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Pedestrian in his 70s killed after being hit by car as Gardaí urge witnesses to come forward
The man was conveyed to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore but was later pronounced deceased Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision on Main Street, Abbeyleix, county Laois yesterday evening Wednesday 28th January 2026. The collision involving a car and a...
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Offaly roads under ‘major pressure’ due to ‘abnormal’ vehicles carrying heavy loads
Offaly TD Tony McCormack spoke on the subject in the Dáil recently Roads in County Offaly are under “major pressure” due to the number of “abnormal” vehicles carrying heavy loads, the Dáil has heard. Offaly Fianna Fáil TD Tony McCormack spoke on the subject during a recent ‘Questions o...
Leitrim farmers warned of potential dangers of imported animal feed
Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny raised the concerns during a recent Oireachtas committee meeting Farmers in County Leitrim have been warned of the potential dangers of imported animal feed. Sligo-Leitrim Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny raised the issue during a meeting of the Joint Committee on Agric...
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ALERT: Temporary closure due for library in Kildare
The announcement was made by Kildare County Council Kildare County Council (KCC) has announced a temporary closure due for a library located within North Kildare. According to KCC, Clocha Rince Community Library will close for a number of days, starting on Friday 30th January 30, 2026. The li...
Police "increasingly concerned" for missing 78-year-old Strabane woman
Concerns grow for welfare of missing woman Teresa Stewart Police in Derry and Strabane are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing Strabane woman, Teresa Logue (78). Teresa was last seen in the Ballycolman Estate area of Strabane yesterday afternoon, Wednesday 28th January, ...
Deaths in Dundalk - Thursday 29 January 2026
May they rest in peace The death has occurred of Patsy (Red) McCabe of Emer Terrace, Castletown Road, Dundalk, Co Louth Peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in his 93rd year. Partner of the late Bridget Myles and son of the late Patsy and K...
Dartmoor Zoo shares highly-anticipated update for rare blue-eyed big cat cub
The critically endangered Amur leopard cub, born at Dartmoor Zoo last year, has reached a major milestone following months of welfare checks and monitoring Visitors to Dartmoor Zoo will soon be able to see its rare Amur leopard cub for the first time, after the zoo confirmed she has moved int...
Mayo Gaelscoil set to launch five-year development plan
The school also hopes to raise some funds on the night while also bringing past pupils together Coláiste Mhuire in Thuar Mhic Éadaigh, is set to launch their five-year development plan in the Castlecourt Hotel, Westport, this Sunday, February 1. Speaking to The Mayo News, acting principal of ...
Paignton apprentice Ellie says hands-on learning is ‘the best way to learn’
The Ocean BMW apprentice says learning on the job has boosted her confidence and skills, as more local businesses are urged to come forward Hiring apprentices has many benefits for both the employer and the young person, says South Devon College, who launched its 100 Apprenticeships in 100 Da...
ALERT: Temporary closure due for library in Kildare
The announcement was made by Kildare County Council Kildare County Council (KCC) has announced a temporary closure due for a library located within North Kildare. According to KCC, Clocha Rince Community Library will close for a number of days, starting on Friday 30th January 30, 2026. The li...
Local Longford area has been selected for the Community Safety Place Standard Tool
Edgeworthstown has been the only area chosen nationwide for this initiative Edgeworthstown is benefitting from a truly unique pilot programme entitled the Community Safety Place Standard Tool as it is the only area in Ireland that has been selected for the initiative. Janine Bartley, the Loca...
Man and woman on human trafficking charges sent forward for trial to Circuit Court
Both co-accused (aged 31 and 30) appeared before Buncrana District Court for service of the Book of Evidence A man and woman have been sent forward for trial by judge and jury to the Circuit Court in Letterkenny on charges of human trafficking. Viorel Tanase, of Greenfields, Convoy, and Samar...
Old Carlow cottage set to be demolished to make way for new housing estate
There are plans to construct 20 residential properties on the site of Slaney Cottage in Rathvilly An old cottage in County Carlow is set to be demolished to make way for a new housing estate. A planning application has been submitted which details plans to demolish Slaney Cottage in Rathvilly...
Waterford councillor meets with minister to discuss ‘absurd’ Active Travel decisions
A Waterford councillor has met with the Minister for Transport to discuss the “absurd” way in which decisions over Active Travel schemes are being made locally. Fianna Fáil councillor Adam Wyse gave details of his meeting with Minister Darragh O’Brien in a video posted on social media. Cllr W...
Starmer says ‘good progress’ made on tariffs and visa-free travel in China talks
Sir Keir Starmer said he made “good progress” on talks on tariffs and visa-free travel to China in his meeting with Xi Jinping. He said he and the Chinese leader had discussed how “huge opportunities” in China could benefit people back in the UK. Sir Keir had told the president he wanted a ...
Lloyds sees annual profits jump 12% in spite of motor finance hit
Lloyds Banking Group has notched up a higher-than-expected annual profit haul despite significant provisions for motor finance compensation. The high street lending giant reported a 12% jump in pre-tax profits to £6.66 billion for 2025, up from £5.97 billion in 2024 – and upped its outlook for k...
The lynx effect: Smell of predators enough to curb deer browsing, study finds
The mere smell of predators such as lynx is enough to reduce the amount of time deer spend browsing on young trees, a study has found. The researchers said their findings highlight the importance of large predators in landscapes, and show how they – and even just their scent – could help reduce ...
Santander: Locations of 44 branches set to close
High street lender Santander has revealed plans to shut 44 of its branches, in the latest round of cuts at the banking firm. It said 291 workers are at risk of redundancy as a result. The Spain-based banking giant said the closures are part of an overhaul of its store network linked to a shift from ...
Santander: Locations of 44 branches set to close
High street lender Santander has revealed plans to shut 44 of its branches, in the latest round of cuts at the banking firm. It said 291 workers are at risk of redundancy as a result. The Spain-based banking giant said the closures are part of an overhaul of its store network linked to a shift from ...
Kerry in Ballshannon is just another game for Donegal - Ciaran Moore
The St Eunan’s clubman says that if Donegal could manage to pick up another league win and make it to four points from four, it would leave them in a seriously attractive position and on the brink of Division 1 safety Ciaran Moore knows that so many eyes will be trained on Fr Tierney Park on ...