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Letterkenny man charged with assaulting and threatening to kill a woman

David Gildea (44) of Chestnut Grove in Letterkenny appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court facing a charge of assaulting and threatening to kill a female on November 16 A man with an address in Letterkenny has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with assaulting a female and threat...

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Tipperray drama group finishes up their run of an Agatha Christie play at a perfect venue

The Fionn MacCumhaill Players The Fionn MacCumhaill Players recent production And Then There Were None was a huge success. The Agatha Christie play was well received in the new venue of Grove House in Fethard so well suited to a 1930s play. READ MORE: Application for emergency funding after p...

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Plymouth Argyle stadium fire confirmed as an act of arson

The fire, which broke out at the Devonport End last evening, is now being investigated by Devon and Cornwall Police, after reports first circulated social media on Monday evening Plymouth Argyle Football Club have confirmed a small stadium fire reported last night (November 17) is being treat...

Plymouth Argyle stadium fire confirmed as an act of arson

The fire, which broke out at the Devonport End last evening, is now being investigated by Devon and Cornwall Police, after reports first circulated social media on Monday evening Plymouth Argyle Football Club have confirmed a small stadium fire reported last night (November 17) is being treat...

Funding application submitted for safety improvements in local Tipperary village

Cllr Declan Burgess issued a statement on the matter Tipperary County Councillor Declan Burgess has confirmed that the council has applied for funding under the Low-Cost Safety Scheme to benefit Clonoulty village In a statement, Cllr Burgess said: "I am pleased to share that Tipperary County ...

Funding application submitted for safety improvements in local Tipperary village

Cllr Declan Burgess issued a statement on the matter Tipperary County Councillor Declan Burgess has confirmed that the council has applied for funding under the Low-Cost Safety Scheme to benefit Clonoulty village In a statement, Cllr Burgess said: "I am pleased to share that Tipperary County ...

Find out what is happening in Longford and Westmeath for Oíche na hÓige

The event sees youth clubs, services and community groups host local gatherings to celebrate the energy, creativity, and achievements Minster for Education and Youth Helen McEntee in partnership with the Education and Training Boards, the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) and youth wor...

Update issued on planned link road to ease congestion in Limerick

An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved a new link road in Castletroy, AN Coimisiún Pleanála has approved a new link road in Castletroy, in what will expand the overall road, pedestrian and cycle network of the city’s east side. The new carriageway would link the Golf Links Road from its Schoolhou...

'A few pints and begin preparation Tuesday' - David Hyland after Kildare champs reached a Leinster Semi-Final

Not for the first time this season Athy captain, David Hyland, had a big smile on his feasóg when speaking to the Leinster Leader at full-time of the Kildare champs' latest win Not for the first time this season Athy team captain, David Hyland, had a big smile on his feasóg, having led from t...

Laois volunteer heroes to be recognised at annual awards

Laois Community & Voluntary awards to take place this Friday Laois County Council, in partnership with Laois Public Participation Network and Corporate Sponsor People First Credit Union, will honour the heroes of local communities across County Laois at the 16th Annual Gala Community and Volu...

'Common sense' solution outlined as Kilkenny area left stifled by poor water quality

Read more council news from around the county in this week's edition of the Kilkenny People Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick has called for an end to the 'ongoing waste of public funds' in the search for alternative water supply solutions for Castlecomer and surrounding areas, urging decision-makers to m...

'A few pints and begin preparation Tuesday' - David Hyland after Kildare champs reached a Leinster Semi-Final

Not for the first time this season Athy captain, David Hyland, had a big smile on his feasóg when speaking to the Leinster Leader at full-time of the Kildare champs' latest win Not for the first time this season Athy team captain, David Hyland, had a big smile on his feasóg, having led from t...

Kildare wine business triumphs at Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2025

The Nude Wine Co wins Small Online Retailer of the Year, with Michael Murphy Home Furnishing winning Medium Online Retailer of the Year Retail Excellence Ireland, the largest representative body for the retail industry in Ireland, held the Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2025 on Satur...

Financial wellbeing and personal resilience focus of Network Ireland Louth event

The event brought together members and guests for an evening focused on financial wellbeing and personal resilience Network Ireland Louth, in partnership with AIB, recently hosted a highly engaging and informative event at AIB’s Drogheda branch on Dyer Street. The event, titled “Support Your ...

Public invited to information event on planned projects for Letterkenny

The event is being held by Donegal County Council in association with the HSE, Donegal ATU and Donegal ETB in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny from 3pm to 7pm tomorrow A Public Information Event will be held tomorrow to showcase the planned projects and investments in Letterkenny over the ...

McElhinney’s wins the Large Online Retailer of the Year award

The Ballybofey store received the award at the Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2025 held in Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny McElhinney’s has won the Large Online Retailer of the Year award. The Ballybofey store received the award at the Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2025, he...

County Derry businesses secure major accolades at 2025 Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards

Coleraine’s Roadside Garages and Magherafelt’s iGen Autos Ltd shine at industry event The Northern Ireland motor industry celebrated its top talent and business achievements at the prestigious Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards this weekend. The gala ceremony took place on Friday, Novembe...

Immersive 1850s Christmas event launches in Limavady

Designed for adults and history loving families (ages 9+), the experience invites guests to step off the modern street and undergo "processing" as new arrivals at the Workhouse. This December, the doors of Limavady Workhouse are opening to reveal a Christmas story that has nothing to do with ...

Paschal Donohoe to step down as Finance Minister

Ireland’s Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is to leave his role in Government and take up a position with the World Bank. It is understood Mr Donohoe will stand down from his position as a Fine Gael TD later this week. He is to take up the second most senior position in the World Bank, as managing...