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Mixed weather for Leitrim as showers give way to brighter spells
Scattered showers will move across Leitrim today before clearing later, with temperatures ranging from 4 to 9 degrees. There will be scattered showers across Leitrim today, clearing throughout the day, with temperatures ranging between four and nine degrees. The showers will be heaviest in th...
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Naas CBS reach Bosco Cup semi-finals with exceptional second half against Meath Schools
The Kildare men trailed by two at the break but finished 3-15 to 1-8 the better of the teams at full-time after reducing Meath Schools to just one second half point Naas CBS 3-15 Meath Schools 1-8 After a more than competitive start to this fixture, Naas CBS dominated the second half against ...
Funding withdrawn for Ballintubber community project amid ‘deep disappointment’
A car park development will not get funding from government program A Mayo community has just been dealt a blow with the decision to not include their project in a current government program. A car park in Ballintubber, at the Celtic Furrow coffee place, is described by the community as a saf...
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Call for Kildare Village stakeholders to join traffic management discussions
A councillor expressed his concerns about traffic issues within Kildare town at a recent Kildare County Council meeting A meeting is being sought with the stakeholders of the Kildare Village Retail Outlet (Kildare Village) in order to discuss traffic management measures for Kildare town. The ...
'Wren Day' fundraising tradition set to delight the crowds in North Kilkenny
Every year, the wren boys and girls raise much needed funds for local charities North Kilkenny is getting ready for its traditional St Stephen’s Day ‘Wren’ Christmas Charity Fundraiser - which promises to be extra special this. The traditional ‘Wren’ fesitivies have taken place in Ballyra...
‘Pause To Remember What Truly Matters’– Fr. Stephen Ward
St. Columb’s College Annual Christmas Carol Service was held in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn PICTURED ABOVE: ST. COLUMB'S COLLEGE CAROL SERVICE. . . . .Group pictured at the St. Columb's College Annual Christmas Carol Service at St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn on Tuesday afternoon. From le...
Woman charged in relation to fatal road traffic collision in Dunleer
The woman is due to appear before Dundalk District Court this morning Gardaí say they have charged a woman as part of the investigation into a fatal road traffic collision that occurred in Dunleer, Co Louth in July 2024. The woman, aged in her 50s, is due to appear before Dundalk District Cou...
Fresh leadership for Dartmoor National Park as major appointment confirmed
New chief executive set to take charge as Dartmoor faces climate and funding pressures Dartmoor National Park Authority has appointed Tom Surrey as its new Chief Executive, with the role due to begin in March 2026. The appointment brings to a close a lengthy recruitment process triggered by t...
Naas CBS reach Bosco Cup semi-finals with exceptional second half against Meath Schools
The Kildare men trailed by two at the break but finished 3-15 to 1-8 the better of the teams at full-time after reducing Meath Schools to just one second half point Naas CBS 3-15 Meath Schools 1-8 After a more than competitive start to this fixture, Naas CBS dominated the second half against ...
Tipperary man seeks public help in naming Christmas carolers from 1954
The photo shows members of the Thurles Scouts Troop singing Thurles native David Campbell has submitted the attached photo to the Tipperary Star, seeking the public’s assistance in identification. The photograph was taken in 1954 by his father, the late Eric Campbell. READ MORE: LATEST: Garda...
Call for Kildare Village stakeholders to join traffic management discussions
A councillor expressed his concerns about traffic issues within Kildare town at a recent Kildare County Council meeting A meeting is being sought with the stakeholders of the Kildare Village Retail Outlet (Kildare Village) in order to discuss traffic management measures for Kildare town. The ...
Emergency hunger striking prisoners rally organised by Derry Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Rally will take place on Friday, December 19, at 6.30pm, at Free Derry Wall The Derry Palestine Solidarity Campaign has called an emergency rally in support of the 'Prisoners for Palestine' hunger strikers. The rally will take place on Friday, December 19, at 6.30pm, at Free Derry Wall in the...
Respite beds needed in Leitrim town so people can be cared for close to their home
'Respite beds are for short-terms stays or people who need end-of-life care. I think it would be good to have beds there; we have a state-of-the-art hospital here and rather than people having to stay in the hospital' Ballinamore Community Hospital needs "at least two respite beds", said Cllr...
England haven’t let Ben Stokes down – Marcus Trescothick
Ben Stokes watched his England side crumble in the face of Ashes pressure yet again in Adelaide but assistant coach Marcus Trescothick insisted the team had not let their captain down. The scene was set for a struggling batting line-up to finally make its mark in response to Australia’s middling t...
Winter warmth in Longford along the Ballinalee Forest Walkway
This was a community event which offered entertainment, Santa, a crib and a dedication to one of the founders The Ballinalee Forest Walkway Santa visit and live crib which took place on Sunday, December 7, was a real festive treat for families and the entire community. The appearance of Santa...
“Whose vision is it anyway?” Torbay councillors debate Brixham’s future
New plans outlining a harbour bridge, revitalised town square and market improvements spark criticism and support alike Torbay councillors scrutinising a new ‘vision’ for the future of Brixham have asked: “Whose vision is it anyway?” One critic of the document published recently by Torbay C...
MOTORING REVIEW: Volkswagen Tayron is an all-rounder
Volkswagen’s Tayron family SUV arrived here in March of this year with the option of five or seven seats and petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid powertrains. It fits between the compact Tiguan and the larger luxury Touareg. Petrol-engined versions are all five-seaters; the diesel is a seven-seater, m...
Sinead back from 'across the pond' to make a splash in Limerick property market
Croagh businesswoman sets up shop in Adare, with special introductory offer HAVING cut her teeth in the big apple, businesswoman Sinead Coughlan has come home to take a bite out of the Limerick property market. The Croagh woman has opened up Sinead Coughlan Estate Agents at the Pavillion buil...
Offaly bank employee who stole almost €200k and tried to burn branch avoids jail
Offaly bank employee who stole almost €200k and tried to burn branch avoids jail It would be "unjust" to now jail a former Bank of Ireland employee who stole almost €200,000 from a branch and its customers before attempting to set the building on fire, the Court of Appeal has found, despite r...
Woman tells of ‘absolutely terrifying’ bid to escape gunfire on Bondi Beach
A woman who fled for her life during the Bondi Beach shootings has said she was determined not to die without saying goodbye to her family. Miya Lind said it was “absolutely terrifying” as she escaped the attack at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australia, which left 15 people dead. Naveed Akram, ...