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Limerick District League complete weekend junior soccer round-up

Aisling Annacotty defeated Pike Rovers 2-1 in their Tuohy Cup quarter-final TUOHY CUP Aisling Annacotty 2 Pike Rovers 1 AISLING Annacotty defeated Pike Rovers 2-1 in Annacotty on Wednesday evening in the Tuohy Cup to join Fairview Rgs, Geraldines and either Regional or Janesboro in the last f...

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Arthur's Archive: Take a trip down Louth's memory lane!

Photographer Arthur Kinahan takes our readers on a trip down memory lane Click the 'Next >' arrow above or 'Next Story' below to go through the gallery Photographer Arthur Kinahan has gone into his archives to take our readers on a trip down memory lane. How many familiar faces will you spot ...

Debutants shine as Naomh Bríd open Ulster League campaign with victory over Owen Roes

Naomh Bríd are back in action next weekend when they travel to face St Colm’s Drum of Derry in Round 2. That fixture takes place on Sunday, February 15, with a 12pm throw-in It was a memorable afternoon for three Naomh Bríd debutants as the club’s senior side got their 2026 season off to a wi...

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Donegal ladies boss James Daly sets sights on winning Division 2

Donegal are three wins from three in Division 2 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League, and manager James Daly is hoping the wins keep coming as they look to return to the top tier Donegal ladies manager James Daly is looking to win the Division 2 title and with it, return to Division 1....

PICTURE: Tipperary man set to qualify as solicitor in May of this year

Kieran O'Sullivan, based in the firm's Cashel office, is set to qualify as a solicitor in May 2026. Donal T. Ryan Solicitors LLP trainee solicitor Kieran O’Sullivan, based in the firm’s Cashel office, is set to qualify as a solicitor in May 2026. READ NEXT: Man (70s) killed in Tipperary crash...

Bernardo Silva feared title race was over before Man City comeback at Liverpool

Bernardo Silva feared the title race was over before Manchester City produced a late comeback to win at Liverpool on Sunday. City trailed 1-0 with six minutes remaining at Anfield before rallying with a Silva equaliser and Erling Haaland penalty to triumph 2-1. The victory took City back within six ...

ICYMI: Kilkenny's best kebab is revealed as major award given to local takeaway

Have you sampled the Brennan Sister's Takeaway in County Kilkenny? A Kilkenny takeaway has been bestowed with the title of 'Best Kebab of the Year' in Leinster for the second time. Brennan Sister's, a family run takeaway based in Freshford, secured the title as well as 'Local Takeaway of the ...

PHOTOS: Chosen with Love: Valentine’s at Fields

Sponsored content Valentine’s Day is about choosing a gift that says something meaningful — thoughtful, personal, and chosen with care. At Fields, our Valentine’s collection is designed to help you do just that, with jewellery and watches chosen to mark moments that matter. At the heart of th...

PHOTOS: Chosen with Love: Valentine’s at Fields

Sponsored content Valentine’s Day is about choosing a gift that says something meaningful — thoughtful, personal, and chosen with care. At Fields, our Valentine’s collection is designed to help you do just that, with jewellery and watches chosen to mark moments that matter. At the heart of th...

Tipperary gardaí give clues after 'lovely lady' drops in sum of money into Garda Station

Gardaí have given a number of 'clues' for those seeking to collect the money Gardaí in Cahir are hoping to reunite some lost cash with its rightful owner after a “lovely lady” called into the station over the weekend with money she found while out for a walk. READ NEXT: Man (70s) killed in Ti...

Man accused of possessing drugs for sale or supply in Laois

The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court A book of evidence was served on a man who is accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Laois. Dara Dixon (27) of 155 Whitefields, Station Road, Portarlington is accused of having drugs for sale or supply at his address on July 23, 2024. G...

Morgan McSweeney steps down as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff amid Mandelson row

Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff after coming under fire in the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal. The Prime Minister’s right-hand man had faced intensifying calls from within the Labour Party to go after being blamed by many for pushing the appointment of his ally L...

Mystery deepens over missing Limerick man with 'survival skills' who answers to two names

Missing Offaly man Luke Price also answers to the name Gabriel and was last seen in Limerick over a year ago Mystery still surrounds the disappearance of Limerick resident Luke Price whose family says he has "survival skills" and answers to a different name. Luke is originally from Geashill i...

BIG PICTURE SPECIAL: Out and about on the town in Tullamore on Saturday night

Tullamore was busy on Saturday night with people out and about enjoying a good night on the town. Our photographer Niall O Mara was out and about around the town. See who was pictured enjoying a night out. CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROUGH ALL THE PICTURES CLICK ON THE ARROWS ABOVE TO GO THROU...

WATCH: John Kiely says Limerick produced 'much-improved performance' in win over Kilkenny

Limerick secured first win of their Division 1 'A' Allianz Hurling League campaign with 1-26 to 2-16 victory over 'the Cats' on Sunday LIMERICK secured a first win of their Allianz Hurling League Division 1A campaign after securing a deserved 1-26 to 2-16 victory over Kilkenny at the TUS Gael...

BREAKING: Man (70s) killed in Tipperary crash as gardaí appeal for witnesses

Shortly after 2:15pm, gardaí and emergency services personnel responded to single vehicle collision involving a car on the R660 at Holycross. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in county Tipperary, on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Shortly after 2:15pm, gar...

England’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in danger of missing entire Six Nations

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of England’s pivotal clash with Scotland and is in danger of missing the entire Guinness Six Nations. Feyi-Waboso suffered a hamstring injury in training last week, resulting in his withdrawal from the starting XV for Saturday’s 48-7 victory over Wales. He...

England’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso in danger of missing entire Six Nations

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of England’s pivotal clash with Scotland and is in danger of missing the entire Guinness Six Nations. Feyi-Waboso suffered a hamstring injury in training last week, resulting in his withdrawal from the starting XV for Saturday’s 48-7 victory over Wales. He...

Hero surgeon who braved war zones chosen to lead Waterford's St Patrick’s Day parade

Award-winning doctor who risked his life in Gaza and Ukraine to lead Waterford's 2026 celebrations Waterford’s St Patrick’s Day Parade has named an award-winning surgeon who has worked on the frontlines of war and disaster zones as its Grand Marshal for 2026. Dr Morgan McMonagle, a vascular a...

'Threatened to have me killed': Longford man jailed for assault on rail ticket inspector

Ticket inspector sustained a busted lip, cuts to his nose and face in the assault while his glasses were also broken A Longford man who assaulted an Irish Rail ticket inspector on a train at Connolly Station has been jailed for two years. Gerry Nevin (32) assaulted the injured party on board ...