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BREAKING: Gardai preserve scene in Limerick as man, 30s, rushed to hospital

The incident occurred in the Southill area of Limerick city this Sunday morning GARDAI have preserved a scene for technical examination on the southside of Limerick city this Sunday. A man was rushed to hospital after suffering a reported stab wound shortly after 10.30am. Following a query fr...

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Monaghan's strong record in housing delivery continues into 2026

Construction is currently underway across several active sites Monaghan County Council has said that is on track to deliver 97 new social and affordable homes across the county in 2026, which it said strengthens its commitment to increasing housing supply and meeting local need. Construction ...

Teen allegedly took €1,800 worth of alcohol from three Kildare stores

Defendant appeared in court via videolink A 19 year old woman is facing an allegation of stealing alcohol from three Kildare supermarkets. Before Naas District Court was Margaret Connors, whose address was given as 48 Glenshane Grove, Tallaght, Dublin. It’s being alleged she stole €493 of ass...

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Teen allegedly took €1,800 worth of alcohol from three Kildare stores

Defendant appeared in court via videolink A 19 year old woman is facing an allegation of stealing alcohol from three Kildare supermarkets. Before Naas District Court was Margaret Connors, whose address was given as 48 Glenshane Grove, Tallaght, Dublin. It’s being alleged she stole €493 of ass...

ALERT: Mayo village to experience about three months of roadworks

Mayo County Council have published substantial works starting from Monday, January 26 Mayo County Council have published substantial roadworks. Enhancement works in Murrisk Village will commence on the R335, from Monday January 26, for approximately 12 weeks. Traffic management will be in pla...

RIP: 'An honour to have known him'- Carlow football club pay tribute to sports coach

County Carlow football rugby club made a special tribute post after the passing of a popular Carlow man recently A special tribute has been made by Carlow rugby club to a Carlow man who has sadly died recently. Martin Dunphy was from Carlow Town and passed away on January 18th 2026 peacefully...

Young Carndonagh man accused of importing more than €13,000 worth of cannabis

Book of Evidence served on defendant (24) who faces serious drugs charges at the Circuit Court A young Carndonagh man has been sent forward for trial to Letterkenny Circuit Court on serious drugs charges. Leighton O’Connor, of Ard Clochar, Carndonagh, is accused of importing quantities of can...

Public lighting and other safety measures needed on road outside Laois pub

Laois County Council aims to address some of the concerns near The Mall pub Road safety concerns outside a popular Laois pub have been raised by local councillors. Councillor Ben Brennan and Councillor Vivienne Phelan requested that a number of works be done to improve road safety outside The...

LOCAL MEMORIES: Faces of Kilkenny Gallery

Do you recognise anyone from these archived Kilkenny photographs? CLICK '>' ARROW ABOVE TO BROWSE GALLERY Danesfort - Seven Houses Field Day Blitz 1980 Click HERE for previous Memory Lane gallery! Click 'Next>' Above To Click Through Gallery Kilkenny CBS - 1977 Click HERE for previous Memory ...

Council to close street in Clonmel town centre for a month due to water mains project

The closure of L-7614 William Street in Clonmel from its junction with Bolton Street and Upper Gladstone Street will begin in early February Tipperary County Council has made an order to close the L-7614 William Street in Clonmel from its junction with Bolton Street and Upper Gladstone Street...

Council to close street in Clonmel town centre for a month due to water mains project

The closure of L-7614 William Street in Clonmel from its junction with Bolton Street and Upper Gladstone Street will begin in early February Tipperary County Council has made an order to close the L-7614 William Street in Clonmel from its junction with Bolton Street and Upper Gladstone Street...

The best way to pay off that debt - Limerick financial planner

Making Cents with Liam Croke - Limerick Live's must-read guide to saving money THE trend of Irish people paying off debt has accelerated over the past number of years. Back in 2016 we were the fourth most indebted country in the EU but we have improved significantly and now our debt-to-GDP is...

Significant funding announced for heritage projects in Kilkenny

Leas Ceann Comhairle and Fianna Fáil TD for Kilkenny, John McGuinness, has welcomed today’s announcement of funding of €253,062 to support a wide range of projects including churches, homes, streetscapes and landmark heritage buildings across both counties. The announcement by the Minister for ...

1,560 families in Louth benefit from Newborn Baby Grant in first year

The Newborn Baby Grant is paid automatically with the first month of Child Benefit payment In the first year of the Newborn Baby Grant, 1,560 families in Louth, covering 1,592 children, have received financial support to help with the arrival of a newborn or newly-adopted child, figure from t...

TG4 to broadcast a night of music and entertainment from Bundoran

Féile na mBan – Brigid Beo presenter Póilín Nic Géidigh immerses herself in the festival atmosphere, attending events ranging from art exhibitions and workshops to braving the Atlantic alongside local surfers and swimmers Féile na mBan – Brigid Beo welcomes the arrival of spring with a spe...

TG4 to broadcast a night of music and entertainment from Bundoran

Féile na mBan – Brigid Beo presenter Póilín Nic Géidigh immerses herself in the festival atmosphere, attending events ranging from art exhibitions and workshops to braving the Atlantic alongside local surfers and swimmers Féile na mBan – Brigid Beo welcomes the arrival of spring with a spe...

Council to close street in Clonmel town centre for a month due to water mains project

The closure of L-7614 William Street in Clonmel from its junction with Bolton Street and Upper Gladstone Street will begin in early February Tipperary County Council has made an order to close the L-7614 William Street in Clonmel from its junction with Bolton Street and Upper Gladstone Street...

PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Crescent College and Kinsale in Munster Schools clash at Thomond Park

The Limerick side ran out 34-21 on a bitterly cold day at Thomand Park CRESCENT College Comprehensive edged Kinsale Community School in a high-scoring contest at Thomond Park in the Munster Schools Junior Cup. READ MORE: Limerick senior hurling manager John Kiely provides fitness update on Ky...

Labour blocks Andy Burnham from Gorton and Denton by-election

Andy Burnham has been blocked from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Sources in the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) told the Press Association there had been a “very clear majority” against allowing Mr Burnham from applying for selection in the seat due to concerns abou...

Glen Kiln such an appropriate winner of Limestone Lad Hurdle

Glen Kiln was an appropriate winner of the Naas Racecourse Business Club Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas. The seven-year-old carries the Bowe family silks made famous by the hugely popular Limestone Lad, who won 35 races over the course of a fantastic career including three Morgiana Hurdles, three Hatt...