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Okehampton Interchange: New station 'taking shape' one year on
Progress on the multi-million pound Okehampton Interchange station hits a major milestone one year after construction began, with the new platform, 200-space car park, and Hameldown Road bus interchange set to transform rail travel and commuter links between West Devon and Exeter by Summer 2026. ...
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Derry’s Optik AI at heart of £1.8m regional tech investment
Minister Archibald pledges crucial support as three startups share £1.8m fund Three technology companies in Northern Ireland are to receive more than £1.8 million in equity investment, Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has announced. The minister said the funding would go towards acceleratin...
Writers called on to ‘gain inspiration and encouragement’ at Carndonagh event
The creative writing group is taking place at Carndonagh Community Library on March 10 A creative writing group is taking place at Carndonagh Community Library later this month. Organisers said the event is “a great way to engage with a community of writers to support each other, gain inspira...
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Big win in difficult conditions keeps Tipperary in the promotion picture
Tipp had 13 points to spare over Leitrim Tipperary 1-18 Leitrim 0-8 Tipperary kept their Division 4 promotion hopes alive with a comprehensive 13-point victory over Leitrim at a wet and windy Clonmel Sportsfield on Sunday afternoon. The foundation for this solid victory was firmly laid with a...
Gone to the dogs: Five Offaly winners
Another brilliant week of racing up and down the country with valuable stakes progressing. The feature events were the first round of the McCalmont Cup in Kilkenny and semifinals of the Juvenile Classic unraced in Tralee on Friday. Saturday, final of the Cork Cup, final of the Tote Gold Cup in Shelb...
Concerns in Waterford as fishing industry ‘dangerously close to point of no return’
Waterford TD Conor McGuinness spoke on the subject during a recent Dáil debate The fishing industry in County Waterford is “dangerously close to the point of no return”, the Dáil has heard. Sinn Féin Waterford TD Conor McGuinness spoke on the subject during a recent debate on fishing quotas....
Limerick homeowners await compensation after rodent infestations amid vegetation clearing
The plight of residents in Adare was raised by Councillor Elisa O’Donovan at the February meeting of Limerick City and County Council's Transport Strategic Policy Committee HOMEOWNERS in County Limerick who are dealing with rodent infestations as a result of vegetation clearing for the new Li...
Donegal Camino announces brand new route and fundraising target of €165,000
The 2026 Donegal Camino will once again start its route in the beautiful peninsula of Inishowen, the birthplace of the founder Peggy Stringer who has recently been elected President of the Donegal Association in Dublin Donegal Camino opens registration for its annual seven-day walking festiva...
Deaths in Dundalk - Monday 2 March 2026
May they rest in peace The death has occurred of Tony Callan of Lacknagreagh, Kilkerley, Co Louth In his 95th year, peacefully in Louth County Hospital. Tony, dear son of late Thomas and Katie Callan. Predeceased by his brothers Michael and Pat. Sadly missed and remembered with love by friend...
Preview programme of Pan Celtic Festival 2026 to be held in Carlow officially unveiled
Taking place from April 7-11, the town will host artists, performers and visitors from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man Carlow is preparing to welcome the Celtic world this April, as organisers have officially unveiled the preview programme for the Pan Celtic F...
Spectacular production of Come from Away set to land in Letterkenny
The show tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada, that welcomed them when 38 planes were diverted there in the wake of the September 11 attacks in 2001 Audiences in Donegal are set for a treat next week when the Tony Wi...
Eric Roberts continues on to Dancing with the Stars Semi-Final
Ireland AM presenter danced a Contemporary Ballroom routine with dance partner, Arianna Favaro Donegal’s Eric Roberts has qualified for the semi-final of Dancing with the Stars. Ireland AM presenter and Glen native Eric and his partner Arianna Favaro danced a Contemporary Ballroom dance to To...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, March 2
The following deaths have taken place: - Daniel McCarthy, Maynooth and Bundoran - Stephen Corbett, Buncrana - Charles McGee, Falcarragh - John Collins, Derry and Manorcunningham - Marie Dillon, Limerick, Clare and Donegal Town - Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon - Frank Blaney, Dublin and Letterkenny Dani...
Rebecca Adlington announces birth of baby girl
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington has announced the birth of her baby girl. The retired swimming star shared a photo of the newborn on Instagram, along with the caption: “Thea Joy Parsons. Our family is complete.” She also added a rainbow emoji, which indicates when a baby is bor...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, March 2
The following deaths have taken place: - Daniel McCarthy, Maynooth and Bundoran - Stephen Corbett, Buncrana - Charles McGee, Falcarragh - John Collins, Derry and Manorcunningham - Marie Dillon, Limerick, Clare and Donegal Town - Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon - Frank Blaney, Dublin and Letterkenny Dani...
Penalty shootout loss 'in rear-view mirror' as Limerick prepare for Cork clash
Limerick defeated Offaly 2-19 to 0-17 in the Division 1A National Hurling League on Sunday REVENGE won’t be on the mind of the Limerick senior hurlers when they welcome Cork to the TUS Gaelic Grounds on Saturday evening next, manager John Kiely has insisted. Limerick's 2-19 to 0-17 Division 1...
Top baby names for Donegal in 2025 revealed by Central Statistics Office
Noah remains Donegal's most popular male choice, but new female name preferred Noah and Grace were the most popular names in Donegal in 2025 after naming statistics were released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). Whilst Noah remained Donegal’s most popular male name to give to newborns ...
Eric Roberts continues on to Dancing with the Stars Semi-Final
Ireland AM presenter danced a Contemporary Ballroom routine with dance partner, Arianna Favaro Donegal’s Eric Roberts has qualified for the semi-final of Dancing with the Stars. Ireland AM presenter and Glen native Eric and his partner Arianna Favaro danced a Contemporary Ballroom dance to To...
Donegal Camino announces brand new route and fundraising target of €165,000
The 2026 Donegal Camino will once again start its route in the beautiful peninsula of Inishowen, the birthplace of the founder Peggy Stringer who has recently been elected President of the Donegal Association in Dublin Donegal Camino opens registration for its annual seven-day walking festiva...
Donegal make it three-in-a-row at INDO National Inter-Counties
The Donegal darts team made it three in-a-row at the INDO National Inter-Counties Championships in Killarney The Donegal Darts team made it three-in-a-row at the INDO Inter-Counties Championship in the INEC Arena in Killarney on Sunday night. Donegal won 7-4 in a spirited final against Offaly...