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ATU Donegal retain O’Regan Cup in emphatic style
ATU Donegal hit nine goals in the O'Regan Cup final to retain the title with ease over MTU Cork in Athlone The ATU Donegal ladies retained the O’Regan Cup with a dominant 9-0 win over MTU Cork at the Athlone Town Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Bríd McGinty’s side led by four at the break and ...
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Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after baby girl falls from property
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a baby girl fell from a property. The Metropolitan Police said officers attended Horseferry Road in Westminster, central London, after reports on Saturday morning that a baby had fallen from a residential property. The baby girl – aged 18 days...
Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64 after ‘courageous battle’
Motorhead guitarist Phil Anthony Campbell has died aged 64 following a “long and courageous battle” in intensive care. The Welsh rock star died “peacefully” on Friday night following a complex major operation, a family statement said. The statement, which was shared on Facebook on Saturday, ...
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Council to review markings at junction near Portarlington
It follows a request at a recent meeting Laois County Council has agreed to review the road markings at a junction outside Portarlington. Independent Cllr Aidan Mullins requested the move in a motion at the latest meeting of Portarlington Graiguecullen Municipal District. He asked “that Laois...
Ireland keep pressure on France with bonus-point win over Scotland
Ireland claimed a fourth Triple Crown in five years and kept themselves in contention for Guinness Six Nations glory by crushing Scotland’s quest for history with a gripping 43-21 bonus-point win in Dublin. Gregor Townsend’s side began “Super Saturday” dreaming of a maiden Six Nations title ...
‘My toddler has spent most of her second year living in emergency accommodation’ - Leitrim mother
Pregnant and living in emergency accommodation, a Leitrim mother has detailed the challenges of raising a toddler in a small room without basic facilities. A pregnant woman from Leitrim has shared her experience of living in emergency accommodation, hoping to raise awareness of what mothers a...
Aintree may await No Drama This End after Festival defeat
No Drama This End could try to atone for his Cheltenham Festival defeat by stepping up in trip at Aintree. The six-year-old was sent off the 5-2 favourite for Wednesday’s Turners Novices’ Hurdle but was pulled up before the last, with trainer Paul Nicholls and part-owner Max McNeill blaming a st...
Aintree may await No Drama This End after Festival defeat
No Drama This End could try to atone for his Cheltenham Festival defeat by stepping up in trip at Aintree. The six-year-old was sent off the 5-2 favourite for Wednesday’s Turners Novices’ Hurdle but was pulled up before the last, with trainer Paul Nicholls and part-owner Max McNeill blaming a st...
Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64 after ‘courageous battle’
Motorhead guitarist Phil Anthony Campbell has died aged 64 following a “long and courageous battle” in intensive care. The Welsh rock star died “peacefully” on Friday night following a complex major operation, a family statement said. The statement, which was shared on Facebook on Saturday, ...
Tipperary deficiencies exposed by clinical Clare in opening round loss of Munster U20 campaign
Tipperary travelled to Quilty in West Clare to take on Clare in the Munster U20 Football Championship Dalata Hotel Group GAA Under 20 Munster Football Championship Tipperary 1-11 Clare 1-16 An impressive flurry of 1-4 that included two beautiful two-pointers and a sensational goal from Clare ...
Tipperary deficiencies exposed by clinical Clare in opening round loss of Munster U20 campaign
Tipperary travelled to Quilty in West Clare to take on Clare in the Munster U20 Football Championship Dalata Hotel Group GAA Under 20 Munster Football Championship Tipperary 1-11 Clare 1-16 An impressive flurry of 1-4 that included two beautiful two-pointers and a sensational goal from Clare ...
Judge makes decision on Longford man who stole over €260 in goods from local supermarket
The defendant pleaded guilty to the offences at Longford Shopping Centre in January A judge has given a man who stole items valued at more than €260 from a supermarket on two separate occasions, an opportunity to avoid a prison term. Anthony Mannion (56) of Clygeen, Lenamore, Longford pleaded...
Limerick college-led study on disinformation reaches a conclusion
Citizens Assembly convened at Mary Immaculate College in spring of 2025 A MAJOR programme hosted by Mary Immaculate College and aimed at tackling misinformation and disinformation in the media across the world has reached its conclusion. Mary Immaculate College joined nine other third-level c...
Uisce Éireann to hold community engagement meetings in Limerick
The community engagement will focus on water supply projects for the eastern and midland regions UISCE Éireann are holding a community engagement clinic on Thursday, March 19, in Castleconnell, for people to meet with a dedicated community liaison officer. There will be various clinics in Lim...
PICTURES: Laois senior citizens celebrate in Durrow
Durrow Community Council throws a party for seniors There was a great celebration in The Castle Arms Hotel on Saturday, March 7, as Durrow Community Council hosted the Annual Senior Citizens Party. Photographer Alf Harvey went along for the Leinster Express / Laois Live to capture the fun on ...
Louth ambassador highlights need for age-friendly workplaces
Gavin Duffy is among those promoting the importance of age-friendly workplaces Ireland must adapt its workplaces to reflect an increasingly age-diverse workforce, Age Friendly Ireland has said, with multigenerational employment at the heart of the third annual Age Friendly Ireland Ambassadors...
Moville Labour Councillor slams ‘classic price gouging’, as oil prices remain high
"The message from people across Inishowen is clear. Enough is enough. Households cannot continue to carry the burden while companies take advantage of global instability" Inishowen Labour Councillor, Martin Farren, has called for urgent action to protect households in Inishowen from sudden hi...
Swilly Gardening Club announces first meeting of the year
Swilly Gardening Club meets every third Monday from March to November each year and welcomes new members of all ages The Swilly Gardening Club has announced its first meeting of the year. The club’s first meeting of 2026 will take place on Monday, March 23 at 8pm in the Buncrana Youth Club (B...
Final preparations underway for Strabane’s 20th anniversary St Patrick’s Day Parade
A wide range of family activities and entertainment are planned for across the town centre Derry City and Strabane District Council and their community partners are this week putting the finishing touches to a vibrant programme to mark the 20th anniversary of the town’s much-loved St Patrick’...
Swilly Gardening Club announces first meeting of the year
Swilly Gardening Club meets every third Monday from March to November each year and welcomes new members of all ages The Swilly Gardening Club has announced its first meeting of the year. The club’s first meeting of 2026 will take place on Monday, March 23 at 8pm in the Buncrana Youth Club (B...