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Permission granted to redevelop ‘historic’ building in Longford town

The former Ulster Bank building at 54 Main Street is set to be converted into a space suitable for a commercial outlet or café Planning permission has been granted to redevelop the former Ulster Bank building in Longford town. The application, which was submitted by Maniker Ltd, details plans...

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Local Tipperary store triumphs at National Convenience Store Awards 2025

Aherne's Londis, Thurles, was honoured at the ceremony Outstanding retail achievements were celebrated at the 2025 ShelfLife National C-Store Awards, which took place on November 20 at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin. Now marking its 25th anniversary, the ShelfLife National C-St...

Iconic Irish band announce spectacular return to iconic Limerick venue

The band will bring an unforgettable live performance to the city next year A MAJOR summer gig is set to take over King John’s Castle next year, bringing one of Ireland’s top live acts back to Limerick. The Coronas will return to the famous castle stage for what promises to be one of the stan...

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Apex marks Energy Saving Week with new quiz for tenants

Energy Saving Week in Northern Ireland is taking place from November 24 to 28 Apex Housing Association (Apex) is taking part in Energy Saving Week and is encouraging its tenants and residents to get involved. Throughout this week, Apex will be sharing practical, easy to follow tips on its soc...

€97,546 allocated to Donegal under the Local Biodiversity Action Fund 2026

The initiative will see €3 million being awarded to over 260 projects across 31 local authorities, supported by Biodiversity and Heritage Officers Seven Donegal biodiversity projects have been allocated funding totalling €97,546 under the Local Biodiversity Action Fund 2026. The initiative wi...

Laois to feature at major celebratory showcase of the Midlands

Midlands Ireland invites Laois people to register for landmark event in Athlone Laois will be represented at a celebration of creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the Midlands at an upcoming event to showcase the region. Midlands Ireland says the event at the Technological University ...

97 Irish Red Cross Donegal volunteers celebrated with Service Awards

Three volunteers recognised for 60 years of dedicated service providing first aid cover, first aid training and welfare checks to communities across Donegal Ninety-seven Irish Red Cross volunteers across Inishowen were recognised at an event recently for their selfless commitment to their loc...

Trócaire is calling on communities across Donegal to support 'forgotten crisis'

Millions of children are at risk of starvation as the genocide and famine in Sudan escalate, Trócaire has warned at the launch of the agency’s Christmas Appeal for ‘Children Caught in Conflict’ Trócaire is calling on communities across Donegal to support children caught in conflict. Million...

Trócaire is calling on communities across Donegal to support 'forgotten crisis'

Millions of children are at risk of starvation as the genocide and famine in Sudan escalate, Trócaire has warned at the launch of the agency’s Christmas Appeal for ‘Children Caught in Conflict’ Trócaire is calling on communities across Donegal to support children caught in conflict. Million...

Donegal take one goal advantage into Oscar Traynor second leg against Inishowen

The Donegal Junior League side led by three at the break, but Inishowen hit back in the second half to leave a goal in it ahead of the second leg in Maginn Park next month The Donegal Junior League will take a one goal advantage into the second leg of their Oscar Traynor clash after a 3-2 win...

Donegal take one goal advantage into Oscar Traynor second leg against Inishowen

The Donegal Junior League side led by three at the break, but Inishowen hit back in the second half to leave a goal in it ahead of the second leg in Maginn Park next month The Donegal Junior League will take a one goal advantage into the second leg of their Oscar Traynor clash after a 3-2 win...

A bright, breezy and mostly dry Monday for Donegal with sunshine and showers

Highest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with moderate to fresh northwesterly winds, easing in the evening A bright, breezy and mostly dry Monday for Donegal with good spells of sunshine and just some isolated showers feeding in from the north. Highest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with mode...

A bright, breezy and mostly dry Monday for Donegal with sunshine and showers

Highest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with moderate to fresh northwesterly winds, easing in the evening A bright, breezy and mostly dry Monday for Donegal with good spells of sunshine and just some isolated showers feeding in from the north. Highest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with mode...

A bright, breezy and mostly dry Monday for Donegal with sunshine and showers

Highest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with moderate to fresh northwesterly winds, easing in the evening A bright, breezy and mostly dry Monday for Donegal with good spells of sunshine and just some isolated showers feeding in from the north. Highest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with mode...

RIP: Man (70s) dies in house fire in Tipperary as gardaí launch investigation

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a fire at a residence in Carrigeen at approximately 6pm. Gardaí are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred on Sunday evening, November 23, 2025 in Clonmel, county Tipperary. READ NEXT: Emergency services rush to scene of Tipperary house fi...

Mark Wood urges England to ‘fight fire with fire’ and hit back after Perth loss

Mark Wood has called for England to “fight fire with fire” and avoid being hit with a knockout blow in the Ashes. The tourists are at a loose end in Perth, in the midst of three unscheduled days off after losing the series opener in double quick time. Wood is the first player to put his head abo...

Mark Wood urges England to ‘fight fire with fire’ and hit back after Perth loss

Mark Wood has called for England to “fight fire with fire” and avoid being hit with a knockout blow in the Ashes. The tourists are at a loose end in Perth, in the midst of three unscheduled days off after losing the series opener in double quick time. Wood is the first player to put his head abo...

Huge winter event to transform Torquay this Friday as Bay of Lights returns

Torquay harbourside, Torre Abbey and English Riviera set for major festive event launch Torquay will launch its Bay of Lights Illumination Trail this Friday, 28 November, with an evening of entertainment to mark the start of five weeks of festive events across the English Riviera. Live perfor...

Huge winter event to transform Torquay this Friday as Bay of Lights returns

Torquay harbourside, Torre Abbey and English Riviera set for major festive event launch Torquay will launch its Bay of Lights Illumination Trail this Friday, 28 November, with an evening of entertainment to mark the start of five weeks of festive events across the English Riviera. Live perfor...

Huge winter event to transform Torquay this Friday as Bay of Lights returns

Torquay harbourside, Torre Abbey and English Riviera set for major festive event launch Torquay will launch its Bay of Lights Illumination Trail this Friday, 28 November, with an evening of entertainment to mark the start of five weeks of festive events across the English Riviera. Live perfor...