Ferrell’s Elf costume fetches more than £200,000 at auction
Will Ferrell’s festive costume from the Christmas film Elf has fetched more than £200,000 at auction. The film, about a man raised as one of Father Christmas’s elves who travels to New York to find his real father, was released in 2003 to widespread critical acclaim, and is considered to be one...
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Lewis Hamilton crashes in final practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton will face a race against time to participate in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after he crashed out of final practice. The seven-time world champion lost control of his Ferrari through turn nine at the Yas Marina Circuit. He completed a 360-degree pirouette befo...
Murrin happy with where South West are at ahead of MacRory Cup knockouts
South West Donegal are yet to pick up a win in their second season in the MacRory Cup, but manager Shay Murrin has no qualms about how the side are as they head into the knockout stages next week South West Donegal are gearing up for the knockout stages of the MacRory Cup next week when they ...
Why I’m charity shopping with North Devon Hospice this Christmas
Shelby Lack at North Devon Hospice explains why she does all her Christmas shopping in its charity shops Right, confession time. I work for North Devon Hospice, so you might think I’m biased about charity shopping. But honestly? Even if I didn’t work here, I’d still be doing all my Christmas ...
Novelty charity event raised €6,000 for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation
Participants came from all around the country to raise money for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Blood Bikes West A novelty charity event took place on April 26 which saw a group climb to the summit of Croagh Patrick. Participants came from all around the country to raise money for the Mayo Ro...
The Mercosur trade agreement continues to attract controversy as Sligo/Leitrim TD says it 'must be stopped'
'We were all astonished by the revelations in the Farmers Journal a couple of weeks ago that showed the levels of illegal use of antibiotics and growth hormones in beef production in Brazil.' The Mercosur trade agreement continues to attract controversy with a Sligo/Leitrim Martin Kenny TD ca...
Wellness tourism event to be held in Laois for local businesses and groups
The Regional Eco & Wellness Tourism Network event will take place in Mountrath next month Businesses and community organisations from around Laois are invited to take part in a wellness tourism networking event next month. The Regional Eco & Wellness Tourism Network event has been organised...
Russia unleashes massive overnight attack on Ukraine as peace talks continue
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after US and Ukrainian officials said they will meet for a third day of talks on Saturday. Russia used 653 drones and 51 missiles in the wide-reaching attack, which triggered air raid alerts across the country and...
Qatari leader says Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment
Qatar’s prime minister has said the Gaza ceasefire has reached a “critical moment” as its first phase winds down, with the remains of just one Israeli hostage still held by militants in Gaza. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told an international conference in the Qatari capital that i...
Tipperary County Council set to vote on plans for 45 new social homes in Cahir
Development will include houses, apartments, parking, and a greenway linking local parks Plans for 45 new social homes in Cahir will be considered by Tipperary County Council at Monday’s plenary meeting, in a bid to address growing local housing needs. READ MORE: Tipperary’s largest town figh...
Seven Donegal players make LGFA Sports Post Primary School All Stars panel
Initially, 170 players were selected by their schools and, after two rounds of trials, the final 30 have been named with Donegal impressively represented Ulster LGFA have announced their 30-strong MFC Sports Post Primary School All Stars panel with seven Donegal girls making the cut. Initiall...
DUP seeks to block Sinn Fein bid for European Parliament ‘observer status’
The DUP is to seek to block a Sinn Fein bid for “observer status” in the European Parliament. Four Sinn Fein MLAs have signed a motion set to be debated in Stormont on Monday, seeking agreement to write to the European Parliament for observer status for Assembly Members. The motion notes that a ...
DUP seeks to block Sinn Fein bid for European Parliament ‘observer status’
The DUP is to seek to block a Sinn Fein bid for “observer status” in the European Parliament. Four Sinn Fein MLAs have signed a motion set to be debated in Stormont on Monday, seeking agreement to write to the European Parliament for observer status for Assembly Members. The motion notes that a ...
National Lottery appeal to €500k unclaimed winner in Donegal to come forward - now!
All National Lottery ticket holders have 90 days from the date of the draw to claim their prize, which means the Donegal winner has until close of business on Saturday, January 10, to claim The National Lottery is appealing to Daily Million Plus players in the Ardara area to urgently check th...
'Iontach!' Bronnann lucht féachana Late Late Toy Show suim iontach airgid ar Achomharc an tSeó Toy
Beidh CMAT, Roy Keane, Shane Lowry agus Kingfishr i láthair mar aíonna agus Patrick Kielty ag óstáil a thríú Late Late Toy Show ar RTÉ Bhronn lucht féachana Late Late Toy Show na bliana seo níos mó ná €4m ar Achomharc an Toy Show le linn seó oíche Aoine, a raibh níos mó ná 1 mhill...
Tipperary hotel pays tribute to employee and 'standout performer' after award nomination
Huge congratulations to the Talbot Hotel Clonmel's Molly Proudfoot Huge congratulations to the Talbot Hotel Clonmel's Molly Proudfoot (pictured above) on reaching the IHF South East Branch Finals 2025 on December 3 in Wexford for the Employee of the Year Awards. READ NEXT: 'They were welcome,...
Tipperary hotel pays tribute to employee and 'standout performer' after award nomination
Huge congratulations to the Talbot Hotel Clonmel's Molly Proudfoot Huge congratulations to the Talbot Hotel Clonmel's Molly Proudfoot (pictured above) on reaching the IHF South East Branch Finals 2025 on December 3 in Wexford for the Employee of the Year Awards. READ NEXT: 'They were welcome,...
Tipperary TD ‘shouted down’ and labelled a ‘hypocrite’ after wind farm vote
Fianna Fáil’s Ryan O’Meara was speaking on the guidelines in place for the construction of wind farms nationwide A Tipperary North TD has been “shouted down” and labelled a “hypocrite” after a vote on wind farms in the Dáil. Fianna Fáil’s Ryan O’Meara was speaking on the issue of...