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Mother who lost five loved ones says Buncrana tragedy ‘feels like yesterday’
A mother who lost five members of her family in a pier tragedy 10 years ago has said it “feels like it was yesterday” as hundreds came out for a memorial walk. Louise James’ partner Sean McGrotty, their two sons Mark, 12, and Evan, eight, her mother Ruth and her 14-year-old sister Jodie died w...
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Warnings about Iran’s missile range exaggerated and UK is safe, says minister
Israel’s warnings about Iran developing long-range missiles capable of reaching Europe are exaggerated, and the UK is safe, a senior minister has suggested. Housing Secretary Steve Reed said the British military is “perfectly capable” of protecting the country, but repeatedly refused to reveal...
Mother who lost five loved ones says Buncrana tragedy ‘feels like yesterday’
A mother who lost five members of her family in a pier tragedy 10 years ago has said it “feels like it was yesterday” as hundreds came out for a memorial walk. Louise James’ partner Sean McGrotty, their two sons Mark, 12, and Evan, eight, her mother Ruth and her 14-year-old sister Jodie died w...
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LIVE UPDATES: Laois senior footballers travel to Newry to face Down in final Division 3 game
| The game throws-in at 2pm Follow all the action as the Laois senior footballers take on Down in Newry in the final game of this year's Allianz Football League Division 3. The blog may take a few moments to load. |
Luke Littler beaten in last 16 to end hopes of Belgium hat-trick
Double defending champion Luke Littler will not make it a hat-trick of Belgian Darts Open titles after falling 5-6 to Dutchman Niels Zonneveld in a last-16 upset. Zonneveld became the first person to beat the two-time reigning world champion in Wieze, where Littler had initially got out to a 3-1 lea...
A book exploring the inner journey of taking on the Camino was launched in Tipperary
Cahir Social & Historical Society The Cahir Social and Historical Society was delighted to host the launch of ‘The Camino de Santiago: How, Why and the Inner Journey’ a book by Pat Holland last Thursday, March 12, in Cahir House Hotel. An estimated 200 guests attended the launch of Pat Holl...
‘Perfect opportunity’ to reopen Waterford to Rosslare railway line amid rising fuel costs
Cllr Declan Barry spoke on the subject at the March plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council There is a “perfect opportunity” to reopen the Waterford to Rosslare railway line amid the increasing cost of fuel, a council meeting has heard. Independent councillor Declan Barry spoke o...
A book exploring the inner journey of taking on the Camino was launched in Tipperary
Cahir Social & Historical Society The Cahir Social and Historical Society was delighted to host the launch of ‘The Camino de Santiago: How, Why and the Inner Journey’ a book by Pat Holland last Thursday, March 12, in Cahir House Hotel. An estimated 200 guests attended the launch of Pat Holl...
Carrick-on-Suir Further Education & Training Centre showcased its courses at open morning
The open morning at the Tipperary ETB college featured information stands, talks and guided tours of the centre The public were invited to find out about a wide range of Further Education courses available in Carrick-on-Suir at the Tipperary Education and Training Board’s FET College Open Mor...
Deaths in Longford - Sunday, March 22, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace Francis (Frank) Brady, Lisrhatigan, Coolarty, Edgeworthstown, Longford The death occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness borne with great dignity and courage on Frida...
Make your way to Ballymahon for a huge celebration of 90 years of Longford Ploughing
County Longford Ploughing Championships ‘a great event to bring the community together’ Record crowds are expected to attend the Longford Ploughing Championships and Family Fun Day again this year which is expected to be bigger and better than ever to coincide with the 90th year of the popula...
Changes to planning rules on one-off homes in rural areas welcomed by Limerick councillors
The changes by the housing minister are aimed at increasing the number of homes being built in rural areas FOUR Limerick councillors have welcomed the housing minister saying that rules surrounding people being allowed to build homes on their own land will be relaxed by this summer. The move ...
‘Frustrating’ Facebook restrictions threaten animal adoptions for Leitrim Welfare Group
Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre speaks out as new Facebook restrictions pose an obstacle to finding homes for animals on the site Leitrim Animal Welfare has announced its frustration at Facebook after the platform restricted its ability to publish posts about animals that are available to be ad...
New road markings 'badly needed' outside school and on main streets of Laois town
Cllr Aidan Mullins raised the issue of road markings in Portarlington with Laois County Council Road markings have eroded on two main streets, including outside a primary school, in Portarlington, Laois County Council has heard. Portarlington's local councillor, Aidan Mullins, has requested L...
Derek Lyng responds to Kilkenny critics following improved Tipperary performance
Tipperary and Kilkenny played out a 2-27 to 3-24 draw in Semple Stadium, Thurles on Saturday night Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng has described his side’s final-round Allianz Hurling League draw with Tipperary as a 'step forward,' while stressing the need for greater consistency in performances ...
'I love it, it's great fun': 87-year-old man completes his 200th Parkrun in Carlow
Martin Phelan has been attending the parkrun in Carlow Town since 2019 An 87-year-old man has completed his 200th parkrun in Carlow Town, declaring, "I love it, it's great fun." Martin Phelan has been attending the parkrun in Carlow Town since 2019. "I love it; it’s just great fun. It’s a fun...
Dinner dance planned ahead of 50th Burtonport Summer Festival
The event, which features music from Chrissy Mac, takes place on Saturday, April 11, at 7 pm A dinner dance has been planned as part of preparation for the 50th Burtonport Summer Festival. The event, which features music from Chrissy Mac, will take place in the Waterfront Hotel, Dungloe, on S...
'He will be sorely missed' - HSE Dentist Padraig Halvey steps into retirement
Padraig worked in private practice with Peter Farrelly before joining the HSE, where he has remained as a dentist in Stranorlar, Inishowen and Letterkenny for the past 25 years HSE Dentist Padraig Halvey was joined by family and friends for his retirement function in Lucas Restaurant in Lette...
Co Derry mental health charity CEO wins Pitch Perfect competition
Yasmin Geddis, the CEO for The Zachary Geddis Trust pitched for £4,000 to support the charity at the Northern Ireland Pitch Perfect competition at the prestigious conference Coleraine Mental Health charity CEO Yasmin Geddis was recently victorious in winning a funding pitch competition at the...
Tottenham fans flood streets to welcome team bus ahead of crunch Forest clash
Thousands of Tottenham fans flooded the streets to welcome the team bus down the High Road ahead of Sunday’s crunch fixture at home to relegation rivals Nottingham Forest. An initiative set up this week by various Spurs supporters’ groups titled ‘Show Up, Sing Up, Stay Up’ called for the fan...