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Russell Forde in scoring form as St Eunan’s brush aside Buncrana in Donegal SHL
St. Eunan’s and Burt will face off next Friday evening at O’Donnell Park in the penultimate round of the league in what is effectively the league decider, with both teams putting their 100% records on the line St. Eunan’s recorded a comprehensive win over Buncrana in Scarvey in the senior hur...
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Bluebird Care is bringing new opportunities to Waterford with 50 positions for healthcare assistants and nurses Bluebird Care is creating 50 new jobs across Waterford and East Cork this year, part of a nationwide recruitment drive that will see the home care provider hire 1,500 staff in 2026....
PICTURES: People loving the craic at Punchestown after stunning week in Kildare
USE THE ARROWS OR THE NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES It has been a stunning week on and off the track at Punchestown 2026 with largely dry and sunny weather drawing a huge crowd. If you were there, we probably snapped you for one of our galleries! USE THE ARROWS OR THE NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICT...
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PICTURES: Check out the sizzling style at Punchestown 2026
Thousands of people from all over the country descended on the Kildare track for five days of top class craic and racing action Thousands of people from all over the country descended on the Kildare track for five days of top class craic and racing action USE THE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE ...
In PICTURES Memory Lane special: Laois senior party in Portlaoise
| Who do you know at the Portlaoise Senior Citizens party in January 2002 Take a special trip back to the Portlaoise Annual Senior Citizens Party held in January 2002, which featured in the Leinster Express. |
PICTURES: No shortage of Saturday style at Punchestown as crowds return for last day
USE THE ARROWS OR THE NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES There was a huge turnout once again at Punchestown on Saturday as thousands of racegoers converged on the Kildare track for the end-of-season festival. Were you spotted out and about? USE THE ARROWS OR THE NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES USE TH...
PICTURES: Check out the sizzling style at Punchestown 2026
Thousands of people from all over the country descended on the Kildare track for five days of top class craic and racing action Thousands of people from all over the country descended on the Kildare track for five days of top class craic and racing action USE THE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE ...
The Birches Alzheimer's Daycare Centre in Dundalk set to host its annual Tea Day
The Birches Alzheimer's Daycare Centre will host its annual Tea Day on Saturday May 9th from 11am to 2pm The Birches Alzheimer's Daycare Centre will host its annual Tea Day on Saturday May 9th from 11am to 2pm. It's part of the national fundraiser by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) on ...
Falcarragh woman found with three bags of cocaine during Garda station search
Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that at 9.37pm, having been brought back to Letterkenny Garda Station, during the course of a search three small bags were located A Falcarragh woman was caught in possession of cocaine after being taken to a Garda Station. The case of Carolanne Collum was ...
Army bomb squad attends as 'suspicious device' found near Letterkenny
A cordon was established and the Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) was summoned after the device was located in the area of Edenacarnan South. The army bomb disposal team was called in after a suspicious device was found on the outskirts of Letterkenny on Saturday afternoon. A ...
IN PICTURES: Out and About for the Derry jazz jubilee at the Rocking Chair
Out and about the City of Derry Jazz Festival O&A at the Derry Jazz Festival in the Rocking Chair. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communio...
Neil Harris: Cambridge made to sweat before sealing promotion
Cambridge boss Neil Harris admitted “the nerves were jangling” before his side were able to celebrate promotion back to League One. The U’s were held to a goalless draw at Crewe, but Salford’s failure to win at Crawley meant Harris’ men clinched the third automatic promotion spot a year af...
Andy Woodman proud of ‘relentless’ Bromley after securing League Two title
An emotional Andy Woodman hailed the character and spirit of his Bromley side as they sealed the Sky Bet League Two title with a 3-1 win at home to Walsall. The Ravens took the lead eight minutes before the interval, Ben Thompson spinning outside the 18-yard box before smashing beyond Myles Roberts ...
PICTURES: Photos of Louth LGFA players recognised at 2026 Lidl National Leagues Awards Night
Nine Louth players selected on the Teams of the 2026 Lidl National Leagues were presented with their awards at Croke Park on last Friday night. The best players from the four divisions in the 2026 Lidl National Football Leagues were selected by the LGFA’s All Star committee. Click the 'Next >' ...
Arsenal boost title hopes as Viktor Gyokeres double helps see off Fulham
Viktor Gyokeres scored twice as Arsenal sent out an emphatic Premier League title warning to Manchester City with a 3-0 victory against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka, making his first start since Arsenal lost to City in the Carabao Cup final on March 22, was the architect, laying on Gy...
Last-gasp Lynam free gets relieved Offaly out of jail
A contentious Caoimhe Lynam free with the last kick of the game earned Offaly a fortuitous draw with Longford in the second round of the TG4 Leinster LGFA Junior Championship at a blustery Daingean last Saturday afternoon. TG4 Leinster LGFA Junior Championship Round 2 Offaly 1-8 Longford 1-8 Gavan D...
The pressure got to us, says Matt Taylor as Exeter are relegated
Exeter boss Matt Taylor felt the pressure got to his side as a 2-1 home defeat to Bradford condemned them to relegation. Bradford booked a play-off meeting with Bolton as goals from Kayden Jackson and Antoni Sarcevic, who capitalised on a Jack McMillan error, sealed a top-six spot. Josh Magennis pul...
The pressure got to us, says Matt Taylor as Exeter are relegated
Exeter boss Matt Taylor felt the pressure got to his side as a 2-1 home defeat to Bradford condemned them to relegation. Bradford booked a play-off meeting with Bolton as goals from Kayden Jackson and Antoni Sarcevic, who capitalised on a Jack McMillan error, sealed a top-six spot. Josh Magennis pul...
Pierce McConalogue on form as Carndonagh topple Dungloe in Donegal SHL
Wides were the name of the game again for Carndonagh, while Dungloe’s scoring efficiency kept them well in the game until the last 15 minutes Carn made the long journey to Dungloe on Friday night, and although the score may say otherwise, they didn’t get things all their own way, with the vis...
Simon Weaver thanks Harrogate players for giving their all despite relegation
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver thanked his players for giving their all despite the club’s six-season EFL stay ending following a 2-1 loss to Barnet. For more than an hour of the afternoon, at 1-1, the Sulphurites were sitting safe in third-bottom, with Newport trailing at basement boys Barrow on a d...