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Last meeting of the year for this Kildare Municipal District
Motions from Cllrs David Trost, Nuala Killeen, Rupert Heather, Claire O'Rourke and Paul Brooks The last meeting of the year for the Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District takes place on Friday, December 19 2025 in Kildare, offering councillors a final chance to have motions passed before the ye...
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Last meeting of the year for this Kildare Municipal District
Motions from Cllrs David Trost, Nuala Killeen, Rupert Heather, Claire O'Rourke and Paul Brooks The last meeting of the year for the Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District takes place on Friday, December 19 2025 in Kildare, offering councillors a final chance to have motions passed before the ye...
Leitrim quarry seeks planning permission for 25 year expansion and new facilities
A quarry in North Leitrim is seeking 25-year expansion approval from Leitrim County Council which includes new buildings, soil import, and site restoration plans. A Leitrim quarry is seeking approval to expand operations over the next 25 years, including the construction of new facilities and...
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University of Exeter Vice-Chancellor named Deputy Lieutenant of Devon
Appointment recognises Brocklehurst’s contributions to business, innovation, and community leadership across Exeter and Devon Stuart Brocklehurst, the University of Exeter’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Innovation, has been named a Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, supporting ...
ALERT: Met Éireann issues new weather warning to Mayo
The weather warning will be place from midnight tonight, Thursday, December 11 Met Éireann has issued an additional status yellow wind warning for three counties, including Mayo. The warning will be in place from 12 midnight to 7 am on Thursday, December 11. Met Éireann has said Mayo is forec...
Police appeal after man suffers serious injuries in Tavistock assault
Officers investigating the late-night Deer Park Lane attack urge anyone with information to come forward Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in an assault in Tavistock. The incident happened in Deer Park Lane shortly before 3am last Sunday (7 December), accord...
Woman whose ex killed sister and her children says their futures were stolen
A woman whose sister and her three children were killed in a “catastrophic” house fire started by her vengeful former partner has said their “futures were stolen” and that “even with justice, nothing will ever make this right”. Antonia Gawith had ended an abusive seven-year relationship ...
I would be dead, in prison or on the streets if I did not seek help – veteran
A veteran has told how he fears he would be dead, in prison or on the streets if he did not seek support for his mental health. Rab, who asked to only use his first name, said therapy offered by the charity Combat Stress had turned his life around. The former Marine of 24 years suffers from frequent...
Pizza and pasta celebrated as Italian cooking makes UN cultural heritage list
Foodies have been given another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu as a UN agency listed Italian cooking as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage. UN cultural agency Unesco added the rituals surrounding Italian food preparation and consumption to its list of the w...
Boy tells trial of Yousaf’s brother-in-law he ‘can’t remember’ police interview
A child witness who saw a man “shaking” after being ordered to pay an alleged drug debt to Humza Yousaf’s brother-in-law claimed he “could not remember” speaking to police, a court has heard. Ramsay El-Nakla, 37, the brother-in-law of the former first minister, is on trial at the High Cour...
Drivers urged to take extra care on our roads over the busy Christmas period
'Eleven people have lost their lives on Donegal roads so far this year. No garda wants to be calling at your family’s door this Christmas' As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and ring in the New Year, all road users are encouraged to prioritise safety on our roads throughout the busy festive...
VIDEO: Two airlifted to hospital as aircraft crashes in Kilkenny
The aircraft crash-landed in a field at the back of the old creamery on Balklough, Carrigeen, Mooncoin Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash involving a light aircraft in South Kilkenny. The aircraft crash-landed in a field at the back of the old creamery on Balklough, Carr...
Popular café in Tipperary forced to close its doors as 'multiple' rodent droppings found
The closure was one of 14 across Ireland last month A popular Tipperary café was forced to shut its doors last month after a HSE inspection found "multiple" rodent droppings in close proximity to foodstuffs and container which presented a risk of contamination. Bodega Cafe @ Inspire located a...
Inspecs agrees to £85m takeover involving retail entrepreneur Luke Johnson
Glasses maker Inspecs has agreed to be bought by an investment vehicle led by hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson and property mogul Ian Livingstone for £85 million. The London-listed business, which is based in Bath, Somerset, accepted the offer and turned down an alternative bid from a rival ma...
Kildare gardaí investigating robbery which occurred on well-known street in Newbridge
A man aged in his 20s was treated for his injuries following the incident Members of An Garda Síochána (AGS) based in County Kildare are investigating a robbery which occurred on a well-known street in Newbridge. When asked by the Leinster Leader about the incident, a spokesperson for AGS res...
Steve Darling MP: Fighting for Torbay against stealth taxes and service cuts
From hidden taxes to business rate hikes, the Torbay MP outlines Budget concerns alongside progress on community-led projects On Tuesday last week I spoke in the Budget debates in Parliament. I welcomed the Government’s decision to follow a couple of Liberal Democrat manifesto promises, with ...
Jury selected for trial of Carlow man who denies murdering his father by reason of insanity
Ross O’Rourke replied 'not guilty by reason of insanity' when arraigned at the Central Criminal Court A jury has been empanelled to hear the trial of a 31-year-old Carlow man who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his father by reason of insanity. At the Central Criminal Court this Wedne...
Kildare gardaí investigating robbery which occurred on well-known street in Newbridge
A man aged in his 20s was treated for his injuries following the incident Members of An Garda Síochána (AGS) based in County Kildare are investigating a robbery which occurred on a well-known street in Newbridge. When asked by the Leinster Leader about the incident, a spokesperson for AGS res...
Little boy in critical condition following horror crash in Louth as Gardaí appeal for witnesses
The two-car road traffic collision took place in Dundalk on Saturday Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious two-car road traffic collision in Dundalk, county Louth, on Saturday December 6, 2025. At around 8:10pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a two-vehi...
Offaly Fine Gael honours three loyal and long serving members
Fine Gael in Offaly hosted its annual Christmas Social at the Bridge House Hotel Tullamore last week, where a number of long-serving and highly respected party members were formally recognised for their outstanding dedication over many years THE Fine Gael organisation in Offaly hosted its ann...