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Outstanding employer awards presented to two hotels in Offaly
County Arms Birr and Tullamore Court Hotel were among the recipients OVER seventy hotels from across the country gathered at the Irish Hotels Federation’s inaugural Quality Employer Awards, which took place earlier this week at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone. The awards recognise hotel teams...
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School zone signage needed in Laois village following accidents
Laois County Council said they would investigate signage in Killenard Road signage is needed to warn tourists visiting a Laois village that they are entering a school zone, according to a local councillor. Councillor Vivienne Phelan requested that Laois County Council install appropriate road...
Bunting, blessings and belonging as Niall Coll is installed Bishop of Raphoe
Bishop Niall Coll, a native of St Johnston, was formally installed as the new bishop of the Raphoe Diocese on Sunday with Ireland's highest ranking Catholic prelates in attendance at St Eunan's Cathedral in Letterkenny Papal bunting and flags fluttered outside as a stream of clergy filed into...
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I’m a parent, how worried should I be about AI?
Managing your child’s screen time and keeping the dinner table phone-free can feel like more than enough digital-related stress. AI though? That brings with it all new potential terrors that lots of parents would, understandably, rather ignore. But if we’re to protect our children and help them ...
Deaths in Dundalk - Monday 26 February 2026
May they rest in peace The death has occurred of Susan Cowe of Clos Na Manach, Carlingford and formerly Knocknagoran, Omeath, Co Louth Predeceased by her father Oliver Rafferty. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Alannah, mother Peggy, brothers John, Paul and Colm, sisters Rosie and Cat...
Revamped Carrick-on-Suir Heritage Centre to honour legacy of writer Michael Coady
The renowned Carrick-on-Suir writer's office will be recreated at the heritage centre that is undergoing a €750,000 facelift due to be completed in May One of the key attractions of the revamped Carrick-on-Suir Heritage Centre will be the Michael Coady Room replicating the office of the town’...
Half-term report makes good reading for North Devon’s female footballers
Braunton, Bideford, Bradworthy and Fremington all enjoying fine football seasons We have reached the halfway stage in most of the regional football leagues and there are big chances of glory for a number of North Devon’s women’s teams. In the Sportslighting Devon Women’s League Premier Divisi...
Longford's Cian McPhillips powers to impressive win in Boston
Cian will compete in the 800m race at next Sunday’s Millrose Games in New York A blistering 25-seconds final 200 metres saw Cian McPhillips claim victory with a very impressive performance at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston on Saturday. The Longford athlete opened his season when ...
Director General of IFA to speak at body's Offaly AGM tonight
Director General for AGM of Offaly IFA in Tullamore hotel The AGM of Offaly IFA will take place tonight, Monday, January 26, at 8pm in the Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore. Guest Speaker on the night is IFA Director General, Damian McDonald, who will address the meeting on key issues affecting...
Recruitment firm predicts rise in new vacancies across Limerick
FRS Recruitment, which has base in Denmark Street, forecasts rebound in jobs market AN EIGHT percent rise in new vacancies and job openings in Limerick this year has been predicted by a leading recruitment firm. FRS Recruitment, which has its Limerick operation at Denmark Street, has revealed...
Carlow residents enduring ‘third world conditions’ amid ‘cartel-like behaviour’
Carlow-Kilkenny TD Natasha Newsome Drennan made the remarks during a Dáil debate on Uisce Éireann People in County Carlow are enduring “third world conditions” amid “cartel-like behaviour” from Uisce Éireann, a TD has claimed. Carlow-Kilkenny TD Natasha Newsome Drennan made the remarks d...
Traffic calming sought for 'safety of children' in Leitrim village
An update was sought on traffic calming measures for Dromahair at the recent Manorhamilton Municipal District meeting A low cost safety scheme will be provided at Dromahair amid concerns of speed limits in the village, it has been confirmed. Cllr Mary Bohan (FF) asked for an update on traffic...
Ryanair hikes full-year fare and passenger outlook
Ryanair has upped its annual outlook for passenger growth and said full-year profits should increase as it revealed air fares were rising by more than expected. The budget Irish airline flew 47.5 million passengers in the third quarter, up 6% year on year, and said it now expects 2025-26 passenger g...
Ryanair hikes full-year fare and passenger outlook
Ryanair has upped its annual outlook for passenger growth and said full-year profits should increase as it revealed air fares were rising by more than expected. The budget Irish airline flew 47.5 million passengers in the third quarter, up 6% year on year, and said it now expects 2025-26 passenger g...
Eric Roberts waltzes through to the next round of Dancing with the Stars
The Ireland AM presenter from Glen delivered a polished Viennese Waltz during the show’s Country Week that earned him strong praise from the judges and a combined score of 31 points Eric Roberts emerged as one of the standout performers on Dancing with the Stars on Sunday night. The Ireland A...
Garden Club in Tipperary prepares to hold its first meeting of the year
Meeting will be held in Clonmel next week The Clonmel Garden Club is back in action for the New Year. The club will meet on Wednesday, February 4 at 8pm at Hotel Minella. New members and visitors are welcome to attend. SEE MORE: Bridge closure in Tipperary causes traffic diversions until mid-...
Contractors due to address public lighting outages across Cashel and surrounding areas
Cllr Declan Burgess says works are scheduled next week in Ballagh, Dundrum and Cashel A series of long running public lighting issues across parts of south Tipperary are due to be addressed in the coming days, according to a statement issued by local Fine Gael councillor Declan Burgess. READ ...
Pilot scheme which sees toys available to borrow expanded to more locations across Waterford
The Play Pack Loan Scheme was designed to foster creativity, learning and fun for families and children A number of Waterford organisations have teamed up to expand an initiative that was launched in the county last year. The Play Pack Loan Scheme was designed to foster creativity, learning a...
Garden Club in Tipperary prepares to hold its first meeting of the year
Meeting will be held in Clonmel next week The Clonmel Garden Club is back in action for the New Year. The club will meet on Wednesday, February 4 at 8pm at Hotel Minella. New members and visitors are welcome to attend. SEE MORE: Bridge closure in Tipperary causes traffic diversions until mid-...
Contractors due to address public lighting outages across Cashel and surrounding areas
Cllr Declan Burgess says works are scheduled next week in Ballagh, Dundrum and Cashel A series of long running public lighting issues across parts of south Tipperary are due to be addressed in the coming days, according to a statement issued by local Fine Gael councillor Declan Burgess. READ ...