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PICTURES | We're all in! Fantastic night at Longford Community Games gala awards dinner
Large crowd gathers for Longford Community Games annual dinner dance and presentation for national medal winners in the Longford Arms Hotel Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery A large crowd gathered for the Longford Community Games annual dinner dance and presentation for natio...
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PICTURE HIGHLIGHTS: Huge crowds take to the street for popular Kilkenny festival
A boot-iful day out on New Year's Day in North Kilkenny Kilkenny Live Local Highlights - New Year’s Day in Castlecomer was a throwback to the good old days, as a record crowd thronged the streets for the 46th annual Wellie Race and Float Parade. A carnival atmosphere ignited when special gues...
Rangers dominate Aberdeen to maintain pursuit of Premiership title
Rangers romped into second place behind William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts with a comfortable 4-1 win over Aberdeen at Ibrox. The Jambos beat Dundee 1-0 at Tynecastle earlier in the day to go six points clear of Rangers but Danny Rohl’s side responded to the challenge with midfielder Tochi Ch...
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Will Harris scores again as Halifax ease past Solihull to boost play-off push
Two first-half goals helped Halifax maintain their National League play-off push as they won 3-0 at Solihull Moors. Will Harris’ 20th league goal of the season got them up and running 12 minutes in, the striker turning in after Will Hugill’s run-and-shot was blocked. The second came in time adde...
Yvette Cooper condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian strikes on Diego Garcia
The Foreign Secretary has condemned Iran’s missile strikes on a joint US-UK base while stressing that the UK has “taken a different position from the US and Israel” on the conflict. Yvette Cooper said ministers support defensive action only and want to see a swift resolution to the war. Iran t...
Beto brace boosts Everton’s European hopes after coasting past Chelsea
A miserable 10 days for Chelsea culminated in a chastening 3-0 defeat as Everton won back-to-back matches at home in the Premier League for the first time this season. In the space of just over a week, Liam Rosenior’s side have lost 8-2 on aggregate in a Champions League exit to Paris St Germain, ...
Waterford gardaí appeal after six burglaries in a week as houses ransacked and robbed
Jewellery, cash, tools and gardening equipment were stolen in a spate of break-ins across Waterford over the past week Gardaí are investigating six separate burglary incidents after a number of homes and properties were targeted across Waterford over the past week. Four of the burglaries were...
PICTURES | Night of style at Meán Scoil Mhuire TY Ball in Longford Arms Hotel
Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longford Transition Year Ball took place in the Longford Arms Hotel on Friday, March 6 Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery There was plenty of style, fun and cool dudes in suits at the Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longford Transition Year Ball in the Longford Arms Ho...
Much-changed Kildare beaten handily by Wexford in league finale
Brian Dowling's Kildare finished their 2026 Allianz Hurling League Division 1B campaign with defeat to The Yellowbellies when they travelled to Chadwicks Wexford Park Kildare concluded their 2026 Allianz Hurling League Division 1B campaign with a comprehensive defeat against The Yellowbellies...
Late Waterford goal denies Kildare Ladies victory
Lidl National League clash ends with points being shared Kildare Ladies travelled to Waterford this afternoon for another vital clash in the Lidl National League Division 1 and after gaining an excellent win last time out, against Meath, they were certainly in no mood to give way to Waterford...
PROPERTY: Former business on Laois main street offers residential and commercial potential
See inside Bob's Butchers on Abbeyleix's busy main street The latest property to hit the market in Laois offers both residential and commercial potential for prospective buyers. For more photos from CBPM Real Estate, click NEXT or ARROW. More on the property below images. Bob's Butchers on Ab...
IN PICTURES: Dinner Dance delight as Laois Camogie Club celebrates All-Ireland success
All-Ireland, Leinster, Laois and league honours capped a remarkable 2025 for Camross TAP NEXT OR ARROWS TO SEE MORE PICTURES Camross Camogie Club gathered in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday evening, March 14, to celebrate the club being crowned All-Ireland, Leinster and Laois Club Camog...
Late Waterford goal denies Kildare Ladies victory
Lidl National League clash ends with points being shared Kildare Ladies travelled to Waterford this afternoon for another vital clash in the Lidl National League Division 1 and after gaining an excellent win last time out, against Meath, they were certainly in no mood to give way to Waterford...
Much-changed Kildare beaten handily by Wexford in league finale
Brian Dowling's Kildare finished their 2026 Allianz Hurling League Division 1B campaign with defeat to The Yellowbellies when they travelled to Chadwicks Wexford Park Kildare concluded their 2026 Allianz Hurling League Division 1B campaign with a comprehensive defeat against The Yellowbellies...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday evening, March 21
The following deaths have taken place: - Michael McInerney, Ballyshannon - Michael Kenny, Donegal Town - Sam Leslie, Ballyshannon - Kevin McGlinchey, Laghey - Gary Merritt, Stranorlar - Teasie McCann, Shrove - JP Gallagher, Trummon - Rose Colhoun, Lifford - Niamh Kavanagh, Galway and Bundoran - Gera...
PHOTOS: Ardee St Patrick's Day parade is huge success
Big crowds gather as Ardee in Louth shines with music and community pride Big crowds gather as Ardee in Louth shines with music and community pride at the St Patrick's Day parade. Click the 'Next >' arrow above or 'Next Story' below to go through the gallery Click the 'Next >' arrow above or ...
'Three very happy faces'- Huge praise after couple adopts stray from Carlow shelter
A dog found with a rope tied around its neck and 'a bag of bones' has now found a loving forever home Carlow/ Kilkenny dog shelter are delighted to share that one of their rescue dogs has finally found a forever home. Ralph was picked up by the rescue as a stray a few weeks ago with a rope ti...
Australian illustrator creates detailed hand-drawn map of Donegal
Danni Simpson, who now lives in Belfast, was inspired by Donegal’s dramatic landscapes, strong sense of community and breathtaking landmarks An illustrator, originally from Australia, has created a detailed hand-drawn map of Donegal. Danni Simpson, who now lives in Belfast, was inspired by Do...
In pictures: Thrills and spills at Letterkenny white-collar boxing fundraiser
There was a packed house at the Mount Errigal Hotel on Friday night for the Clash of the Clubs fundraising white-collar boxing fundraiser between St Eunan's GAA club and Letterkenny Rugby Club, with Ciara O'Donnell winning Boxer of the Night There was a packed house at the Mount Errigal Hotel...
Relive the musical magic of The Carpenters in Barnstaple this April
New show Yesterday Once More – The Carpenters Songbook is coming to the Queen’s Theatre in Barnstaple on Friday, April 10 Revisit the timeless magic and stunning vocals of The Carpenters at the Queen’s Theatre in Barnstaple this April with an authentic and highly-regarded live homage to the l...