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Torbay musical group creates World Cup anthem inspired by community voices
The music video drops next week on the United Response Facebook Page. A Torbay-based musical theatre group has created an original football anthem after bringing together performers and a local community wellbeing hub in a creative collaboration ahead of the World Cup. The Creative Hub Torbay...
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Irish farmer charged with over 300 counts in 'one of the worst' animal cruelty cases seen
Seamus Looby, of Garryspillane, is charged with more than 300 counts of animal cruelty and neglect in Limerick Circuit Criminal Court ********READER DISCRETION ADVISED - readers may find some of the details distressing and they involve animal cruelty and neglect involving very young calves **...
Summer water flushing programme begins across Dundalk to tackle discolouration
Discolouration affecting the Cavan Hill supply which supplies Dundalk is often worse in summer Uisce Éireann says it is starting the summer season by prioritising works to proactively address intermittent water discolouration affecting some customers on the Cavan Hill water supply. Discoloura...
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Road safety concerns raised over visibility issues in Tipperary after two accidents
Fine Gael councillor welcomes inspection of road following two recent accidents and ongoing visibility concerns on the road. At the monthly meeting of the Tipperary/Cahir/Cashel Municipal District held in April, a number of local road safety and infrastructure concerns were raised by elected ...
Devon County Show announces great expansion of its Devon Woodlands feature for 2026
The expansion of Devon Woodlands reflects the growing importance of woodland skills, sustainable land management, and rural careers The Devon County Show is set to significantly expand its popular Devon Woodlands feature this year, with organisers promising its most ambitious and interactive ...
Mayo farmer to share expertise at first Farming for Nature festival
Aghamore’s Sinéad Moran will highlight sustainable farming practices at the national event A leading farmer from Mayo is set to play a key role at Ireland’s first-ever Farming for Nature Festival, bringing practical insights on sustainable agriculture to a national audience. Sinéad Moran, who...
Renowned audio festival returns to Limerick village this weekend with a stellar line-up of more than 80 events
The HearSay Audio Festival is back in Kilfinane, Limerick, running from Thursday, May 7 until Sunday, May 10 THE MUCH-acclaimed HearSay Audio Festival returns to Kilfinane this month. Running from today, Thursday, May 7 until Sunday, May 10, the festival is a huge hit with audio creators, pro...
Kilkenny Deaths - Thursday, May 7, 2026
Funeral arrangements RIP William (Willie) Rockett The death has occurred of William (Willie) Rockett, Milltown, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny,who died on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, aged 89 years. Predeceased by his parents Richard and Teresa, sister Sadie Barry and grandson Billy. Willie will be sadly mi...
Dame Joan Collins says villainous Dynasty character ‘haunted’ her for ‘so long’
Actress Dame Joan Collins has said her villainous Dynasty character “haunted’ her “for so long”. The actress, 92, is best known for starring in the 80s’ US soap opera as antagonist Alexis Carrington – a role she claimed tainted the public’s perception of her throughout her career. She ...
The plants and animals David Attenborough has lent his name to
Sir David Attenborough’s ability to bring the natural world to the viewing public has inspired many a researcher to name newly discovered species after him. From butterflies to pygmy locusts to the Attenborosaurus dinosaur, the naturalist has lent his name to many plants and animals. Here are some...
The plants and animals David Attenborough has lent his name to
Sir David Attenborough’s ability to bring the natural world to the viewing public has inspired many a researcher to name newly discovered species after him. From butterflies to pygmy locusts to the Attenborosaurus dinosaur, the naturalist has lent his name to many plants and animals. Here are some...
The wise words of Sir David Attenborough: Some of his most memorable quotes
Sir David Attenborough’s hushed but excited tones have been heard in living rooms around the world. Here are some of his most memorable quotes: – “It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectu...
The wise words of Sir David Attenborough: Some of his most memorable quotes
Sir David Attenborough’s hushed but excited tones have been heard in living rooms around the world. Here are some of his most memorable quotes: – “It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectu...
RIP: Tributes paid to former Kilkenny school principal who has sadly passed away
The rural community of Conahy is grieving following the passing of Michael Hester Tributes have been paid to a former Kilkenny school principal who has sadly passed away. Michael Hester, late of Conahy, County Kilkenny and formerly of Brickens, County Mayo, passed away peacefully at St. Luke’...
Magic moments: Some of Sir David Attenborough’s memorable career highlights
Sir David Attenborough’s accessible and compelling programmes have shown audiences not only the diversity of life on earth but also the changing technologies used to bring that life to television screens. Here are some of his most memorable moments: – In the 1979 series Life On Earth, Sir David ...
Magic moments: Some of Sir David Attenborough’s memorable career highlights
Sir David Attenborough’s accessible and compelling programmes have shown audiences not only the diversity of life on earth but also the changing technologies used to bring that life to television screens. Here are some of his most memorable moments: – In the 1979 series Life On Earth, Sir David ...
David Attenborough at 100 – bringing wonder to millions
Sir David Attenborough has inspired generations to learn more about the natural world, bringing adventure and wonder, dinosaurs and polar bears, into the homes of millions of television viewers. The reassuring, hushed and reverential whisper has narrated every journey, as he surveys almost every asp...
David Attenborough at 100 – bringing wonder to millions
Sir David Attenborough has inspired generations to learn more about the natural world, bringing adventure and wonder, dinosaurs and polar bears, into the homes of millions of television viewers. The reassuring, hushed and reverential whisper has narrated every journey, as he surveys almost every asp...
Dame Joan Collins says villainous Dynasty character ‘haunted’ her for ‘so long’
Actress Dame Joan Collins has said her villainous Dynasty character “haunted’ her “for so long”. The actress, 92, is best known for starring in the 80s’ US soap opera as antagonist Alexis Carrington – a role she claimed tainted the public’s perception of her throughout her career. She ...
UPDATE: Search stood down for 48-year-old man missing three days as Gardaí issue update
Thomas Farrelly was reported missing from Dublin on May 3 The search for a 48-year-old man has been stood down amid a Garda update. Thomas Farrelly was reported missing from Tallaght, Dublin 24 on May 3, 2026. Thomas was described as being approximately 6 foot in height, with grey hair and bl...