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WATCH: Limerick treated to colourful and upbeat scenes - despite grey skies!
Musicians from across the world provide entertainment for Limerick people at International Band Championship PEOPLE who braved the cold weather were treated to a colourful and upbeat scenes in Limerick this Sunday. Fifteen bands from Limerick, Ireland, Britain and the USA marched through the ...
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In pictures: Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly visits Cara House
Cara House in Letterkenny said of the visit: 'The president spoke about the importance of Family Resource Centres and expressed her strong support for the valuable work they do' Uachtarán na hÉireann Catherine Connolly, on her visit to Donegal. met with Cara House Family Resource Centre staff...
‘Beyond a joke’ - Carlow motorist drove car into ‘12ft drop’ before driving home
Cllr Brian O’Donoghue spoke about the incident at the March plenary meeting of Carlow County Council A Carlow motorist drove their car into a 12ft drop on a bend but still managed to drive home, a council meeting has heard. Fine Gael councillor Brian O’Donoghue raised the issue of the bend on...
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Unwell young man in custody unseen by prison psychiatrist for three months
A sitting of the Limerick District Court heard that the sole psychiatrist at Limerick Prison has stood down from their role, meaning that Mohamed Falek has no one to assess his fitness to plea A JUDGE has “concerns” about a man in custody who is awaiting a psychiatrist’s assessment. Mohamed F...
Starmer and Trump discuss ‘importance’ of reopening Strait of Hormuz
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have spoken of the importance of reopening a key shipping route in the Middle East, in their first conversation since the US president called for Britain to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran’s stranglehold on oil tankers passing through the narrow sea ...
Man tried to kick Laois Garda
The man appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court A man who tried to kick a Garda near the site of a car crash was in Laois meeting up with friends from addiction treatment, a court was told. Kevin Shine (29) of 37 An Seanline, Fethard, Co Tipperary was accused of obstruction and...
Tipperary stave off the threat of relegation with great fightback in Waterford
Tipp come from ten points down to win by four Tipperary 2-24 Waterford 1-23 National League form can be notoriously erratic. Three weeks after they were on the receiving end of a heavy drubbing by Limerick at home, Tipperary showed admirable resilience to erase a ten-point deficit to beat Wat...
Waterford students showcase farming ideas at major national competition in Croke Park
Two Waterford schools among 50 nationwide to exhibit at Certified Irish Angus Schools Competition Two Waterford schools were among dozens from across the country to showcase their agricultural ideas at a major national student competition held in Croke Park. Students from Ardscoil Na Mara in ...
Tipperary stave off the threat of relegation with great fightback in Waterford
Tipp come from ten points down to win by four Tipperary 2-24 Waterford 1-23 National League form can be notoriously erratic. Three weeks after they were on the receiving end of a heavy drubbing by Limerick at home, Tipperary showed admirable resilience to erase a ten-point deficit to beat Wat...
PICTURES: Tipperary students set to showcase projects at national entrepreneurship finals
Three outstanding student enterprises will represent the county at the Student Enterprise Programme National Final in May. Danny Nugent. Local Enterprise Office Tipperary has announced that three outstanding student enterprises will represent the county at the Student Enterprise Programme Nat...
GALLERY: Springtime begins with pieces that feel just right for the season ahead at Pamela Scott
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Drama feast of Laois plays on the menu in Mountmellick
Page to Stage in Mountmelick promises to be a great night's entertainment A night of innovative drama is in store when the Mountmellick Arts Collective present a packed night of theatre this weekend. The collective launched two years ago, presenting six ten-minute plays at the 2024 Mountmelli...
Laois shop ‘full of blood’ after burglary
The man asked to be jailed in the 'drug free' wing of the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise A man who burgled a shop in Laois asked to be jailed in the ‘drug free’ wing of the Midlands Prison. Mark Walsh (45) of No Fixed Abode, Charles Stewart Hostel, Parnell Square, Dublin 1, admitted burgling C...
Delayed HSE eye care service for Laois finally set to open in Portlaoise
Portlaoise councillor welcomes imminent move by HSE into community hub The resumption of HSE specialist eye services for Laois at a Portlaoise community hub by the summer has finally been confirmed nearly two years since the health service secured planning permission. Cllr Caroline Dwane Stan...
From a total herd wipeout to full organic farming in Ballyshannon
How Andrew McShea transformed a traditional Donegal family farm through soil restoration, natural fertiliser and organic farming, at Tully House Farm Andrew McShea was born and raised in Tully, near Ballyshannon. He grew up in a large rural family with four sisters and four brothers. His fath...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday evening, March 15
The following deaths have taken place: - Robert Faulkner, Donegal Town - Seamus Roarty, Dunlewey - Isobel Duggan, Kilmacrennan - Sinead Mc Ginley, Killybegs - Josie Corry, Letterkenny and Ballyshannon - Charles Glackin, Cavan and Dungloe - Joe Doherty, Ramelton and Letterkenny - Vincent McGrath, New...
RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Sunday, March 15
RIP: Limerick deaths and funeral details, Sunday, March 15 The death has occurred of Ruth Staunton (née Tiernan), Ballycummin Road, Raheen, and late of Ballyclough, Co. Limerick. Unexpectedly but peacefully, at University Hospital Limerick, on 13th March 2026. Beloved wife of Jeremy, adoring ...
From a total herd wipeout to full organic farming in Ballyshannon
How Andrew McShea transformed a traditional Donegal family farm through soil restoration, natural fertiliser and organic farming, at Tully House Farm Andrew McShea was born and raised in Tully, near Ballyshannon. He grew up in a large rural family with four sisters and four brothers. His fath...
‘She’s already a winner’: Kerry town beams with pride for Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley’s picturesque Co Kerry hometown was brimming with pride for the local star ahead of Oscars night. The 36-year-old has bagged several significant awards for her role as Agnes Shakespeare in Hamnet, making her possible win for best actress seem a daringly sure thing at the 98th Academ...
‘She’s already a winner’: Kerry town beams with pride for Jessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley’s picturesque Co Kerry home town was brimming with pride for the local star ahead of Oscars night. The 36-year-old has bagged several significant awards for her role as Agnes Shakespeare in Hamnet, making her possible win for best actress seem a daringly sure thing at the 98th Acade...