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RIP: 'Known to generations' - tributes paid to Kilkenny community man
Ar dheis de go raibh anam St Canice's Credit Union in Kilkenny has paid tribute to the late Paddy Fry, who served in a variety of roles with the community-based organisation. "We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paddy Fry at the weekend," a spokesperson for the local credit uni...
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Increase in tax receipts as Tanasite warns of global economic uncertainty
There was a 3.4% increase in the amount of tax collected by the Irish Government in the first quarter of this year, compared to 2025. Exchequer figures released on Tuesday show tax receipts of 22.6 billion were collected in the first three months of 2026. There was a 6.1% rise in income tax to 8.7 b...
International-standard athletics track should be developed in Kildare
There has been a call for a 'strong application' to be made for funding An international standard athletics track should be developed in Naas. Cllr Bill Clear said that it would be located at the Naas Athletic Club premises which caters from people from all over County Kildare embracing a hin...
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International-standard athletics track should be developed in Kildare
There has been a call for a 'strong application' to be made for funding An international standard athletics track should be developed in Naas. Cllr Bill Clear said that it would be located at the Naas Athletic Club premises which caters from people from all over County Kildare embracing a hin...
Jack Coyne on cutting socks, checking his gear bag and the job as Mayo captain
Big video interview ahead of the Connacht GAA Championship opening quarter-final clash with London Mayo GAA captain Jack Coyne spoke to The Mayo News ahead of the Connacht Championship opening quarter-final clash with London on Saturday. NEXT: 'I played with strange people' - Mayo manager Mor...
Barry Dunnion content to continue to build at steady pace with emerging Four Masters
The Donegal Town outfit - given what they have achieved at underage grades in recent seasons - are a club on an exciting trajectory that many expect is pointing towards a Dr Maguire win sooner rather than later Barry Dunnion says Four Masters are looking to progress at their own pace as they ...
“I need the money” - A man (30) allegedly lunged across a shop counter with a syringe during a robbery in Louth
Sean O'Hanlon (30) with an address at the Simon Community, Barrack Street, Dundalk appeared before a special court sitting charged with robbing €242 from a woman at XL Stop N Shop on Jocelyn Street on Saturday, April 4th Dundalk District Court has heard how a man allegedly lunged across a cou...
Conditional planning granted to Bishop for three new school buildings in Waterford
Bishop Alphonsos requested the permission from Waterford City and County Council Conditional planning permission has been granted to a Waterford Bishop to install three new school buildings on the Military Road. Most Reverend Alphonsus, Bishop of Waterford and Lismore, sought planning permiss...
Refurbishment of former Offaly courthouse to cost €4m - €5m
Birr Creative Court will house artist studios, rehearsal and exhibition spaces, and community rooms under one roof The exciting Birr Creative Court project will cost from €4 million to €5 million, the AGM of Birr 20:20 was told. Denis Shine, outgoing Chairperson of Birr 20:20, told the meetin...
Planning go-ahead given for the development of a restaurant at iconic Tipperary site
Permission granted for change of use of Fintan Kennedy Hall, the former Methodist church, at Anglesea Street in Clonmel The planning go-ahead has been given for the development of a new restaurant in Clonmel . Tipperary County Council has granted planning permission to Clonmel-based Camida fo...
Lough Foyle set for a record-breaking cruise season, with 22 ships coming this year
“We expect eight first-time calls, including the brand-new luxury ship from Explora Journeys, Explora III, which is scheduled to make its debut visit to the island of Ireland here in the North West” Lough Foyle is preparing for its busiest ever summer cruise season, with 22 ships scheduled to...
Permission granted for Carlow solar farm as council’s decision overturned
Lightsource Renewable Energy Ireland was granted planning permission for the development on March 23 Carlow County Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for a solar farm has been overturned by An Coimisiún Pleanála. Following an appeal, permission has been granted for the developme...
Motorcycle placed in car boot and stolen in Laois
The 125cc Husqvarna motorcycle was stolen in Mountmellick Gardaí are investigating the theft of a Husqvarna motorbike that was stolen from a property in Laois last week. The 125cc motorcycle is believed to have been placed in the boot of an Audi car at Grangehall, Mountmellick some time betwe...
Man Utd players back Michael Carrick as ‘the right man’ to be club’s manager
Manchester United players believe Michael Carrick is the “right man” to lead the club forward on a permanent basis, according to Amad Diallo. Carrick has transformed United’s fortunes since taking the job until the end of the season in January, guiding them up to third in the Premier League an...
Man Utd players back Michael Carrick as ‘the right man’ to be club’s manager
Manchester United players believe Michael Carrick is the “right man” to lead the club forward on a permanent basis, according to Amad Diallo. Carrick has transformed United’s fortunes since taking the job until the end of the season in January, guiding them up to third in the Premier League an...
Higgins makes one change ahead of Mayo U-20 clash with Leitrim
Mayo U-20 manager Keith Higgins has made one change from the Roscommon game with a change in midfield as Darragh Staunton is set to start Mayo U-20 manager Keith Higgins has named his side ahead of tomorrow’s Connacht championship clash with Leitrim in Carrick on Shannon. After last week’s wi...
Trump issues stark threat ahead of deadline but says Iran has time to capitulate
US President Donald Trump has threatened that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran fails to meet his latest deadline to strike a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while the Islamic Republic urged young people to form human chains around power plants and other potentia...
Boil Water Notice issued for customers on Gabhla Island
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for customers on Gabhla Island Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Uisce Éireann has issued a Boil Water Notice for customers on Gabhla Island. This notice ...
Growing number of public oppose resident doctor strikes after cost tops £3bn
Opposition to resident doctor strikes among the public is growing, new polling suggests, after it emerged that the cumulative cost of resident doctor strikes has exceeded £3 billion in three years. Resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, began their 15th strike since 2023 on Tuesday. Ne...
Rory McIlroy wants to eke out last remnants of his year with green jacket
Defending champion Rory McIlroy admits his feelings about the Masters have changed from relishing the start of the tournament to not wanting it to begin at all so he can eke out the very last remnants of his year with the green jacket. The Northern Irishman completed the career grand slam with an em...