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Dundalk volunteer Catherine helps bring international speakers to type 1 diabetes conference
Pharmacist Catherine Showler works across hospital and community pharmacy settings With a strong local voice from Dundalk helping to shape this year’s programme, Thriveabetes 2026 is set to bring a uniquely community-driven perspective to Ireland’s national conversation on Type 1 Diabetes. Am...
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Meet the man running Barnstaple’s newest pub – The Strand Social
The new Amber Taverns pub in Barnstaple, The Strand Social Tap, opens on April 20 but in the meantime, the Gazette caught up with new operator Steve Tinsley to hear about his vision for the community driven pub The man behind Barnstaple’s latest pub has been lifting the lid on his vision for ...
Dolores Keane ‘brought joy to the hearts of so many’, funeral told
Dolores Keane used her talent to bring “joy and comfort to the hearts of so many”, her funeral has heard. The singer, who performed with the De Dannan group, died at home on Monday at the age of 72. Her funeral mass took place at St Patrick and St Cuana Church in Kilcoona, Co Galway, on Friday a...
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Drivers hit with higher prices for drop-off services at Stansted Airport
Stansted Airport has increased the price it charges drivers to drop off passengers at its terminals. Now, stops of 15 minutes or more will require a payment of £28, while those staying for under 15 minutes will have to pay £10 – a £3 increase on previous charges. Drivers who stay in the area ou...
Donegal students support cancer patients by getting behind Daffodil Day
‘This is the Irish Cancer Society’s most important Daffodil Day yet’ People across Donegal are supporting Daffodil Day, be it by volunteering or by making a donation. The Daffodil Day campaign by the Irish Cancer Society is taking place nationwide on Friday, March 20, and support is needed mo...
Wife of Man United legend set to delve into Mayo roots on Late Late Show
The England international and Red Devils man's partner has familial ties to Derrycoosh The wife of Manchester United and England football legend Wayne Rooney is set to delve into her Mayo roots in an appearance on The Late Late Show this evening. Coleen Rooney is one of the most recognisable ...
Reform tax pledges ‘not fiscally credible’, says think tank
Tax cut pledges made by Reform UK for Scotland are “not credible”, a leading think tank has said. The party’s leader in Scotland pledged to re-align Scotland’s tax bands with the rest of the UK, as well as a 1p cut in all rates. That would be followed by a further 2p cut in subsequent years ...
Teenage star Max Dowman could get England call for World Cup – Thomas Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel has opened the door for teenage star Max Dowman to earn a shock call-up for the World Cup. The 16-year-old became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history when he struck for Arsenal in their 2-0 win over Everton last week. It was his seventh appearance of the camp...
Kilkenny eye final place on hectic final round of Centra Camogie Leagues
The Cats host Antrim on Saturday afternoon in Nowlan Park at 2pm It’s that time of year – permutations on top of permutations in Gaelic games as we wrap our heads around who can be promoted or relegated across different codes and tiers. But for sheer complexity, Division 1A of the Centra Camo...
Civil case taken by IRA victims ‘verged on show trial’, Gerry Adams says
Gerry Adams has said a civil case taken against him “verged upon a show trial” while an IRA victim said he is “completely devastated” after the claim was discontinued. Former Sinn Fein president Mr Adams also said he had “nothing but sympathy” for the claimants that had given evidence ag...
There are no plans to improve one of the busiest junctions in Kildare
'Money should be found to do the work' Kildare County Council has again resisted a call to improve one of the busiest junctions in Naas. KCC was asked by Cllr Carmel Kelly if there are plans to improve the Sallins Road/Monread Road junction,which is also the location of an Applegreen service ...
Kasper Schmeichel surgery news took Celtic boss Martin O’Neill by surprise
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill was surprised to hear of Kasper Schmeichel’s on-air announcement declaring his career might be over. O’Neill had stated last Friday that the goalkeeper was closing in on a return to fitness but Schmeichel announced live on CBS’s Champions League coverage on Wedn...
ALERT: Temporary closure of road located in Curragh Camp announced by Kildare County Council
A diversion route will be in place A road located in The Curragh Camp will be temporarily closed, Kildare County Council (KCC) has said. According to KCC, the L-3080 will be closed from 8am on Monday, March 23, 2026 until Friday, March 27, 2026. READ NEXT: 'Idiots': Litter dumpers criticised ...
Torbay Hospital heart unit move plans dropped following campaign
Torbay Hospital cardiology unit saved as Devon Integrated Care Board drops controversial plans to move urgent heart services to Exeter following campaign by local MPs and residents Devon MPs have welcomed news that the bosses of the county’s Integrated Care Board (ICB) have dropped plans to c...
Torbay Hospital heart unit move plans dropped following campaign
Torbay Hospital cardiology unit saved as Devon Integrated Care Board drops controversial plans to move urgent heart services to Exeter following campaign by local MPs and residents Devon MPs have welcomed news that the bosses of the county’s Integrated Care Board (ICB) have dropped plans to c...
Torbay Hospital heart unit move plans dropped following campaign
Torbay Hospital cardiology unit saved as Devon Integrated Care Board drops controversial plans to move urgent heart services to Exeter following campaign by local MPs and residents Devon MPs have welcomed news that the bosses of the county’s Integrated Care Board (ICB) have dropped plans to c...
Tipperary TD calls on Government to bring in measures to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis
Deputy Seamus Healy South Tipperary TD Seamus Healy has called on the Government to immediately address the cost of living crisis and reduce the cost of fuel. "There has been a cost-of-living crisis in this country for a number of years. That crisis was, to some extent, addressed by way of en...
PICTURES: Local Tipperary town announces its Person of the Year for 2026
Marie Devitt took home the award on the night Marie Devitt, Carron, Cashel, is the Cashel Person of the Year 2026. On Thursday, March 12, in Halla na Féile, Marie was formally announced as the proud recipient of the prestigious award at a large gathering of family, friends, neighbours and col...
Female garda assault in Tipperary raises alarm over garda staffing shortages
Deputy Healy urges urgent action as lone female Garda attacked amid local staffing crisis Concerns over the understaffing of An Garda Síochána in south Tipperary were brought before the Dáil on March 19. The issue raised by Independent TD Seamus Healy for Tipperary South, highlights growing a...
Iran threatens world tourism sites and says it is still building missiles
Iran has threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles. Its supreme leader issued another defiant statement on Friday, nearly three weeks into US-Israeli strikes that have killed a number of Tehran’s top leaders and hammered its weapons a...