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IN PICTURES: Mayor pays tribute to Derry Credit Union's 'Golden Girls'
Derry Credit Union’s Mary Crumley and Joan Gallagher, between them, have dedicated 100 years to supporting the local community Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Ruairí McHugh, hosted a special civic reception in the Guildhall on Tuesday, February 3 to honour two long-ser...
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Iconic Plymouth social venue announces closure after two decades serving the Barbican
The long-running Barbican venue has announced it will close at the end of March, ending more than 20 years as a popular food, drink and community meeting place A long-running food and drink venue at Plymouth’s Barbican is set to close at the end of March, ending more than 20 years as a social...
Iconic Plymouth social venue announces closure after two decades serving the Barbican
The long-running Barbican venue has announced it will close at the end of March, ending more than 20 years as a popular food, drink and community meeting place A long-running food and drink venue at Plymouth’s Barbican is set to close at the end of March, ending more than 20 years as a social...
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NEWS: Garden company send planning to County Council looking for major expansion
The vision is to breathe new life into the old barracks, transforming its residential corners into a vibrant hub for crafting cosmetics. The project also promises a welcoming shop, a lively café with outdoor tables, and modern office space. Grown in a Garden Ltd has submitted a planning appli...
From Boherlahan to Dubai - Padraic Hickey’s leap into a global property career
Padraic Hickey built a career in Dubai real estate and returned home to found RealEdge Boherlahan man and successful real estate entrepreneur Padraic Hickey, 42, is no stranger to risk. He has built a career that spans continents, turning ambition into results and opportunity into lasting suc...
Waterford warned to brace for more rain and flooding as Met Éireann issues Orange alert
Met Éireann's Status Orange alert for Waterford warns of dangerous conditions, heavy rain and flooding Waterford is being warned to brace for even more rain and flooding in the days ahead as Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for the county. The Orange alert runs from 3am Thu...
From Boherlahan to Dubai - Padraic Hickey’s leap into a global property career
Padraic Hickey built a career in Dubai real estate and returned home to found RealEdge Boherlahan man and successful real estate entrepreneur Padraic Hickey, 42, is no stranger to risk. He has built a career that spans continents, turning ambition into results and opportunity into lasting suc...
NEWS: Garden company send planning to County Council looking for major expansion
The vision is to breathe new life into the old barracks, transforming its residential corners into a vibrant hub for crafting cosmetics. The project also promises a welcoming shop, a lively café with outdoor tables, and modern office space. Grown in a Garden Ltd has submitted a planning appli...
Tipperary scoring drought in either half leads to home defeat against a strong Cavan effort
Tipperary fell to at home to Cavan in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Lidl Ladies National Football League - Division 2 - Round 2 Tipperary 1-9 Cavan 1-15 By Michael Heverin Two barren spells, the first twenty minutes when they scored just one goal, and twenty-five minutes in the sec...
South Tipperary Art Group members enjoy the sales made at the recent exhibition of their work
New artwork now on display at a number of venues in Clonmel Most of the big artwork has been changed in the Showgrounds in Clonmel, with some members enjoying sales from the work previously exhibited. All new work is now hanging at the Showgrounds, with many thanks to the STAG team, especiall...
From Longford to the BAFTAs: Aidan Robert Brooks is 'feeling really great about it'
'Magid / Zafar' is one of the nominations in the short film category of the renowned awards The BAFTAs (British Academy Film and Television Awards) is one of the biggest arts and entertainment events on the UK calendar. Surrounded by glamour, achievement and support, this renowned occasion ha...
Limerick motorist caught travelling at 173kph in residential area
Over the course of the St Brigid’s Bank Holiday Weekend 2026 there were two fatalities as a result of two fatal traffic collisions on Irish roads A SPEED of 173kph on a stretch of the N18 with a 100kph limit in Ballinacurra (Weston), Limerick, has been highlighted by gardaí as one of the top ...
Plans to go ahead for €300k residential development in this Kildare town
The plan is for three housing units on Newtown Road, Maynooth, Co Kildare Planning permission has been approved for the construction of a €300k, three unit residential development in Maynooth, Co Kildare. Construction Information Services (CIS) states that application number 2561219 was appro...
'Game against Antrim is massive for both sides' says Kildare boss Brian Dowling
Speaking after his side's defeat to Dublin in AHL Division 1B, the Kildare manager acknowledge them importance of their meeting with Antrim this weekend Although Kildare hurling manager, Brian Dowling was disappointed after Saturday evenings loss to Dublin in Kildare's first outing in Divisio...
Gardaí issue appeal after Laois Men's Shed building burgled
Two burglars gained access through a rear window Gardaí issued an appeal after a building used by a Men’s Shed group was damaged by burglars. The incident occurred at Chapel House, Graiguenahowan, Spink on Thursday, January 29 between 5.30 and 7pm. Gardaí said two males gained entry through a...
Rain, rain on the way - another yellow warning issued for Kilkenny
Met Éireann warns country to brace for more heavy rain Spring tides, as well as heavy rain falling on saturated ground and swollen rivers, will lead to localised flooding, river flooding along the entire course of rivers and difficult travel conditions, Met Éireann has said. Carlow, Dublin, K...
‘Government must dedicate funding’: Kilkenny MEP criticises Taoiseach’s flood relief comments
Micheál Martin visited areas affected by flooding in the county on Monday Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South, Kathleen Funchion, has criticised Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s comments made in Kilkenny yesterday, in which he said there is “no magic wand” to deliver flood relief. Ms Funchion said t...
Plans to go ahead for €300k residential development in this Kildare town
The plan is for three housing units on Newtown Road, Maynooth, Co Kildare Planning permission has been approved for the construction of a €300k, three unit residential development in Maynooth, Co Kildare. Construction Information Services (CIS) states that application number 2561219 was appro...
'Game against Antrim is massive for both sides' says Kildare boss Brian Dowling
Speaking after his side's defeat to Dublin in AHL Division 1B, the Kildare manager acknowledge them importance of their meeting with Antrim this weekend Although Kildare hurling manager, Brian Dowling was disappointed after Saturday evenings loss to Dublin in Kildare's first outing in Divisio...
Search stood down for missing Louth teen as Gardaí issue update
Jayden Brady, 15 has been located safe and well Jayden Brady, 15, who had been reported missing from Dunleer, Co. Louth since Sunday, 1st February 2026, has been located safe and well. An Garda Síochána has thanked the media and the public for their assistance....