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West Mayo councillor 'disgusted' by proposed prices for sites in Westport Industrial Estate
Councillors tell meeting that businesses quoted between €200,000 and €400,000 to buy new commercial sites in Westport West Mayo councillors have criticised the emerging price of over €200,000 for new commercial sites in Westport saying it is outrageous and out of the reach of small companies....
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'Progress at last' – Offaly TD confirms N52 Durrow link road now included in the National Development Plan
Fianna Fail TD for Offaly, Tony McCormack, has confirmed that the N52 Tullamore–Kilbeggan Link Road is now formally included in the National Development Plan (NDP) and has been upgraded to the advanced for future construction category in the latest NDP sectoral updates FIANNA FAIL TD for Offa...
WATCH: Louth photographer's video of mouse on altar at Irish wedding goes viral
Dundalk-based wedding photographer and videographer Fra Lucchesi captured the tiny uninvited guest scurrying across the altar An Irish wedding has gone viral as an unexpected guest turned up to celebrate the special day in the church - and it's all thanks to a Louth-based photographer Fra Luc...
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The festive cheer continues as Cockington Court unveils Big Christmas Weekend
Torbay’s biggest Christmas tree, choirs, crafts and a magical ‘Santa in the Clouds’ lead a festive celebration powered entirely by the community Craft businesses at Cockington Court will mark the beginning of the festive season by launching their Big Christmas Weekend complete with Torbay’s...
Tributes are paid to a gentle, young Tipperary man by family members at funeral service
Mourners told Niall Brennan brought light into every room Mourners attending the funeral Mass of a Mullinahone man was told he “brought a light into every room”. The Mass took place on Sunday in St Michael’s Church Mullinahone as people gathered to support the family of the late Niall Brennan...
Age Friendly Roscrea review their strategy for the next five years
Roscrea's Age Friendly group are a blueprint for other towns Pictured above at a meeting to discuss Age Friendly Roscrea's strategy for the next five years are (back l to r) Mary MacMahon, Anne Dillon, Mary Carroll, Mary T. Buckley, Nancy Carey, Catriona McClafferty, Pauline Quinlan, Geraldin...
WATCH: New Limerick Civil Defence recruit reflects on training at annual award ceremony
As volunteers receive medals and certificates, Dylan reflects on the skills and purpose he found in Civil Defence. Limerick Civil Defence volunteer Dylan Pierce was among those recognised at this year’s Annual Certificate Presentation and Long Service Medals Ceremony, held at the organisation...
Raffle for national school encouraging Longford participants
There are many impressive prizes for those who intend on entering The Ballyleague National School Parents Association is holding a fundraising raffle and they are encouraging everyone to support their raffle. The prize structure is 1st €1000 voucher for Wildlands, Galway or the cash equivalen...
Community Matters: Loneliness is something to sing about
Simon Langridge is the Community Builder for Hele. Barton and Watcombe I love music. Believe me, I have little talent playing an instrument but listening to music is so important. Finding hidden gems, feel good anthems, music that makes you laugh, smile or cry. As a Community Builder I listen...
Update given on reconstruction of 'eyesore' derelict hotel in Portlaoise
Laois County Council has made progress on the plans to reconstruct the old county hotel Laois County Council confirmed there has been some positive progress on the reconstruction of the derelict old county hotel on Main Street in Portlaoise. In July of this year, Clúid housing agency pulled o...
Tax on racing bets remains unchanged following Budget
Fears of a marked rise in betting duty on racing have been allayed in the Budget announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, although tax on other forms of gambling will be increased. Tax on horse racing bets, both in shops and online, will remain unchanged at 15 per cent, news which comes following a ca...
Live: Tax hiked and growth downgraded in unprecedented early release of Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced tax rises amounting to £26 billion after a downgrade in forecast economic growth. More than 1.7 million people will face paying more income tax after thresholds were frozen. Ms Reeves acknowledged the freeze in tax thresholds would hit “working people” –...
Government sets out new migration and asylum policies
Asylum seekers could have to pay up to a thousand euro a month to live in tented accommodation under new rules introduced by the Government. Speaking to reporters after cabinet on Wednesday, Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan outlined a range of new migration and asylum measures which have recei...
Man hospitalised following single-vehicle collision in St Johnston
The single-vehicle road traffic collision occurred in St Johnston at around 6:30am this morning A man was hospitalised after a single-vehicle road traffic collision in St Johnston. The incident occurred at around 6:30am this morning. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene. A man, ag...
Driver admits ‘act of calculated violence’ at Liverpool victory parade
Paul Doyle carried out an act of “calculated violence” when he drove into more than 100 Liverpool fans at the Premier League victory parade, prosecutors said. The 54-year-old sobbed in court when he changed his pleas to admit 31 offences on Wednesday, as his trial was about to be opened to a jur...
Freeze to income tax thresholds extended to 2031 – what does it mean for me?
A freeze on income tax thresholds has been extended to the 2030-2031 tax year, a move which is set to raise £7.6 billion in revenue by 2030 and increase the number of UK taxpayers. It means the current income tax bands will stay as they are until April 2031 for taxpayers in England, Wales and North...
Electrified vehicle mileage tax and fuel duty changes: How will motorists be affected by the Budget?
Motorists look set to experience a number of changes over the next few years following the announcement of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget. But what will drivers be facing and how could it change how we get from A to B? Let’s look at the key talking points. New mileage tax for electric and hybr...
Taxes hiked to ‘all-time high’ by Reeves as growth forecasts cut
OBR apologises for publishing fiscal outlook early OBR: Tax thresholds freeze means more people will bay basic, higher and additional-rate taxes. New tax on £2m homes; mileage charge for electric vehicles; national insurance on salary sacrifice pension contributions above £2,000; changes to Isa ru...
PICTURES: Offaly author launches book telling story of Tullamore's outdoor swimming pool
The book titled 'Cool Pool' by Damien Byrne launched on November 14 at Tullamore Rugby Club A book launch was held to celebrate the release of Author Damien Byrne's book titled 'Cool Pool' recently at Tullamore Rugby Club. The book which encourages readers to take a dip into the history and m...
Busy Torquay road reopens after crash
The road was later cleared