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Plans to remove apartment block in Louth to make way for houses
Planning permission sought from Louth County Council to replace apartment block with five houses Plans are underway for the removal of an apartment building in Dromiskin, that was originally granted planning permission by Louth County Council in 2023, to make way for houses. Laurel Hill Contr...
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Plans revealed for new backpackers hostel in the heart of Abbeyfeale
Council hoping to bank on development at home of former lender in Abbeyfeale A NEW tourist hostel is being planned at the former Bank of Ireland building in the heart of Abbeyfeale. Permission is being sought to change the use of the building from financial to residential on its first and sec...
Cloud in Donegal will clear and be followed by sunny spells with scattered showers
Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty westerly winds, strong near coasts Cloud and rain or drizzle in Donegal today, Thursday, will clear eastwards this morning and will be followed by sunny spells and scattered blustery showers, some heavy with a chance of ha...
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Cloud in Donegal will clear and be followed by sunny spells with scattered showers
Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty westerly winds, strong near coasts Cloud and rain or drizzle in Donegal today, Thursday, will clear eastwards this morning and will be followed by sunny spells and scattered blustery showers, some heavy with a chance of ha...
Cloud in Donegal will clear and be followed by sunny spells with scattered showers
Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty westerly winds, strong near coasts Cloud and rain or drizzle in Donegal today, Thursday, will clear eastwards this morning and will be followed by sunny spells and scattered blustery showers, some heavy with a chance of ha...
‘True pioneer’ wildlife cameraman Doug Allan dies aged 74
Renowned wildlife cameraman Doug Allan has died aged 74 while trekking in Nepal. Described as a “true pioneer” of wildlife film-making, Allan was a principal cameraman on a number of BBC series including Planet Earth, Frozen Planet and The Blue Planet, and often worked with Sir David Attenboroug...
Fundraiser launched in memory of the inspirational Paddy Conaghan
All funds raised will be donated to Gemma's Legacy of Hope, a free counselling nonprofit founded by Paddy's friend in 2020 A fundraiser has been launched in memory of the inspirational late Paddy Ann Conaghan. The fundraiser was arranged by Paddy's close friend and sidekick, Elaine Barney Gra...
Easter market and maze open in Exeter city centre
Princesshay Spring Mini Market brings food stalls, sweet treats and a pop-up Easter maze to Exeter city centre until Monday 20 April A spring market and pop-up maze have opened in Exeter's Princesshay shopping centre for the Easter holidays. Five traders are taking part on a rotating programm...
Easter market and maze open in Exeter city centre
Princesshay Spring Mini Market brings food stalls, sweet treats and a pop-up Easter maze to Exeter city centre until Monday 20 April A spring market and pop-up maze have opened in Exeter's Princesshay shopping centre for the Easter holidays. Five traders are taking part on a rotating programm...
Easter market and maze open in Exeter city centre
Princesshay Spring Mini Market brings food stalls, sweet treats and a pop-up Easter maze to Exeter city centre until Monday 20 April A spring market and pop-up maze have opened in Exeter's Princesshay shopping centre for the Easter holidays. Five traders are taking part on a rotating programm...
BREAKING | Two men seriously injured in Longford car crash airlifted to hospital
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision on the R392 at Derrylough, Co Longford Two men seriously injured in a county Longford car crash have been airlifted to hospital. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious single-vehicle r...
Women left with two black eyes amid safety concerns over Limerick town square
Reports of falls and injuries prompt calls for urgent safety audit of cobbled Limerick town square surface URGENT calls have been made for a safety audit of a busy Limerick town square following reports of serious injuries on its footpaths, including a woman who broke her shoulder and “split ...
Jam-packed event schedule for Donegal Social Inclusion Week
The week, which runs from Thursday, April 9, to Friday, April 17, aims to bring attention to the work that members of the council and other statutory and community groups are doing to raise awareness of issues related to social inclusion in the county One Donegal Social Inclusion Week will ta...
Louth Weather: Lingering rain and drizzle will soon clear
Feeling cooler compared to recent days Lingering rain and drizzle in the east will soon clear into the Irish Sea on Thursday morning and the rest of the day will bring a mix of sunny spells and scattered blustery showers. Some of the showers will be heavy with a chance of hail and thunder, be...
Donegal property prices rise by a massive €10,000 in one year
The report for Q1 2026, in association with Bank of Ireland, shows that the median asking price for a property in the county is now €252,500 Property prices in Donegal have risen by €10,000 in the last year, according to the latest MyHome Property Price Report. The report for Q1 2026, in asso...
Derry MLA Gary Middleton to resign to deal with mental health challenges
Mr Middleton has been an MLA in the Northern Ireland Assembly since 2015, having previously been elected as a councillor DUP MLA Gary Middleton is to step back from public life to deal with mental health challenges. The Foyle representative has said he will resign as an MLA on Friday. Party l...
Why am I getting so ill in spring?
Have you noticed that everyone seems to be coughing, sneezing or sniffling at the moment? Although the evenings are now longer and lighter, many of us are still cooped up at home, desperately reaching for the next tissue. We spoke to Dr Alia Fahmy, medical director and GP at Concierge Medical, to fi...
Why am I getting so ill in spring?
Have you noticed that everyone seems to be coughing, sneezing or sniffling at the moment? Although the evenings are now longer and lighter, many of us are still cooped up at home, desperately reaching for the next tissue. We spoke to Dr Alia Fahmy, medical director and GP at Concierge Medical, to fi...
Outdoor garden furniture trends for al fresco living
When it comes to good vibes and that happy, carefree feeling when relaxing under a blue sky, there’s nothing quite like pulling up a chair in your own private sanctuary. Whether it’s a garden escape, bijou balcony or pukka patio, there’s a growing trend for transforming outdoor spaces into imm...
Outdoor garden furniture trends for al fresco living
When it comes to good vibes and that happy, carefree feeling when relaxing under a blue sky, there’s nothing quite like pulling up a chair in your own private sanctuary. Whether it’s a garden escape, bijou balcony or pukka patio, there’s a growing trend for transforming outdoor spaces into imm...