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IN PICTURES: Dinner Dance delight as Laois Camogie Club celebrates All-Ireland success
All-Ireland, Leinster, Laois and league honours capped a remarkable 2025 for Camross TAP NEXT OR ARROWS TO SEE MORE PICTURES Camross Camogie Club gathered in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday evening, March 14, to celebrate the club being crowned All-Ireland, Leinster and Laois Club Camog...
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'We did it' - Donegal man who beat cancer six times says thank you on charity walk
Ballyshannon’s Paul McLoone was first diagnosed with cancer in March 2006, exactly 20 years ago. Little did he know then that he would face the disease a further five times in the intervening years, resulting in six separate A Donegal man who beat cancer six times decided to give something ba...
Dog owners warned of new tougher laws to prevent livestock worrying
New legislation giving police and courts greater powers to prevent dogs from worrying and attacking livestock have come into law today (Wednesday, March 18) New tougher laws to tackle livestock worrying by dogs come into force today (Wednesday, March 18) and owners have been urged to act resp...
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Senegal federation to appeal to CAS over ‘unacceptable’ AFCON title stripping
The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title. The Confederation of African Football announced the decision on Tuesday evening to award victory to Morocco two months aft...
Behind Tipperary’s busy kitchens: The real work that keeps food businesses moving
How Caterboss helps keep Tipperary’s busy kitchens equipped, stocked, and ready for service. Across Tipperary, long before most people start their day, kitchens are already in motion. Lights flick on. Deliveries are checked. Ovens warm up. Prep begins. From independent cafés and takeaways to ...
Bethell excited to unleash Honk Kong import Beauty Destiny
Ed Bethell is excited to see what he can unearth with Beauty Destiny as he prepares to make his British debut at Newcastle on Thursday. The six-year-old has run his entire 19-race career in Hong Kong – winning six times – amassing just short of £670,000 in prize money. He will return to the rac...
PICTURES: Crowds gather to celebrate St Patrick's Day Parade in Cahir
Community spirit was in full swing in Cahir this St Patrick's Day as crowds turned out to see what the parade had to offer. Some photos of the people of Cahir who gathered at the town’s annual St Patrick’s Day parade yesterday. Cahir’s parade began at 12:00 noon, and started from the business...
"Reduce the risk": Top Kildare recruitment expert gives advice on hiring staff
Interview with Valentina Tortorelli, Talentica Recruitment, Co Kildare Interview with Valentina Tortorelli, Talentica Recruitment, Co Kildare 1. What first sparked the idea for your business? After 15+ years in recruitment, including executive search, I saw a clear gap. Large corporates had s...
Louis Tomlinson calls One Direction number one ‘a little corny’ and uncool
Former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson has described the boyband’s UK number one single What Makes You Beautiful as “a little corny” and said he thought it was uncool. The 34-year-old went on to say that despite having issues with the song, he “probably had my whole career to thank for it...
Magherafelt woman highlights plight of Iranaian Bahá'hís
Human rights activist speaks about Bahá'hís on International Women's Day International Women’s Day brought the plight of women members of the Baháʼí Faith imprisoned in Iran into sharp focus for County Derry human rights activist Mahin Gornall. Born in Iran and now living in Magherafelt with...
Concerns raised over crushing risk at Leitrim playground gate
Leitrim County Council are to address safety issue at a Manorhamilton playground after concerns were raised about a gate posing a potential finger injury risk to children. Concerns have been raised about the risk of injury at a playground in North Leitrim during a meeting of Manorhamilton Mun...
5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter
5 fun things to do this weekend in Exeter Looking ahead to the weekend in Exeter? Here are our top five picks - enjoy! DANCE 21 March Spring Equinox Ceilidh Welcome the arrival of spring with a lively ceilidh at The Hall on Stepcote Hill. Expect an evening of folk music, dancing and a warm, w...
"Reduce the risk": Top Kildare recruitment expert gives advice on hiring staff
Interview with Valentina Tortorelli, Talentica Recruitment, Co Kildare Interview with Valentina Tortorelli, Talentica Recruitment, Co Kildare 1. What first sparked the idea for your business? After 15+ years in recruitment, including executive search, I saw a clear gap. Large corporates had s...
Deaths in prison custody surge to highest level since 2012, figures show
The number of people dying while in prison custody has surged to the highest level since 2012, figures have revealed. Some 54 deaths were recorded in prison custody in 2023-24 – 15 higher than the year before. Overall, 399 people have died in prison custody since 2012. Ten of the deaths over the l...
First Drive: Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6N an EV for driving enthusiasts?
What is it? Hyundai has some pretty decent form in creating performance cars that aim to put a big grin on the face of whoever is behind the wheel. This process only started relatively recently, too, as it was back in 2012 that Hyundai put together a crack team of engineers to start creating go-fast...
Holyrood to vote on ending greyhound racing a day after Wales passes ban
Westminster’s newest MP has urged Holyrood to vote to “end greyhound racing for good”. Green MP Hannah Spencer spoke out as MSPs prepared to vote on a Bill introduced by Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell – adding that England should now “follow the lead” on the issue. If passed, Mr Ruskell...
Rheda Quinn so prominent in reviving Junior Golf in County Longford
Rheda has helped growing participation, building community, and revitalising the section locally In a county with only one golf club, creating opportunities for young people to discover the game is vital to its future. At County Longford Golf Club, junior membership has grown dramatically in ...
WATCH: David FitzGerald: ‘Crafty Trio’ return after gruelling Devon charity challenge
Poppy Appeal fundraisers return after visiting 21 Craft Union pubs across the county in ten gruelling days The ‘Crafty Trio’ have made a triumphant return to Ivybridge, having circled Devon for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. They walked two hundred miles and visited all twenty-one Cra...
WATCH: David FitzGerald: ‘Crafty Trio’ return after gruelling Devon charity challenge
Poppy Appeal fundraisers return after visiting 21 Craft Union pubs across the county in ten gruelling days The ‘Crafty Trio’ have made a triumphant return to Ivybridge, having circled Devon for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. They walked two hundred miles and visited all twenty-one Cra...
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day: Police urge public to ‘trust instincts’
Devon & Cornwall Police call on communities to spot the signs and report concerns to protect vulnerable children Today marks National Child Exploitation Awareness Day, an annual campaign highlighting the dangers of child exploitation and encouraging the public to take action. The day, led by ...