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Longford man found guilty of sexual assault charges remanded in custody
Responding to Garda questioning, the defendant, who pleaded not guilty, said, "It's an allegation. People make up b*******e every day of the week" A county Longford man has been found guilty of a number of sexual assault charges on a 10 year-old girl following a highly emotive trial at Longfo...
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Louth GAA club swap farmers’ tans for flawless glow in fundraising calendar
Cúchulainn Gaels senior team embrace spray tanning to support club development plans Omeath based Cúchulainn Gaels senior GAA team is celebrating a successful fundraiser, after swapping their traditional farmers’ tans for a flawless glow in support of the club’s development plans. The event, ...
Planned power outages as ESB invests €200,000 in Limerick infrastructure upgrades
Upgrades to improve resilience across West Limerick ESB NETWORKS is informing customers in West Limerick and surrounding areas of planned electricity outages to facilitate important network upgrades. With an investment of over €200,000, the upgrade programme includes the replacement of electr...
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Derry man charged with assaulting two people at Lifford Greyhound Stadium
The 34-year-old defendant was represented by solicitor Mr Rory O’Brien, who told the court: 'There is a complicated set of facts to say the least' A Derry man has appeared in court charged with two assaults in Donegal. Brian McClean was before Letterkenny District Court in connection with the...
Mayo AFLW star to feature in bid to reach Grand Final against last year's finalists
Kiltimagh native Dayna Finn seeks first Grand Final appearance with Carlton FC since she transferred to 'Aussie' rules Mayo woman Dayna Finn has already played a fantastic AFLW season with Carlton FC. And tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, Finn and her teammates face a stern challenge in the Pr...
Establishment of the new Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership
The Partnership requires all relevant state bodies and voluntary organisations to work together in a joined-up way in partnership with the local community to prioritise and address community safety issues in their own area Donegal Local Community Safety Partnership held its first meeting and ...
Government borrowing higher-than-forecast in pre-Budget blow to Chancellor
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been put under further pressure over the state of the nation’s finances ahead of next week’s Budget as the latest official figures showed higher-than-expected government borrowing last month. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector borrowing stood...
Disability parking spot wanted at Laois credit union and medical centre
Nearest disabled bay in Portlaoise carpark 'a long way' away A disabled parking bay has been requested for customers of a Laois credit union. The People First Credit Union is beside two medical practices in Lyster Square in Portlaoise, but the nearest disabled parking spot is "a long way" to ...
Woman in Kilkenny Court charged with money laundering
Allegation money was transferred in then out of her account A charge of money laundering has been brought against a woman at Kilkenny District Court. Kathleen Connors, 6 Vale Road, Arklow, was charged with money laundering at a location unknown within the Kilkenny District Court area, on June...
Train services back to normal after damaged wires repaired at Glasgow Central
Train services to and from Glasgow Central are expected to run as normal after a day of disruption on Thursday due to damaged overhead wires. Network Rail Scotland said on Friday that all repairs to the wires are now complete. The company had said on Thursday evening that engineers would work throug...
£50,000 appeal launched to save Torquay Living Room that offers 'raft of hope'
St Mary Mags Church safe space for vulnerable and homeless in danger of running out of money and closing A CHURCH in the centre of Torquay has launched a £50,000 appeal so a safe space for vulnerable people can remain open in 2026. The Living Room at St Mary Mags church opens every Wednesday ...
£50,000 appeal launched to save Torquay Living Room that offers 'raft of hope'
St Mary Mags Church safe space for vulnerable and homeless in danger of running out of money and closing A CHURCH in the centre of Torquay has launched a £50,000 appeal so a safe space for vulnerable people can remain open in 2026. The Living Room at St Mary Mags church opens every Wednesday ...
£50,000 appeal launched to save Torquay Living Room that offers 'raft of hope'
St Mary Mags Church safe space for vulnerable and homeless in danger of running out of money and closing A CHURCH in the centre of Torquay has launched a £50,000 appeal so a safe space for vulnerable people can remain open in 2026. The Living Room at St Mary Mags church opens every Wednesday ...
'Memories of our late dad gone' - Heartache for Tipperary family after house fire
Exclusive interview with a Tipperary woman who has described two years of pain and heart-ache for her and her family who have just had their family home burned down Emma King and her family from Clonakenny, Roscrea, in Tipperary have had their life flipped upside down after their family home ...
'Memories of our late dad gone' - Heartache for Tipperary family after house fire
Exclusive interview with a Tipperary woman who has described two years of pain and heart-ache for her and her family who have just had their family home burned down Emma King and her family from Clonakenny, Roscrea, in Tipperary have had their life flipped upside down after their family home ...
'Victimised and forgotten': No Garda probationers ‘a slap in the face to Longford’
Cllr Seamus Butler: “People often feel too afraid to go into Longford because of things that have happened in the past and for fear that they might happen again. A stronger Garda presence would help reassure those people" A county councillor has described as "a slap in the face to Longford," ...
Shock and frustration as Limerick pool reopening stalls just days before planned launch
Last-minute water test results spark anger and confusion as Askeaton facility’s long-awaited reopening is suddenly delayed WHAT should have been a moment of celebration instead sparked frustration, confusion and anger after it emerged the long-anticipated reopening of Askeaton swimming pool f...
Apprentices from Limerick and across the Mid-West celebrated at national graduation ceremony
A Clare electrical apprentice was among 12 award winners who were recognised as apprentices of the year GRADUATES from the national apprenticeship ceremony of Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, along with Kerry Education and Training Board, were celebrated for their achievements...
River dredging needed to tackle 'major problem' with flooding in Laois
Councillors have called for an assessment of the county's water quality and maintenance of rivers A number of issues with the quality and maintenance of the county's rivers were raised by councillors at the November meeting of the Portlaoise MD. Councillor Paddy Buggy presented a motion that ...
England’s batting decimated by Mitchell Starc on opening day of the Ashes
England’s batting imploded as Mitchell Starc snapped up seven wickets in a dramatic start to the first Ashes Test in Perth. After choosing to bat first on a green pitch, the tourists were rounded up for 172 in less than 33 overs. In reply, Australia reached 15 for one at tea after Jofra Archer fel...