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Have your say on proposed allotments for Longford Town
There will be a site visit taking place in Aghadegnan this Saturday February 7 at 11am, followed by an information session in Longford Library at 12 midday. Longford County Council is inviting the community to take part in a site visit and a discussion about proposed allotments for Longford T...
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Neighbour 'stood on a ladder looking into woman's garden', Kildare court told
'It's an ongoing thing, he’s harassing me, stalking me' A neighbour got up on a ladder to look into the garden of a female neighbour. This was the claim made by the woman at Naas District Court. “It's an ongoing thing, he’s harassing me, stalking me,” she said, adding he had put up a fence ...
Neighbour 'stood on a ladder looking into woman's garden', Kildare court told
'It's an ongoing thing, he’s harassing me, stalking me' A neighbour got up on a ladder to look into the garden of a female neighbour. This was the claim made by the woman at Naas District Court. “It's an ongoing thing, he’s harassing me, stalking me,” she said, adding he had put up a fence ...
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Residents of 'Lagoon Enda' in Dundalk sick of inaction
Last week's floods the worst seen by some older residents While flooding in Cluan Enda following heavy rains has become a frequent occurrence over the years, leading to some in the Dundalk housing estate renaming it Lagoon Enda, last week's flooding following Storm Chandra was the worst seen ...
Community safety meeting to be held in Dungiven after recent spate of break-ins
The meeting, which takes place on Friday, February 6, has been organised by Sinn Féin councillors Kathleen McGurk and Sean McGlinchey Local residents are encouraged to attend a public/community meeting to discuss the recent spate of break-ins in the Dungiven area over the past number of weeks...
Redcastle swim raises €8,100 for cancer charity in memory of postmistress Elizabeth
Elizabeth, who passed away in December 2024, was a much-loved figure in the village, where she had served in the Post Office for many years A remarkable total of €8,100 has been raised following this year’s New Year’s Day charity swim in Redcastle. The event was held in memory of Redcastle po...
Renovation project of 'culturally significant' building in Waterford up for national award
29 The Glen, a formerly derelict property which was refurbished as part of Waterford City and County Council A Waterford refurbishment project has been shortlisted for a national retrofitting/renovation award at the Irish Building & Design Awards 2026. 29 The Glen, a formerly derelict propert...
Cork man banned from Limerick village after he unlawfully entered lands with lurcher dogs
James O'Brien from Mallow was convicted of an offence under the Wildlife Act arising from an incident last year A CORK man has been ordered by a judge to stay out of Bruff following his conviction for unlawfully entering lands close to the village with a group of men and dogs. James O’Brien, ...
Police receive misconduct in public office reports after Mandelson allegations
Police are investigating a number of reports relating to alleged misconduct in a public office after Lord Mandelson was accused of leaking sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The UK’s former ambassador to the US features a number of times in millions of pages released by...
IN PICTURES: All-Ireland-winning Laois Camogie team honoured by Laois County Council
It was a remarkable 2025 for the Laois Camogs TAP NEXT OR ARROWS TO SEE MORE PICTURES A Cathaoirleach’s reception was held on Thursday, January 29, in the Council Chamber of Laois County Council to celebrate and honour the Laois Camogie Team, winners of the All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie ...
Moyassr makes it four wins from as many visits to Dundalk for Longford trainer Paul Flynn
Further wins at Dundalk Stadium for Colehill based trainer Longford horse trainer Paul Flynn kept things ticking along nicely with another win on his latest visit to Dundalk courtesy of The Real Screamer in the nightcap there last Wednesday. Well backed into 2-1 second favourite, this fella b...
MLAs say NI sports museum could boost tourism and create ‘lasting legacy’
MLAs have expressed support for a sports museum to create a “lasting legacy” for Northern Ireland’s sporting heroes. UUP MLA Alan Chambers brought the motion to the Assembly calling on the Ministers for Economy and Communities to establish a working group exploring the feasibility and appetite...
Paignton progress to the quarter-finals of the National Community Cup
Amazing victory for Paignton Rugby Club confirms passage in the National Cup Paignton Rugby Club produced a stunning finale to book their place in the last eight of the National Community Cup with a 22-21 victory at Nailsea & Backwell. The Cherries were trailing 21-12 at the half-time break, ...
Torbay taxpayers to pay more for police services
Crime panel gives green light for council tax rise amid £3million budget shortfall Torbay council taxpayers will be paying an average of £15 a year extra for police services from April to keep officers in post and police enquiry desks open. The Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Panel agreed...
Paignton progress to the quarter-finals of the National Community Cup
Amazing victory for Paignton Rugby Club confirms passage in the National Cup Paignton Rugby Club produced a stunning finale to book their place in the last eight of the National Community Cup with a 22-21 victory at Nailsea & Backwell. The Cherries were trailing 21-12 at the half-time break, ...
Torbay taxpayers to pay more for police services
Crime panel gives green light for council tax rise amid £3million budget shortfall Torbay council taxpayers will be paying an average of £15 a year extra for police services from April to keep officers in post and police enquiry desks open. The Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Panel agreed...
Paignton progress to the quarter-finals of the National Community Cup
Amazing victory for Paignton Rugby Club confirms passage in the National Cup Paignton Rugby Club produced a stunning finale to book their place in the last eight of the National Community Cup with a 22-21 victory at Nailsea & Backwell. The Cherries were trailing 21-12 at the half-time break, ...
Torbay taxpayers to pay more for police services
Crime panel gives green light for council tax rise amid £3million budget shortfall Torbay council taxpayers will be paying an average of £15 a year extra for police services from April to keep officers in post and police enquiry desks open. The Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Panel agreed...
Brand new locally-owned studio opens in local Tipperary town
Golden Vale Performing Arts have opened their new studio in Tipperary Town The Golden Vale Performing Arts have proudly opened a new studio space at Blind Street, Tipperary Town, under the direction of Marion Carey. This exciting development creates a vibrant new centre for creativity, cultur...
Celtic sign Junior Adamu and stand firm on Arne Engels
Junior Adamu became Celtic’s first deadline-day signing after the Scottish champions rejected a £25million bid for Arne Engels. After having offers in the region of £14m and £17m rebuffed, the Press Association understands Nottingham Forest returned with a third bid for the 22-year-old Belgium ...