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Arsenal hit the front again in the title race after win over Newcastle
Eberechi Eze’s brilliant early strike fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League as they ground out a much needed 1-0 win against Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal’s bid to claim their first title since 2004 hung on Saturday’s fixture in north London following consecutive def...
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Tipperary talk to honour the women of 1916 on the 110th anniversary of the Easter Rising
The talk will be held at 7pm on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, offering an opportunity for the local community to explore the stories of women who played vital roles during one of the most significant events in Irish history. A special event marking the 110th anniversary of the Easter Rising will ta...
Tipperary talk to honour the women of 1916 on the 110th anniversary of the Easter Rising
The talk will be held at 7pm on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, offering an opportunity for the local community to explore the stories of women who played vital roles during one of the most significant events in Irish history. A special event marking the 110th anniversary of the Easter Rising will ta...
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Support South Tipperary Hospice shop volunteers to ensure vital services are maintained
Fashion Extravaganza event at the Cahir House Hotel The South Tipperary Hospice Shop in Cahir makes a hugely significant contribution to ensuring the vital services provided by the cancer group every year are delivered to the families that need them. The shop, run by a dedicated team of up to...
Fears Tipperary roads will get 'worse and worse' amid concerns over faded markings
Councillor raises concerns over faded road markings and poor surfaces, with calls for action on N62 works by early summer Concerns have been raised about the condition of roads across Tipperary amid reports of faded road markings and substandard surfaces. At the April meeting of the Thurles M...
PICTURES | Fleadh-bulous feast of Irish music, song and dance at Longford Fleadh Cheoil
A great weekend in Newtownforbes for Fleadh Cheoil Longfoirt 2026 Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery There was a Fleadh-bulous feast of Irish music, song and dance at Fleadh Cheoil Longfoirt 2026 in Newtownforbes last weekend. Longford Live photographer Shelley Corcoran captur...
GALLERY: Punchestown fashion guide from County Kildare's Whitewater Shopping Centre
Sponsored content IMAGE: Parfois - Round sunglasses The challenge is set and the countdown is on for the 2026 The challenge is set and the countdown is on for the 2026 Punchestown Festival, one of the most anticipated fixtures in the Irish sporting and social calendar, taking place from this ...
Pricetag up to €11,000 for flashing lights at Laois pedestrian crossings
'I didn't think it would be that expensive' Portlaoise MD councillor wants more flashing crossings Flashing lights are being hailed as a big safety success in Laois towns, but they could cost up to €11,000 per crossing. A Laois County Council senior official says it would be "impossible" to a...
Ashling Murphy's murderer gets new court date for start of his appeal
New date set for Jozef Puska’s appeal An appeal brought by Jozef Puska against his conviction for the murder of schoolteacher Ashling Murphy, which was delayed after he changed his barristers less than a week before the hearing was due to begin, will now go ahead in July. Puska is serving a l...
Cars ‘drifting’ across Laois road, meeting told
The meeting at Portarlington's new Market House was told the problem is occurring at a junction of the N80 A meeting was told flooding on a road is leading to a dangerous situation where cars are ‘drifting’ to one side. Fine Gael Cllr Vivienne Phelan asked in a motion “that Laois County Counc...
GALLERY: Punchestown fashion guide from County Kildare's Whitewater Shopping Centre
Sponsored content IMAGE: Parfois - Round sunglasses The challenge is set and the countdown is on for the 2026 The challenge is set and the countdown is on for the 2026 Punchestown Festival, one of the most anticipated fixtures in the Irish sporting and social calendar, taking place from this ...
Millions to be spent to protect Louth properties from flooding following Storm Chandra
Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has provided an update on the flood relief schemes planned for the county Millions of euro will be spent to protect properties in County Louth from flooding, following the widespread damage caused by Storm Chandra. Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran ...
Gardaí advise of traffic restrictions in Letterkenny for Ulster SFC GAA fixture
Donegal take on Down in the last eight of the Ulster SFC at O'Donnell Park at 3pm and An Garda Siochana has made the public aware of road closures, parking and probably delays An Garda Síochána has advised of traffic restrictions that will be in place for the Ulster SFC quarter-final in Lette...
Institute FC confirm contract extensions for Mills and Porter
Institute FC have confirmed that both goalkeeper Jack Mills and defender Caoimhin Porter have signed new multi-year contracts, securing their future at the club Institute FC has announced that two key first-team players, goalkeeper Jack Mills and defender Caoimhin Porter, have both signed new...
Illness sees off Iga Swiatek in Madrid as tough 2026 continues
Iga Swiatek’s struggles continued with a tearful withdrawal during her third-round match against Ann Li at the Madrid Open. The former world number one, who is yet to advance beyond the quarter-finals at any event this season, revealed afterwards she is battling a virus and she had her temperature...
Scourge of drug addiction is sweeping through Offaly's farming community
Some farmers forced to sell assets to pay drug dealers The scourge of drug addiction is sweeping through Offaly's farming community, a Councillor told the April monthly meeting of Offaly County Council. Cllr Hughie Egan pointed out during the meeting that he wanted to highlight this serious i...
Millions to be spent to protect Louth properties from flooding following Storm Chandra
Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has provided an update on the flood relief schemes planned for the county Millions of euro will be spent to protect properties in County Louth from flooding, following the widespread damage caused by Storm Chandra. Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran ...
PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Limerick and Waterford in Munster U20 Hurling Championship
Evan Loftus' side lost their first two games in the group LIMERICK are out of the Fulfil Munster U20 Hurling Championship with one round left to play after a 1-18 to 1-17 defeat to Waterford at the TUS Gaelic Grounds. A third defeat on the trot sees Evan Loftus’ men unable to advance from the...
James Daly names Donegal ladies starting XV for Armagh championship clash
With Tyrone now a senior force following their TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate title win last year, there are now three teams competing for the Ulster senior title Donegal ladies head for Armagh on Sunday in a repeat of last season’s Ulster SFC decider. With Tyrone now a senior force following t...
Dean Brennan reflective as Barnet ‘punch above weight’ despite missing play-offs
Barnet manager Dean Brennan was delighted to see his side end their final home game in style, thrashing Gillingham 6-2 at the Hive as they narrowly missed out on the play-offs. Callum Stead scored four times inside the opening 30 minutes, with Romoney Crichlow heading in just before half-time to put...