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Mason Mount picked out for praise after Manchester United’s win at Wolves
Ruben Amorim picked Mason Mount out for praise after Manchester United overcame a wobble to thrash winless Wolves 4-1 on a night of unrest at Molineux. The Red Devils were on course to blow another opportunity against a Premier League struggler after Jean-Ricner Bellegarde cancelled out Bruno Fernan...
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In this week's Leinster Leader Sport
Athy go down to Ballyboden St Enda's in Leinster Senior Club final, extensive report, reaction and comment. Clane hurlers out of luck in the Junior decider, report and reaction. Extensive Previews as both Sallins (Leinster Intermediate Club Football) and Grangenolvin (Leinster Junior Club Football) ...
In this week's Leinster Leader Sport
Athy go down to Ballyboden St Enda's in Leinster Senior Club final, extensive report, reaction and comment. Clane hurlers out of luck in the Junior decider, report and reaction. Extensive Previews as both Sallins (Leinster Intermediate Club Football) and Grangenolvin (Leinster Junior Club Football) ...
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North Tipperary church hosts 2025 Christmas tree festival from December 10
Charity partner announced as festival promises festive trees, treats, and afternoon teas This Wednesday, December 10th, St Mary’s Church in Nenagh will open its doors for the 2025 Christmas Tree Festival. The event promises a dazzling display of decorated trees, accompanied by a selection of ...
Eni Aluko says Joey Barton ‘absolutely intended’ to cause harm with posts
Football pundit Eni Aluko has said Joey Barton “thrives on hurting people” and intended to cause harm through his grossly offensive social media posts. The ex-footballer was sentenced on Monday to six months in custody suspended for 18 months, for making the posts about Aluko, fellow pundit Lucy...
Eni Aluko says Joey Barton ‘absolutely intended’ to cause harm with posts
Football pundit Eni Aluko has said Joey Barton “thrives on hurting people” and intended to cause harm through his grossly offensive social media posts. The ex-footballer was sentenced on Monday to six months in custody suspended for 18 months, for making the posts about Aluko, fellow pundit Lucy...
North Tipperary church hosts 2025 Christmas tree festival from December 10
Charity partner announced as festival promises festive trees, treats, and afternoon teas This Wednesday, December 10th, St Mary’s Church in Nenagh will open its doors for the 2025 Christmas Tree Festival. The event promises a dazzling display of decorated trees, accompanied by a selection of ...
North Tipperary church hosts 2025 Christmas tree festival from December 10
Charity partner announced as festival promises festive trees, treats, and afternoon teas This Wednesday, December 10th, St Mary’s Church in Nenagh will open its doors for the 2025 Christmas Tree Festival. The event promises a dazzling display of decorated trees, accompanied by a selection of ...
Pre-Budget shopper ‘jitters’ dampen Black Friday sales
Pre-Budget “jitters” among shoppers dampened a much-needed Black Friday boost for retailers, figures show. Total retail sales across the UK increased by 1.4% year on year in November – the weakest growth in six months despite elevated inflation, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)...
Balloons containing up to six times legal limit of carcinogens on sale in UK
Balloons containing up to six times the legal limit of carcinogens are available to UK consumers through leading online marketplaces, according to an investigation. Which? found that AliExpress, Debenhams, eBay, The Range and Shein have continued to sell carcinogenic balloons on their platforms desp...
Judy Murray calls for PE to be made school priority as she expands girls’ scheme
Judy Murray has called for PE to be a priority in all schools in Scotland as she announced an expansion of a scheme designed to keep girls active. The Scottish tennis coach said participating in sport helped develop crucial life skills such as leadership, resilience and communication while providing...
UK premiere of James McAvoy’s directorial debut to close Glasgow Film Festival
Hollywood star James McAvoy has said he is “delighted” the UK premiere of his directorial debut will close the film festival in his home city next year. California Schemin’, shot on location in Scotland, will close the 22nd annual Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) on March 8 2026, organisers have an...
Most rural residents think politicians do not understand countryside – poll
Almost three-quarters of people living in the countryside believe that politicians do not understand the needs of rural communities, according to new research. The Scotland’s rural voice survey found the top three issues of concern for people in rural areas are access to the health service (45%), ...
UK premiere of James McAvoy’s directorial debut to close Glasgow Film Festival
Hollywood star James McAvoy has said he is “delighted” the UK premiere of his directorial debut will close the film festival in his home city next year. California Schemin’, shot on location in Scotland, will close the 22nd annual Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) on March 8 2026, organisers have an...
Changes in NHS maternity care ‘too slow’, head of national review finds
Victims of NHS maternity failings received “unacceptable care” leading to “tragic consequences”, the head of a probe into maternity care in England has said. Changes within services have also been “too slow”, despite being necessary and urgent, according to a new report by Baroness Valer...
Judy Murray calls for PE to be made school priority as she expands girls’ scheme
Judy Murray has called for PE to be a priority in all schools in Scotland as she announced an expansion of a scheme designed to keep girls active. The Scottish tennis coach said participating in sport helped develop crucial life skills such as leadership, resilience and communication while providing...
Eni Aluko says Joey Barton ‘absolutely intended’ to cause harm with posts
Football pundit Eni Aluko has said Joey Barton “thrives on hurting people” and intended to cause harm through his grossly offensive social media posts. The ex-footballer was sentenced on Monday to six months in custody suspended for 18 months, for making the posts about Ms Aluko, fellow pundit L...
Eni Aluko says Joey Barton ‘absolutely intended’ to cause harm with posts
Football pundit Eni Aluko has said Joey Barton “thrives on hurting people” and intended to cause harm through his grossly offensive social media posts. The ex-footballer was sentenced on Monday to six months in custody suspended for 18 months, for making the posts about Ms Aluko, fellow pundit L...
North Tipperary church hosts 2025 Christmas tree festival from December 10
Charity partner announced as festival promises festive trees, treats, and afternoon teas This Wednesday, December 10th, St Mary’s Church in Nenagh will open its doors for the 2025 Christmas Tree Festival. The event promises a dazzling display of decorated trees, accompanied by a selection of ...
Head of Navy says UK must ‘step up’ on defence as Russia spending billions
The head of the Royal Navy has warned Britain must “step up” on defence or risk losing its advantage in the Atlantic, as Russia continues to spend billions on its capabilities at sea. First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said there was “no room for complacency” while Moscow invests heavil...