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Arne Slot set for talks with Mohamed Salah before deciding forward’s fate
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot will have the final say on whether to bring Mohamed Salah back into his squad but that will depend on the outcome of his next conversation with the forward. The Egypt international was omitted from the Champions League trip to Milan in midweek following his explosive c...
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Pep Guardiola is as passionate as ever – Kolo Toure
Pep Guardiola is as hungry and passionate as ever, according to his assistant manager Kolo Toure. The Manchester City boss is in his 10th season at the Etihad Stadium and eyeing yet more glory. Guardiola failed to add a major trophy to his vast haul last season as City suffered a dip in form but the...
Stronger mental capacity assessments could be added to assisted dying Bill
The assisted dying Bill could have “enhanced protections” added regarding assessments of mental capacity, Parliament heard during the final debate on the legislation this year. Labour peer Lord Falconer of Thornton, who is leading the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill through the House of...
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Luke Littler: I’m not going to Sports Personality of the Year ceremony
Luke Littler revealed he will not be attending the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony next week. The 18-year-old has made the six-person shortlist for the prestigious prize for his exploits over an incredible year of success, which kicked off in January when he became the youngest ever worl...
Kilkenny teachers showcase their skills in Leinster Inter-Firm Hurling Championship
St Kieran's College 3-16 Kilkenny-Carlow ETB 0-19 St Kieran’s College put in an impressive performance in the Leinster Inter-Firm Hurling Championship earlier this week, beating Kilkenny-Carlow ETB by six points in Ballyragget. Both sides consisted exclusively of teachers with Shane Walsh (St...
Fact check: Teacher numbers and ‘Christmas decorations tax’
This roundup of claims has been compiled by Full Fact, the UK’s largest fact-checking charity working to find, expose and counter the harms of bad information. How has the number of teachers changed under Labour? At Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Con...
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Donegal this weekend
The alert comes as heavy rainfall is expected to fall on ground that is already saturated following recent unsettled conditions A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Donegal, with Met Éireann advising of a heightened risk of flooding over the weekend. The alert comes as heavy ...
Kremlin official says Russian police will stay in Ukraine’s Donbas after peace
A senior Kremlin official says that the Russian police and National Guard will remain in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas to oversee the prized industrial region, even if a peace settlement ends the nearly four-year war. It is a possibility that is likely to be rejected by Ukrainian officials as US-led ne...
ALERT: Gardaí searching for car suspected in Leitrim burglary spree
Gardaí are attempting to stop a silver 5 Series BMW, 08/09 model, with a male driver and up to four male occupants suspected of committing burglaries in the Drumshanbo area, and are asking the public to report all sightings. Leitrim Gardaí are attempting to stop a particular car in the South ...
Man Utd await news on Africa Cup of Nations trio ahead of Bournemouth clash
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are still waiting to find out whether Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui can face Bournemouth before going to the Africa Cup of Nations. FIFA announced last week that the release period for the biennial championship “will be reduced by seven days an...
Man Utd await news on Africa Cup of Nations trio ahead of Bournemouth clash
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are still waiting to find out whether Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui can face Bournemouth before going to the Africa Cup of Nations. FIFA announced last week that the release period for the biennial championship “will be reduced by seven days an...
Mayo Reserve Garda recognised with special award
The West Mayo Garda Reserve was honoured at the recent Road Safety Authority's annual awards ceremony which took place in Croke Park Reserve Garda Ciaran Collins from Westport Garda Station was recently honoured at the RSA’s annual awards ceremony, in Croke Park. Ciaran’s video on distracted ...
1,900-Hectare woodland plan approved for Plymouth, Dartmoor and South Devon
Officials say the plan will boost nature recovery, improve air quality and create jobs in green skills across the region A long-term plan to expand woodland and green spaces across Plymouth, Dartmoor and South Devon has been approved by Devon County Council’s Cabinet. The Plymouth and South D...
Derry man who threatened to kill friend placed on probation
Andrew Daniel Redden (26) of Ardnamoyle Park in Derry admitted three charges of threatening to damage property on June 18 2024, threats to kill and threatening communications on the same date A man who made threats to kill against a former friend during a 'loss of temper in a one off situatio...
Strong finish sees Tullaroan capture Kilkenny Under 22 A Camogie title
Tullaroan 3-11 St Brigid's 1-10 A strong closing quarter, during which they scored 1-4 without reply, proved to be the difference as Tullaroan edged a pulsating under-22 Roinn A county camogie final against St Brigid’s (Ballycallan). The first half of this contest ebbed and flowed from the of...
Kildare County Council presents a classic Christmas film at Naas Library and Cultural Centre
Members of the public invited to a showing of 'Meet John Doe' on December 20 2025 Kildare County Council’s Library Service warmly invites members of the public to a special seasonal screening of Frank Capra’s classic film, Meet John Doe, this December. Join us at Naas Library and Cultural Cen...
Kildare County Council presents a classic Christmas film at Naas Library and Cultural Centre
Members of the public invited to a showing of 'Meet John Doe' on December 20 2025 Kildare County Council’s Library Service warmly invites members of the public to a special seasonal screening of Frank Capra’s classic film, Meet John Doe, this December. Join us at Naas Library and Cultural Cen...
Loads of live music in Toales Rock Bar and Venue in Dundalk this weekend
There is plenty for every music lover at Toales Rock Bar and Live Venue in Dundalk this weekend. Friday 12th December - D.M.C. presents "Doctors Without Borders" fundraiser featuring Rowan Murphy + guests - Doors 9pm - Admission €5. Dundalk Music Collective continues its run of community-driven fu...
Award-Winning documentary 'Born That Way' to screen in Tipperary museum this weekend
Born That Way to screen in Cloughjordan's McDonagh Museum – 14 December The acclaimed Irish documentary Born That Way — winner of Best Irish Documentary at the Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards (DIFF 2025) — will screen at McDonagh Museum, Cloughjordan on 14 December. The deeply moving film f...
Local Longford fundraiser for hospice announces final figure
The event was in aid of hospice in Moydow Hall Sincere thanks to all who supported the recent tea in aid of Hospice in Moydow Hall. Read more: Longford ICA's recent announcements, events and celebrations Thanks to your generous donations, the final total raised was €1,440....