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Waterford set to celebrate St Patrick's Day with huge five day festival line-up revealed
Music, parades, Viking reenactments and family fun planned across Waterford city and county Waterford is preparing for one of its biggest St Patrick’s celebrations in years after unveiling a packed five-day festival programme of free events across the city and county. Ireland’s oldest city wi...
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WATCH: 'Encampment' moves from Tipperary industrial estate to road outside school
Over 30 mobile homes and vehicles have travelled from Raheen Business Park to road leading to secondary school in Croom An "unauthorised encampment" has moved from a site in a Nenagh business park outside to a new road leading to a secondary school in Croom in Limerick. Limerick Live has been...
Majborough tops 10 chasing Queen Mother crown
Majborough heads a field of 10 for the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase for which Jonbon was not declared. Having landed a Grade One double at Ascot in his last two races, most recently over two miles and five furlongs, Nicky Henderson had intimated he would wait for Aintree and even potentially s...
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RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, March 9
RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, March 9 Noreen McCarthy Noreen McCarthy (London, England and formerly of Crokers Park, Kilcornan, Co. Limerick and Lattin, Co. Tipperary. February 12th 2026 peacefully in London. Sadly missed by her loving sister Peggy (Murphy), brothers Michael and ...
'My heart drops': Boy sexually assaulted girl, 13, at sleepover in Limerick
Girl told in court that 'he was the one in the wrong', during the plea of mitigation for the defendant A BOY who sexually assaulted a girl, 13, on a sleepover was before Limerick Circuit Court. State Barrister John O’Sullivan, confirming the facts with Garda Lisa O’Connor, said that the pair ...
Kilkenny trainer Willie Mullins rocked by devastating blow ahead of Cheltenham Festival
Irish racing powerhouse Willie Mullins rocked by a huge setback ahead of the Cheltenham Festival as a leading Cheltenham Gold Cup contender suffers a devastating blow Willie Mullins trained Galopin Des Champs has been ruled out of the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup, the Closutton-based Kilkenny ...
Derry man with 'very poor bail history' re-released following latest bail breach
Jordan Hazlett (30) of Ebrington Oaks in Derry appeared charged with breaching his curfew and alcohol conditions of his bail A man who the judge said had 'an appalling record' has appeared at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with breaching his bail. Jordan Hazlett (30) of Ebrington Oaks...
Laois 'incredibly proud' to be honoured with national award for strides in STEM
Midlands Ireland, a project led by Laois County Council, was honoured at the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards Laois County Council have won a national award for the positive impact the Driving STEM in the Midlands initiative has had locally and across the region. Midlands Ireland, a p...
Funding boost for Leitrim agricultural shows ahead of summer season
Three Leitrim agricultural shows will receive funding as part of a €1 million national investment supporting 126 events across the country. Three Leitrim agricultural shows are set to receive funding as part of an investment of over €1 million to support 126 agricultural shows across the coun...
‘Infuriated’ Irish homeowners warn against installing smart electric metres as bills soar
Online influencer Cat of Castlequarter House expressed frustration at her rising bills A number of “infuriated” Irish householders have warned against installing smart electric metres, claiming that their bills have increased since installing their metres. Online influencer Cat of Castlequart...
Murder victim’s family appeal for information after wrongful conviction
The family of a woman murdered almost 40 years ago have urged people to come forward with information after DNA evidence showed the man believed to be her killer was wrongfully convicted. Diane Sindall, 21, was killed as she walked through Birkenhead in Wirral, Merseyside, in the early hours of Augu...
Stock markets tumble further as oil prices soar above 100 dollars a barrel
London’s FTSE 100 Index joined global markets in tumbling lower after oil prices rocketed above 100 US dollars a barrel for the first time in nearly four years amid a mounting supply crisis caused by the Iran war. The UK blue chip share index fell 1.7% after opening on Monday, down 181 points to 1...
Keir Starmer insists economy well placed to absorb ‘likely impact’ of Iran war
The longer the war in the Middle East continues, the more likely it is there will be economic damage in the UK, Sir Keir Starmer has warned. The Prime Minister insisted the economy was resilient and well placed to absorb the “likely impact” on households and businesses. He acknowledged people’...
Lagan Harps get women's eleven-a-side team back up and running
Lagan Harps women played their first game at eleven-a-side in a number of years as the club faced Glenview Stars Lagan fielded their first eleven-a-side team in a number of years on Sunday as they came up against a very strong Glenview Stars side. The Sligo club had just completed a league an...
FOH Financial Ltd in Tipperary is celebrating 20 years in business
FOH Financial Limited was founded in 2006 by Frances O’Hanlon FOH Financial Limited was founded in 2006 by Frances O’Hanlon, she started her career in the bank and she now has over 35 years’ experience in the area of Financial Services. In 2006, Frances saw a very obvious need for standalone ...
Major British indie band set to headline final day of Plymouth Discovery Festival
The Libertines will headline the final day of Discovery Festival at Plymouth’s Central Park, joined by Feeder, Maxïmo Park and more The final day line-up has been announced for the 2026 Discovery Festival, with indie rock band The Libertines set to headline the closing night. The three-day ev...
Major British indie band set to headline final day of Plymouth Discovery Festival
The Libertines will headline the final day of Discovery Festival at Plymouth’s Central Park, joined by Feeder, Maxïmo Park and more The final day line-up has been announced for the 2026 Discovery Festival, with indie rock band The Libertines set to headline the closing night. The three-day ev...
The images are in: Shot by Rob is back at it again
See who was out and about as Torbay nightlife photographer Rob Elford returned to capture the latest party scenes across the bay Here's our latest team up with Torbay photographer Rob Elford, bringing you all the fun and frolics from a night out on the town on the English Riviera. This week w...
Gardening: What to sow and grow this March
With the month of seeds upon us, here’s what to sow now, from hardy annuals to unusual vegetables In the Garden March is generally where the alchemy begins in terms of horticultural endeavour. I can never think too deeply about how a seed changes itself into its completed self. The chemicals ...
The images are in: Shot by Rob is back at it again
See who was out and about as Torbay nightlife photographer Rob Elford returned to capture the latest party scenes across the bay Here's our latest team up with Torbay photographer Rob Elford, bringing you all the fun and frolics from a night out on the town on the English Riviera. This week w...