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Irish president says ‘minds needed decolonising as well as land and law’
Irish President Catherine Connolly has told a Leeds community centre that the decolonisation of Ireland needed to happen in minds, not just “land and law”. The Galway politician addressed Leeds Irish Centre on the final day of her three-day official trip to England, which also saw her hold engag...
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Cheers greet council vote to save Devon’s much-loved libraries from cuts
There will be no cuts to library hours in North Devon and Torridge or across the county as Devon County Council’s cabinet votes to keep things the same and invest £2m in the service No cuts will be made to any Devon library opening hours, it has been announced following a crunch vote today (W...
Cheers greet council vote to save Devon’s much-loved libraries from cuts
There will be no cuts to library hours in North Devon and Torridge or across the county as Devon County Council’s cabinet votes to keep things the same and invest £2m in the service No cuts will be made to any Devon library opening hours, it has been announced following a crunch vote today (W...
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Cheers greet council vote to save Devon’s much-loved libraries from cuts
There will be no cuts to library hours in North Devon and Torridge or across the county as Devon County Council’s cabinet votes to keep things the same and invest £2m in the service No cuts will be made to any Devon library opening hours, it has been announced following a crunch vote today (W...
'Disappointing': Limerick councillors fail to vote on livestreaming and recording of meetings
Councillors were told that sample hours from 2025 meetings were used during cost estimations, however, no exact figures or details were disclosed ahead of the vote A SPECIAL meeting of Limerick City and County Council was adjourned after members failed to reach a consensus on the livestreamin...
Public realm works set to tee off in Adare after project is approved
The works will included the installation of upgraded footpaths, new crossings, landscaping and traffic calming PLANS for much-anticipated public realm improvement works in Adare have moved forward having been approved by councillors. The project aims to enhance streetscapes, pedestrian areas ...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday evening, May 20
The following deaths have taken place: - John Keating, Donegal Town - John Joe Mc Cafferty, Gweedore - Margaret Mc Cormick, Derrybeg - Mary Gallagher, Stranorlar - Gráinne McIvor, Letterkenny - Jim Molloy, Glenties and Dublin - Mary Goggin, Termon and Cork John Keating, Donegal Town The death has o...
In Pictures: Prizes for children's art, and history explored at Donegal summer school
Mícheál Ó Cléirigh Summer School delivers a successful three-day event that commemorates the Annals of the Four Masters On May 8, Dr Niall Muldoon, Ombudsman for Children was given a warm Rossnowlagh welcome at the opening night of the 12th Mícheál Ó Cléirigh Summer School. Click on the arr...
Data reveals Donegal has the second-highest payout for vehicle damage claims
At €267.37, Donegal's average payout for successful vehicle damage claims is among the highest in Ireland, trailing only Wicklow at €271.04 Data has revealed that Donegal County Council has the second-highest payout rate for successful vehicle damage claims. At €267.37, Donegal's average payo...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday evening, May 20
The following deaths have taken place: - John Keating, Donegal Town - John Joe Mc Cafferty, Gweedore - Margaret Mc Cormick, Derrybeg - Mary Gallagher, Stranorlar - Gráinne McIvor, Letterkenny - Jim Molloy, Glenties and Dublin - Mary Goggin, Termon and Cork John Keating, Donegal Town The death has o...
New Donegal Rose ‘still in shock’ after Rose of Tralee selection victory
Errigal College Teacher Emma Nelis describes 'surreal' feeling after winning county selection event The newly-crowned Donegal Rose has said winning the title as Donegal’s contender for the 2026 Rose of Tralee was “overwhelming,” “a complete whirlwind,” and “surreal.” Emma Nelis, a 24-...
Dungiven man admits attempted damage to Foyle Search and Rescue equipment
Joseph Patrick Moore (42) of Dernaflaw Cottages in Dungiven admitted two charges that occurred on October 11 2025 A man will be sentenced in July after he admitted attempted criminal damage to safety equipment belonging to Foyle Search and Rescue. Joseph Patrick Moore (42) of Dernaflaw Cottag...
Data reveals Donegal has the second-highest payout for vehicle damage claims
At €267.37, Donegal's average payout for successful vehicle damage claims is among the highest in Ireland, trailing only Wicklow at €271.04 Data has revealed that Donegal County Council has the second-highest payout rate for successful vehicle damage claims. At €267.37, Donegal's average payo...
Mayo supermarket enters signed guilty plea for breaches of health and safety obligations
Westport retail company, Kavanagh Retailing enter a signed plea following death of woman who was hit by a lorry in SuperValu carpark A West Mayo retail company has admitted its guilt after it was charged with five counts of breaching statutory health and safety obligations following the death...
Irish president says ‘minds needed decolonising as well as land and law’
Irish President Catherine Connolly has told a Leeds community centre that the decolonisation of Ireland needed to happen in minds, not just “land and law”. The Galway politician addressed Leeds Irish Centre on the final day of her three-day official trip to England, which also saw her hold engag...
'Disappointing': Limerick councillors fail to vote on livestreaming and recording of meetings
Councillors were told that sample hours from 2025 meetings were used during cost estimations, however, no exact figures or details were disclosed ahead of the vote A SPECIAL meeting of Limerick City and County Council was adjourned after members failed to reach a consensus on the livestreamin...
Ebola fears surge on the ground in DR of Congo over rapid spread of rare type
Anxious healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have said they are underprotected and undertrained in the face of a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places. “It’s truly sad and painful because we’...
Cunha dusting off his top hat for Arc Ole Ole
Arc Ole Ole is Royal Ascot bound for Dylan Cunha after a smart handicap win at York’s Dante meeting. The three-year-old son of Study Of Man is well bred on the dam side as the half sibling to a Listed winner, and with one win to his name from a light juvenile campaign he was successful again on de...
Cunha dusting off his top hat for Arc Ole Ole
Arc Ole Ole is Royal Ascot bound for Dylan Cunha after a smart handicap win at York’s Dante meeting. The three-year-old son of Study Of Man is well bred on the dam side as the half sibling to a Listed winner, and with one win to his name from a light juvenile campaign he was successful again on de...
Cheers greet council vote to save Devon’s much-loved libraries from cuts
There will be no cuts to library hours in North Devon and Torridge or across the county as Devon County Council’s cabinet votes to keep things the same and invest £2m in the service No cuts will be made to any Devon library opening hours, it has been announced following a crunch vote today (W...