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RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary man who was a 'gentle soul'
Michael Kelly passed away recently The death has occurred of Michael Kelly, Harrow, London and formerly of Ballynonty, Thurles, Tipperary. Michael passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. READ MORE: RIP: Tributes paid to much-loved Tipperary father of ten...
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Rugby blitz held on Tipperary school's 4G pitch was great success
Teams travelled from Waterford, Tipperary Town and Galbally to play Clonmel Clonmel Rugby Club’s Minis players participated in their home blitz on the fantastic CBS High School 4G rugby pitch. Clonmel fielded multiple teams at Under 7s, Under 8s, Under 9s, Under 10s, Under 11s and Under 12s, ...
It bothered James Gandolfini being angry all the time as Tony Soprano, star says
James Gandolfini struggled with the relentless violence of The Sopranos, one of the show’s stars has said. Steve Schirripa, who played mobster Bobby Bacala, said that while millions were gripped by one of TV’s most famous gangster families for nearly a decade, the show began to take its toll on ...
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Loose Women star opens community hub in son’s name four years after his death
Brenda Edwards has said it is “quite scary” to think about the fact it has been four years since her son Jamal Edwards died, and described opening a community hub in his honour as an “amazing feeling”. The Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust opened a Self Belief Creative Community Hub in west Lo...
Police continue searches after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released from custody
Detectives will continue their searches of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home in Berkshire following his release from custody after he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was held on Thursday morning following allegations made against him after the release of files r...
Andrew’s arrest is ‘bad for the royal family’, says Trump
US President Donald Trump has said the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is “so bad for the royal family”. His comments came after the former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking to reporters as travell...
Derry Death Notices - Friday, February 20, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Eamon Brolly, 118 Main Street, Dungiven • Madeline Donaghy, 6 Coole Green, Coleraine • Eamon Hutton, 40 Coshowen, Derry • Allen Montgomery, 9 Oakvale Terrace, Culnady • Cathy McDermott (née Lynch), 67 Marian...
Loose Women star opens community hub in son’s name four years after his death
Brenda Edwards has said it is “quite scary” to think about the fact it has been four years since her son Jamal Edwards died, and described opening a community hub in his honour as an “amazing feeling”. The Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust opened a Self Belief Creative Community Hub in west Lo...
Ministers must act to tackle ‘rural premium’, say MSPs
The Scottish Government needs to target action to ensure rural areas have access to services and rights to curb the “rural premium”, MSPs have said. A report published by Holyrood’s Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee is calling on ministers to take action as rural communities...
Warfare is changing faster than ever, says Defence Secretary
Warfare is changing faster than ever and our technology must keep up, the Defence Secretary has said. Speaking at Cardiff Castle on Thursday, John Healey stressed the importance of developing new autonomous and uncrewed systems, such as drones. He appeared alongside Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens and Fi...
Be honest about scale of financial challenges ahead of election, parties urged
Political parties in Scotland have been urged by a leading think tank to “be honest” with the electorate over the scale of the financial challenges facing the country. The Fraser of Allander Institute released a report on Friday setting the scene ahead of the Holyrood election in May, warning of...
Cole-Hamilton: Lib Dems get things done but we could go further with more MSPs
Liberal Democrats “squeezed every penny we could” out of the Scottish Government in a Budget deal that shows the party “get things done”, Alex Cole-Hamilton will tell his supporters. The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader will argue the agreement, reached last week with SNP ministers, will see...
It bothered James Gandolfini being angry all the time as Tony Soprano, star says
James Gandolfini struggled with the relentless violence of The Sopranos, one of the show’s stars has said. Steve Schirripa, who played mobster Bobby Bacala, said that while millions were gripped by one of TV’s most famous gangster families for nearly a decade, the show began to take its toll on ...
Arts panel of Trump appointees approves White House ballroom plan
The US Commission of Fine Arts, a panel made up of Trump appointees, has approved President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom proposal. At the panel’s January meeting, some commissioners questioned the lead architect about the “immense” design and scale of the project, even as they broadly...
Rugby blitz held on Tipperary school's 4G pitch was great success
Teams travelled from Waterford, Tipperary Town and Galbally to play Clonmel Clonmel Rugby Club’s Minis players participated in their home blitz on the fantastic CBS High School 4G rugby pitch. Clonmel fielded multiple teams at Under 7s, Under 8s, Under 9s, Under 10s, Under 11s and Under 12s, ...
RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary man who was a 'gentle soul'
Michael Kelly passed away recently The death has occurred of Michael Kelly, Harrow, London and formerly of Ballynonty, Thurles, Tipperary. Michael passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. READ MORE: RIP: Tributes paid to much-loved Tipperary father of ten...
Rugby blitz held on Tipperary school's 4G pitch was great success
Teams travelled from Waterford, Tipperary Town and Galbally to play Clonmel Clonmel Rugby Club’s Minis players participated in their home blitz on the fantastic CBS High School 4G rugby pitch. Clonmel fielded multiple teams at Under 7s, Under 8s, Under 9s, Under 10s, Under 11s and Under 12s, ...
RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary man who was a 'gentle soul'
Michael Kelly passed away recently The death has occurred of Michael Kelly, Harrow, London and formerly of Ballynonty, Thurles, Tipperary. Michael passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. READ MORE: RIP: Tributes paid to much-loved Tipperary father of ten...
Local community responds with 45 Submissions regarding biomethane plant in Tipperary plans
Local group raises concerns over river impact traffic and future wastewater expansion A planning application for a biomethane plant at Ballynilard, near Tipperary town, has received 45 submissions, including a 13 page report from the HSE Environmental Health Office. READ NEXT: Tipperary ladie...
NEWS: Concerns raised in Dáil over lack of HSE ophthalmology services in south Tipperary
The Dáil heard that almost 1,800 children, many just toddlers, are left waiting for essential eye care. Deputy Michael Murphy voiced his alarm in the Dáil over the almost two-year disappearance of Health Service Executive eye care in south Tipperary, urging swift updates on hiring efforts and...