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Kilkenny Deaths - Friday, April 4, 2025
Eugene Wallace The death has occurred of Eugene Wallace, Listerlin, Tullogher, Kilkenny, on April 2, 2025. Eugene, predeceased by his loving wife Nellie. Deeply regretted by his daughters Jennifer and Sarah, granddaughter Jessica, extended family, neighbours and friends. Reposing in Doyle's Funeral ...
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UK Drive: The Alfa Romeo Junior now comes with a spicier Veloce variant
What is it? Alfa Romeo is a brand that is all about style, performance and excitement. However, with the recent boom in small crossovers, the Italian firm has decided to introduce its own – with a twist. Introducing the Junior Veloce, a small compact crossover that promises to offer sports car-lik...
RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, April 4
Michael Hickey Michael [Auckland and Cahir Co.Tipperary] passed away on Tuesday 1st April in Auckland. Hugely missed by his loving and devoted wife Ann, sons Matthew and Sean his sister Mary [O’Loghlen Dublin] daughters in law Danielle and Kirsten, grandchildren Iris, Otis and Mabel, nieces and ne...
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'Bureaucracy and red tape' threaten Kildare school places
A Social Democrat councillor has warned that “bureaucracy and red tape” threaten the delivery of temporary accommodation for a Prosperous school. According to Cllr Paula Mulroe, St Farnan's is waiting on temporary accommodation to come from another Kildare school to be able to accommodate 30 chi...
RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, April 4
Michael Hickey Michael [Auckland and Cahir Co.Tipperary] passed away on Tuesday 1st April in Auckland. Hugely missed by his loving and devoted wife Ann, sons Matthew and Sean his sister Mary [O’Loghlen Dublin] daughters in law Danielle and Kirsten, grandchildren Iris, Otis and Mabel, nieces and ne...
'Bureaucracy and red tape' threaten Kildare school places
A Social Democrat councillor has warned that “bureaucracy and red tape” threaten the delivery of temporary accommodation for a Prosperous school. According to Cllr Paula Mulroe, St Farnan's is waiting on temporary accommodation to come from another Kildare school to be able to accommodate 30 chi...
County Derry building firm goes bust with debts of more than £3.4m
A County Derry building company has commenced insolvency proceedings having accrued debts of more than £3.4m. Limavady-based Taggart Homes filed a notice of voluntary arrangement on April 1, announcing that it held a meeting of creditors on Monday. The liquidator appointed by the company said its p...
Two Longford neighbours in the midst of a dispute are set to return to court once again
Two Lanesboro neighbours arrested last April following an ongoing dispute will return before Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court in June. Michael Fox (45) of 20 Cnoc na Gaoithe, Lanesboro, Longford and Ovitta Chinenya (38) of 16 Cnoc na Gaoithe, Lanesboro, Longford were both arrested o...
People in Limerick ‘empowered’ with new accessible bus service
BUS ÉIREANN and the National Transport Authority (NTA) have launched the extension of the Independent Travel Support (ITS) service in Limerick. Formerly known as the Travel Assistance Scheme, this service assists passengers aged 18 years and over with additional needs to develop skills to use publi...
WEATHER: 'Some rain and drizzle' before bright and sunny weekend on the horizon in Carlow
Met Éireann have provided their weekend weather forecast for County Carlow and surrounding areas. Another mostly dry day with a mix of cloud and sunny spells in Carlow before bright sunny weekend ahead. Read Next: Car set alight and three males wielding implements believed to be 'bars and hatches' ...
Focus turns to growing humanitarian crisis following Myanmar quake
Search teams have pulled more bodies from the ruins of buildings, a week after a massive earthquake rocked Myanmar, killing more than 3,100 people. The focus is now turning towards urgent humanitarian needs in a country that was already devastated by civil war. United Nations humanitarian chief Tom ...
Jose Mourinho has the backing of Fenerbahce following nose-pinch incident
Fenerbahce have issued a lengthy defence of manager Jose Mourinho for his clash with Okan Buruk, claiming the Galatasaray boss was play-acting by tumbling to the floor. Mourinho pinched Buruk’s nose as the pair became embroiled in a touchline altercation following his side’s 2-1 Turkish Cup defe...
Jose Mourinho has the backing of Fenerbahce following nose-pinch incident
Fenerbahce have issued a lengthy defence of manager Jose Mourinho for his clash with Okan Buruk, claiming the Galatasaray boss was play-acting by tumbling to the floor. Mourinho pinched Buruk’s nose as the pair became embroiled in a touchline altercation following his side’s 2-1 Turkish Cup defe...
New car market rose 12.4% in March
Registrations of new cars rose by 12.4% last month, figures show. Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said 357,103 new cars were registered in the UK in March. That compares with 317,786 during the same month last year. It was the strongest March for registrations sin...
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr head to Greece for next BBC series
TV stars Amanda Holden and Alan Carr will head to Greece for their next renovation project on the BBC. Alan And Amanda’s Greek Job follows on from their trips to Italy and Spain, which saw the duo roll up their sleeves to try their hand at skills from plumbing to painting and plastering. Britain�...
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr head to Greece for next BBC series
TV stars Amanda Holden and Alan Carr will head to Greece for their next renovation project on the BBC. Alan And Amanda’s Greek Job follows on from their trips to Italy and Spain, which saw the duo roll up their sleeves to try their hand at skills from plumbing to painting and plastering. Britain�...
Death notices for Donegal - Friday morning, April 4
The following deaths have taken place: - Laurence Cavanagh, Greencastle - John (Eoin) Kelly, Letterkenny and Fintown - Sean P Gallagher, Ardfarna, Bundoran - Rose (Rósha) Carr, Glencolmcille - Frances Boyle, Donegal Town - John Griffin, Castlefinn - Charles David Moffitt, Dunfanaghy Laurence Cavana...
Death notices for Donegal - Friday morning, April 4
The following deaths have taken place: - Laurence Cavanagh, Greencastle - John (Eoin) Kelly, Letterkenny and Fintown - Sean P Gallagher, Ardfarna, Bundoran - Rose (Rósha) Carr, Glencolmcille - Frances Boyle, Donegal Town - John Griffin, Castlefinn - Charles David Moffitt, Dunfanaghy Laurence Cavana...
Offaly Minor Hurling team announced for Leinster Championship clash with Antrim
The Offaly Minor Hurling Team has been announced for Saturday's clash with Antrim in the Leinster Championship. Offaly face Antrim in Dowdallshill in Louth with a throw in time of 2pm. Brian Carroll's side opened their campaign with a last gasp win over Meath in St Brendan's Park. The Offaly team in...
Death notices for Donegal - Friday morning, April 4
The following deaths have taken place: - Laurence Cavanagh, Greencastle - John (Eoin) Kelly, Letterkenny and Fintown - Sean P Gallagher, Ardfarna, Bundoran - Rose (Rósha) Carr, Glencolmcille - Frances Boyle, Donegal Town - John Griffin, Castlefinn - Charles David Moffitt, Dunfanaghy Laurence Cavana...