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Owners of famous Kildare property plan to build stunning 'wedding village' venue
The plans have been submitted to Kildare County Council for Ballindoolin House in Kildare Plans have been submitted to Kildare County Council for the construction of a new 'wedding village' and venue on the site of a famous manor house. The permission is being sought by Ballindoolin House Lim...
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Exeter rail journeys surge council pushes public transport to meet Net Zero goals
Passenger numbers across Exeter stations hit 21,000 a day as Exeter City Council highlights rail growth, solar expansion and home retrofits in its latest climate action update. Exeter is seeing a sharp rise in rail passenger numbers as city leaders say public transport will be critical to mee...
Kilkenny stars collide in tonight's Fitzgibbon Cup Final at Croke Park
Killian Doyle (UL) and Shane Walsh (Mary I) are set to start the final It will be an all-Limerick affair as UL and Mary I clash in tonight's Fitzgibbon Cup Final but there is still a sprinkling of Kilkenny interest in the Croke Park third level decider. University of Limerick will be looking ...
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Mayo town’s centre calls for speakers for 2026 Climate and Nature Conference
Ballina’s Mary Robinson Centre has launched a national call for session proposals for its 2026 Climate and Nature Conference, taking place in Ballina on July 9 and 10. The Mary Robinson Centre has issued a national call for session proposals for its flagship Mary Robinson Climate and Nature C...
Kildare North schools under 'immense pressure' with resources and facilities - TD
Deputy Réada Cronin (SF) said there is a shortage of secondary school places in Kildare North A Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North has raised the shortage of school places and lack of school resources and facilities in the north county in the Dáil. Deputy Réada Cronin was speaking during 'Topical...
Kildare North schools under 'immense pressure' with resources and facilities - TD
Deputy Réada Cronin (SF) said there is a shortage of secondary school places in Kildare North A Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North has raised the shortage of school places and lack of school resources and facilities in the north county in the Dáil. Deputy Réada Cronin was speaking during 'Topical...
Owners of famous Kildare property plan to build stunning 'wedding village' venue
The plans have been submitted to Kildare County Council for Ballindoolin House in Kildare Plans have been submitted to Kildare County Council for the construction of a new 'wedding village' and venue on the site of a famous manor house. The permission is being sought by Ballindoolin House Lim...
Limerick Gaelic Masters hurling squad for 2026 is announced
Mike Flynn, of Na Piarsaigh, is manager of the Limerick Gaelic Masters hurling panel this year THE Limerick Gaelic Masters hurling panel and backroom team for the 2026 season has been announced. Mike Flynn of Na Piarsaigh, is manager of the Limerick Gaelic Masters hurling panel this year with...
A legenDerry turnout at Foyle Arena for RNIB NI Technology Fair
Over 350 visitors converged on the city for the largest showcase of assistive technology on the island of Ireland The Foyle Arena in Derry was transformed into a hub of innovation as it hosted the RNIB NI Technology Fair 2026, the first of its kind event in the area. The flagship RNIB NI even...
Peter Keenan Branch to have meeting in Longford's Connolly Barracks
Many topics will be addressed at the meeting, such as events and nominations The next meeting of the Peter Keenan Branch takes place in the Vintage Club, Connolly Barracks on Friday, February 13 at 8pm. Read more: Longford father-son duo open new bar in New York's Times Square Among the topic...
IRELAND SNOW MAP - Where will it snow as Met Éireann issue new weather warnings?
Met Éireann has issued a series of weather warnings with cold weather set to grip Ireland over the weekend Ireland is in the grips of a cold weather system with temperatures set to plunge to -5 degrees in some sheltered parts of the country on Friday night and Saturday morning. The Arctic air...
Mayo Minister calls on NTA to reverse decision to cut Achill bus service
National Transport Authority to cut bus stops in villages of Dugort and Dooniver on Achill to Westport bus route The decision to cut stops on the 450 bus service on Achill Island has to be reversed according to Mayo TD Dara Calleary who described the decision as a bad idea. The National Trans...
Cullohill priest who left a lasting legacy in Laois passes away
Canon Lar Dunphy served parishes in Camross, Borris-in-Ossory, Kilasmeestia and Kilkenny There was deep sadness around Laois, in particular Camross, Borris-in-Ossory and Cullohill, at the passing of Rev Canon Laurence 'Lar' Dunphy in his 90th year. The retired Parish Priest passed away on Feb...
€747,086 DCB cost to Council with 43 vacant social homes in Letterkenny–Milford MD
Cllr Tomás Seán Devine of the 100% Redress Party learned that almost €750,000 has been spent on essential immediate repairs to council-owned social housing damaged by defective concrete blocks in the Letterkenny–Milford Municipal District Donegal County Council has confirmed that almost €75...
Immigrants’ treatment big problem – Pep Guardiola responds to Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Pep Guardiola has responded to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments about immigration by saying people need to “embrace other cultures” to make a “better society”. Manchester United minority owner Ratcliffe this week sparked controversy by claiming the UK had been “colonised” by immigrants. Ra...
I did not step back from urging Starmer to quit in call with him – Sarwar
Anas Sarwar “didn’t step back” from his calls for the Prime Minister to quit in a conversation between the two men on Thursday, the Scottish Labour leader has said. Speaking at a press conference in Edinburgh on Friday, Mr Sarwar joked he had taken the “nuclear option” by calling for Sir K...
Argyle defender departs Plymouth as squad questions continue to grow
Plymouth Argyle have confirmed full Kornel Szucs has left, leaving fans wondering if Cleverley will reinforce in defence or re-register a recently omitted player Plymouth Argyle have confirmed today (13 February) that an experienced defender has left the club to join a title-chasing central E...
Torbay gritters hit the roads tonight as temperatures fall below zero
Torbay’s main routes targeted for gritting from 8pm tonight as council prepares for freezing conditions Torbay Council has confirmed that its fleet of six gritters, operated by partner contractor SWISCo, will be out from 8pm tonight (Friday 13 February) treating all designated gritting routes...
Nestle ramps up baby formula production amid contamination recall
Nestle is reportedly running some factories around the clock to step up production of its baby formula after a global recall by the group and rivals such as Danone due to a contamination crisis. The Swiss food giant confirmed it is working to boost availability of infant formula to meet demand. This...
Paul C Brunson: These are red flags to watch out for on dates
Relationship expert and co-host of Channel 4’s Married at First Sight, Paul C Brunson explains that when it comes to relationships, the initial dating stage is important because it’s the first time you’re experiencing someone. “I do actually think we put too much weight into that first inter...