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Devon’s Michael Morpurgo helps bring back South West folklore on World Book Day
New book backed by Great Western Railway retells traditional folklore from Devon and the South West for modern readers A new book and campaign celebrating myths and legends of the South West have been launched on World Book Day with the help of Devon author Michael Morpurgo. Train operator Gr...
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‘I just want to spend time with my Nana’: Devon hospice grants one boy’s simple wish
One North Devon family's story shows why a local hospice's urgent fundraising appeal matters and how your support can change lives. Nine-year-old Max Willmer has one simple wish: more time with his Nana. It's a wish most of us would take for granted, but for Max, it feels both precious and un...
Tim Henman urges Emma Raducanu to muscle her way into tennis elite
Tim Henman has warned Emma Raducanu she must work harder on her physicality if she is to push up the rankings. The British number one is back in action this week at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, where a good run could lift her from her current standing of 24th in the world. It has been anoth...
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BREAKING: Tipperary gardaí shut down illegal streaming services operation
The operation based out of Thurles is thought to have hosted over 500 accounts Tipperary gardaí have shut down a 'dodgy box' service operating out of Thurles this week. In a statement on social media they said: "Gardaí in Thurles conducted an intelligence lead operation in relation to alleged...
Waterford's North Quays set for more apartments as revised plans submitted
A revised planning application has been submitted to Waterford City and County Council A number of changes have been proposed to the residential and retail development on the North Quays in Waterford city. A revised planning application for the project was submitted by Harcourt Developments o...
BREAKING: Tipperary gardaí shut down illegal streaming services operation
The operation based out of Thurles is thought to have hosted over 500 accounts Tipperary gardaí have shut down a 'dodgy box' service operating out of Thurles this week. In a statement on social media they said: "Gardaí in Thurles conducted an intelligence lead operation in relation to alleged...
A quiet understanding among women runners in training group in Tipperary
The rewards have been tenfold The inception of the J&N Training Group in the summer of 2023 coincided perfectly with a global surge in the appetite for social running. This coach-led, mixed gender training group in Clonmel has grown exponentially over the past few years, evolving into somethi...
RIP: Remembering Niamh Kinnane - The heart and vision of Upperchurch Drombane
Community leader Niamh Kinnane remembered for dedication, warmth, and lasting impact The welcome sign over the bar in Paddy Kinnane's Pub and Restaurant says it all: There are no strangers here, only friends who haven't met. That saying truly reflected Niamh Kinnane. She loved a good chat, to...
Longford District Court issues bench warrant for dangerous driving accused
Murat Odemis of the address Turkish Barbers, Main Street, Ballymahon, failed to appear before a recent sitting of Longford District Court A bench warrant has been issued for Murat Odemis of the address Turkish Barbers, Main Street, Ballymahon, who failed to appear before the recent sitting of...
New regional health forum set up dedicated to the Mid-West region to examine issues at Limerick hospital
The Mid-West was previously under the HSE West regional forum A REGIONAL health forum dedicated to the Mid-West region has now been set up. The first regular meeting will take place this March and there are seven Limerick City and County Council representatives on the forum. Councillor Michae...
‘At the stroke of midnight’: Leitrim town to host Ireland’s earliest St. Patrick’s parade this year
Kinlough to host the earliest St. Patrick's parade of 2026 as they hit the street at midnight. Kinlough is planning to host the earliest St. Patrick's Day parade in Ireland this year by taking off at one minute past midnight on Tuesday morning. “At the stroke of midnight, we will be hitting t...
'Large amount' of vapes and cigarettes stolen from Kildare business premises
The incident occurred in North Kildare A 'large amount' of vapes and cigarettes were stolen from a business premises in North Kildare, a garda has said. Garda Shane Smyth read out details of the incident during a guest appearance on KFM yesterday (March 4 last). He explained that on Thursday,...
BBC charter fixed end date leaves it open to ‘political football’ – Tim Davie
Outgoing director-general Tim Davie has said the charter renewal fixed end date leaves the BBC vulnerable to “being treated as a political football”. The charter, which is renewed every 10 years and expires in December 2027, sets out the BBC’s public purpose and is the constitutional basis for...
VIDEO: Kildare GAA club issues statement after major fire on property
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Newbridge A major fire has broke out at Sarsfields GAA club in Newbridge, Co Kildare yesterday evening. The blaze was situated at the back of the busy club's sauna facilities in Rickardstown. Passersby recorded video footage of the incident. Emergency...
Closure of Kildare national school 'shows government’s ineptitude and incompetence'
St. Patrick's National School in Celbridge has announced the school's temporary closure Sinn Féin TD for North Kildare, Réada Cronin has blamed government “ineptitude and incompetence” for the closure of St. Patrick’s National School in Celbridge. The Board of Management of the school annou...
'Large amount' of vapes and cigarettes stolen from Kildare business premises
The incident occurred in North Kildare A 'large amount' of vapes and cigarettes were stolen from a business premises in North Kildare, a garda has said. Garda Shane Smyth read out details of the incident during a guest appearance on KFM yesterday (March 4 last). He explained that on Thursday,...
Closure of Kildare national school 'shows government’s ineptitude and incompetence'
St. Patrick's National School in Celbridge has announced the school's temporary closure Sinn Féin TD for North Kildare, Réada Cronin has blamed government “ineptitude and incompetence” for the closure of St. Patrick’s National School in Celbridge. The Board of Management of the school annou...
VIDEO: Kildare GAA club issues statement after major fire on property
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Newbridge A major fire has broke out at Sarsfields GAA club in Newbridge, Co Kildare yesterday evening. The blaze was situated at the back of the busy club's sauna facilities in Rickardstown. Passersby recorded video footage of the incident. Emergency...
Deaths in Dundalk - Thursday 5 March 2026
May they rest in peace The death has occurred of Pat Martin of Toberona, Castletown, Dundalk, Co Louth Peacefully, at home, in the tender and dedicated care of and surrounded by his heartbroken family. Predeceased by his beloved wife Carmel, baby daughter Esther, grandson Cameron and parents ...
Eight new high-quality social housing units officially open in Carlow
'These high-quality homes will provide secure accommodation for local families'- Carlow County Council Minister James Browne TD of Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage officially opened eight new social housing units for Carlow County Council today at Barrack Street, Carlow. "...