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Longford farming: Expert advice for farmers and contractors as slurry season opens
Farmers in Longford and Roscommon have been permitted to spread slurry from January 16 The start of the slurry spreading season is now upon us here in Roscommon and Longford with both counties now permitted to spread slurry from Friday 16th of January. The end of the closed period is not esse...
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Exeter school community donates shoeboxes to support people experiencing homelessness
Students, staff and families at St Luke’s Church of England School team up with local charity Smile at a Stranger to provide essential items for people in need across Exeter and Devon Students, staff and families at a primary school in Exeter have come together to support people experiencing ...
Major ambulance acquisition brings change to Devon patient transport
Health Transportation Group UK has acquired First Care Ambulance, which runs non-emergency patient transport services across Devon A healthcare transport company has acquired a Devon-based ambulance provider as part of a move to expand patient transport services in the South West. Health Tran...
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'You tell yourself that what's happened has happened and you can't change it'
Ten years on from the Buncrana Pier Tragedy, where Louise James lost five family members, she spoke publicly for the first time and shared how she plans to remember and give something back Louise James admits that 10 years on from the Buncrana Pier Tragedy, where she lost five family members,...
Teacher who obtained a fake driving licence on the Internet is convicted of fraud
'He’s a man of learning, and he should have known better. He took a chance on it while under pressure. He didn’t think it through' A teacher who tried to swap a fake driver’s licence that he got on the Internet for a full Irish licence has been convicted of fraud and fined €1,000. Ciaran Do...
A wet start for Donegal this Sunday morning with outbreaks of rain and drizzle
Drier and brighter conditions will follow from the west as the rain clears through the afternoon - highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees with light to moderate westerly breezes A wet start for many this Sunday morning in Donegal with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Drier and brighter conditio...
Relief all round as Leopardstown fit to race
Leopardstown’s track was found fit for racing following a morning inspection meaning the Dublin Racing Festival will begin 24 hours later than originally scheduled. Following heavy rain on Friday, Saturday’s scheduled card was put back 48 hours and will now take place on Monday. It is top-class ...
Iran says it now considers all militaries of EU nations to be terror groups
The speaker of Iran’s parliament has said the Islamic Republic now considers all European Union militaries to be terrorist groups, lashing out after the bloc declared the country’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard a terror group over its bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. The announcement ...
Cathedal Quarter column: Important meetings of late in Letterkenny
Over the past few weeks, I have met with the Rosemount Residents Association, who are striving to preserve the unique Architectural Heritage of their area Over the past few weeks, I have met with the Rosemount Residents Association, who are striving to preserve the unique Architectural Herita...
MP says government must act on phones and social media for children
Caroline Voaden on Bridget Phillipson’s call for phone-free schools and updated government smartphone guidance for children As I write this article, it has just been reported that the Education Secretary has written to all schools in England, updating them on the government’s guidance on smar...
MP says government must act on phones and social media for children
Caroline Voaden on Bridget Phillipson’s call for phone-free schools and updated government smartphone guidance for children As I write this article, it has just been reported that the Education Secretary has written to all schools in England, updating them on the government’s guidance on smar...
MP says government must act on phones and social media for children
Caroline Voaden on Bridget Phillipson’s call for phone-free schools and updated government smartphone guidance for children As I write this article, it has just been reported that the Education Secretary has written to all schools in England, updating them on the government’s guidance on smar...
Tipperary rower wins Irish indoor title with outstanding performance
Clonmel's Kate Fogarty was successful at event at UL The Irish Indoor Rowing Championships took place at a packed UL sports arena. Rowers always face the ergometer test with a certain amount of trepidation, as you have to dig deep into your psyche to endure the pain. Clonmel Rowing Club was w...
Tipperary rower wins Irish indoor title with outstanding performance
Clonmel's Kate Fogarty was successful at event at UL The Irish Indoor Rowing Championships took place at a packed UL sports arena. Rowers always face the ergometer test with a certain amount of trepidation, as you have to dig deep into your psyche to endure the pain. Clonmel Rowing Club was w...
Deaths in Longford - Sunday, February 1, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace John Heneghan, The Clover, Creevaghmore, Ballymahon, Longford The death occurred peacefully surrounded by his heartbroken family in Mullingar Regional Hospital on Friday, January 30, 2026 of John Heneghan, Th...
Aviation fears outlined over ‘divisive’ plan for new wind farm close to Limerick city
Ballycar Green Energy Ltd has applied for permission to construct 12 wind turbines on a 140-hectare site close to Meelick in County Clare AN COIMISIÚN Pleanála is to consider conflicting evidence heard at an oral hearing into controversial plans to construct a wind farm on the outskirts of Li...
Louth Weather: Cloud and outbreaks of rain
Dry and bright conditions following from the southwest Cloud and outbreaks of rain will move northeastwards across the country, with dry and bright conditions following from the southwest. Highest temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees with light to moderate and variable winds. Sunday night: A few p...
Donegal Court hears green diesel found after car suffered 'mechanical difficulty'
A solicitor for the accused said that the vehicle was giving 'mechanical difficulty”and his client was advised that the use of kerosene could cure the difficulties. A Donegal man who was found to be using green diesel in his car has been fined €2,500 in court. The case of John Gallagher was b...
Dundalk Half Marathon and 10K takes place today
The events take place this morning at Market Square The 2026 Life Style Sports Dundalk Half Marathon and 10K will take place this morning at Market Square. The event will take place against the scenic backdrop of the Cooley Mountains and will showcase both the town centre and the surrounding ...
Aviation fears outlined over ‘divisive’ plan for new wind farm close to Limerick city
Ballycar Green Energy Ltd has applied for permission to construct 12 wind turbines on a 140-hectare site close to Meelick in County Clare AN COIMISIÚN Pleanála is to consider conflicting evidence heard at an oral hearing into controversial plans to construct a wind farm on the outskirts of Li...