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Dundalk FC unveil new kits ahead of top-flight return
The Lilywhites have launched their new home and away jerseys for the 2026 Dundalk FC have launched their new home and away jerseys for the 2026 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division season in a viral video featuring local music sensation Reggie. The kit launch marks the club's return to the t...
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WATCH: Surreal post-match scenes as Ballina RFC win yet again
'The Boys From the County Mayo' rang around Heffernan Park after a mighty J1A victory over Tuam The scenes that were witnessed after Ballina's Connacht J1A win over Tuam were something to behold. Heffernan Park was the scene of another glorious display as the Mayo men ran riot against their S...
Kildare County Council issues safety message for Storm Bram
Vulnerable road users are advised to take particular caution Members of the Kildare County Council Severe Weather Assessment Team attended a Met Eireann briefing this morning ahead of the arrival of Storm Bram. The weather warning in place for Co. Kildare is currently a yellow wind warning ex...
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Kildare County Council issues safety message for Storm Bram
Vulnerable road users are advised to take particular caution Members of the Kildare County Council Severe Weather Assessment Team attended a Met Eireann briefing this morning ahead of the arrival of Storm Bram. The weather warning in place for Co. Kildare is currently a yellow wind warning ex...
Clonmel grind out victory to stay on top of the table in Division 2C of All-Ireland League
Clonmel had two points to spare over Bruff Clonmel 22 Bruff 20 Clonmel emerged victorious at Ard Gaoithe on Saturday and remain top of Division 2C of the All-Ireland Rugby League after a real dogfight and a serious scare from a very good Bruff side. This game could not have been closer; eight...
Limerick hurling and football management teams confirmed ahead of 2026 inter-county season
The Limerick hurling and football management teams were announced ahead of 2026 THE LIMERICK hurling and football management teams have been confirmed ahead of the 2026 inter-county season. Limerick senior hurling manager John Kiely is entering his tenth season in charge. It will also be Paul...
Donegal wins over Kerry and Meath - the hurling highlights of 2025
Hurling Officer Cormac Hartnett's report to Donegal GAA Convention Donegal two victories in Division 2, one of which was against Kerry, was among the highlights of the hurling year according to Hurling Officer, Cormac Hartnett’s report to the Donegal GAA Convention, which takes place on Wedne...
Donegal County Council receives return application for Mountcharles apartments
An Coimisiún Pleanála had overturned previous planning permission decision Planning permission is being sought from Donegal County Council for the construction of two-bedroom apartments off Main Street in Mountcharles. The listed applicant, Jan Mulla, has applied for the extension to the rear...
ALERT: Food Safety Authority of Ireland recalls popular Irish brand food product
MossEntials Irish Sea Moss Gel and Sea Moss Sublime Sea Moss Gel products were subject to recall as they were produced in an unregistered establishment which is not subject to official controls The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled sea moss gel products because they were produced ...
Scrapping of jury trials will do ‘next to nothing’ for rape victims – Jenrick
David Lammy’s plans to scrap jury trials in some cases will do “next to nothing” for victims of rape caught up in the courts backlog, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick said. The Justice Secretary announced plans to reserve jury trials for the most serious offences such as murder and rape...
Mother of student who killed himself after grade error collects his degree
The mother of a student who took his own life after being wrongly told he would not be eligible to graduate has collected his degree posthumously on his behalf. Ethan Scott Brown, 23, was due to graduate in December 2024 after studying geography at the University of Glasgow. However, his family said...
Met Office warn of ‘danger to life’ amid Storm Bram
The Met Office has issued a “danger to life” rain weather warning in parts of Wales and South West England amid Storm Bram. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to cause disruption across parts of the UK later on Monday and into Tuesday, forecasters have warned. An amber rain weather war...
PICTURES: Kilkenny clubs have mixed fortunes in entertaining Leinster Finals
Pictures courtesy of Sportsfile and Willie Dempsey - Kilkenny Live Danesfort were crowned AIB Leinster Intermediate Hurling champions for the first time in their history on Sunday, turning around a six point deficit at half-time to beat Ratoath (Meath) 2-15 to 0-12. The win was particularly s...
Anger as builders’ waste dumped at Donegal salmon spawning area
It comes after a consignment of materials was discarded near the Abhainn Bhuí, where Atlantic salmon are known to spawn Serious concerns have been raised after a load of builders’ waste was discarded beside a key spawning ground for Atlantic salmon in Donegal. A Donegal community group has hi...
Laois farm friends honoured at Climate Ambassador Awards
An Taisce recognised work done on organic farm An Taisce has honoured Boley beef farmer Brian Meredith and Vito Romito for their Outstanding Achievements in 2025 at the National Climate Ambassador Awards. Brian, an organic beef farmer of the Meredith Farm and Vito, who works with the ESB Fish...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, December 8
The following deaths have taken place: - Annie Marie McKinley, Dunfanaghy - Charlie Callaghan, Ramelton - Edward McCosker, Lifford - Tara Scanlon, Killygordon - Maria McMenamin, Rossnowlagh - Maxi McCreary, Killygordon - Andy McCallion, Muff Annie Marie McKinley, Dunfanaghy The death has taken place...
Kildare bog is being plagued by ‘high levels of persistent dumping’
The matter was raised at a recent Kildare County Council meeting A bog in County Kildare is being plagued by "high levels of persistent dumping". That's according to one local representative, who made the comments at the latest Athy Municipal District meeting, which occurred earlier today (De...
Mayo Fianna Fáil group elect new officer board
The election saw members selected for the positions of PRO, secretary, treasurer, president, and chairperson The annual general meeting of the Castlebar Fianna Fáil Comhairle Cheantair was held on Sunday, December 7, at the Ivy Tower Hotel, where members gathered to review the past year and e...
Convicted killer launched brutal machete attack in Torquay street
He was jailed for life in 2003. His new victim still has nightmares about being 'chopped up'. His lawyer blamed a shortage of meds.
College staff vote to reject deal branded a ‘pay reduction in disguise’
College staff have voted against a pay deal that union bosses have claimed represents a “pay reduction in disguise”. Members of the GMB union working in colleges voted by 85% to reject the offer made by College Employers Scotland – a committee of College Scotland’s board which has responsibi...