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Man loses discrimination case after lifetime ban from Mayo yoga studio
The Workplace Relations Commission heard that the ongoing presence of the man posed a risk to the 'tranquillity and peacefulness' that are considered core to the practice of yoga A man who was handed a lifetime ban from a Ballina yoga studio has lost his discrimination case before the Workpla...
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'Thrilled to have you here': Carlow Council announce sponsorship of Rás Tailteann 2026
By hosting two race starts, the county is set to capitalize on a substantial influx of visitors, participants and support teams Carlow County Council has officially announced its stage sponsorship of Rás Tailteann 2026, poised to deliver a significant boost to the local economy. By hosting tw...
Donald Trump: ‘I wouldn’t pay’ ticket price for United States’ World Cup opener
United States President Donald Trump has said he would not pay the ticket prices for his nation’s opening World Cup game next month. The US open their Group D campaign against Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12, with tickets reported to be priced at 1,000 US dollars (£737). Trump’s comments com...
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Plumpton on Sunday abandoned by BHA following discovery of equine flu at nearby livery yard
The National Hunt meeting scheduled for Plumpton on Sunday has been abandoned by the British Horseracing Authority as a “precautionary measure”, after a confirmed case of equine influenza at a livery yard adjacent to the racecourse. The BHA said the discovery of equine flu and EHV-4 was in an un...
Raphoe man accused of hijacking car and ramming Garda denied bail
The defendant, who appeared at Letterkenny District Court, was charged with a series of incidents from 2018, including the hijacking of a car and ramming a Garda car and was refused bail A Donegal man charged with hijacking a car and later ramming a Garda patrol car has been remanded in custo...
Plumpton on Sunday abandoned by BHA following discovery of equine flu at nearby livery yard
The National Hunt meeting scheduled for Plumpton on Sunday has been abandoned by the British Horseracing Authority as a “precautionary measure”, after a confirmed case of equine influenza at a livery yard adjacent to the racecourse. The BHA said the discovery of equine flu and EHV-4 was in an un...
North Devon apprentice wins award after overcoming learning challenges
The Holsworthy-based apprentice hopes her story shows that learning challenges do not have to stand in the way of a successful career in agriculture and animal care A young apprentice from Holsworthy has been recognised for overcoming learning challenges while building a career helping farmer...
North Devon apprentice wins award after overcoming learning challenges
The Holsworthy-based apprentice hopes her story shows that learning challenges do not have to stand in the way of a successful career in agriculture and animal care A young apprentice from Holsworthy has been recognised for overcoming learning challenges while building a career helping farmer...
North Devon apprentice wins award after overcoming learning challenges
The Holsworthy-based apprentice hopes her story shows that learning challenges do not have to stand in the way of a successful career in agriculture and animal care A young apprentice from Holsworthy has been recognised for overcoming learning challenges while building a career helping farmer...
Specialist restorer to visit Carrick-on-Suir to carry out repairs on historic town clock
The clocks hands stopped working again after work carried out to remove three feet of bird droppings from lantern access hatch This was the update District Administrator Marie Cox gave on the project to restore the well-known West Gate landmark at Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District's April me...
Permission sought for new Tipperary gym and pilates studio
Plans for the Thurles facility were lodged with the council at the beginning of May Planning permission is being sought for a new gym and wellness facility in Thurles, near the train station. Plans submitted to the council seek permission for an open-area gym and pilates studio in an already ...
Specialist restorer to visit Carrick-on-Suir to carry out repairs on historic town clock
The clocks hands stopped working again after work carried out to remove three feet of bird droppings from lantern access hatch This was the update District Administrator Marie Cox gave on the project to restore the well-known West Gate landmark at Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District's April me...
Permission sought for new Tipperary gym and pilates studio
Plans for the Thurles facility were lodged with the council at the beginning of May Planning permission is being sought for a new gym and wellness facility in Thurles, near the train station. Plans submitted to the council seek permission for an open-area gym and pilates studio in an already ...
PICTURES: Limerick shows its stylish side at fashion revival event
Browse through the below gallery to see if you can spot yourself or someone you know! USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion...
South Leitrim communities to benefit as water main upgrade works commence
The project will see the replacement of 1.6km of ageing water mains with new and modern pipes. Communities in Castlefore and Drumlitten will benefit from essential water main upgrade works getting underway next week, as Uisce Éireann continues to invest in improving the reliability and resili...
'My ex-husband pretty much raped me with a child on the other bed' - Kildare court claim
Woman claimed he was driving up and down outside the home A woman stated that her former husband had “pretty much” raped her. She came to Naas District Court seeking protection and alleged he had sexually assaulted her. When asked by Judge Desmond Zaidan if her had raped her she alleged that ...
'Bring me down; it'll be a day out for me' - prisoner tells Kildare judge he wants his day in court
Man tells judge from prison he wants to be brought to the next court hearing A prisoner told the presiding judge he wants his day in court. The man, who is facing an allegation of an offence, appeared by videolink at a sitting of Naas District Court. It was a routine hearing to check on the p...
AIB presents award to Laois school for amazing school bus fundraiser
Portlaoise College recognised for €100,000 fundraiser for new school bus A Laois school has been recognised with a fantastic award for their brilliant fundraiser to pay for a new school bus. Portlaoise College students were presented with an award at the AIB Future Sparks School Impact Awards...
PICTURES: Kilkenny well-represented at TidyTowns award ceremony
The event took place in Tipperary last week Greenways and Active Travel Award Active Travel Winner- Keep Kilkenny Beautiful, Co. Kilkenny. Presented by Minister Butler to Regina Byrne, Marissa Enriquez. All photos: Dylan Vaughan The 2025 Supervalu TidyTown awards for the South East region wer...
'My ex-husband pretty much raped me with a child on the other bed' - Kildare court claim
Woman claimed he was driving up and down outside the home A woman stated that her former husband had “pretty much” raped her. She came to Naas District Court seeking protection and alleged he had sexually assaulted her. When asked by Judge Desmond Zaidan if her had raped her she alleged that ...