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'Lucky no one got hurt' as collapsed wall raises safety concerns in Tipperary
Councillor raises safety concerns over collapsed wall on the Limerick Road, with issue likely outside council responsibility Following reports of a collapsed wall impeding onto a public footpath in Thurles, a senior council official has indicated that the issue is likely a matter for private ...
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Pause in Housing Adaptation Grant for older people a 'regressive step'
Louth County Council announced it will not accept general applications for the schemes made after May 1st Louth County Council have been told its decision to pause non-emergency housing grant applications is a "regressive step". It was confirmed that the local authority would pause the genera...
'It’s causing a lot of nuisance' - Waterford residents upset at ‘boy-racer activity’
Cllr Mary Roche says she has received complaints about cars tearing up and down the Cork Road in Waterford city, revving engines and some kind of boy-racer activity “Boy-racer activity” on the Cork Road in Waterford city is “causing a lot of upset” for local residents, a council meeting has...
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Tipperary councillor 'inundated' with cases of tenants receiving Notices to Quit homes
Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District Cathaoirleach Cllr David Dunne has highlighted the big increase he has experienced in constituents seeking help after receiving these notices due to their landlords selling up A Carrick-on-Suir councillor has reported to Tipperary County Council management o...
Tipperary drama group stages 'Out of Order' as classic British farce delights audiences
Extra April 22nd show added as Killoran Drama Group's farce draws big crowds Killoran Community Centre was transformed into a pressure cooker of political scandal and comic chaos this April, as Killoran Drama Group staged Ray Cooney’s ‘Out of Order’, a tightly wound farce in which one ill jud...
Local Tipperary town gets set to be rocked by ten-day music festival
The Tipperary Town Festival is due to get underway on Friday, May 1 Tipperary Town is preparing for ten days of music, celebration and community as the Tipperary Town Festival returns from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 10, 2026. Proudly sponsored by Tipperary County Council, this year’s festiv...
Longford artist's new role as a mother inspires thought provoking fifth solo exhibition
Talented Midlands artist Ciara Tuite from Edgeworthstown said she is not advocating for getting rid of new technology, rather she is suggesting bringing back some of the 'old' in a world that might feel off kilter. 'Daisy Chains||Data Trail' runs until Saturday, May 30 at the Ballina Arts Centre, Co...
Families 'severely concerned' over speeding near Laois sports facility
Cllr Conor Bergin has called for safety measures at Clonin Hill Laois County Council have been called to tackle speeding problems near a Laois sports facility. Councillor Conor Bergin has urged Laois County Council to address the speeding issues on the road at Clonin Hill in Camross as a "mat...
'A huge moment' for Carlow Senior Ladies football amid €20K GoFundMe appeal
The Carlow Senior Ladies Football Team have just been crowned Lidl NFL Division 4 League Champions The Carlow Senior Ladies Football Team have just been crowned Lidl NFL Division 4 League Champions. This achievement is a testament to the dedication, resilience, and relentless hard work shown ...
Carlow residents invited to free e-waste and battery recycling events this May
Coming to four Carlow locations, householders are strongly encouraged to take part and get rid of their unwanted electrical waste Carlow householders are invited to a free e‑waste and battery recycling event this May. Households are strongly encouraged to make the most of local e‑waste and ba...
Man caught driving lorry in Donegal while disqualified
Sergeant Jim Collins confirmed to Letterkenny District court that the defendant was given a four-year disqualification when he appeared before the court in 2022 A man who was caught driving a lorry while he was supposed to be serving a driving ban has been put off the road for four years. Roy...
Judge adjourns sentencing for Donegal motoring offences to allow defendant attend
‘I am going to allow him to address the court regarding any special circumstances that pertain to loss of his licence’ A 42-year-old man who was involved in a road traffic collision in Ballyshannon has been found guilty of driving without insurance or a driving licence. However, he was not pr...
IN PICTURES: Success at Feis Dhoire Cholmcille for Hannigan Singing School
Students from the Hannigan Singing School achieved multiple success at the recent feis Ella-Rose McCaul a pupil of The Hannigan Singing School. 3rd Sacred Solo P6 and HC English Song and Junior Any Song at Feis Dhoire Cholmcille. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics) We want your photos to f...
Míša’s 33K birthday challenge raises over £1,600 for Limavady charity
To celebrate her birthday, Míša set herself the demanding challenge of running a total of 33 kilometres within 27 hours Limavady runner Míša Manová has raised an incredible £1,639.73 for local charity and community organisation, Limavady Community Development Initiative, through a unique fund...
LATEST: Soaring costs posing a threat to Council's roadworks plans
The ongoing war in the Middle East is making the price of materials skyrocket The ongoing war in Iran and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is resulting in soaring construction and materials inflation which may threaten local authority projects across North Tipperary. That was the stark messag...
Exciting Mayo Day programme for Ballina Arts Centre dropped
DJ workshops, free guided tours, the adventure of Grainne Bear or a concert are part of the free programme Mayo Day will see a diverse programme at the Ballina Arts Centre. Free guided tours: For example there the Centre's Director Paul Cunningham will give free guided tours of its current ex...
Red, black and white dominate the Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere as cast channel method dressing
Red, black and white ruled the Devil Wears Prada 2 European premiere in Leicester Square, as Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt led a night of method dressing inspired by the film’s famous fashion universe. Stars stepped out to celebrate the sequel of the 2006 film, reuniting director Dav...
Man caught driving lorry in Donegal while disqualified
Sergeant Jim Collins confirmed to Letterkenny District court that the defendant was given a four-year disqualification when he appeared before the court in 2022 A man who was caught driving a lorry while he was supposed to be serving a driving ban has been put off the road for four years. Roy...
Families 'severely concerned' over speeding near Laois sports facility
Cllr Conor Bergin has called for safety measures at Clonin Hill Laois County Council have been called to tackle speeding problems near a Laois sports facility. Councillor Conor Bergin has urged Laois County Council to address the speeding issues on the road at Clonin Hill in Camross as a "mat...
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reunite for Devil Wears Prada 2
Following the highly anticipated New York showing, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and more arrived in London for the The Devil Wears Prada 2 European premiere in Leicester Square. The sequel to the 2006 hit reunites director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, returning aud...