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PICTURE: Tipperary business raises over €6,000 for local cancer support charity
Gary Roche and Ryan's daughter Restaurant Staff recently raised over €6,000 for a local cancer support charity in Thurles. A member of a Lions club in Tipperary has been praised for raising a large amount of money for a local charity in Thurles. Gary Roche, a member of Thurles Lions Club, rec...
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5 new books to read this week
This week’s new releases are set across Eighties Budapest to modern-day Somerset… Fiction 1. Porcupines by Fran Fabriczki is published in hardback by Fig Tree, priced £16.99 (ebook £7.99). Available now Porcupines by Fran Fabriczki is a mother-daughter story that moves between two moments in t...
Public invited to take part in Big River Watch as concern grows around river health
The Rivers Trust initiative invites the public to spend just 15 minutes by a local river or stream, recording observations of pollution, wildlife, and river conditions through the free Big River Watch app As concern grows over the state of waterways across the UK and Ireland, thousands of cit...
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Local man running 50 before 50 for Rowcroft reaches half way mark
Geoff is half way through his mission to run 50 half marathons before October A Newton Abbot runner has reached the halfway point in an extraordinary fundraising challenge for Rowcroft Hospice, completing his 25th half marathon as part of a mission to run 50 before his 50th birthday. Geoff Pr...
Local man running 50 before 50 for Rowcroft reaches half way mark
Geoff is half way through his mission to run 50 half marathons before October A Newton Abbot runner has reached the halfway point in an extraordinary fundraising challenge for Rowcroft Hospice, completing his 25th half marathon as part of a mission to run 50 before his 50th birthday. Geoff Pr...
Rural planning rules are 'too restrictive' argue Tipperary councillors at recent meeting
Nenagh councillors hit out at rural planning rules at the recent Nenagh MD meeting Rural planning policy and its impact on local families formed a key part of discussions at the April meeting of Nenagh Municipal District, with councillors voicing strong concerns over current restrictions and ...
Rural planning rules are 'too restrictive' argue Tipperary councillors at recent meeting
Nenagh councillors hit out at rural planning rules at the recent Nenagh MD meeting Rural planning policy and its impact on local families formed a key part of discussions at the April meeting of Nenagh Municipal District, with councillors voicing strong concerns over current restrictions and ...
Longford artists invited to enter this year's AIB Portrait and AIB Young Portrait Prizes
The National Gallery run competition is now open for entries from people of all ages Artists in county Longford have been urged to enter the AIB Portrait Prize and AIB Young Portrait Prize 2026 competitions, which are now open for entries from people of all ages. The competition is organised ...
‘A man of simple tastes’ Longford’s John Pat McNaboe is a Census 1926 Centenarian Ambassador
To coincide with the historic release of the 1926 Census of Population records, the National Archives of Ireland announced 48 ‘Centenarian Ambassadors’ and among them is John Pat McNaboe from Aughnacliffe, Co Longford To coincide with the historic release of the 1926 Census of Population reco...
Residents impacted as narrow Leitrim roads set for safety review
Leitrim County Council is set to review narrow local roads near Glencar Community Park amid concerns they cannot safely handle increasing traffic volumes linked. Local roads near Glencar are to be reviewed for potential widening following an increase in traffic in the area that has raised saf...
Kildare Death Notices for today: Wednesday, April 22 2026
Death Notices for Kildare Michael Bridgett The death has occurred of Michael Bridgett, Kilcoo, Athy, Kildare / Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny. In his 95th year, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Holy Family Ward, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy on April 21 2026. Predeceased...
Kildare U20 hurlers name team for tonight's visit to Wexford
Kildare have named their U20 Hurling Panel to take on Wexford in Chadwicks Wexford Park in Round 3 of the Fulfil Leinster U20 Hurling Championship Adrian Kinsella and his management team have named their Kildare U20 Hurling Panel to take on Wexford in Chadwicks Wexford Park in round 3 of the ...
House prices rise by 1.2% annually ‘reflecting sellers being realistic’
The average UK house price rose 1.2% annually in February, edging up from a 1.0% increase in the year to January, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. Across the UK, the average house price in February was £268,000. Average house prices increased in February to £290,000 (0.8%...
'Stop use immediately' - Popular home product pulled from shelves amid serious burn risk
The product has been recalled in TK Maxx and Homesense stores across Ireland The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has alerted the public across Ireland to an urgent recall being carried amid serious risks of fire and burns. TJX Ireland Unlimited Company t/a TK Maxx and Ho...
Kildare landscaper defrauded elderly woman out of over €50,000, court hears
Myles Connors (37) from Newbridge charged the woman €48,000 for slabbing, weed removal and cementing part of her back garden By Fiona Ferguson A Kildare landscaper defrauded an elderly woman out of over €50,000 for poor quality work in her garden, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard. Myle...
ALERT: Kilkenny drivers take an alternative route due to closure of busy road
Kilkenny County Council has apologised for any inconvenience caused The L1022 Rathculbin/Mallardstown (Kells to Callan) will be closed daily to vehicular traffic from its junction with the R699 Mallardstown (Callan to Dunnamaggin) to its junction with the L5048 Spruceshay (Newtown Castle) on ...
Kildare Death Notices for today: Wednesday, April 22 2026
Death Notices for Kildare Michael Bridgett The death has occurred of Michael Bridgett, Kilcoo, Athy, Kildare / Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny. In his 95th year, peacefully in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Holy Family Ward, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy on April 21 2026. Predeceased...
Kildare landscaper defrauded elderly woman out of over €50,000, court hears
Myles Connors (37) from Newbridge charged the woman €48,000 for slabbing, weed removal and cementing part of her back garden By Fiona Ferguson A Kildare landscaper defrauded an elderly woman out of over €50,000 for poor quality work in her garden, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court has heard. Myle...
Double Delight for Moville Community College in Ulster finals
Moville Community College celebrated winning two First Year Ulster titles with wins over Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana, and Loreto College, Cavan There were scenes of celebration and pride over the last few weeks as both of Moville Community College’s First Year Boys and Girls soccer teams were crow...
Opening of Next store in Dundalk has been delayed
Due to unforeseen delays the new Next store in Dundalk will no longer be opening today, Wednesday The new Next store was due to open its doors in Dundalk today but the opening has been delayed. A Next spokesperson said: "Due to unforeseen delays, the new Next store in Dundalk will no longer b...