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Minute's silence at Naas Garda Station will honour those who lost their lives on duty
To date, 90 members of An Garda Síochána have died while protecting their communities A minute’s silence will be held in Naas for the International Day of Remembrance for Fallen Police Officers this Friday, March 6. All members of the public are welcome to attend Naas Garda Station where the ...
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‘It’s win-win’ - West Mayo GAA clubs top Irish Life Steps Challenge
Louisburgh GAA/LGFA named Connacht’s best performing club in the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge Louisburgh GAA/LGFA are officially the best performing Connacht-based club in the Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge. Westport were closely behind in second place. Beating o...
Tipperary rowers were happy to be back on the water
Clonmel Rowing Club in action on the Lee at the Cork Head of River The enforced absence from the river for the previous seven weeks due to high water levels on the Suir hampered the preparation of Clonmel Rowing Club crews, and their fears were confirmed at Cork Head of River (HOR). Performan...
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Minister lauds 'unprecedented' 28% increase in new build social houses for Louth
562 new build social houses were built in Louth in 2025 bringing the total to 1,592 since 2022 Louth has seen its new build social housing delivery increase by 28% in 2025. 562 new social houses were built in the county in 2025, in what is a rare win for the Department of Housing. The over 9,...
Heart Foundation mobile unit offer free blood pressure checks at Corn Mill Theatre
Carrigallen stop part of nationwide campaign to promote heart health and detect high blood pressure early Residents in Leitrim will have the opportunity to check in on their heart health later this month when the Irish Heart Foundation’s Mobile Health Unit visits Carrigallen offering free hea...
Major Ryder Cup rail surprise revealed for Limerick passengers
National Transport Authority reveal details of its plans to ferry tens of thousands of spectators to Adare Manor for Ryder Cup 2027 THERE will be no direct train services between Limerick’s main Colbert railway station and Adare for the Ryder Cup. With the huge tournament at Adare Manor now j...
Government approves appointment of new Offaly member to the Just Transition Commission
Ferbane man Brian Flynn has first-hand experience of living and working in a region heavily impacted by the decarbonisation of the energy sector The Government has approved the appointment of Brian Flynn to the Just Transition Commission of Ireland for a three-year term. The Just Transition C...
Busy Carlow road to temporarily close for over a month to facilitate water works
Carlow County Council announced the news on Facebook earlier this week A road in Co. Carlow will be temporarily closed for over a month from April for essential water works to take place. Carlow County Council made the announcement on Wednesday via Facebook. The R726 between its junctions fro...
'Your Irish-speaking bestie' Máire Ní Churraoin in Longford for special Seachtain na Gaelige event
Tally-Ho is the venue on Tuesday, March 10 for the first official event in the programme of cultural events in the lead-up to St Patrick's Day in Longford To celebrate Seachtain na Gaelige, the Tally-Ho Longford is the place to be on Tuesday, March 10 for Cúpla Focal with special guest, Máire...
Bail breach for Derry man who spat into breathalyser
Darren Dixon (29) of Carleton Court in Derry was discovered to be in breach of the alcohol condition of his bail After police received reports of a man kicking doors they found a person who they discovered was in breach of the alcohol condition of his bail. Darren Dixon (29) of Carleton Court...
WATCH: ‘Instant regret’ for Waterford councillor who rang doorbell and woke sleeping baby
Sinn Féin councillor Donnchadh Mulcahy shared the video on his Facebook page. A Waterford councillor has described his “instant regret” after he rang a constituent’s doorbell and woke her sleeping baby. Sinn Féin councillor Donnchadh Mulcahy shared the video, which was taken from the homeow...
Tim Davie says the BBC ‘profoundly regrets’ racial slur incident at Baftas
The BBC’s outgoing director-general Tim Davie has said the corporation “profoundly regrets” the events around the Bafta film awards when a racial slur was broadcast on BBC One. During the award ceremony, which was held on February 22, Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson could be heard shouti...
Man who killed his ex’s sister and her children in fire given whole life order
A woman whose sister, nieces and nephew were killed when her abusive former partner torched their house in a jealous rage said she was “haunted” by being the target of the attack as he was handed a whole life prison order. Sharaz Ali was jailed after setting fire to the home of Bryonie Gawith an...
Contactless card payments rolled out on TFI Local Link services in Donegal
With the introduction of contactless payments, passengers can now use debit and credit cards or mobile payment options such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, simplifying the payment process and enhancing the overall travel experience The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced that passen...
Lammy: RAF jets could legally strike Iran’s missile bases
Royal Air Force jets could legally strike Iranian missile sites being used to attack British interests in the Middle East, David Lammy said. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that F-35 and Typhoon jets were currently only shooting down missiles and drones fired by Iran at allies in the region. But ...
German media group Axel Springer to buy Telegraph for £575m
German media firm Axel Springer has agreed to buy the Telegraph Media Group for £575 million, scuppering efforts by the owner of the Daily Mail to snap up its UK newspaper rival. Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) had previously agreed a £500 million deal to buy The Telegraph last year. However, ...
German media group Axel Springer to buy Telegraph for £575m
German media firm Axel Springer has agreed to buy the Telegraph Media Group for £575 million, scuppering efforts by the owner of the Daily Mail to snap up its UK newspaper rival. Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT) had previously agreed a £500 million deal to buy The Telegraph last year. However, ...
Kildare-based art group expresses delight as extension granted to free exhibition
The works of art can be viewed inside the Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge A County Kildare-based art group has expressed its delight as an extension has been granted to its latest art exhibition. Early last month, PopUpArt Newbridge announced that it would return to the Whitewater Sho...
Exeter chef appears on ITV’s new cooking competition, aged 21
Crave Creative Director from Exeter competes in new ITV reality series The Heat, hosted by Olivia Attwood and mentored by Jean-Christophe Novelli A chef from one of Exeter’s best-known independent restaurants has appeared on national television after taking part in a new ITV reality cooking c...
Tim Davie says the BBC ‘profoundly regrets’ racial slur incident at Baftas
The BBC’s outgoing director-general Tim Davie has said the corporation “profoundly regrets” the events around the Bafta film awards when a racial slur was broadcast on BBC One. During the award ceremony, which was held on February 22, Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson could be heard shouti...