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Louth GAA club swap farmers’ tans for flawless glow in fundraising calendar
Cúchulainn Gaels senior team embrace spray tanning to support club development plans Omeath based Cúchulainn Gaels senior GAA team is celebrating a successful fundraiser, after swapping their traditional farmers’ tans for a flawless glow in support of the club’s development plans. The event, ...
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'Did Ye Hear about…?' Myths, Misconceptions and Muslims
Dr. Sameh Sayed Ali Hassan, chairperson of the North-West Islamic Association, gave a talk to dispel common misconceptions about Muslims and Islam Dr. Sameh Sayed Ali Hassan has said that the depiction of Muslims in the western media has resulted in many misconceptions. A true Muslim is one w...
Artist Spotlight: Francesca Lawrence's art will make you smile
Shining the light on local artists this week is Hannah Leadbetter, Artist Consultant at Print2Wall Welcome back to our fortnightly arts column! This week, I'm thrilled to feature Francesca Lawrence, a mixed media collage artist whose work you may have spotted at our SwipeRight4Art exhibition ...
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Supporting young people with body image issues - Parenting Limerick
Research consistently shows that boys and girls experience body image concerns in different ways, with girls generally reporting slightly higher levels of concern BODY image relates to how we feel about our body and appearance, including how we see ourselves, how we think and feel about our b...
Jewellery maker with celebrity fans reflects on kitchen table start to career
A Dublin designer whose jewellery has won her fans among TV and music stars has reflected on a career that started crafting pieces on the kitchen table. Derry Girls actress and The Traitors Ireland host Siobhan McSweeney and singer CMAT have both appeared on screen wearing earrings made by Daki Zdra...
Burglary accused ordered to stay out of Laois
The man appeared before Laois District Court A man has been ordered to stay out of Laois except for court appearances. Eduard Ionut (26) of 8 Orlagh Grange, Knocklyn, Dublin is accused of burglary at Room 4, Ballycarnan Lodge, Portlaoise on November 2 last. Solicitor Barry Fitzgerald said his...
UK joins Geneva talks on Trump’s Ukraine peace plan
Allies of Ukraine need to “open up space for meaningful negotiations”, a Cabinet minister has said as talks with the US, Ukrainian and European officials on Donald Trump’s peace plan take place. The Ukrainian delegation said they had held their first meeting with Britain’s national security ...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday, November 23
The following deaths have taken place: - Mary Farrelly, Kilkenny and Buncrara - Beattie Doherty, Convoy - Kathleen Crawford, Castlefin - Connell Russell, Kilmacernnan - Teddy Mc Glinchey, Newtowncunningham Mary Farrelly, Kilkenny and Buncrara The death has taken place of Mary Farrelly née Doherty, ...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday, November 23
The following deaths have taken place: - Mary Farrelly, Kilkenny and Buncrara - Beattie Doherty, Convoy - Kathleen Crawford, Castlefin - Connell Russell, Kilmacernnan - Teddy Mc Glinchey, Newtowncunningham Mary Farrelly, Kilkenny and Buncrara The death has taken place of Mary Farrelly née Doherty, ...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday, November 23
The following deaths have taken place: - Mary Farrelly, Kilkenny and Buncrara - Beattie Doherty, Convoy - Kathleen Crawford, Castlefin - Connell Russell, Kilmacernnan - Teddy Mc Glinchey, Newtowncunningham Mary Farrelly, Kilkenny and Buncrara The death has taken place of Mary Farrelly née Doherty, ...
Record audiences enjoyed South East Science Festival events in Tipperary
Mark Langtry was a huge attraction South East Science Festival events in schools, libraries, the museum and community hubs in Clonmel drew record audiences this year, the local organisers say. READ MORE: Application for emergency funding after partial road collapse Engagement in a host of fre...
Christmas craft fair to take place in Tipperary village's community hall
Cloneen Christmas Craft Fair takes place in Cloneen Hall on December 7 A Christmas fair will take place in Cloneen Hall in Cloneen village on Sunday, December 7 between 1pm and 4pm. All are welcome to attend. See below for more details. READ NEXT: Tipperary County Council Civic Offices in Clo...
Special screening of a magical Christmas movie at Tipperary cinema
The Source Thurles Get yourself in the festive mood by coming to The Source in Thurles for a very special screening of The Santa Clause. The screenings are on December 6 at 3pm and 7pm. READ MORE: Application for emergency funding to be made after partial road collapse in Tipperary Wear your ...
Leitrim councillor highlights pay inequality in special schools
During November's meeting of Leitrim County Council, Cllr Cormac Flynn called on Minister to seek a revision of pay scales for senior management teams in special schools. A call was made for the pay scales of senior management teams in special schools to be reviewed and adjusted so that their...
LIVE UPDATES: Clough-Ballacolla travel to Nowlan Park to take on Shamrocks Ballyhale
A place in the Leinster Club SHC final awaits the winners Follow all the action from UPMC Nowlan Park as Willie Hyland's Clough-Ballacolla look to reach the club's second-ever Leinster Club SHC final when they take on Kilkenny champions Shamrocks Ballyhale. The blog may take a few moments to ...
PICTURES: 'Serious' huge pile of rubbish set on fire next to Laois homes
'If it had been windy, flames would have carried' - Portlaoise councillor A Laois councillor is demanding that the perpetrators of dumping that led to a dangerous fire be caught and fined. A shocking amount of household waste is being regularly dumped in a laneway beside Birchgrove housing es...
‘Significantly higher’ rates of collisions prompt safety review on busy Clare commuter route
TII to examine spike in collisions along N18/M18 after 16 incidents in September and 9 in October, exceeding earlier monthly averages for 2025 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has announced their intention to review safety on the N18 and M18 following a recent spike in collisions. With ...
In pictures: Newtoncunningham Community First Responders fundraiser at Coyle's Bar
Coyle's Bar played host to a fundraiser on Friday night, featuring live music and dancing from the Beefcake Dancers before a DJ set for the Newtoncunningham Community First Responders Coyle's Bar played host to a fundraiser on Friday night, featuring live music and dancing from the Beefcake D...
New Lifford museum open invitation for its official launch this week
The event takes place at Lifford Old Courthouse on Tuesday, November 25, from 7-9pm - free admission, engaging exhibits, and welcoming staff await, with John McLaughlin, Chief Executive, Donegal County Council, performing the launch The official launch of the new Lifford museum - a celebratio...
Creeslough Community Association to host Christmas Day dinner for second year
The dinner will be served at 12:30pm on Christmas Day in the Creeslough Day Centre and everyone is welcome to attend The Creeslough Community Association is hosting its second annual Christmas Day Dinner. The dinner will be served at 12:30pm in the Creeslough Day Centre and everyone is welcom...