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Donegal MD hope to create sign for parking spaces for all people with disabilities
'We would like to come up with a sign for people to be aware' Executive members of Donegal Municipal District are considering creating disability-friendly carparking spaces in Donegal Town for all disabilities, rather than just autism. Mark Sweeney, the Area Manager for Roads and Transportati...
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Tributes paid to East Mayo women who retired recently
Noelle called it a day and night after eighteen years of doing ‘security’ work at Lannon’s Western Brand in Ballyhaunis American country singer Faron Young had a number one song back in the 1970s with Four In The Morning. It was a song that could resonate in a special way with Noelle Keegan f...
'Most significant cocaine addict in Ennis' sent indecent images and videos to counsellor
Court told efforts are being made to obtain an assessment from a forensic psychologist A MAN described by a judge as “the most significant cocaine addict in the town of Ennis” is facing prosecution after he sent sexually explicit images of himself to his addiction councillor. Shane McCarthy, ...
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PHOTOS: There was glitz and glamour at the Dundalk Grammar School Debs
Click the 'Next >' arrow above or 'Next Story' below to go through the gallery There was plenty on style at the Dundalk Grammar School Debs in the Ballymascanlon Hotel and our photographer Arthur Kinahan was there to capture the great day. All Photos: Arthur Kinahan We want your photos to feature...
Kilkenny stars to the fore as Fitzgibbon Cup kicks into action
It’s set to be a busy few weeks of top tier hurling action for third level students The Fitzgibbon Cup kicked into gear last week with a huge number of Kilkenny players involved in the premier third level hurling competition. In total there are over 50 players from the county involved across ...
Night of celebration as Offaly GAA awards presented at gala function
Outstanding performers in 2025 honoured THERE was a great night of celebration as the Offaly GAA, camogie and ladies football awards were presented at a gala function in the Tullamore Court Hotel last Friday. One of the major social events on the Offaly GAA calendar each year, over three hund...
PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Fairview Rangers and Ballynanty Rovers in Tuohy Cup clash
Fairview Rangers ran out 1-0 winners on the day against their Ballynanty opponents FAIRVIEW RANGERS got the better of Ballynanty Rovers in a cagey Touhy Cup clash at The Fairgreen last Saturday evening. READ MORE: Limerick to face Waterford in Munster Hurling League decider after dramatic end...
Three Tipperary students named among captains of secondary school rugby teams
Rockwell College has announced its captains for its Senior and Junior Cup teams Rockwell College has announced the captains for its Senior and Junior Cup rugby teams ahead of the upcoming cup campaigns, with three Tipperary students taking on key leadership roles across both squads. The Senio...
The fascinating history behind Golden Globe winner Jessie Buckley's Laois roots
From Rathdowney to the red carpet, Jessie Buckley's Laois roots grow deep Irish actress Jessie Buckley has made headlines internationally, with the nation bursting with pride over her recent Golden Globe win for best actress. The Killarney born actress stars alongside Paul Mescal in 'Hamnet',...
Government signals U-turn on mandatory digital ID
The Government has appeared to row back on its flagship policy of mandatory digital ID, suggesting it will no longer be required to prove someone has the right to work in the UK. Announcing the policy last September, Sir Keir Starmer told a conference in London that “you will not be able to work i...
Uisce Éireann working this evening to restore full water supply for a Longford village
The water outage occurred in Newtownforbes Uisce Éireann engineers are currently carrying out repairs to a burst water main in Newtownforbes this evening. Locals are being advised that some disruptions may occur in the village and surrounding areas while the works are being carried out. Fully...
Significant investment delivers new youth club at Buncrana’s Plaza
Following eight months of focused construction work after a devastating fire destroyed the original premises, the youth club project is now entering its final phase Buncrana is set to welcome a major new community facility as a state-of-the-art youth club nears completion on the ground floor ...
Moving exhibition created by visual arts and music artist comes to Clare village
Through various media, he explores ways to evoke and access dimensions beyond ordinary consciousness Clare Arts Office, in conjunction with the Edna O’Brien Library in Scarriff, is hosting ‘Passage’, an exhibition by John Stokes. The exhibition will take place in the library’s gallery durin...
PICTURES: Moneygall turns the sod on new €2-million community centre
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, attended the event USE ARROWS OR CLICK NEXT TO SEE MORE PICTURES Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, turned the sod for the construction to commence on a new 327 squ...
Car collides with Garda Armed Support Unit vehicle in north Louth
Gardaí attempt to intercept car in early-morning incident Gardaí were involved in an incident in Ravensdale, Co Louth, in the early hours of Monday morning (12th January) when a vehicle failed to stop during an active patrol. At around 12:50am, Gardaí attempted to intercept the car, which sub...
Seven things we’ve learned from Donegal's season-opener win over Antrim
An experimental Donegal easily accounted for the Saffrons in the McKenna Cup last Sunday and here are a few takeaways from the side's first competitive outing in 2026 1: Kieran Gallagher looks like he’s rolled off the conveyor belt and already has the conditioning to make an immediate impact ...
'What a lucky pup'- Mum and son duo adopt CoCo the puppy from Carlow dog shelter
Carlow/Kilkenny dog shelter have shared a heart-warming story of a mother and son duo who rescued a puppy after visiting the shelter for the last few years A mother and her young son have welcomed a new addition to their family this week- CoCo the puppy from Carlow/Kilkenny dog shelter. CoCo ...
Council says it can't clear leaves from Kildare's housing estates
Residents encouraged to do the work themselves Kildare County Council can’t clear leaves from housing estates. KCC was asked to deploy road sweeper trucks to do the work in the Naas area by Cllr Bill Clear, who said the accumulation of leaves can cause people to fall, block drains and “create...
Council says it can't clear leaves from Kildare's housing estates
Residents encouraged to do the work themselves Kildare County Council can’t clear leaves from housing estates. KCC was asked to deploy road sweeper trucks to do the work in the Naas area by Cllr Bill Clear, who said the accumulation of leaves can cause people to fall, block drains and “create...
Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick appointment
Michael Carrick has been confirmed as Manchester United head coach on a deal until the end of the season. The former Red Devils midfielder, club captain and first-team coach returns to Old Trafford after Ruben Amorim was sacked last Monday following an acrimonious end to 14 underwhelming months in c...