Local News
Presenter Piers Morgan in hospital after tripping on a step in London hotel
TV presenter and journalist Piers Morgan has been taken to hospital after he tripped on “a small step” in a London hotel restaurant. The 60-year-old, who hosts his Piers Morgan Uncensored show on YouTube, said he had fractured his femur in the incident and had to have a hip replacement. In a pos...
Local messages
‘Sovereignty of Greenland and Denmark cannot be violated’ – Irish premier
The sovereignty of Greenland and Denmark cannot be violated, the Irish premier has said. Taoiseach Micheal Martin also warned that any trade war would be “very damaging to everybody in the world”. US president Donald Trump said the UK will be charged a 10% tariff “on any and all goods” sent ...
Westport injury woes too much in Junior Cup exit against Sligo
Connacht Junior Cup: The 'Bulls' were missing too many starters and were beaten by a more experienced Sligo team CONNACHT JUNIOR CUP ROUND OF 16 Westport 10 Sligo Second XV 26 In Carraholly 'The Bulls' have exited the prestigious Connacht Junior Cup after a tough game against a more experienc...
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Fantastic win helps Longford school progress to Leinster basketball final
Templemichael College, Longford U16 boys’ basketball team qualifies for Leinster D Final Congratulations to the Templemichael College, Longford U16 boys’ basketball team who qualified for the Leinster D Final with a fantastic win over Stepaside ETSS on Thursday, January 15. This is a historic...
Louth advocate campaigns for increase in employment of people with disabilities
Local authorities across Ireland are being urged to take decisive action to increase the employment of people with disabilities Cothrom, a disability rights and equality organisation, co-founded by well-known advocates and activists, Dr Margaret Kennedy from Wicklow and Michael O’Dowd from Lo...
Kildare cycle lanes are attacked as man (86) had to have a hip replacement following fall
"We are putting in infrastructure which is causing accidents' The construction design of cycle lanes in Kildare has been criticised after an 86 year old man sustained serious injuries in a fall off a bicycle. Maynooth councillor Tim Durkan called for a review of the cycle lane and path at Mil...
More than 600 professional artists live in Mayo as new plan launched
New strategic arts plan aims to cement Mayo's position as cultural powerhouse while addressing funding challenges for vital arts venues Mayo County Council has launched its Strategic Arts Plan 2026-2031, setting out an ambitious vision to place the arts at the heart of community life and sust...
Kildare cycle lanes criticised as man (86) had to have a hip replacement following fall
"We are putting in infrastructure which is causing accidents' The construction design of cycle lanes in Kildare has been criticised after an 86 year old man sustained serious injuries in a fall off a bicycle. Maynooth councillor Tim Durkan called for a review of the cycle lane and path at Mil...
'Great roles for singers': Casting call for US TV show to be filmed in Limerick
MovieExtras.ie are looking for fun, energetic and enthusiastic adults aged 18 years and over to cheer on contestants as they compete for prizes A CASTING call has been issued for exciting US TV shows which are set to film in Limerick from mid April throughout the summer. MovieExtras.ie said: ...
Barrtalk: America is still beautiful, but Trump is grotesque
Moville journalist Caoimhinn Barr writes a weekly column which has been running in the Inishowen Independent newspaper since 2010 Regardless of our political leanings, we all know that Trump is a narcissist of the highest order, perhaps like we have never seen among leaders before, at least h...
BREAKING: Conor Loftus returns to Mayo squad
After a one year break, the man from Crossmolina is back in the Mayo squad Conor Loftus is back in the Mayo squad for the upcoming National Football League. Loftus had taken a break from inter-county duties last year after helping his club Crossmolina to an All-Ireland Intermediate championsh...
‘Why does it take so long?’: Kilkenny TD criticises years-long wait for important legislation
Updated legislation on wind farm developments has been awaited for over a decade Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow/Kilkenny and Leas-Cheann Comhairle, John McGuinness, has called for updated legislation on the construction of wind farms in the Dáil this week, something long pushed for by groups in co...
Presenter Piers Morgan in hospital after tripping on a step in London hotel
TV presenter and journalist Piers Morgan has been taken to hospital after he tripped on “a small step” in a London hotel restaurant. The 60-year-old, who hosts his Piers Morgan Uncensored show on YouTube, said he had fractured his femur in the incident and had to have a hip replacement. In a pos...
Laois students explore art and history in Dublin
Portlaoise College Students Explore the Life and Art of Casimir Markievicz at the Royal Irish Academy Portlaoise College’s fifth and sixth year students had the wonderful opportunity to attend the launch of the travelling panel exhibition, ‘Casimir Markievicz: A Polish Artist in Bohemian Dubl...
Salver too strong for Hampton rivals
Salver got the better of a protracted duel with Doyen Quest to claim victory in the LSL Racing Auctions Hampton Novices’ Chase at Windsor. Saved from last weekend’s abandoned meeting at Warwick, the rescheduled Grade Two attracted a quality field of six runners, with Gary and Josh Moore’s Eshe...
Salver too strong for Hampton rivals
Salver got the better of a protracted duel with Doyen Quest to claim victory in the LSL Racing Auctions Hampton Novices’ Chase at Windsor. Saved from last weekend’s abandoned meeting at Warwick, the rescheduled Grade Two attracted a quality field of six runners, with Gary and Josh Moore’s Eshe...
PICTURES: Former rectory turned dream home on the market in Donegal for €695k
The charming Georgian residence, dating from c.1830, is nestled within mature grounds, extending to approximately 7.6 acres This beautifully appointed former rectory occupies a private and peaceful setting just south of Killybegs town centre. The charming Georgian residence, dating from c.183...
The Storyteller: Haunted dolls and Berry Pomeroy Castle bring new local books to life
David Phillips writes on two new South Devon book releases and invites readers to a free storytelling evening at The Esplanade Hotel on 3 February Just before Christmas, my friend, Christine, asked me if it was ok to bring her friend, Fiona, to our last TIP meeting of the year, at Chelston Ma...
The Storyteller: Haunted dolls and Berry Pomeroy Castle bring new local books to life
David Phillips writes on two new South Devon book releases and invites readers to a free storytelling evening at The Esplanade Hotel on 3 February Just before Christmas, my friend, Christine, asked me if it was ok to bring her friend, Fiona, to our last TIP meeting of the year, at Chelston Ma...
The Storyteller: Haunted dolls and Berry Pomeroy Castle bring new local books to life
David Phillips writes on two new South Devon book releases and invites readers to a free storytelling evening at The Esplanade Hotel on 3 February Just before Christmas, my friend, Christine, asked me if it was ok to bring her friend, Fiona, to our last TIP meeting of the year, at Chelston Ma...