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Class should be ‘protected characteristic’ as arts world too posh, report says
Working class people are struggling to break into the arts world, leaving the sector dominated by the middle class and London, a new report has said. Class should become a protected characteristic, similar to race, religion or sex, so the arts sector becomes more balanced, the report, Class Ceiling,...
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Children missing more days of school
The level of school absence has grown since the pandemic and is showing little sign of improvement, according to new research. Both the average number of days lost per student and the proportion of students with chronic absenteeism have grown. New research published by the ESRI on Monday used admini...
Derry Death Notices - Monday, January 26, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Monica Doherty (née King), 6 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle, Derry • Sarah (Sally) Forrest (née Leighton), 14 Enagh Park, Limavady • Christopher Kelly, Aghadowey • Sarah (Sally) McCallion (née Quigley), 6 Junip...
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Armed robbery accused appears before special court sitting in Laois
The man is accused of two armed robberies, three burglaries , trespass and theft A man has appeared in court accused of two armed robberies, three burglaries, trespass and theft in Laois. Liam Grennan(30) with an address given as No Fixed Abode, Portlaoise, appeared before a special sitting o...
Hebrides woman completes record-breaking Atlantic row
A woman from the Hebrides has completed a record-breaking 3,000-mile Atlantic row to highlight the need for action on climate change. Emma Wolstenholme, 43, was part of a crew of three who rowed unsupported from the Canary Islands to Antigua in 41 days, one hour and 57 minutes. In doing so the forme...
Teenage pedestrian dies after crash with scrambler motorbike in Dublin
A teenage girl has died following a crash involving a scrambler motorbike in Dublin, gardai said. It happened on the Ratoath Road in Finglas at around 2.20pm on Sunday. In a statement gardai said the girl, a pedestrian, was brought to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown where she died from her injur...
WATCH: Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins' difficult dance divides judges on DWTS
The Portlaoise Rose danced her boots off to 'Hit the Diff' by Marty Malone Overcomplicated dance moves have cost Katelyn Cummins the top spot on the leaderboard this week, but the Laois Rose is still a firm contender to win this year's Dancing with the Stars. Portlaoise's Katelyn Cummins and ...
IN PICTURES: Kilkenny and Offaly face off in Allianz League opener
Derek Lyng's men had four points to spare in a home win over Offaly Kilkenny had to dig out a hard fought opening round Allianz League win in UPMC Nowlan Park on Sunday afternoon with Eoin Cody (0-10, 0-6f) to the fore leading his side to a 0-20 to 0-16 win. The match was very much in the mel...
PICTURES: Are you in our massive Thyestes Day race goers gallery? - Kilkenny Live
There was no shortage of fun and craic at Gowran Park for Thyestes Day Race goers descended on Gowran Park in County Kilkenny last Thursday as the highly anticipated Thyestes Day took place. - PICTURES BELOW The featured race, The Thyestes Chase was won by 'Now Is The Hour', ridden by Eoin St...
Refusal for 94 homes and retail in mid Louth appealed
An Bord Coimisiún to decide on the appeal Louth County Council's decision to refuse planning permission for a mixed-use development in Dunleer that includes retail, a café, and 94 new homes has been appealed to An Bord Coimisiún (formerly An Bord Pleanála). The local authority's reasons for r...
IN PICTURES: Kilkenny and Offaly face off in Allianz League opener
Derek Lyng's men had four points to spare in a home win over Offaly Kilkenny had to dig out a hard fought opening round Allianz League win in UPMC Nowlan Park on Sunday afternoon with Eoin Cody (0-10, 0-6f) to the fore leading his side to a 0-20 to 0-16 win. The match was very much in the mel...
Refusal for 94 homes and retail in mid Louth appealed
An Bord Coimisiún to decide on the appeal Louth County Council's decision to refuse planning permission for a mixed-use development in Dunleer that includes retail, a café, and 94 new homes has been appealed to An Bord Coimisiún (formerly An Bord Pleanála). The local authority's reasons for r...
WATCH: Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins' difficult dance divides judges on DWTS
The Portlaoise Rose danced her boots off to 'Hit the Diff' by Marty Mone Overcomplicated dance moves have cost Katelyn Cummins the top spot on the leaderboard this week, but the Laois Rose is still a firm contender to win this year's Dancing with the Stars. Portlaoise's Katelyn Cummins and he...
Teenage pedestrian dies after crash with scrambler motorbike in Dublin
A teenage girl has died following a crash involving a scrambler motorbike in Dublin, gardai said. It happened on the Ratoath Road in Finglas at around 2.20pm on Sunday. In a statement gardai said the girl, a pedestrian, was brought to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown where she died from her injur...
Dani Dyer-Bowen tearful after call from home in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
Dani Dyer-Bowen broke down in tears on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins as the five remaining contestants received video calls from their family members at home ahead of the show’s final episode. The Channel 4 show sees 14 celebrity contestants undergo an intense version of a Special Forces selection...
Meghan and Harry ‘proud’ of Sundance Film Festival Girl Scouts documentary
The Duchess of Sussex said she and her husband are “proud and privileged” to have worked on documentary Cookie Queens, following its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Harry and Meghan’s media production company Archewell Productions partnered with Beautiful Stories and AJNA Fi...
Andy Robertson to stay at Liverpool after they pull out of Tottenham talks
Liverpool have pulled out of talks with Tottenham over their approach for veteran full-back Andy Robertson. The Londoners made their move late last week as under-pressure boss Thomas Frank sought to add some much-needed experience to his squad. Liverpool listened to the approach in recognition of Ro...
Andy Robertson to stay at Liverpool after they pull out of Tottenham talks
Liverpool have pulled out of talks with Tottenham over their approach for veteran full-back Andy Robertson. The Londoners made their move late last week as under-pressure boss Thomas Frank sought to add some much-needed experience to his squad. Liverpool listened to the approach in recognition of Ro...
Dani Dyer-Bowen tearful after call from home in Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins
Dani Dyer-Bowen broke down in tears on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins as the five remaining contestants received video calls from their family members at home ahead of the show’s final episode. The Channel 4 show sees 14 celebrity contestants undergo an intense version of a Special Forces selection...
Meghan and Harry ‘proud’ of Sundance Film Festival Girl Scouts documentary
The Duchess of Sussex said she and her husband are “proud and privileged” to have worked on documentary Cookie Queens, following its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Harry and Meghan’s media production company Archewell Productions partnered with Beautiful Stories and AJNA Fi...