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PHOTOS: Kate Lucchesi celebrates 21st birthday in Corbett's in Dundalk
Dundalk Democrat photographer Arthur Kinahan was there Click the 'Next >' arrow above or 'Next Story' below to go through the gallery All photos: Arthur Kinahan Kate Lucchesi celebrated her 21st birthday with family and friends in Corbett's Bar in Dundalk recently, and Dundalk Democrat photog...
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Bluetongue suspected in second herd in Co Down
Disappointment has been expressed after a suspected case of bluetongue was flagged in a second herd in Co Down. Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) said the suspect case is on a farm close to Greyabbey. It follows the confirmation of more than 40 cas...
Pep Guardiola hails ‘exceptional’ Rayan Cherki after starring role for Man City
Pep Guardiola felt Rayan Cherki outdid Lionel Messi but tempered his praise of the Frenchman after Manchester City’s comfortable victory over Sunderland. Cherki produced one of his best performances since joining City in the summer to help them to a 3-0 victory on Saturday that cut Arsenal’s Pre...
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In pictures: McCafferty's at The Pier official opening night
| The venue replaces Dom's Pier One and brings a second McCafferty's to the town McCafferty's at The Pier opened its doors in Donegal Town The venue replaces Dom's Pier One and brings a second McCafferty's to the town. Please use the arrows to view the gallery |
Ao Tanaka’s dramatic equaliser sees Leeds heap more misery on Liverpool
Super sub Ao Tanaka’s stoppage-time strike sealed Leeds a dramatic 3-3 draw as stumbling Premier League champions Liverpool slipped up once again. Arne Slot’s Reds had fallen to six defeats in seven top-flight matches before last weekend’s win at West Ham and an unconvincing Anfield draw with ...
Carlton Ubaezuonu at the double as Scunthorpe hit back to beat Tamworth
Carlton Ubaezuonu scored twice to help Scunthorpe come from a goal down and beat Tamworth 3-1 in the Enterprise National League. The Iron fell behind after 28 minutes when a ball from Dan Creaney was turned into his own net by Joe Starbuck. Scunthorpe levelled three minutes later when Tyrell Sellars...
Ao Tanaka’s dramatic equaliser sees Leeds heap more misery on Liverpool
Super sub Ao Tanaka’s stoppage-time strike sealed Leeds a dramatic 3-3 draw as stumbling Premier League champions Liverpool slipped up once again. Arne Slot’s Reds had fallen to six defeats in seven top-flight matches before last weekend’s win at West Ham and an unconvincing Anfield draw with ...
Call for safety review at a Limerick junction after collisions spark concern among locals
Councillors seek urgent inspection of Sherins Cross, Dromin outside Kilmallock over several recent collisions A FORMAL safety review has been requested for Sherins Cross, Dromin near Kilmallock after a number of serious collisions at the busy rural junction prompted fresh concern among counci...
GALLERY: Kildare school presents A Patrician Christmas at Newbridge Parish Church
Click NEXT or on the arrows above to see next picture The Patrician Brothers Secondary School in Newbridge hosted "A Patrician Christmas" at the Parish Church recently. The event was organised by the school to raise funds for the Share Food Programme in Newbridge. Photos: Martin Connelly...
Inside Track: Louth’s Lyn lands top LGFA post
Inside Track with Joe Carroll It’s almost certain that when Lyn Savage lined out for Louth in the 1998 All-Ireland Junior final, played in Croke Park, she couldn’t have pictured herself one day occupying one of the many offices in the GAA headquarters. Louth played Roscommon in the decider, a...
Agonising weekend for Limerick clubs in men's All-Ireland League action
Young Munster RFC did manage to secure their second win of he season against Terenure College HAVING fallen into Division 1A’s bottom two after UCD won at Lansdowne, Young Munster lifted themselves up to seventh in the table with the perfect response to last week’s gut-wrenching defeat to Cor...
Clare man was found 'completely out of his mind' and naked high on magic mushrooms, court hears
Jonathan O’Donoghue was ordered to carry out 120 hours of community service after he admitted assaulting a garda A COUNTY Clare man was found by gardaí “completely out of his mind” and “butt-naked” on a hotel balcony after taking too many micro-doses of magic mushrooms for therapeutic re...
Carlton Ubaezuonu at the double as Scunthorpe hit back to beat Tamworth
Carlton Ubaezuonu scored twice to help Scunthorpe come from a goal down and beat Tamworth 3-1 in the Enterprise National League. The Iron fell behind after 28 minutes when a ball from Dan Creaney was turned into his own net by Joe Starbuck. Scunthorpe levelled three minutes later when Tyrell Sellars...
George Clarke opens Strictly’s musicals week with ‘sensational’ Argentine tango
Internet star George Clarke and US dancer Alexis Warr have impressed the Strictly Come Dancing judges with a “sensational” performance during the show’s quarter-final. The couple were awarded 35 points by the judges after they opened the BBC One dancing competition with their Argentine tango t...
George Clarke opens Strictly’s musicals week with ‘sensational’ Argentine tango
Internet star George Clarke and US dancer Alexis Warr have impressed the Strictly Come Dancing judges with a “sensational” performance during the show’s quarter-final. The couple were awarded 35 points by the judges after they opened the BBC One dancing competition with their Argentine tango t...
John McGrath and Liam Cahill among Tipperary sports stars chosen for Annerville awards
Twenty award-winners will be honoured in Clonmel on January 10 John McGrath and Liam Cahill head the list of sportspeople who have been chosen by the Tipperary United Sports Panel for the annual Annerville awards. Each year the awards, sponsored by Bulmers, are presented to the Tipperary amat...
Streaming of games and 'dodgy box brigade' hit Laois GAA in the pocket as gate receipts drop
Laois GAA secretary highlights the adverse effect of streaming on gates Laois GAA has reported a significant decline in match-day income for 2025, with the newly released financial statements showing substantial losses across the traditional revenue streams that the county has long depended u...
Teen stole dog leads from Laois shop
The teenager appeared before Portlaoise District Court A teenager appeared in court accused of stealing dog leashes in Laois. The youth (17), who cannot be named due to his age, is accused of stealing €200 worth of dog leashes from Maxi Zoo, Portlaoise on September 10, 2025, making off withou...
Carlow parents warned of child choke hazard as popular toy is recalled before Christmas
Customers are advised to stop using the product immediately The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued a nationwide alert to parents across Ireland amid a recall of a popular children's product over serious fears of choking. Ravensburger is carrying out a recall of P...
In pictures: Big entry and great competition for Donegal Cumann na mBunscol quiz
A fabulous turnout of 30 teams from all over the county represented their schools, teachers and parents - thanks were passed onto the hotel and its fantastic staff for hosting and to all the teachers, parents and students who attended Congratulations were expressed to all the teams who partic...