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Planning permission granted for mixed use tourist hostel in Leitrim
A planning application submitted by Goldpine Partnership for a 72-room tourist hostel in Carrick-on-Shannon with three retail units has been approved, subject to 24 conditions. Conditional planning permission has been granted for the construction of a tourist hostel in Carrick-on-Shannon. The...
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Major road between Bideford and Torrington closed ‘until further notice’
The A386 between Bideford and Torrington looks set to be closed for some time in the wake of Storm Goretti and a landslip A main road between Bideford and Torrington has been closed ‘until further notice’ this afternoon (Friday, January 9) due to a landslip following Storm Goretti. Devon Coun...
Major road between Bideford and Torrington closed ‘until further notice’
The A386 between Bideford and Torrington looks set to be closed for some time in the wake of Storm Goretti and a landslip A main road between Bideford and Torrington has been closed ‘until further notice’ this afternoon (Friday, January 9) due to a landslip following Storm Goretti. Devon Coun...
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Major road between Bideford and Torrington closed ‘until further notice’
The A386 between Bideford and Torrington looks set to be closed for some time in the wake of Storm Goretti and a landslip A main road between Bideford and Torrington has been closed ‘until further notice’ this afternoon (Friday, January 9) due to a landslip following Storm Goretti. Devon Coun...
Uisce Éireann says it is continuing to crack down on leaks in Tipperary
Replacing old pipes in this region of Tipperary will help reduce outages in the locality, the company says. The community of Mount Bruis and the surrounding areas can look forward to a more secure and reliable water supply, as Uisce Éireann are due to begin further works to reduce high levels...
An evening of psychology and exploring consciousness set for Tipperary arts centre
An evening of psychology and exploring consciousness set for Nenagh Arts Centre An inspiring journey into the depths of the human psyche comes to Nenagh Arts Centre on Thursday 15 January with ‘Becoming Conscious: Living Your Best Life – The Psychology of Carl Jung and Eckhart Tolle’, a compe...
MATCH PREVIEW: Upperchurch Drombane can't afford to take experienced Mayo opponents lightly
Upperchurch Drombane will face Tooreen in the All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship final Upperchurch Drombane will be the envy of many clubs across Tipperary this week as they prepare for a historic trip to Jones’s Road, with an All-Ireland title hanging tantalisingly within their gr...
Uisce Éireann says it is continuing to crack down on leaks in Tipperary
Replacing old pipes in this region of Tipperary will help reduce outages in the locality, the company says. The community of Mount Bruis and the surrounding areas can look forward to a more secure and reliable water supply, as Uisce Éireann are due to begin further works to reduce high levels...
An evening of psychology and exploring consciousness set for Tipperary arts centre
An evening of psychology and exploring consciousness set for Nenagh Arts Centre An inspiring journey into the depths of the human psyche comes to Nenagh Arts Centre on Thursday 15 January with ‘Becoming Conscious: Living Your Best Life – The Psychology of Carl Jung and Eckhart Tolle’, a compe...
MATCH PREVIEW: Upperchurch Drombane can't afford to take experienced Mayo opponents lightly
Upperchurch Drombane will face Tooreen in the All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship final Upperchurch Drombane will be the envy of many clubs across Tipperary this week as they prepare for a historic trip to Jones’s Road, with an All-Ireland title hanging tantalisingly within their gr...
Longford's Maura Higgins currently 1000/1 to win US Traitors
The Ballymahon born TV star makes her US debut this week The first episode of the Traitors US aired last night and it was Ballymahon's Maura Higgins that had audiences talking despite being an outsider to win at odds of 1000/1 (according to SporstsGeek.) It was one of Maura's scenes with anot...
RIP: Funeral arrangements announced for young Cavan man who died tragically in Australia
Late Sean Keaney, Derrin Lower, Ballinagh, Co Cavan and Hanwell, London, England The funeral arrangements have been announced for a young Cavan man who died tragically following an accident on New Year's Eve in Australia. Sean Keaney (aged 35 years), Derrin Lower, Ballinagh, Co Cavan and Hanw...
PICTURES: Pets given a second chance by Limerick Animal Welfare look for loving new homes
Do you have room to give one of these animals a new and caring life? DO YOU have space in your heart and in your home for one of these dogs, cats, horses, donkeys and even chickens? Limerick Animal Welfare (LAW) has given these pets a second chance at life and now they are looking for their f...
Mercosur 'threaten Irish farmers' says Sligo/Leitrim Senator
Senator Nessa Cosgrove- 'We need Government to go beyond a last minute announcement and take a firm, consistent position' Sligo/Leitrim Labour Party Senator, Nessa Cosgrove has welcomed the announcements made yesterday that Ireland will vote, today, against the Mercosur trade agreement tomorr...
New Kildare housing development 'does not have enough parking spaces'
36 dwellings are in the pipeline There are insufficient parking spaces at a new housing development planned for north Kildare. Kildare County Council is planning a 36 dwelling social housing project, which will be provided in Leixlip. READ NEXT All Kildare's supermarkets 'must have bring bank...
Six Kildare starters as Maynooth edge St Mary's Belfast in thrilling Sigerson opener
Cian Burke, Ryan Burke, Rob Fitzgerald, James Harris, Aaron Browne and Eoin Cully were all in from the start in MU's 1-22 to 1-20 win There were six Kildare starters as Maynooth University held onto their first half lead to beat St Mary's Belfast in their Sigerson Cup opening round clash in D...
Laois community creche with over 170 children closed 'until further notice'
Mountmellick facility one of many hit with TUSLA administration issue A large community childcare centre in Laois has been forced to close suddenly and temporarily, affecting over 170 children and many working parents. The Sonas Community Childcare centre in the MDA Mountmellick was forced to...
'Disappointing': IFA President Francie Gorman condemns Mercosur approval
Ireland outvoted by EU votes approving Mercosur deal IFA President Francie Gorman said the outcome of today’s meeting of EU Ambassadors for the latest part of approving the Mercosur deal is 'very disappointing'. The deal will see 99,000 tonnes of South American beef coming into the EU and man...
New Kildare housing development 'does not have enough parking spaces'
36 dwellings are in the pipeline There are insufficient parking spaces at a new housing development planned for north Kildare. Kildare County Council is planning a 36 dwelling social housing project, which will be provided in Leixlip. READ NEXT All Kildare's supermarkets 'must have bring bank...
Six Kildare starters as Maynooth edge St Mary's Belfast in thrilling Sigerson opener
Cian Burke, Ryan Burke, Rob Fitzgerald, James Harris, Aaron Browne and Eoin Cully were all in from the start in MU's 1-22 to 1-20 win There were six Kildare starters as Maynooth University held onto their first half lead to beat St Mary's Belfast in their Sigerson Cup opening round clash in D...