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Donegal and its blanket bogs: Fuel and memory in a warming world
Growing up in Gaoth Dobhair in the 70's, people harvested their own plants and vegetables and cut and saved turf - the turf-cutting season would traditionally begin on Easter Monday and last right through to the back-to-school days in September. Colm Phaidi Jimmy once told me that, “You can t...
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Tipperary County Council’s purchase of Kearney’s Castle in Cashel not expected till May
The application was sent to ACP on October 31st, 2025, and a decision was expected on March 9th. An Coimisiún Pleanála (ACP) is now expected to make a decision on Tipperary County Council’s proposed compulsory purchase of Kearney’s Castle in Cashel by May 29th. Tipperary County Council began ...
Ollie Watkins header gives Aston Villa advantage over Lille in Europa League tie
Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought as Aston Villa battled to a 1-0 away win at Lille in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie. After a low-key opening, it was Lille who finished the first half strongly. Former Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud glanced a header wide before Romain Perraud’...
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PICTURES | Super Midlands derby win for Longford as they march on in Provincial Towns Cup
Longford were 35-20 winners over Mullingar RFC in Round 2 of the Provincial Towns Cup at Precision Health Park Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery Longford RFC were 35-20 winners over Mullingar RFC in Round 2 of the Provincial Towns Cup at Precision Health Park. Tyler Miller of...
Decision to refuse Laois hotel and food court signage close to M7 motorway overturned
Planning permission sought to retain 'Maldron Hotel' and 'Midway' signs in Portlaoise A decision by Laois County Council to refuse a Laois hotel and food court permission to retain and erect new signage close to the M7 motorway has been overturned. Planning permission was sought to retain two...
Find out who lives in a pineapple under the sea in a new Limerick musical
The production runs from March 12-14 in the Belltable WITH iconic songs from David Bowie, John Legend and others, a musical taking to the stage this week will bring SpongeBob and its characters to life. MIDAS (Mary Immaculate Dramatic Art Society) will perform The SpongeBob Musical from March...
Torbay roadworks: Ongoing and upcoming closures
Key routes in Paignton, Torquay and Brixham affected as utility and council works continue through March Drivers in Torbay are being warned of delays as roadworks continue across the area. Paignton Totnes Road – Two-way lights outside Du-kom-in for South West Water works, ongoing until 19 Mar...
Torbay roadworks: Ongoing and upcoming closures
Key routes in Paignton, Torquay and Brixham affected as utility and council works continue through March Drivers in Torbay are being warned of delays as roadworks continue across the area. Paignton Totnes Road – Two-way lights outside Du-kom-in for South West Water works, ongoing until 19 Mar...
Torbay roadworks: Ongoing and upcoming closures
Key routes in Paignton, Torquay and Brixham affected as utility and council works continue through March Drivers in Torbay are being warned of delays as roadworks continue across the area. Paignton Totnes Road – Two-way lights outside Du-kom-in for South West Water works, ongoing until 19 Mar...
North Devon farmer convicted after slurry spills kill hundreds of fish
Michael Wade from Bideford must pay almost £4,800 following an Environment Agency prosecution over two slurry pollution incidents A Bideford farmer has been convicted of two counts of illegally discharging slurry into watercourses that caused the deaths of hundreds of fish. Michael Wade of Hi...
North Devon farmer convicted after slurry spills kill hundreds of fish
Michael Wade from Bideford must pay almost £4,800 following an Environment Agency prosecution over two slurry pollution incidents A Bideford farmer has been convicted of two counts of illegally discharging slurry into watercourses that caused the deaths of hundreds of fish. Michael Wade of Hi...
North Devon farmer convicted after slurry spills kill hundreds of fish
Michael Wade from Bideford must pay almost £4,800 following an Environment Agency prosecution over two slurry pollution incidents A Bideford farmer has been convicted of two counts of illegally discharging slurry into watercourses that caused the deaths of hundreds of fish. Michael Wade of Hi...
RIP: Tribute paid to late Tipperary man who's contribution to town life was 'immense'
Billy Crowley passed away on February 7 Though in his 90th year at the time of his passing, it always felt as though Billy Crowley, St Martin’s, Monadreen, Thurles, still had many more miles of life’s journey ahead of him. Full of vitality, curiosity and purpose, he carried himself with a you...
PICTURES: Huge turnout for college open day in Tipperary
Visitors had the opportunity to explore facilities, meet with teaching staff, speak with current learners, and gain detailed information about the wide range of programmes on offer. Some information stands at the open day for Tipperary FET College. A recent open day was held on Wednesday 11 M...
Three Waterford council workers honoured with rare 'Diamond Service' after nearly 50 years
Over 220 Waterford council staff were recognised for their dedication, ranging from 25 to nearly 50 years of service More than 200 staff members from Waterford City and County Council have been honoured for their long service, with some employees clocking up almost half a century of service w...
RIP: Tribute paid to late Tipperary man who's contribution to town life was 'immense'
Billy Crowley passed away on February 7 Though in his 90th year at the time of his passing, it always felt as though Billy Crowley, St Martin’s, Monadreen, Thurles, still had many more miles of life’s journey ahead of him. Full of vitality, curiosity and purpose, he carried himself with a you...
PICTURES: Huge turnout for college open day in Tipperary
Visitors had the opportunity to explore facilities, meet with teaching staff, speak with current learners, and gain detailed information about the wide range of programmes on offer. Some information stands at the open day for Tipperary FET College. A recent open day was held on Wednesday 11 M...
Explosion of colour as Tipperary artists explore Mexican culture and ceramics
Cahir Arts Last Friday Cahir Arts was delighted to launch a group show by a wonderful group of talented Tipperary lady artists in a very colourful opening night. Stimulated by the desire to explore Mexican culture and ceramics, the group embarked on a journey towards Mexico and hopefully with...
Music, floats and community spirit - Longford Town prepares for St Patrick's Day Parade
The much anticipated St Patrick's Day parade in Longford town will take place on Tuesday March 17 at 1pm Longford Town will mark St Patrick’s Day in style this year, with a bumper parade on Tuesday, March 17 at 1pm featuring a wonderful selection of music, floats and community spirit. Funded ...
Longford woman with drugs for sale or supply warned do drug testing or 'decide own fate'
The drugs were found in the defendant's car at Rappareehill, Lanesboro on July 20, 2024 A judge has directed that a young woman, who was found with two bags of drugs worth a total of €500 in her car last summer, completes court-ordered drug testing and warned if she fails to do so 'she will b...