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Shadow Chancellor visits major Okehampton housing development as expansion nears
Central Devon MP Mel Stride visited Barratt Homes’ Okement Park development in Okehampton as the fast-selling housing site prepares for a major second expansion phase later this year The Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer has visited a major housing development in Okehampton as work continues...
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Pacific Mission poised for competitive Knavesmire clash
Breeders’ Cup runner-up Pacific Mission returns at York on Friday where she sets the standard in a Sky Bet Fillies’ Stakes that could prove stacked with talent. Andrew Balding’s daughter of Lope De Vega found just Balantina too good in the Juvenile Fillies’ Turf in Del Mar last November and ...
Tipperary women on the red carpet at glitzy film premiere in London
The Devil Wears Prada 2 launched at Leicester Square Two Clonmel women had the experience of a lifetime recently when they attended the premiere of the film The Devil Wears Prada 2 at Leicester Square in London. Maria O'Dornan from Willow Park won the prize for two people to attend the event ...
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Limerick reality TV star Paudie Moloney set for 150ft Croke Park cliffhanger in aid of charity
Paudie Moloney is among almost 50 people who have signed up to take part in the heart-stopping “Abseil for Rehab,” plunging from the towering Hogan Stand at Croke Park THE Limerick native, who kept viewers guessing on The Traitors Ireland and tore up the dancefloor on Dancing with the Stars, ...
A 'Clyne' time: Proud Longford dad and grandfather basks in glow of sporting success
John Clyne, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford did not know what road to take to support his daughters and grandchildren over the past couple of weeks, such were their achievements John Clyne, Rathcline Road, Lanesboro, Co Longford did not know what road to take to support his daughters a...
Ballyshannon Community Hospital praised following unannounced HIQA inspection
Designated Centre deemed compliant and substantially compliant in all judged regulations The Ballyshannon Community Hospital was praised by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) in an inspection for being compliant with the care of residents who need long-term care with varying ...
Surge in Leitrim energy grant applications as homeowners plan warmer homes
National retrofit demand hits record levels as Leitrim households seek warmer, cheaper-to-run homes Leitrim homeowners are being encouraged to begin their home energy upgrade journey over the summer months as demand for Government-backed retrofit grants continues to rise across the county. Th...
'So much easier to ignore this year' says bar owner from Mayo on Eurovision boycott
Rory O'Neil, known as Panti Bliss, owns the famous Panti Bar in Dublin and their usual Eurovision party was called off for the first time three years ago in reaction to Israel's war in Gaza A well known Dublin bar owner from Mayo has commented on the decision by RTÉ not to broadcast this year...
Southampton ‘Spygate’ hearing may not take place until Tuesday
Spying charges against Southampton may not be heard until Tuesday, placing a question mark over the scheduling of next week’s Championship play-off final. The club were charged last week by the EFL with spying on a training session held by semi-final opponents Middlesbrough, with the league asking...
Southampton ‘Spygate’ hearing may not take place until Tuesday
Spying charges against Southampton may not be heard until Tuesday, placing a question mark over the scheduling of next week’s Championship play-off final. The club were charged last week by the EFL with spying on a training session held by semi-final opponents Middlesbrough, with the league asking...
Item firmly on the agenda for Derby challenge
Item advertised his Betfred Derby credentials in maintaining his unbeaten record in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York. Arriving on the Knavesmire having won both outings as a juvenile, the Andrew Balding-trained son of Frankel was sent off at 11-2 for his seasonal reappearance in wha...
Item firmly on the agenda for Derby challenge
Item advertised his Betfred Derby credentials in maintaining his unbeaten record in the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York. Arriving on the Knavesmire having won both outings as a juvenile, the Andrew Balding-trained son of Frankel was sent off at 11-2 for his seasonal reappearance in wha...
Police believe they have identified three women recovered off Brighton beach
Police believe they have identified three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach. Emergency services were called after concerns were raised for a person’s welfare at around 5.45am on Wednesday, before three bodies were pulled from the water near Madeira Drive. Sussex Pol...
Former Tipperary All Ireland winning captain submits plans for new gym and wellness centre
Application seeks change of use for Railway Road unit with gym and Pilates studio plans Former 2016 All-Ireland winning captain and three-time senior All-Ireland winner Brendan Maher has applied for planning permission for a new gym and wellness facility in Thurles. READ MORE: REVEALED: Forme...
Former Tipperary All Ireland winning captain submits plans for new gym and wellness centre
Application seeks change of use for Railway Road unit with gym and Pilates studio plans Former 2016 All-Ireland winning captain and three-time senior All-Ireland winner Brendan Maher has applied for planning permission for a new gym and wellness facility in Thurles. READ MORE: REVEALED: Forme...
Tipperary accountant is behind the establishment of a new sports management agency
Clonmel accountant JP Wynne and former jockeys set up agency to look after jockeys A Clonmel accountant is behind the establishment of a new sports management agency set up to look after jockeys. Founded by chartered accountant JP Wynne and former jockeys, now racing analysts and presenters R...
Longford-based entrepreneur appears on RTE's Nationwide
Janni Sjöstrand, founder of Janni Bars and based in Cloonmacart, Drumlish, featured on the RTE show Nationwide recently in a lengthy segment about inspiring female entrepreneurs A Swedish born entrepreneur based in Drumlish, Janni Sjöstrand, appeared on Nationwide this week to share the incre...
'Closures are intensifying' - Fears for the future of pubs in parts of Kilkenny
Pubs in rural Kilkenny and across the country are in danger, according to the Chairperson of the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI), which represents over 3,500 publicans across the country, has warned that rural pubs are facing an "existential thre...
MacD on Music: Useless Information
Weekly focus on the local music scene University has, historically, proven to be one of the most vital tools for making the world a better place by bringing together some of our most beloved bands. Groups like Pink Floyd, R.E.M. and our very own Saint Sister all met as students and went on to...
Judge says Mayo man should be removed from home if harassment continues
Judge James Faughnan warns Erris man who harassed his neighbours over a number of years that he faces a jail sentence A JUDGE has asked Mayo County Council to be put on notice after a tenant in one of their social houses made life a misery for his neighbour over a number of years. Michael Kin...