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Decision made on Longford Rugby Club’s new gym
Longford Rugby Club applied for planning permission for the construction of “a standalone single-storey gym building incorporating gym/fitness areas, changing and toilet facilities, storage and plant rooms, and additional car parking areas," at their facility in Demesne, Longford town Longfor...
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Green light for major upgrade of ESB’s oldest wind farm situated in Donegal
The wind farm, at the Illies situated in the townland of Crockahenny near the Eddie Fullerton Dam, was first constructed in 1998. The ESB has been granted planning permission to redevelop its oldest wind farm in Ireland, which is situated in Inishowen. The wind farm, at the Illies situated in...
“Very professional performance” - Reel on Louth U20s win against Lake County
Louth U20 manager Fergal Reel praised his side for their performance but knows there is a long way to go in campaign Louth’s Leinster U20 Football Championship defence began stylishly on Friday night, as they defeated Westmeath 3-13 to 2-5 at Dovida Lakepoint Park, Mullingar. Manager Fergal R...
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New Leaders sought for St John Ambulance in Derry
Youth Opportunities within St John Ambulance. Have you got what it takes to be a leader? St John Ambulance, locally, is looking for two/three adults to restart Lisnagelvin Cadets. Vacancies exist within the Unit due to the previous long serving leaders stepping down. Ideally, previous members...
Editorial: Fuel price measures won’t cut the mustard for hard-pressed Kilkenny families and farmers
From this week's Kilkenny People The measures announced by the Government this week to tackle the soaring cost of fuels and the sheer scale of the crisis fall a considerable way short of what will be required to alleviate considerable hardship. The extension of the Fuel Allowance is a welcome...
PICTURES: Men’s Shed display their hidden talents in art and craft exhibition in Limerick library
The stunning pieces are available to view in Dooradoyle Library until Saturday, April 11 HANDS that may have laid blocks, milked cows, driven machinery or piked hay have now shown their artistic side thanks to Doon and District Men’s Shed. The talents are displayed at an art and craft exhibit...
Stenhousemuir miss opportunity to move top after being held by East Fife
Stenhousemuir missed a chance to go top of Scottish League One after two quickfire East Fife goals saw them draw 2-2 at Bayview Stadium. Warriors captain Gregor Buchanan rifled into the roof of the net to open the scoring in the 23rd minute and Michael Anderson found the top corner to double their a...
Einstein eclipsed as veteran Big Gossey takes Gladness again
Big Gossey sprang a surprise as he landed the 1xBet.ie Supports Irish Racing Gladness Stakes at the Curragh for the second time, with Albert Einstein never threatening and finishing well beaten. Aidan O’Brien’s 11-10 favourite Albert Einstein had been ante-post favourite for the 2000 Guineas but...
SNP has ‘effective process’ for dealing with abusive behaviour, Swinney insists
John Swinney has insisted the SNP has “an effective process in place” for scrutinising abusive behaviour, amid accusations it failed to deal with complaints about former council leader Jordan Linden. Mr Swinney was speaking the day after party announced an independent review into its complaint h...
Man had ‘large rounded stick’ up his sleeve in Portlaoise
He appeared before Portlaoise District Court A man admitted to possessing ‘a large rounded stick’ when searched by Gardaí in Portlaoise. Eric Hanley (29) of 5 Oakview Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 admitted having “a large rounded stick” at Lyster Square, Portlaoise on February 12, 2026. ...
DUP MLA condemns ‘vile and threatening’ social media comments
A DUP politician has said he has been the victim of “vile and threatening comments” on social media. South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke, who also sits on the Policing Board, said he has reported the matter to the police. Mr Clarke said: “The language used in these posts is shocking and deeply conc...
DUP MLA condemns ‘vile and threatening’ social media comments
A DUP politician has said he has been the victim of “vile and threatening comments” on social media. South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke, who also sits on the Policing Board, said he has reported the matter to the police. Mr Clarke said: “The language used in these posts is shocking and deeply conc...
Half a million gather in London for biggest anti-far right demo, say organisers
An estimated half a million people gathered in London for “the biggest demonstration ever against the far right”, organisers said. Protesters carrying placards saying “No to racism, no to Trump”, and “Refugees welcome” marched through the capital to Whitehall amid a heavy police presence...
Tiger Woods released on bail after DUI charge relating to Florida car crash
Tiger Woods has been released on bail after being charged with driving under the influence following his involvement in a car crash in Florida. The 15-time major winner was taken to jail after his Land Rover rolled over in a collision with a pick-up truck towing a trailer he was attempting to overta...
Tiger Woods released on bail after DUI charge relating to Florida car crash
Tiger Woods has been released on bail after being charged with driving under the influence following his involvement in a car crash in Florida. The 15-time major winner was taken to jail after his Land Rover rolled over in a collision with a pick-up truck towing a trailer he was attempting to overta...
Magnitude makes all for World Cup triumph
Steve Asmussen’s Magnitude won the 30th Dubai World Cup to give the trainer a second win in the race after Curlin’s success in 2008. All eyes were on Japan’s Breeders’ Cup Classic hero Forever Young before the race, having added to his Del Mar success when defending his Saudi Cup crown last ...
Magnitude makes all for World Cup triumph
Steve Asmussen’s Magnitude won the 30th Dubai World Cup to give the trainer a second win in the race after Curlin’s success in 2008. All eyes were on Japan’s Breeders’ Cup Classic hero Forever Young before the race, having added to his Del Mar success when defending his Saudi Cup crown last ...
Stefan Mols effort enough as Tamworth edge struggling Brackley
Stefan Mols scored a second-half penalty as Tamworth made it back-to-back wins with a 1-0 National League victory over struggling Brackley at St James Park to keep their slim play-off hopes alive. Brackley midfielder Matt Lowe came close to breaking the deadlock twice as he struck a left-footed voll...
Stefan Mols effort enough as Tamworth edge struggling Brackley
Stefan Mols scored a second-half penalty as Tamworth made it back-to-back wins with a 1-0 National League victory over struggling Brackley at St James Park to keep their slim play-off hopes alive. Brackley midfielder Matt Lowe came close to breaking the deadlock twice as he struck a left-footed voll...
Back to winning ways for Torquay United and the promotion dream is alive
Dylan Morgan strikes early and an own goal enough for Torquay United to defeat Horsham Jimmy Ball celebrated his first victory as Torquay United manager with goals either side of half-time in a controlled 2-0 success over mid-table Horsham. The Gulls stormed in front through Dylan Morgan on j...