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Kilkenny up next in Walsh Shield as Laois get the better of Carlow
Laois won by five in the end having led by 10 at the break Laois and Carlow met in the novel environs for Laois hurling of Bill Delaney Park, Stradbally, on Thursday evening in the Walsh Shield and it was the hosts that came out on top with a five point victory after a tough battle. Despite t...
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Sewing and dressmaking course with a focus on sustainability announced for Tipperary
The course is described as being suitable for beginners and for those interested in creating more sustainable fashion. A sewing and dressmaking course will be starting this January in Tipperary, for anyone hoping to pick a new skill this year. The Sewing and Dressing with sustainable practice...
Anti-social behaviour of Tipperary council home's illegal occupants raised at district meeting
Carrick-on-Suir Cllr Kieran Bourke highlighted the case at Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District's monthly meeting and called on council management to take action to solve the problem People illegally living in a Tipperary County Council house have been disturbing their neighbours with anti-soci...
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Sewing and dressmaking course with a focus on sustainability announced for Tipperary
The course is described as being suitable for beginners and for those interested in creating more sustainable fashion. A sewing and dressmaking course will be starting this January in Tipperary, for anyone hoping to pick a new skill this year. The Sewing and Dressing with sustainable practice...
Anti-social behaviour of Tipperary council home's illegal occupants raised at district meeting
Carrick-on-Suir Cllr Kieran Bourke highlighted the case at Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District's monthly meeting and called on council management to take action to solve the problem People illegally living in a Tipperary County Council house have been disturbing their neighbours with anti-soci...
Tipperary's Mairead Eviston has consistently proven herself at the highest level
Drom/Inch player won her first All-Star in November It was a proud night for Tipperary camogie when Mairéad Eviston claimed her first-ever Camogie All-Star at the awards ceremony in November, taking her place at right wing-back on the All-Star team. The Drom/Inch defender, long recognised for...
LATEST: Special Needs School Bus Transport issue resolved ahead of new school semester
This situation left parents and children in distress At the start of the 2026 school semester, the Cashel area was dealt a massive blow with the sudden loss of a bus for children with additional needs. This situation left parents and children in distress, as their transportation to school was...
Fixture details confirmed for Laois' O'Byrne Shield semi-final against Carlow
Laois were beaten by Dublin in Ratheniska last weekend Laois will travel to Fr Ryan Park in Rathvilly on Saturday afternoon to face Carlow in the O’Byrne Shield semi-final, following confirmation of the fixtures by Leinster GAA. Justin McNulty’s side got their 2026 season underway last weeken...
Almost 150 prisoners on mattresses on floors as overcrowding persists at prisons in Portlaoise
The Midlands Prison and Portlaoise Prison are both operating at 120% capacity or higher this year Despite calls for immediate action on overcrowding last November both prisons in Portlaoise have been operating at 120% capacity or above every day this year. Statistics on the Irish Prison Servi...
Drogheda Local Area Plan dropped as planning law changes halts progress
The council said legislative changes mean a wider County Development Plan must be prioritised Louth County Council have told councillors the Local Area Plan (LAP) for Drogheda will "not progress any further at this time". Louth County Council said it had intended, in conjunction with Meath Co...
In pictures: Carndonagh GAA’s annual presentation evening
CLG Charn Domhnaigh hosted its annual presentation evening in the Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Hotel where the achievements of its players and teams were recognised CLG Charn Domhnaigh hosted its annual presentation evening in the Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Hotel where the achievements of its playe...
Thomas Frank says Cristian Romero remains Tottenham captain despite outburst
Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank has confirmed Cristian Romero remains captain and has not been fined after his explosive social-media post. Romero apologised to Spurs fans in an Instagram post after Wednesday’s 3-2 loss at Bournemouth and appeared to take aim at key figures at the club when he s...
Murdered and banished faithful hope traitors will take the glory on BBC One show
Murdered faithful Maz and banished player Amanda have said they hope the traitors win the BBC One reality show that sees a group of people compete to win up to £120,000. It comes after Fiona turned on fellow traitor Rachel during Thursday’s instalment of the hit show, questioning her motives for ...
The Kilkenny Scrapbook - Do you remember these local faces and buildings of old?
Pictures: Kilkenny Down Memory Lane Take a trip down memory lane and remember Kilkenny from years gone by with old faces, buildings and more... The city and county has been home to many characters over the years, each in their own unique way contributing to local Kilkenny life. See if you rec...
Veteran is first double above-knee amputee to summit highest continent peaks
A British Army veteran has become the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks of all seven continents. Hari Budha Magar, who lives in Canterbury, Kent, reached the 4,892-metre (16,050ft) summit on top of Mount Vinson in Antarctica on Tuesday. Mr Magar, who grew up in Nepal, lost ...
Bodies of boy and man removed from separate Dublin homes
The bodies of a boy and a man have been removed from separate homes in west Dublin, as Irish police investigate the discoveries. Emergency services were called to a home in the Cherry Orchard area of Ballyfermot at approximately 8.30am on Thursday. A man, aged in his 40s, was found dead at the scene...
Arsenal held by Liverpool but go six points clear at top of Premier League
Arsenal failed to extend their Premier League lead over title rivals Manchester City to eight points following a 0-0 draw against Liverpool at the Emirates. After City limped to a draw against Brighton on Wednesday, Arsenal had the chance to put clear daylight between themselves and Pep Guardiola’...
Arsenal held by Liverpool but go six points clear at top of Premier League
Arsenal failed to extend their Premier League lead over title rivals Manchester City to eight points following a 0-0 draw against Liverpool at the Emirates. After City limped to a draw against Brighton on Wednesday, Arsenal had the chance to put clear daylight between themselves and Pep Guardiola’...
Thousands of homes without power as Storm Goretti brings 99mph winds
Thousands of homes are without power as Storm Goretti hits the UK with a rare red warning issued for “dangerous, stormy” winds. The Met Office said “violent gusts” will hit parts of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly over the next few hours bringing a potential danger to life. Winds of 99mph h...
Car at Devon beach rolls down steps just feet from the sea with woman inside
It descended down a set of stairs and came to a stop just feet from the water