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RIP: Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' from Kildare who passed recently

Pat Clancy, Kildare / Dublin passed on February 11 2026 Tributes have been paid to a 'true gentleman' from Kildare who passed this week. Pat Clancy, Kildare and late of Palmerstown Woods and Devenish Road, Kimmage, died on February 11 2026 after a short illness at Naas General Hospital. Pat i...

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RIP: Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' from Kildare who passed recently

Pat Clancy, Kildare / Dublin passed on February 11 2026 Tributes have been paid to a 'true gentleman' from Kildare who passed this week. Pat Clancy, Kildare and late of Palmerstown Woods and Devenish Road, Kimmage, died on February 11 2026 after a short illness at Naas General Hospital. Pat i...

PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Crescent College Comprehensive and CBC in Munster Senior Schools Cup clash

The Limerick side suffered an agonising 31-30 defeat in their quarter-final fixture at Thomond Park on Wednesday LIMEIRCK'S Crescent College Comprehesive were agonisingly on the wrong side of a Pinergy Munster Senior Schools epic when they fell in the quarter-final, 31-30, to Christian Brothe...

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Offaly locals urging community to 'Go all in against cancer this Daffodil Day'

This year's Daffodil Day will be held on Friday March 20th next LOCALS from across Offaly are urging their community to turn Daffodil Yellow on Daffodil Day March 20th and go all in to raise vital funds and give hope to cancer patients. Edel Shovlin, Acting CEO, Irish Cancer Society said: “Th...

Request to Department of Education to visit St Eunan’s is ‘under consideration’

Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton was responding to the request made by St Eunan’s College following the decision to overlook the secondary school in the National Development Plan rollout for 2026 and 2027 The Minister for Education said the request made to the department to visit St Eunan’s C...

Local residents request installation of public toilets in one of Tipperary's busiest parks

Councillor Moran urged the council to prioritise the provision of public toilets for Templemore Town Park in the area’s primary development plan, emphasising the need for immediate action. Local residents have requested the installation of public toilets in one of Tipperary's busiest parks. D...

Harry Styles announces pre-release listening parties for next album

Former One Direction star Harry Styles has announced listening parties for his new album, with events to be held internationally across 40 cities, including London and Dublin. The 32-year-old singer will release his fourth record Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally on March 6. In a post on Instag...

Glenties-based man accused of assisting human trafficking operation

The accused man is charged that he did enhance the ability of a criminal organisation to carry out human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation within the State by opening, using and permitting others to use bank accounts in his name A man with an address in Glenties has been rema...

Family tells of ‘profound sadness’ as jury finds Strictly dancer died by suicide

The family of a Strictly Come Dancing star have told of their “profound sadness” after an inquest jury concluded he took his own life. Professional dancer Robin Windsor, 44, died after consuming alcohol and a drug, and was found in a hotel room in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, in February 2024...

Allegedly threatened to damage home and vehicle in Offaly

Accused of making threats to man at filling station in January A MAN appeared in court accused of threatening to damage another man's vehicle and home. Gary Hyland (23), Bridge Street, Kilcormac, is alleged to have made the threats to Tony Buckley at Doolan's filling station in Kilcormac on J...

'He was dead if my wife didn't scream' - Huge concern in Derry over boys on e-scooters

A shocked and frightened Derry driving instructor posted dash-cam footage of four boys zooming past a road on e-scooters one after another A driving instructor based in Derry has posted a shocking video to his Facebook page showing a clear example of the dangers of e-scooters in the local are...

Tipperary Live player ratings - Tipperary vs Cork in National Hurling League - Round 3

Tipperary were defeated by Cork in the Allianz National Hurling League Tipperary were defeated by a determined Cork side in the Allianz National Hurling League last Saturday, eventually losing out by seven points in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh. To see the ratings from the game, click the >arro...

Crucifix-wearing woman tells Kildare judge from prison she prays to her dead brother

The woman stole goods from a Kildare pharmacy A woman told Naas District Court she prays to her late brother, who died from cancer at the age of 28. The woman, who appeared via videolink from the Dóchas Centre in Mountjoy Prison, made the comment when she was asked about a crucifix she was we...

Crucifix-wearing woman tells Kildare judge from prison she prays to her dead brother

The woman stole goods from a Kildare pharmacy A woman told Naas District Court she prays to her late brother, who died from cancer at the age of 28. The woman, who appeared via videolink from the Dóchas Centre in Mountjoy Prison, made the comment when she was asked about a crucifix she was we...

Mayo U-16 Camogie team taste defeat at hands of Wicklow

The Mayo side went up against the All Ireland C Champions last Sunday in Bray The Mayo U-16 Camogie panel started their campaign away to Wicklow in Bray on Sunday last, making the long journey cross-country to take on the current All-Ireland U16C Champions. Played on the Emmets Astro pitch du...

A rare first edition work by Longford's captivating novelist to go on display in Dublin

The Maria Edgeworth Centre is holding an event in Dubray Books, Dublin, leading up to 'Belinda's' 225th anniversary 2026 is a significant year in the history of the romantic novel. One of the earliest novels published was Maria Edgeworth’s Belinda (1801). Maria was one of the first, if not th...

Limerick musician is keeping an ancient art and tradition alive

Ireland is one of very few countries with a musical instrument as the national emblem WHEN she was just 10 years old with a strong nudge from her music-loving grandmother, Fiana Ní Chonaill began learning the harp. Harps are synonymous with all things Irish - they are on our official Governme...

PICTURES: Gorgeous five bed Waterford abode hits the market for an eye-watering price

Set on three acres of level, well-maintained land, this home boasts many advantages including equestrian facilities including stables, sand arena, and securely fenced paddocks USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY This gorgeous home is located at Shanoon, Holycross, Butl...

Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr is in his ‘turret era’

Comedian Alan Carr has said he is in “my turret era” as he searches for a castle to call home. Appearing as a guest on The Jonathan Ross Show, The Celebrity Traitors winner said he would like to have animals in the grounds and for people to “come there and have a cream tea” as he feels lonel...

Neve Campbell: Duke of Sussex said he had poster of me on his wall

Scream actress Neve Campbell has said the Duke of Sussex once told her he used to have a poster of her on his wall. Campbell, who first rose to fame in the 1990s US teenage drama series Party Of Five, told The Jonathan Ross Show that Harry’s admission was a “little awkward” but added that he w...