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Dundalk FC announce Anord Mardix Down Syndrome Futsal sponsorship
The Lilywhites are proud Down Syndrome Futsal programme and of the positive environment it has created Dundalk FC have announced Anord Mardix, a Flex company, as the official sponsor of their Down Syndrome Futsal side. The club is very proud of the Down Syndrome Futsal programme and of the po...
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BREAKING: Emergency services attend serious road traffic collision in County Limerick
The incident occurred on the R513 route on the Hospital side of Knocklong EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a serious road traffic collision in County Limerick this Monday afternoon. The incident, reported to involve a lorry and car, occurred at the Cross of Knocklong on the R513 between...
Woman must pay more than €500 for parking without tax or parking ticket in Donegal
The sum of €556 is made up of fines and prosecution costs A woman whose vehicle was parked in Bundoran without valid tax or a pay and display ticket is facing more than €500 in fines and prosecution costs. Amanda Forde, of Gormanstown, Drumcree, Mullingar, County Westmeath was not present whe...
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Fundraiser in memory of Donegal man raises €10,000 for the Donegal Hospice
The Marius Lynch Family and Friends Fundraiser group organised the Night of Remembrance of All Souls in the Hills at the Ballyliffin Hotel in February An all-day fundraiser of family events in Inishowen has raised €10,000 for the Donegal Hospice. The Marius Lynch Family and Friends Fundraiser...
Kilkenny quizzers crowned national champions at Credit Union Schools Quiz Final 2026
The Kilkenny team from St Canice’s Co Ed Primary School won the national title in the under-11 category A Kilkenny school team are national champions after winning the 2026 Credit Union Schools Quiz Final (coming through a competition involving more than 25,000 students from across the island...
Tavistock AFC slip to Hartpury loss as Community Day draws in fans
Late Elis Aldrich goal not enough as Tavistock AFC lose final home game at Langsford Park during Community Day event Tavistock AFC were defeated 1-2 by Gloucestershire outfit Hartpury FC on Saturday (18 April) as their last outing of the season at Langsford Park ended in defeat. The Southern ...
Tavistock AFC slip to Hartpury loss as Community Day draws in fans
Late Elis Aldrich goal not enough as Tavistock AFC lose final home game at Langsford Park during Community Day event Tavistock AFC were defeated 1-2 by Gloucestershire outfit Hartpury FC on Saturday (18 April) as their last outing of the season at Langsford Park ended in defeat. The Southern ...
Exeter's electric bus fleet edges closer as charging infrastructure reaches completion
Cleaner, quieter journeys on the horizon for Exeter commuters as Stagecoach electric bus fleet prepares to hit the roads this June Exeter is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its public transport network after Stagecoach confirmed that charging infrastructure for the city's new e...
Exeter's electric bus fleet edges closer as charging infrastructure reaches completion
Cleaner, quieter journeys on the horizon for Exeter commuters as Stagecoach electric bus fleet prepares to hit the roads this June Exeter is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its public transport network after Stagecoach confirmed that charging infrastructure for the city's new e...
Exeter's electric bus fleet edges closer as charging infrastructure reaches completion
Cleaner, quieter journeys on the horizon for Exeter commuters as Stagecoach electric bus fleet prepares to hit the roads this June Exeter is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its public transport network after Stagecoach confirmed that charging infrastructure for the city's new e...
Carrick GAA club teams limber up for two County League matches next weekend
Carrick Swan GAA Club adult and juvenile teams have a busy schedule of matches Carrick Swan GAA Club's Division 1 County League side defeated Gortnahoe 0-17 to 1-13 last Saturday. It was a great result and performance from the team. They next face Loughmore Castleiney away on Sunday, April 26...
Carrick GAA club teams limber up for two County League matches next weekend
Carrick Swan GAA Club adult and juvenile teams have a busy schedule of matches Carrick Swan GAA Club's Division 1 County League side defeated Gortnahoe 0-17 to 1-13 last Saturday. It was a great result and performance from the team. They next face Loughmore Castleiney away on Sunday, April 26...
Deaths in Longford - Monday, April 20, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace Malachy Scott, Kiltycreevagh, Ballinamuck, Longford / Ballynacargy, Westmeath The death occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff of Mullingar General Hospi...
'They're out of touch.': Questions linger in Leitrim as Taoiseach under fire over protest handling
As the fray of the fuel protests dies down, questions linger as to the government's handling of the crisis, while Michael Martin's leadership is challenged After a fairly difficult couple of weeks for the Government, questions are still lingering for Leitrim people around the handling of fuel...
'No budget' available for toilets in this Kildare park
Cllr Paul Brooks (FG) called for toilets to be installed in St Catherine's Park, Leixlip, Co Kildare There is “no budget” available to provide temporary toilet units in St Catherine's Park, Leixlip, Co Kildare, according to Kildare County Council. Cllr Paul Brooks (FG) had motioned at a Celbr...
Athy make it back-to-back Towns Cup titles in some style
Magnificent Athy dominate Towns Cup decider against Tullow to keep prestigious trophy in Kildare A dominant first-half blitz from reigning champions Athy RFC proved decisive as the Kildare side powered past Tullow to secure their seventh-ever Bank of Ireland Provincial Towns Cup title in Eden...
Man stole bicycle from garden in Laois
The man apologised at Portlaoise District Court A man who stole a bicycle from a front garden in Laois apologised to its owner after he was sentenced. Darren McInerney (39) of 11 Colliers Court, Portlaoise, appeared before Portlaoise District Court where he was accused of the unlawful taking ...
Fianna Fáil MEP makes visit to rural Laois primary school
Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, MEP joins Sean Fleming TD and Cllr Fennelly in Shanahoe A Laois primary school participating in the 'Blue Star Programme' received a visit from a member of the European Parliament. The 5th and 6th classes of Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe have been enthusiastic participan...
'No budget' available for toilets in this Kildare park
Cllr Paul Brooks (FG) called for toilets to be installed in St Catherine's Park, Leixlip, Co Kildare There is “no budget” available to provide temporary toilet units in St Catherine's Park, Leixlip, Co Kildare, according to Kildare County Council. Cllr Paul Brooks (FG) had motioned at a Celbr...
Athy make it back-to-back Towns Cup titles in some style
Magnificent Athy dominate Towns Cup decider against Tullow to keep prestigious trophy in Kildare A dominant first-half blitz from reigning champions Athy RFC proved decisive as the Kildare side powered past Tullow to secure their seventh-ever Bank of Ireland Provincial Towns Cup title in Eden...