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£300k joint investment boosts economic development in Larne and North West Regions

North West Partnership has capital development plans of over £50m+ PICTURED ABOVE: Back row from left, Brian O’Neill, Co-Chair North West Community Wealth Building Partnership and Ken Nelson MBE, LEDCOM Chief Executive. Front row, from left are, Elisha McCallion, Development Trust Northern Ir...

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250 tractors decked in Christmas lights to roll through Offaly for great cause

The Edenderry Light Up Run is now in its eighth year and will raise money in 2025 for Laois Offaly Families For Autism (LOFFA), a parent-run volunteer support group for families of children and young adults with an autism diagnosis There will be festive cheer in abundance around Offaly on Dec...

Josh Cullen and Gavin McAteer named to start for Ireland in Under-17 World Cup

Josh Cullen and Gavin McAteer will make their first starts of the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar as the Republic of Ireland face Paraguay with hopes of topping Group J Josh Cullen will make his World Cup debut for the Republic of Ireland, while Gavin McAteer makes his first start as they face Pa...

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PICTURES: Roscrea SuperValu gutted by fire revealing the full extent of the damage

Devastation at the store captured in photos as Main Street remains closed for clean up USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Emergency services have brought a major fire on Main Street in Roscrea under control. READ NEXT: Proposed north Tipperary biogas plant sparks loca...

Tipperary sports brand launches giveaway for unique Tipperary jerseys

The jerseys were launched to commemorate this year's All-Ireland victory Tipperary Sports have launched a set of jerseys to commemorate Tipperary's All-Ireland senior hurling win over Cork during the summer. The first jersey features cartoon-like likenesses of the winning players on the front...

Over €350,000 to be paid out in Tipperary under new welfare scheme for farmers

All sheep farmers in Tipperary are warned that they should ensure they return their 2025 sheep census by 14 February 2026 at the latest to be eligible for the funding. Farmers in Tipperary will soon be paid out a percentage of funding worth €376,650, under the 2025 National Sheep Welfare Sche...

PICTURES: Roscrea SuperValu gutted by fire revealing the full extent of the damage

Devastation at the store captured in photos as Main Street remains closed for clean up USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Emergency services have brought a major fire on Main Street in Roscrea under control. READ NEXT: Proposed north Tipperary biogas plant sparks loca...

Tipperary sports brand launches giveaway for unique Tipperary jerseys

The jerseys were launched to commemorate this year's All-Ireland victory Tipperary Sports have launched a set of jerseys to commemorate Tipperary's All-Ireland senior hurling win over Cork during the summer. The first jersey features cartoon-like likenesses of the winning players on the front...

Over €350,000 to be paid out in Tipperary under new welfare scheme for farmers

All sheep farmers in Tipperary are warned that they should ensure they return their 2025 sheep census by 14 February 2026 at the latest to be eligible for the funding. Farmers in Tipperary will soon be paid out a percentage of funding worth €376,650, under the 2025 National Sheep Welfare Sche...

RIP: Tipperary woman (80s) killed in crash named locally as funeral details announced

Tributes paid to crash victims after a dark weekend on north Tipperary roads Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following two separate fatal road crashes in county Tipperary over the weekend. Both incidents occurred in the early hours of Sunday, November 9, 2025, leaving a man in his 40s and ...

County Junior B Football Championship final will be an all-West Tipperary affair

Galtee Rovers defeat Kilsheelan in second semi-final Galtee Rovers 2-12 Kilsheelan Kilcash 1-4 Galtee Rovers qualified for their first County Junior B Football Championship final since 2015 when they overcame the challenge of Kilsheelan Kilcash in the semi-final at Golden on Friday night. The...

Longford, bring your best table manners to Killashee's fundraising table quiz

It will raise funds for the maintenance, refurbishment (and more) of the local graveyard Killashee cemetery committee are holding their annual fundraising Table Quiz to raise funds for the maintenance, refurbishment etc of the graveyard. Already significant work on regular grass cutting and v...

Calls for applications with employment opportunities throughout Longford

Environment workers and caretakers are what are being sought after Killoe/Newtownforbes community employment schemes are currently seeking environmental workers/caretakers in Ennybegs/ Cullyfad/ Newtownforbes/ Ballinalee areas. PICTURES | Longford Rugby Club business lunch a resounding succes...

'Like nothing on earth' - Kildare doctor opens up on two-hour commute to work

Traffic on the N7/M7 in Kildare is causing huge delays for people commuting to and from the county A doctor commuting from Kildare to Dublin has said the added delays on the M7 recently are impacting peoples' quality of life as she faces a two-hour drive each morning. The Athy-based doctor wa...

Where to get tickets for Sallins vs Kilbride as Kildare champs play final game in Páirc Tailteann

Kildare Intermediate champions Sallins take on Meath's Kilbride in the final game in Páirc Tailteann before the stadium closes for renovation after their clash on Saturday, November 15 Kildare Intermediate champions Sallins take on Meath's Kilbride in the final game in Páirc Tailteann before ...

Two roads closed by floods in Laois as motorists advised by fire service

Met Éireann forecast more heavy rain and localised flooding While Laois is not included in a Met Éireann Status Yellow Rain weather warning today two roads have become impassible with floods, with the Laois County Fire and Rescue Crew at work to clear them. Assistant Chief Fire Officer Anthon...

RIP: 'Benchmark of courage' - Laois Offaly garda division pays tribute to late sergeant

Retired Garda Sergeant Jim Cannon was stationed in Portarlington when blown up by IRA The Laois Offaly Garda Division has paid a warm tribute to the on the death of Laois Offaly Garda who put his life on the line for Ireland during the Troubles. "It is with deep sadness that we announce the p...

Where to get tickets for Sallins vs Kilbride as Kildare champs play final game in Páirc Tailteann

Kildare Intermediate champions Sallins take on Meath's Kilbride in the final game in Páirc Tailteann before the stadium closes for renovation after their clash on Saturday, November 15 Kildare Intermediate champions Sallins take on Meath's Kilbride in the final game in Páirc Tailteann before ...

Funding announced for outdoor swimming facilities in Louth

Healthy Ireland fund for outdoor swimming facilities Funding has been allocated for the purchase and installation of three movable double beach changing cabins at three beaches in Louth, it was announced on Monday by Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Jennif...

'Master of the Ordinary': Popular Clare lecture series continues with new talk

The new season of Clare Museum’s Lecture Series will continue this week in the Clare Museum in Ennis The new season of Clare Museum’s Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, November 12 from 7.30 pm to 8:30 pm. Marie Bourke will be giving a talk entitled ‘William Mulready 1786-1863, Master of ...