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Driver who gave false name to Kilkenny gardaí arrested and given court date
An Garda Síochana shared the details of the arrest in Kilkenny City on social media An Garda Síochana in Kilkenny have arrested a driver who gave a false name for not having valid insurance or NCT. "The driver of the BMW pictured was stopped subsequent to a No Insurance Ping. What followed wa...
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‘One garda for the size of Donegal is just not enough’ following Garda attestations
The North Western Region received a total allocation of eleven gardaí, with one pledged to Donegal Out of the 167 recently sworn members of An Garda Síochána, one was pledged to Donegal. These newly-attested 167 members of An Garda Síochána were recruited as part of the 2024/25 recruitment ca...
Crescent College Comprehensive bow out of Munster Senior Schools Cup after defeat to CBC in epic clash
The Limerick side suffered an agonising 31-30 defeat in their quarter-final fixture at Thomond Park this Wednesday LIMEIRCK'S Crescent College Comprehesive were agonisingly on the wrong side of a Pinergy Munster Senior Schools epic when they fell in the quarter-final, 31-30, to Christian Brot...
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Gardaí issue appeal over quad and motorbike stolen in Laois
The Suzuki quad and Husqvarna motorbike were stolen from a commercial premises Gardai are appealing for information following the theft of a motorbike and a quad bike in Laois. A Suzuki quad and a Husqvarna motorbike were stolen from a commercial premises in the Colt area between 7.30pm on Tu...
Major shake-up for Kildare flyers as new Aer Lingus rule from this month sparks warning
Thousands of flyers face being turned away at the gate under ID shake-up Irish people (including those from County Kildare) flying to the UK with Aer Lingus are being warned to check their documents ahead of a major rule change coming into force later this month. From February 25, 2026, passe...
Exeter endures 40 days of continuous rain as floods, potholes and travel disruption mount
Relentless wet weather leaves roads damaged, public transport delayed and communities across Exeter facing ongoing flooding problems Exeter and surrounding areas have been hit by one of the longest unbroken wet spells in decades, with more than 40 consecutive days of rainfall leaving roads da...
Exeter endures 40 days of continuous rain as floods, potholes and travel disruption mount
Relentless wet weather leaves roads damaged, public transport delayed and communities across Exeter facing ongoing flooding problems Exeter and surrounding areas have been hit by one of the longest unbroken wet spells in decades, with more than 40 consecutive days of rainfall leaving roads da...
Exeter endures 40 days of continuous rain as floods, potholes and travel disruption mount
Relentless wet weather leaves roads damaged, public transport delayed and communities across Exeter facing ongoing flooding problems Exeter and surrounding areas have been hit by one of the longest unbroken wet spells in decades, with more than 40 consecutive days of rainfall leaving roads da...
Tipperary farmers take home award at Tirlán Quality Grain Awards
Ger and Niamh Leahy of Newtownadam, Cahir, won the Green Oilseed Rape award The country’s top tillage farmers were celebrated on Tuesday, February 10, as the winners of the Tirlán Quality Grain Awards 2025 were announced at events in Co Cork’s Castlemartyr Resort and Midleton Distillery Exper...
Shaws to create 20 jobs at new Clonmel store due to open in April
The Irish owned department store chain will open its 17th store at Clonmel's Showgrounds Shopping Centre Irish-owned department store chain Shaws will open a new shop in Clonmel's Showgrounds Shopping Centre in April creating 20 new jobs. The 162-year-old family run retail business began recr...
Tipperary farmers take home award at Tirlán Quality Grain Awards
Ger and Niamh Leahy of Newtownadam, Cahir, won the Green Oilseed Rape award The country’s top tillage farmers were celebrated on Tuesday, February 10, as the winners of the Tirlán Quality Grain Awards 2025 were announced at events in Co Cork’s Castlemartyr Resort and Midleton Distillery Exper...
Shaws to create 20 jobs at new Clonmel store due to open in April
The Irish owned department store chain will open its 17th store at Clonmel's Showgrounds Shopping Centre Irish-owned department store chain Shaws will open a new shop in Clonmel's Showgrounds Shopping Centre in April creating 20 new jobs. The 162-year-old family run retail business began recr...
RIP: Community mourns the loss of visionary leader and community volunteer Brian Rafferty
The legacy of Brian Rafferty, devoted father and tireless volunteer for Tipperary Town The death of Brian Rafferty of St Michael Street, Tipperary Town, on January 31, 2026, came as a profound shock to his family, friends and the many people in his community that he served throughout his life...
Tipperary impress in emphatic home victory against the Deise in Munster Championship opener
Tipperary's U16 camogie team defeated Waterford last weekend Eir All-Ireland U16A Championship – Round 1 Tipperary 2-20 Waterford 1-5 A dominant second-half performance saw Tipperary record a comprehensive 2-20 to 1-5 victory over Waterford in the opening round of the Eir All-Ireland U16A Cha...
Limerick TD recalls being 'curled up in a ball' as he opens up about living with epilepsy
Speaking to Claire Byrne on Newstalk radio, Minister Patrick O’Donovan discussed his experience of epilepsy, from the impact of the condition on his family life to his decision to speak publicly only after reaching Cabinet LIMERICK TD and Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick...
Leitrim SMEs urged to contact National Enterprise Hub to access business supports in 2026
With more than 2,000 businesses operating in Leitrim, across a range of sectors, businesses in the region are facing continued pressure around costs, skills and competitiveness in 2026. Leitrim businesses are being encouraged to engage with the National Enterprise Hub in 2026 as they plan for...
Major shake-up for Kildare flyers as new Aer Lingus rule from this month sparks warning
Thousands of flyers face being turned away at the gate under ID shake-up Irish people (including those from County Kildare) flying to the UK with Aer Lingus are being warned to check their documents ahead of a major rule change coming into force later this month. From February 25, 2026, passe...
Aldridge Cup Round 1 fixtures confirmed for this weekend
Club football is back on the agenda in Kildare with the start of the Aldridge, Keogh and Dowling Cup's on Saturday, February 14 Club football is back on the agenda in Kildare with the start of the Aldridge, Keogh and Dowling Cup's on Saturday, February 14. Saturday, February 14 2026 Aldridge ...
Death Notices for Laois - Wednesday, February 11
Laois funeral announcements and arrangements Rev. Canon Laurence Dunphy - Cullohill The death has occurred of Rev. Canon Laurence Dunphy in his 90th. year, retired P.P. of Urlingford and Graine Co. Kilkenny in the kind and loving care of staff of the Sacred Heart Nursing Home Crosspatrick. Na...
Scrambler bike stolen from Kildare property
Investigations are ongoing at this time A scrambler bike was recently stolen from a property in County Kildare, according to An Garda Síochána (AGS). When asked by the Leinster Leader about this incident, a spokesperson for AGS replied: "Gardaí responded to an incident involving the theft of ...