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Young Leitrim dancers qualify for Dance World Cup finals

Members of the local dance group Victoria Walker Dance based in Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle competed recently and qualified for the international competitition Local members of the Victoria Walker Dance group based in Leitrim have qualified for the Dance World Cup. On April 9th -12th, qualif...

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Irish Defence Forces explain reason behind installation of CCTV units on Kildare's Curragh Plains

The units criticised by a Newbridge-based businessman and former Kildare county councillor The Irish Defence Forces has explained its reasoning behind the installation of CCTV units on The Curragh Plains. The eight separate CCTV towers were brought to the attention of the Leinster Leader by N...

Plymouth and Devon reflect on Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday milestone

On what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday, we reflect on the endearing legacy of visits and memories from Elizabeth II in the South West region It would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday today (April 21), and across Devon and Dartmoor, memories remain of her visits...

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Emergency services called to Lee Mill Tesco in afternoon response

Emergency services respond to Lee Mill Tesco as Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue called to supermarket Emergency services attended a Tesco supermarket at Lee Mill Industrial Estate on Tuesday, April 21, after a section of roofing became dislodged and posed a risk to shoppers below. Devon an...

Plymouth and Devon reflect on Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday milestone

On what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday, we reflect on the endearing legacy of visits and memories from Elizabeth II in the South West region It would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday today (April 21), and across Devon and Dartmoor, memories remain of her visits...

Emergency services called to Lee Mill Tesco in afternoon response

Emergency services respond to Lee Mill Tesco as Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue called to supermarket Emergency services attended a Tesco supermarket at Lee Mill Industrial Estate on Tuesday, April 21, after a section of roofing became dislodged and posed a risk to shoppers below. Devon an...

North Devon residents invited to “extremely valuable” sight loss support event

Charity-led event aims to connect those affected by sight loss with the experts to help improve everyday life People living with sight loss in North Devon are being invited to an event in Westward Ho! aimed at improving independence, wellbeing, and providing practical tools for everyday livin...

North Devon residents invited to “extremely valuable” sight loss support event

Charity-led event aims to connect those affected by sight loss with the experts to help improve everyday life People living with sight loss in North Devon are being invited to an event in Westward Ho! aimed at improving independence, wellbeing, and providing practical tools for everyday livin...

North Devon residents invited to “extremely valuable” sight loss support event

Charity-led event aims to connect those affected by sight loss with the experts to help improve everyday life People living with sight loss in North Devon are being invited to an event in Westward Ho! aimed at improving independence, wellbeing, and providing practical tools for everyday livin...

A six week walking programme to kick off in county Tipperary town next month

The first Activator Walking Programme will commence at Ormond Castle Park on May 13 People interested in getting physically active are invited to take part in a six week Activator Walking Programme in Carrick-on-Suir that begins on Wednesday, May 13. Ormond Castle Park will be the start point...

Plans revealed for more parking spaces in busy Tipperary town

Extension plans for Parnell Street car park remain subject to landowner agreement Tipperary motorists could soon benefit, with up to 50 new parking spaces set to be created in Thurles if expansion plans continue to progress. The figure emerged following a query from Fianna Fáil councillor Kay...

PICTURE: Tipperary and Cork choirs dazzle crowds with memorable performance

Madrigal '75 teamed up with St Michael’s Parish Church Choir, Tipperary Town, for a special night Congratulations to Madrigal '75 and St Michael’s Parish Church Choir, Tipperary Town, who performed in St Michael's Church, Tipperary, on Sunday April 19. It was a choral treat and a fabulous exp...

A six week walking programme to kick off in county Tipperary town next month

The first Activator Walking Programme will commence at Ormond Castle Park on May 13 People interested in getting physically active are invited to take part in a six week Activator Walking Programme in Carrick-on-Suir that begins on Wednesday, May 13. Ormond Castle Park will be the start point...

Plans revealed for more parking spaces in busy Tipperary town

Extension plans for Parnell Street car park remain subject to landowner agreement Tipperary motorists could soon benefit, with up to 50 new parking spaces set to be created in Thurles if expansion plans continue to progress. The figure emerged following a query from Fianna Fáil councillor Kay...

PICTURE: Tipperary and Cork choirs dazzle crowds with memorable performance

Madrigal '75 teamed up with St Michael’s Parish Church Choir, Tipperary Town, for a special night Congratulations to Madrigal '75 and St Michael’s Parish Church Choir, Tipperary Town, who performed in St Michael's Church, Tipperary, on Sunday April 19. It was a choral treat and a fabulous exp...

Extra time heartbreak for Tipperary in All-Ireland semi-final epic with Galway

Tipperary's U16 camogie team lost out to Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final Eir All-Ireland U16A Camogie Championship Semi-Final Tipperary 2-14 Galway 2-18 After Extra Time There was heartbreak for the Tipperary U16A team and management at the final whistle on Saturday in Crinkle GAA, as th...

Longford Westmeath TD hits out at 'ongoing crisis' in Children’s Disability Network Teams

Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke said CDNT teams in Midlands are dealing with large waiting lists Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke, has condemned the ongoing crisis in Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs), following new Parliamentary Question responses revealing thousands of children on wait...

PICTURES: Mayor of Limerick John Moran’s Annual Fundraising Dinner 2026

The annual fundraising dinner was held in the Strand Hotel 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, landscape, a quirky shot ...

Leitrim population has fallen 37% from 1926 until latest Census in 2022

The figures were complied by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which published Then and Now: Life in Ireland in 1926 and 2022, this week. Leitrim's population has shrank by 37% since 1926, a new report has shown The figures were complied by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which publishe...

Condition of signage within extremely busy Kildare car park highlighted

The dilemma was brought to Kildare County Council's attention at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting The condition of signage, as well as line markings, located within an extremely busy County Kildare car park was highlighted by a local councillor. Social Democrats Cllr Ch...