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Watch: And they're off! Bundoran 10 race gets underway along stunning route

In total, 2,200 participants took part in three events, the 5k on Friday evening amd the two ten-mile events for walkers and runners on Saturday The Bundoran 10 took place on Saturday morning, March 7. Siobhan McGowan was at the startline to capture the excitement as the main race got underwa...

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Historic night for Sean MacCumhaills as minor camogs take the field against Markievicz

The milestone outing highlights the exciting progress being made within the club’s Camogie code and the weekend's performance bodes very well for the future Friday evening marked a proud and historic moment for Camogie at Sean MacCumhaills, as the club’s minor team took to the field for the f...

LIVE UPDATES: Laois Camogie look to bounce back against Carlow

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Follow all the action as Rob Jones and Pat Collier's Laois Camogie side take on Carlow in Netwatch Cullen Park in Round 4 of this year's Centra Division 2 Camogie Leagues. The blog may take a few moments to load.

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New dad Tony McNamee leads Finn Harps after baby Theo arrives

The Ramelton man became a father on Thursday, his wife Sarah giving birth to baby boy Theo, and he was Man of the Match on Friday night when Finn Harps drew 1-1 with Wexford at Finn Park Finn Harps captain Tony McNamee might have some sleepless nights ahead. The Ramelton man became a father o...

In Pictures: Donegal primary school pupils inspired by beekeeper's visit

Children and Creevy NS enjoyed a workshop with Letermacaward beekeeeper Ronan Harper Beekeeper Ronan Harper from Lettermacaward who gave a workshop and talk when he visited Creevy National School, Ballyshannon, part of the Green Schools Community and Creevy Activity Hub CLG. Click on the arro...

Olive Nicholls chasing special winner with Golden Son

Olive Nicholls is hungrier than ever to make her mark on the Cheltenham Festival, as she bids to make it fourth time lucky in the Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase aboard Golden Son. Nicholls was third on her first Cheltenham ride as a 17-year-old aboard her old schoolmaster Shantou...

Badenoch says UK is ‘in this war whether Starmer likes it or not’

Kemi Badenoch has said the Prime Minister is “too scared to make foreign interventions” and that the UK is “in this war whether Keir Starmer likes it or not”. Speaking at the Conservative Party’s spring conference in Harrogate, Mrs Badenoch said the Prime Minister was “sitting on the fen...

BREAKING: Tipperary hurlers league clash with Waterford postponed due to sudden bereavement

Tipperary were due to play Waterford in the Allianz National Hurling League on Sunday The Tipperary hurlers' National Hurling League clash with Waterford, scheduled for Sunday afternoon, has been postponed due to a sudden bereavement. READ NEXT: RIP: Founder of Cabragh Wetlands remembered as ...

Dedicated Tipperary Daffodil Day team are ready for another successful event

Daffodil Day in Clonmel The dedicated team of committee members and volunteers involved every year for decades is gearing up for another Daffodil Day success in Clonmel. Daffodil Day in Clonmel was launched recently at the Place4U centre by the Mayor of Clonmel, Cllr Pat English. Daffodil Day...

Waterford learner driver handed €800 in fines after expensive Garda stop

Anthony Ahearne was stopped at a garda checkpoint on St Patrick’s Day, 2025, on the Waterford Road. A learner driver from Waterford was given fines totaling €800 after being convicted of road traffic offences. Anthony Ahearne, Apt. 16 Scots Marsh House, William Street, Waterford, was charged ...

BREAKING: Tipperary hurlers league clash with Waterford postponed due to sudden bereavement

Tipperary were due to play Waterford in the Allianz National Hurling League on Sunday The Tipperary hurlers' National Hurling League clash with Waterford, scheduled for Sunday afternoon, has been postponed due to a sudden bereavement. READ NEXT: RIP: Founder of Cabragh Wetlands remembered as ...

Dedicated Tipperary Daffodil Day team are ready for another successful event

Daffodil Day in Clonmel The dedicated team of committee members and volunteers involved every year for decades is gearing up for another Daffodil Day success in Clonmel. Daffodil Day in Clonmel was launched recently at the Place4U centre by the Mayor of Clonmel, Cllr Pat English. Daffodil Day...

Extraordinary women finally being given the permanent platform they deserve, in Limerick

The National Museum of Ireland is to house a permanent exhibition in Limerick dedicated to the stories of women in Ireland AS Limerick looks ahead to International Women's Day this Sunday, March 8, the timing of an announcement of a significant attraction for the city could not be more apt. T...

Big decisions ahead for sport in Leitrim as public consultations begin

Leitrim residents are invited to public consultations in Carrick-on-Shannon and Manorhamilton to share ideas and help shape the county’s future sports and wellbeing plan. Residents of Leitrim are being invited to share their views on the future of sport and wellbeing in the county. A number o...

Hat-trick hero Dowling and suspended Sheridan both out of Kildare team to face Carlow

Brian Dowling and his management team have named the Kildare team to take on Carlow in Round 6 of Allianz Hurling League Division 1B with two major attacking absences Brian Dowling and his management team have named the Kildare team to take on Carlow in Round 6 of Allianz Hurling League Divis...

Accused ordered to stay out of Laois shop

The woman appeared before Portlaoise District Court A woman who is accused of stealing baby products from a shop in Mountmellick was ordered to stay out of the shop. Caroline O’Donoghue (22) of 7 Old Knockmay Road, Portlaoise is accused of stealing baby products valued at €218 from Supervalu,...

Hat-trick hero Dowling and suspended Sheridan both out of Kildare team to face Carlow

Brian Dowling and his management team have named the Kildare team to take on Carlow in Round 6 of Allianz Hurling League Division 1B with two major attacking absences Brian Dowling and his management team have named the Kildare team to take on Carlow in Round 6 of Allianz Hurling League Divis...

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, March 7

The following deaths have taken place: - Martina Doherty, Buncrana - Peter Friel, Milford - Tommy McFadden, Falcarragh Martina Doherty, Buncrana The death has taken place at her residence of Martina Doherty (Marty) née Murphy, St Columba’s Avenue, Buncrana Predeceased by her infant daughters Mart...

Endometriosis awareness and women’s health info evening in Dundalk

Free March 11 information evening supporting women with endometriosis Endo Awareness and Women’s Health Session is set to take place at Creative Spark Downtown, Dundalk on March 11th. An informative and supportive evening for women navigating endometriosis and related hormonal health challeng...

'Such a pleasure to meet her' - Daniel O'Donnell visits Ireland's oldest citizen

The Donegal singer-songwriter popped in to see Nell Hynes from Coolderry in Co Offaly, who turned 109 in December Daniel O'Donnell has paid a visit to Ireland to the oldest person in Ireland. The Donegal singer-songwriter popped in to see Nell Hynes from Coolderry in Co Offaly, who turned 109...