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IN PICTURES: Mickey Doherty's 60th birthday celebrations in Derry's Argyle Bar
Friends and family joined Mickey as he celebrated his milestone birthday Micky Doherty celebrates his 60th birthday with his wife Cathy in the Argyle Bar. (Photos - Kerrie Quinn, nwpresspics) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from lif...
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Man given suspended jail term for assault on two females and theft
Gary McLaughlin (50) of no fixed abode admitted the offences that occurred on December 12 last year and on May 14 A man has been given a suspended sentence at Derry Magistrate's Court today charged with assaulting two females, attempted criminal damage and stealing goods from a shop. Gary McL...
Social darts sensation ‘Flight Club’ targets Exeter city centre venue
Social darts operator Flight Club has applied for a licence at a former Exeter city centre bar, bringing its fast-growing entertainment concept back close to where the idea first began in Devon Social darts pioneer Flight Club, which calls itself the home of ‘unexpected, ridiculous joy’, is c...
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New £350,000 multi-use ‘playzone’ for Torrington given the green light
Planning permission has been granted for disused tennis courts in Torrington to become a new multi-activity playzone Disused tennis courts in Torrington are to become a new £348,000 multi-use playzone run by Torridge District Council’s leisure arm Active Torridge after planning permission was...
PICTURES | Walkers on Dromard Camino soak up and enjoy lovely north Longford scenery
A fine turn out for Dromard Camino Walk on Saturday, April 11 in north Longford with all funds raised going to the Assisted Pilgrims Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery There was a fine turn out for the Dromard Camino Walk on Saturday, April 11 in...
Voices to join together for Limerick Choral Festival
The Limerick Sings International Choral Festival is on from May 28 until June 7 THE MUCH-ACCLAIMED Limerick Sings International Choral Festival is back this summer. There is a packed line-up of concerts, workshops, and unforgettable musical moments. Choirs from across Ireland and beyond will ...
Mayo TD welcomes funding for Inishturk Seafest
Deputy Keogh also highlighted the need for the pier at Roonagh to advance to the next stage as soon as possible Mayo TD Keira Keogh has welcomed news that funding has been approved for Inishturk seafest. Deputy Keogh said: “Congratulations to Inishturk Island in receipt of €17,350 funding for...
Seamus Coleman calls time on Everton career after 17 seasons on Merseyside
The Killybegs man, who has made 433 appearances for the Merseyside club since arriving from Sligo Rovers in 2009, revealed the news in a message posted on Everton’s YouTube channel on Friday morning Seamus Coleman has confirmed that this season will mark the end of his playing career with Eve...
Cabinet minister warns against ‘chaos’ of Labour leadership contest to oust PM
Labour would be “consumed” by chaos if a leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer were triggered, one of his key Cabinet allies has warned. The Prime Minister is under intense pressure from within his own party, after a series of seismic political moves by challengers to his premiership on...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning, May 15
The following deaths have taken place: - Gracie McCafferty, Dunlewey and Annagry - Terence Kilpatrick, Laghey - Pacelli Maguire, Ballindrait - Kathleen McDaid, Ramelton Gracie McCafferty, Dunlewey and Annagry The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Gracie McCafferty,...
Social darts sensation ‘Flight Club’ targets Exeter city centre venue
Social darts operator Flight Club has applied for a licence at a former Exeter city centre bar, bringing its fast-growing entertainment concept back close to where the idea first began in Devon Social darts pioneer Flight Club, which calls itself the home of ‘unexpected, ridiculous joy’, is c...
Social darts sensation ‘Flight Club’ targets Exeter city centre venue
Social darts operator Flight Club has applied for a licence at a former Exeter city centre bar, bringing its fast-growing entertainment concept back close to where the idea first began in Devon Social darts pioneer Flight Club, which calls itself the home of ‘unexpected, ridiculous joy’, is c...
Barnstaple café becomes ‘communication sanctuary’ for North Devon stroke survivors
The monthly Say Aphasia Barnstaple social group at the Licketysplit Café is a lifeline for those struggling to communication after a stroke or brain injury Imagine wanting to speak, communicate and socialise but no words will come out – that is the reality and social isolation for those livin...
Barnstaple café becomes ‘communication sanctuary’ for North Devon stroke survivors
The monthly Say Aphasia Barnstaple social group at the Licketysplit Café is a lifeline for those struggling to communication after a stroke or brain injury Imagine wanting to speak, communicate and socialise but no words will come out – that is the reality and social isolation for those livin...
Barnstaple café becomes ‘communication sanctuary’ for North Devon stroke survivors
The monthly Say Aphasia Barnstaple social group at the Licketysplit Café is a lifeline for those struggling to communication after a stroke or brain injury Imagine wanting to speak, communicate and socialise but no words will come out – that is the reality and social isolation for those livin...
British acquisition for Limerick-based chemical solutions provider
Chemical Solutions Group based at Foynes and Shannon has bought distribution specialist Resource Chemicals A CHEMICAL solutions provider with bases in Foynes and Shannon has acquired a British firm. Chemical Solutions Group has bought distribution specialist Resource Chemicals, based at the t...
Major step forward for plan to transform old Garda Barracks into Enterprise Centre
“It will be a game-changer for small to medium businesses and start-ups and it will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the Buncrana and Inishowen economy” Councillor Fionán Bradley has welcomed an announcement from Donegal County Council that a funding application is to be submitted to the...
Planning obtained for office and residential space at Burtonport’s The Cope
Space for two-bed apartments and offices at former supermarket and Welcome Centre Planning permission has been granted by Donegal Council for the conversion of the former Burtonport Welcome Centre, also known as The Cope, into office and residential space. The applicants, Mr and Mrs Seamus Bo...
Derry mourns passing of integrated education pioneer Marie Cowan
The former Oakgrove Principal and Integrated Education Fund Chair passes away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry A profound sense of sadness has enveloped the Oakgrove school community following the peaceful passing of their foundational leader, Marie Cowan (née Lynch). Marie, who di...
Limavady daughter: “We will be forever grateful to Foyle Hospice”
Tracy Clyne will travel from England to join the iconic hospice walk/run alongside her mum, sisters, nieces and friends, in honour of her father Wilfred Harrison, known affectionately as 'Wilfie' A Limavady daughter is preparing to take part in this year’s Foyle Hospice Female Walk/Run in mem...