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North Mayo promoted as Wild Atlantic Way destination at Belfast holiday show
Mayo North Tourism and partners highlighted coastal, wellness and Dark Sky experiences to Northern Ireland visitors, with Dublin promotion planned later this month. Mayo North Tourism represented the north of the county as part of a wider Mayo delegation at the Holiday World Show in Belfast, ...
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Live Sport on TV this Weekend as Limerick hurlers face Waterford in Munster League final
Munster Rugby take on Castres in crucial Champions Cup pool clash at Thomond Park, Saturday, 5.30pm THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 GOLF DUBAI INVITATIONAL SKY SPORTS, 7.30AM SNOOKER THE MASTERS BBC2, 1PM GOLF SONY OPEN IN HAWAII SKY SPORTS, 5PM READ NEXT: WATCH: UL Sigerson Cup manager David Power refl...
Jobs opportunities in Donegal to grow by 6% in 2026 – FRS Recruitment
The 2025 Review & 2026 Trends Forecast report reveals that recruiters are forecasting a rebound in the national jobs market this year, thanks to a more settled economic outlook for businesses The jobs market in Donegal is expected to see a 6% rise in new vacancies and job openings during 2026...
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St. Clare’s All-Ireland defence ends as Kobe McDonald wonder goal seals Leitrim schools' exit
St Clare’s CS Manorhamilton’s All-Ireland defence came to a close as fabulous shooting from Gortnor Abbey saw them edge out St. Clare's to book their spot in the Connacht Schools C Semi-finals on Wednesday St Clare’s CS Manorhamilton's reign as All-Ireland C school champions came to an end on...
Grok deepfake restrictions a ‘vindication’ for Starmer – sources
Elon Musk’s pledge to stop X’s AI chatbot Grok making sexualised images of people is a “vindication for Keir Starmer”, Downing Street sources have said. The company has announced that it had imposed restrictions on “editing images of real people in revealing clothes such as bikinis”. The...
Tugann saineolaithe aimsire breithiúnas ar Bheithíoch ón Oirthear atá ag teacht chugainn
Táthar ag súil go dtitfidh an teocht arís i dtreo dheireadh na míosa Tá an aimsir ar fud na hÉireann measctha le cúpla seachtain anuas, ó fhronta reoite go teochtaí níos séimhe. Cé go bhfuil na teochtaí amuigh inghlactha anois, le beagán báistí measctha ar ndóigh, tá rabhadh tugth...
Newbridge RFC become first Leinster club to establish a dedicated Girls Youth Academy at grassroots level
Newbridge Rugby Football Club have announced the establishment of the Newbridge RFC Girls Youth Rugby Academy, the latest addition to Kildare' underage rugby options Newbridge Rugby Football Club have announced the establishment of the Newbridge RFC Girls Youth Rugby Academy. The Newbridge Ru...
Ofwat launches probe into South East Water over supply outages
South East Water is under investigation by the industry watchdog after repeated outages since November have left tens of thousands of households and businesses without supply across Kent and Sussex. Ofwat said it had launched a probe into whether the supplier had breached its licence condition by fa...
PROPERTY: This four-bedroom country Tipperary home for sale has a surprise inside!
A spacious four-bedroom detached home on a mature site near Dundrum. This impressive four-bedroom, four-bathroom detached residence is set on a mature and beautifully landscaped site, just 3 km from Dundrum Village. Click the >arrow> or 'Next' buttons Boasting a peaceful rural setting, this ho...
‘We are suffering’ - Limerick councillors file motion on roads budget allocations
The motion was brought forward by Cllr John O’Donoghue at the January meeting of the Adare-Rathkeale Municipal District COUNCILLORS in the Adare-Rathkeale Municipal District have passed a motion calling for a change to how Limerick City and County Council allocates its roads budget. The motio...
6 winter whites to perk up your palate
Bleak mid-winter, gloomy grey skies – it’s no wonder thoughts turn to sunny destinations and a fresh, bright white to spark a smile. Something flavoursome and fruit-filled, beautifully balanced, and hits all the right notes with fish pie, seafood linguine, creamy risotto, salads or something spi...
6 winter whites to perk up your palate
Bleak mid-winter, gloomy grey skies – it’s no wonder thoughts turn to sunny destinations and a fresh, bright white to spark a smile. Something flavoursome and fruit-filled, beautifully balanced, and hits all the right notes with fish pie, seafood linguine, creamy risotto, salads or something spi...
The Boomtown Rats gear up for their only Irish show announced in 2026 - and it's in Kilkenny this month!
The Boomtown Rats' legacy is marked by their dynamic music and impactful contributions to rock history Celebrating 50 years of internationally renowned Irish New Wave, The Boomtown Rats are gearing up for their only Irish show so far announced for 2026 in The Hub, Kilkenny on January 31. This...
Newbridge RFC become first Leinster club to establish a dedicated Girls Youth Academy at grassroots level
Newbridge Rugby Football Club have announced the establishment of the Newbridge RFC Girls Youth Rugby Academy, the latest addition to Kildare' underage rugby options Newbridge Rugby Football Club have announced the establishment of the Newbridge RFC Girls Youth Rugby Academy. The Newbridge Ru...
REVEALED: Major new stores to open in Dundalk's Marshes Shopping Centre
The Centre already welcomed new tenants in November and December As 2025 drew to a close, Dundalk's Marshes Shopping Centre celebrated a significant milestone - its 20th anniversary. The Centre welcomed new tenants in November and December including Lovisa, Golden Discs and Camile Thai. 2026 ...
Man arrested for failing to attend a Donegal court doesn’t turn up - again
After a bench warrant was executed in Ballyshannon, the defendant with an address in Bundoran was remanded to appear in Dungloe District Court but failed to so A man who was arrested on foot of a bench warrant and remanded to appear at An Clochan Liath / Dungloe District Court has again faile...
Offaly County Council hiring for a number of positions as applications sought
Offaly County Council hiring for a number of positions as applications sought Offaly County Council is currently hiring for a number of positions with applications being sought. The local authority is hiring for the following positions. It is looking to hire an Assistant Engineer, a Healthy C...
Russia expels British diplomat over ‘spying’ allegations
Russia has expelled a British diplomat from the country, accusing him of acting as a spy. Moscow’s foreign ministry said on Thursday morning it had received information “regarding the affiliation of a diplomatic employee at the embassy with the British secret service”. According to a translati...
Laois representative insists Government needs to "get its act together" on Mercosur
Brian Stanley speaks in Dáil on controversial free trade deal The Government must get all its MEPs to vote against the Mercosur trade deal that farmers in Laois and other counties warn will see unsafe, cheap beef coming to Ireland from South America, damaging Irish agriculture in the process....
UK economy returns to growth as car manufacturing rebounds
The UK economy returned to growth in November after a boost from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) factories restarting production following a cyber attack, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics said UK gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.3% for the month, following a 0.1% ...