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GAA releases registered teams for Laois Kildare Leinster Senior Football Quarter Final clash
Local derby sees Laois play the Lillywhites in Newbridge after beating Offaly in Tullamore The GAA has published the registered squads for the Laois V Kildare Leinster Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final in Newbridge. Laois come into the game with more form than Kildare after defeating...
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Rooted in Sustainability: Rigneys Farm Wins Green Award at County Finals
Rigneys Farm has been recognised for their long-standing commitment to sustainability, winning the Green/Sustainability Award at the 2026 Local Enterprise Awards County Final. Part of the National Enterprise Awards, the ceremony was held at Engine on Cecil Street in Limerick and took place on March ...
Bid to use emergency legislation to stop mayor's plans to build houses in Limerick park
Special meeting to be held in attempt to block attempt to build Smart homes at Boro Park in Janesboro COUNCILLORS will on Monday bid to invoke rarely used emergency legislation to prevent the construction of modular housing in a neighbourhood park. Mayor John Moran has identified tracts of pu...
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IN PICTURES: Palestinian Prisoners Day Vigil at Derry Hunger Strike monument
The vigil aims to show international solidarity with the thousands of Palestinians currently held in Israeli prisons and to oppose ongoing military actions in Gaza Group of Republican Ex-Prisioners take part in the Palestinian Prisoners Day vigil at the Hunger Strike monument, Bogside. (Photo...
'I'll never forget when I did my first dive' - Proud member of Kilkenny Sub Aqua Club
Graiguenamanagh woman Tara Treacy (28) has been scuba diving for the last eight years in Kilkenny Meet Tara, a 28-year-old Kilkenny woman who is a proud member of the sub aqua diving club in Kilkenny. Tara Treacy lives near Graiguenamanagh with her mum, dad and two foster siblings. She is the...
Updates released for two highly anticipated Kildare projects
A local councillor said that both initiatives are 'very important' for the people of Kildare Kildare County Council (KCC) has released updates in relation to two highly anticipated projects. The updates, which concerned the Grand Canal Greenway and Clane Library projects, were provided to the...
Zavateri and Albert Einstein ready for fascinating Greenham clash
Eve Johnson Houghton expects to have a clearer idea of what route to take with Zavateri after he makes his seasonal debut in a fascinating renewal of the Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes at Newbury on Saturday. The Without Parole colt enjoyed a fantastic juvenile campaign last term, ...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday evening, April 17
The following deaths have taken place: - Mary McBride, Letterkenny - Patrick Gillespie, Donegal Town - Conal McHugh, Glenties - Gerard McLaughlin, Quigley’s Point and London - Patrick Ferry, Rathmullan - Vincent McGloin, Ballyshannon - Jack (John) Mackey, Ramelton - Bernie Craig Connolly, Ardara D...
Dundalk's De La Salle school are set to hold a car wash fundraiser
The car wash will take place on Saturday 25th of April from 10am to 4pm in the school grounds De La Salle are set to hold a car wash fundraiser to raise money for the school. The car wash will take place on Saturday 25th of April from 10am to 4pm in the school grounds, entrance at the Castleb...
'In the Arms of an Angel': Doves released by Faulkner family as Limerick mum Scarlett laid to rest
Funeral Mass in St Munchin's Church in Limerick city was followed by burial in Meelick Cemetery MEMBERS of the Faulkner family released doves at the graveside of their “beautiful angel” Scarlett in Meelick Cemetery. The burial followed her funeral Mass in St Munchin’s Church in Limerick city ...
Kilkenny Memories: How many local faces can you recognise?
Pictures: Kilkenny Down Memory Lane Click "NEXT STORY>" Above To Go Through Gallery Paul and Romano Pesce making Pizza at the Cafe Roma, John Street, Kilkenny during Italia ’90 World Cup Picture: Michael Brophy Click Next > Above To Go Through Gallery Faces in Smithwick’s the Brewery Club...
Great turnout for Blackrock Entente Florale information night
Almost 100 people packed into Blackrock Community Centre , for a Public Information Night for its participation in the Entente Florale Europe competition. Almost 100 people packed into Blackrock Community Centre on Thursday, 16 April, for a Public Information Night outlining preparations for ...
Updates released for two highly anticipated Kildare projects
A local councillor said that both initiatives are 'very important' for the people of Kildare Kildare County Council (KCC) has released updates in relation to two highly anticipated projects. The updates, which concerned the Grand Canal Greenway and Clane Library projects, were provided to the...
Mayo County Council recognised as an ‘Ambassador of Good Practice’
The recognition highlights the Council’s interdisciplinary, place-based approach to working with communities through the arts. Mayo County Council’s Culture and Creativity Team has been recognised as an ‘Ambassador of Good Practice’ for its ongoing work supporting culture and creativity as ...
AMAZING! Historic Tipperary castle crowned winner at national heritage awards
Knockelly Castle near Fethard recognised for its restoration and conservation A restored medieval tower house in Co Tipperary has been recognised at a national level after winning a prestigious heritage award. Knockelly Castle, located near Fethard, was named the overall winner at the 2026 Hi...
Leitrim rural organisation's big win at RDS Foundation Awards
Social Farming Ireland, which is based in Drumshanbo and has a national network of over 200 farmers, took home the Sustainable Rural Social Impact Award. Leitrim-based rural organisation, Social Farming Ireland has received an impressive accolade at this year's RDS Foundation Awards. Social F...
GAA releases registered teams for Laois Carlow, Joe McDonagh Hurling clash
Laois play away in Carlow in the first round of the Joe McDonagh Cup The GAA has published the registered squads for the Laois V Carlow Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1. The game throws in at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow at 6pm on Saturday, April 18 Laois come into the game after earning promotion ...
PICTURES: Laois business leaders share ideas over breakfast
Business leaders in Laois came together over breakfast this week to share ideas on how to attract staff to the county. The workshop “The Future of Work - Shaping a Future Ready Workforce for a Thriving Laois” was organised by Laois Council and Laois Chamber Alliance, and was held in the Midlands...
Limerick court case over drugs found in Moyross horse box struck out
Garda alleged that a 'large quantity' of drugs were found in a horse box in Moyross A MAN living in Moyross has received a strikeout for a section three possession of drugs charge. Garda investigations into the case of Noel Stanners, aged 33, of Delmege Park, Moyross, were subject to an “unco...
Synchronicity upholds family honour with smooth Newbury debut
Ed Walker admitted to feeling some nerves before Synchronicity – a full-sister to top-class middle-distance performer Ombudsman – made a very pleasing winning debut in the Bridget ‘Confined’ Maiden Fillies’ Stakes at Newbury. Unraced at two, just like her brother, the 900,000 guinea purcha...