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Pakistan proposes second round of US-Iran talks as stand-off deepens
The stand-off between the United States and Iran has deepened as the US declared it had blockaded Iran’s ports, Tehran threatened to strike targets across the region and Pakistan said it was racing to bring the sides together for more talks. Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold, the sho...
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Junior minister resigns over Government handling of fuel protests
A junior minister in the Irish Government has resigned over its handling of the fuel protests. Michael Healy-Rae, who was among several independent TDs who supported the formation of a coalition with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, said he would be voting against the Government in a confidence motion rel...
Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd focus on Champions League spot after painful Leeds loss
Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United must do whatever it takes to get their Champions League qualification quest back on track following the painful home loss to rivals Leeds. The Red Devils suffered a first Premier League defeat to their Roses rivals in over 23 years on Monday, with Noah Okafor s...
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'An iconic figure' - Tributes paid following death of Clannad member Moya Brennan
Moya passed away peacefully 'surrounded by loved ones' on Monday Tributes have been paid to Moya Brennan after her death at 73. The musician and songwriter played the harp with Irish folk band Clannad, the Grammy award-winning Celtic fusion pioneers. A family statement issued to the media sai...
South East Water chief to forgo bonus following Kent and Sussex water outages
South East Water’s boss said he will forgo a bonus this year after recent outages left thousands of customers without drinking water in Kent and Sussex. Chief executive David Hinton, who receives a £400,000 salary, said he has made the decision not to receive any additional “performance” paym...
Illegal dumping and littering in North Kildare area highlighted
The issues were brought to the attention of Kildare County Council by a local councillor Kildare County Council (KCC) was asked about what actions it is taking to address littering and illegal dumping in the Kilcock area. The question was put to KCC by Fianna Fail Cllr Paul Ward at the latest...
Shock as Kildare County Council reveals it doesn't own any public parks in this Municipal District
A local representative admitted that they were 'very surprised' by KCC's answer to their motion A local councillor was left shocked when Kildare County Council (KCC) revealed at a recent meeting that it doesn't own any public parks in one of its Municipal Districts (MD). KCC provided the info...
Diversions set to take place for upgrade works in Westport
Mayo County Council have advised that local traffic will be accommodated. Gas Networks Ireland has announced it will begin works on John’s Row in Westport town tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15. Traffic Management will be in place on the L-5801-2, L-5801-3, and L-5801-4 (John’s Row, Westport town...
OpenAI says energy costs and regulation hold back major UK investment
ChatGPT developer OpenAI has halted plans for a major UK data centre project as it said energy costs and regulation were holding back investment. The US technology giant had agreed to deploy its Stargate data centre project at a new artificial intelligence (AI) growth zone in the north-east of Engla...
CRIME: Open information to public talk by Garda Crime Prevention Officer for Offaly
CRIME: Open information to public talk by Garda Crime Prevention Officer for Offaly Join the team at Offaly U3A (University of the Third Age) on this Wednesday, April 15 at 7.30pm in the Bridge House Hotel for an informative and engaging talk by Graeme Kavanagh, Crime Prevention Officer with ...
Illegal dumping and littering in North Kildare area highlighted
The issues were brought to the attention of Kildare County Council by a local councillor Kildare County Council (KCC) was asked about what actions it is taking to address littering and illegal dumping in the Kilcock area. The question was put to KCC by Fianna Fail Cllr Paul Ward at the latest...
RIP: Community mourn death of 'Manorhamilton icon' who was dedicated 'coach and manager'
Sean leaves behind his cherished children Clíodhna and Caolán and their mother Geraldine and was the much loved son of Agnes and Sonny. There have been many heart-felt tributes made after the death of Seán Boylan, Ross, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim suddenly but peacefully at University Hospital...
Shock as Kildare County Council reveals it doesn't own any public parks in this Municipal District
A local representative admitted that they were 'very surprised' by KCC's answer to their motion A local councillor was left shocked when Kildare County Council (KCC) revealed at a recent meeting that it doesn't own any public parks in one of its Municipal Districts (MD). KCC provided the info...
Slow-moving convoys cause disruption in Belfast and other locations
Slow-moving convoys have caused traffic disruption in Belfast and elsewhere as several fuel protests are held in Northern Ireland. A large convoy of around 35 tractors, lorries and trucks with flashing lights travelled along both lanes on the A1 towards Belfast on Tuesday evening, while disruption h...
Slow-moving convoys cause disruption in Belfast and other locations
Slow-moving convoys have caused traffic disruption in Belfast and elsewhere as several fuel protests are held in Northern Ireland. A large convoy of around 35 tractors, lorries and trucks with flashing lights travelled along both lanes on the A1 towards Belfast on Tuesday evening, while disruption h...
Early morning boost for Louth commuters as new rail service announced
The additional service will be a six-carriage train Iarnród Éireann is to start a new limited stop Commuter train servicing Louth commuters between Drogheda and Dublin Connolly Stations from next Monday 20th April. The new 06:05hrs Drogheda to Dublin Connolly will serve Balbriggan, Skerries, ...
Donegal woman celebrates reaching the milestone of her 90th birthday with a smile
Maggie Moore from Aughadahor, Carrigart, has turned 90 and celebrated the milestone with family and friends Special birthday wishes have been passed onto a Donegal woman. Maggie Moore from Aughadahor, Carrigart, has turned 90 and celebrated the milestone with family and friends. ....
TUS student awarded a scholarship for academic achievement and personal determination
Senior hurling manager John Kiely addressed the scholarship recipients FINAL YEAR STUDENT Joachim Clohessy has been awarded a scholarship from O'Neill Industrial at this year’s TUS Community and Industry Scholarship Awards. Joachim, an electronic engineering and computer systems student, has ...
Fighting fund set up to battle for future of Torbay healthcare
'Tonight we draw the line'
Harry and Meghan hug patients as hundreds greet them at children’s hospital
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex hugged patients at a children’s hospital as hundreds of people turned out to greet them at the beginning of their visit to Australia. Harry and Meghan spoke to children and posed for photographs with patients, as they were cheered by large crowds gathered along the w...