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Oisin Crawford lands late winner for Glenswilly against Gaoth Dobhair
With the clock in the red and Gaoth Dobhair leading 0-18 to 0-17, Crawford stepped up and judged the breeze to perfection to split the Gaoth Dobhair posts Oisin Crawford was the toast of Glenswilly on Saturday night after his late two-point score snatched a dramatic victory over Gaoth Dobhair...
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Devon & Cornwall Police honour long-serving officers at Plymouth awards
Police officers and volunteers serving communities across Devon, including Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Ivybridge and Tavistock, were honoured at a major awards ceremony Officers, staff and Special Constables from across Devon and Cornwall have been recognised for their long service and good condu...
Devon & Cornwall Police honour long-serving officers at Plymouth awards
Police officers and volunteers serving communities across Devon, including Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Ivybridge and Tavistock, were honoured at a major awards ceremony Officers, staff and Special Constables from across Devon and Cornwall have been recognised for their long service and good condu...
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'Made me a better man': Waterford-based father receives major award for his caring efforts
In the halls of Croke Park, attended by family, friends, and colleagues, he was honoured at a special Comfort Keepers event A Waterford-based man has been announced as a regional winner of the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards 2026. Alan Nugent received the award for his dedication, go...
Concerns raised in Carlow over ‘shocking abuse’ faced by Senator Eileen Flynn
A motion on the issue was brought forward at the May plenary meeting of Carlow County Council Concerns have been raised in County Carlow over the “shocking abuse” faced by Senator Eileen Flynn. Senator Flynn, who is a member of the Traveller community, was subject to online abuse in the after...
Road remains closed at Muff this morning following serious road traffic collision
Emergency services attended the incident, and the road is closed at Ardmore while investigations are carried out A serious road traffic collision on the outskirts of Muff has left a section of the R238 closed this morning, as Gardaí continue to examine the scene. The crash happened last night...
Health & Happiness: Bike Week and the Simple Pleasure of Cycling
Columnist Aileen Casey is a Buncrana-based writer, parent and healthy-living enthusiast with a background in early childhood care and elderly support There is something wonderfully freeing about a bicycle. Perhaps it is the simplicity of it. No fuel. No queues. No roaring engine or endless no...
Young man (20s) in ‘critical condition’ after single-vehicle collision at Muff
The driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, was treated at the scene before being transported by ambulance to Altnagelvin Hospital A man in his 20s remains in ‘critical condition’ following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision in Inishowen last night. The crash occurred on th...
Young man (20s) in ‘critical condition’ after single-vehicle collision at Muff
The driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, was treated at the scene before being transported by ambulance to Altnagelvin Hospital A man in his 20s remains in ‘critical condition’ following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision in Inishowen last night. The crash occurred on th...
Concerns raised in Carlow over ‘shocking abuse’ faced by Senator Eileen Flynn
A motion on the issue was brought forward at the May plenary meeting of Carlow County Council Concerns have been raised in County Carlow over the “shocking abuse” faced by Senator Eileen Flynn. Senator Flynn, who is a member of the Traveller community, was subject to online abuse in the after...
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Chelsea manager has been confirmed on a four-year deal. The former Real Madrid boss will take charge of the Blues from July 1 in what is his first managerial role in the Premier League. Callum McFarlane has been in interim charge since the sacking of Liam Rosenior last...
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal
Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Chelsea manager has been confirmed on a four-year deal. The former Real Madrid boss will take charge of the Blues from July 1 in what is his first managerial role in the Premier League. Callum McFarlane has been in interim charge since the sacking of Liam Rosenior last...
Road remains closed at Muff this morning following serious road traffic collision
Emergency services attended the incident, and the road is closed at Ardmore while investigations are carried out A serious road traffic collision on the outskirts of Muff has left a section of the R238 closed this morning, as Gardaí continue to examine the scene. The crash happened last night...
Devon & Cornwall Police honour long-serving officers at Plymouth awards
Police officers and volunteers serving communities across Devon, including Plymouth, Newton Abbot, Ivybridge and Tavistock, were honoured at a major awards ceremony Officers, staff and Special Constables from across Devon and Cornwall have been recognised for their long service and good condu...
Health & Happiness: Bike Week and the Simple Pleasure of Cycling
Columnist Aileen Casey is a Buncrana-based writer, parent and healthy-living enthusiast with a background in early childhood care and elderly support There is something wonderfully freeing about a bicycle. Perhaps it is the simplicity of it. No fuel. No queues. No roaring engine or endless no...
'Made me a better man': Waterford-based father receives major award for his caring efforts
In the halls of Croke Park, attended by family, friends, and colleagues, he was honoured at a special Comfort Keepers event A Waterford-based man has been announced as a regional winner of the Comfort Keepers Carer of the Year Awards 2026. Alan Nugent received the award for his dedication, go...
Church of Scotland apologises for historical slavery links
The Church of Scotland has issued a formal apology for its historical role in slavery. The apology was adopted at the church’s General Assembly in Edinburgh on Saturday. Before the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in the 1830s, some members of the Church of Scotland offered a theological...
Who are the senior Labour figures vying to replace Sir Keir Starmer?
The Labour Party appears to be heading towards a leadership contest where several senior figures plan to challenge Sir Keir Starmer and oust him as Prime Minister. Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, has said he will stand in any contest while Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is hoping ...
Hunt’s Cider unveils major expansion as family business brings production in-house
New bottling and kegging facility at Stoke Gabriel site marks significant milestone for eighth-generation Devon cider makers A historic South Devon cider maker has completed a major expansion that family members say will help secure the future of the business for generations to come. Hunt’s C...
Funeral notices: Great sadness as much loved mum and grandma dies aged 55
Marie Jones is dearly missed by her loved ones