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Irish holidaymakers urged to avoid popular destination amid 'life-threatening risks'
The Department of Foreign Affairs has urged Irish tourists to contact their travel agents 'immediately' Irish holidaymakers heading to Cuba have been told to contact their travel agents “immediately” after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) changed their travel advice for the country. Th...
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LATEST: Roscrea Hotel plan 'was always a joke' says Tipp TD
'I always believed that this whole idea was stupid' says Tipperary Labour TD On Monday Tipperary County Council confirmed they have no plans to purchase the closed Damer Court Hotel in Roscrea and the saga has been described as "a joke" by a Tipperary TD this morning (Feb 17). North Tipperary...
Sherford's £1bn vision: New parks and play areas announced for town expansion
As the £1bn Sherford development continues to grow between Plymouth and the South Hams, the Sherford Consortium has confirmed new infrastructure plans including multiple playgrounds, a 500-acre Country Park expansion, and the latest 'Local Equipped Area for Play' (LEAP) near Quarry Wood for Phase 1...
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Four places you can celebrate Pancake Day in Tavistock this year
From budget-friendly Brook Street offers to American-style diner stacks, here’s where to find the best pancakes in Tavistock this Shrove Tuesday From indulgent brunch plates piled high with toppings to budget-friendly stacks, Tavistock is proving once again that it takes Pancake Day seriously...
Sherford's £1bn vision: New parks and play areas announced for town expansion
As the £1bn Sherford development continues to grow between Plymouth and the South Hams, the Sherford Consortium has confirmed new infrastructure plans including multiple playgrounds, a 500-acre Country Park expansion, and the latest 'Local Equipped Area for Play' (LEAP) near Quarry Wood for Phase 1...
Four places you can celebrate Pancake Day in Tavistock this year
From budget-friendly Brook Street offers to American-style diner stacks, here’s where to find the best pancakes in Tavistock this Shrove Tuesday From indulgent brunch plates piled high with toppings to budget-friendly stacks, Tavistock is proving once again that it takes Pancake Day seriously...
Exeter election U-turn: Opposition parties hail ‘victory for democracy’
Exeter City Council May 2026 elections to go ahead as Government confirms dramatic U-turn and £63 million emergency funding package following High Court legal challenge over local government reorganisation Voters in Exeter will head to the polls this May after the Government dramatically scra...
Exeter election U-turn: Opposition parties hail ‘victory for democracy’
Exeter City Council May 2026 elections to go ahead as Government confirms dramatic U-turn and £63 million emergency funding package following High Court legal challenge over local government reorganisation Voters in Exeter will head to the polls this May after the Government dramatically scra...
Exeter election U-turn: Opposition parties hail ‘victory for democracy’
Exeter City Council May 2026 elections to go ahead as Government confirms dramatic U-turn and £63 million emergency funding package following High Court legal challenge over local government reorganisation Voters in Exeter will head to the polls this May after the Government dramatically scra...
“Your job is epic”: Stagecoach takes pupils on a career ride
Year 5 and 6 students get hands-on insights and tour new electric buses Stagecoach South West visited Lifton Barton Hill School in Torquay to inspire Year 5 and 6 students about careers in the bus industry during their annual careers day. The event aimed to support young people in developing ...
“Your job is epic”: Stagecoach takes pupils on a career ride
Year 5 and 6 students get hands-on insights and tour new electric buses Stagecoach South West visited Lifton Barton Hill School in Torquay to inspire Year 5 and 6 students about careers in the bus industry during their annual careers day. The event aimed to support young people in developing ...
“Your job is epic”: Stagecoach takes pupils on a career ride
Year 5 and 6 students get hands-on insights and tour new electric buses Stagecoach South West visited Lifton Barton Hill School in Torquay to inspire Year 5 and 6 students about careers in the bus industry during their annual careers day. The event aimed to support young people in developing ...
Hospice warns of 'growing demand' as more young parents face terminal illness
North Devon Hospice launches ‘Living Through Loss’ Spring Appeal to raise £50,000 for vital bereavement counselling and emotional support for local children and families facing life-limiting illness. A North Devon charity has launched a major fundraising drive to help local children and famil...
Hospice warns of 'growing demand' as more young parents face terminal illness
North Devon Hospice launches ‘Living Through Loss’ Spring Appeal to raise £50,000 for vital bereavement counselling and emotional support for local children and families facing life-limiting illness. A North Devon charity has launched a major fundraising drive to help local children and famil...
Hospice warns of 'growing demand' as more young parents face terminal illness
North Devon Hospice launches ‘Living Through Loss’ Spring Appeal to raise £50,000 for vital bereavement counselling and emotional support for local children and families facing life-limiting illness. A North Devon charity has launched a major fundraising drive to help local children and famil...
Stunning success for Tipperary showjumper Shane Breen in United Arab Emirates
Cashel rider showed all his class by steering Scarteen to victory Shane Sweetnam and Tipperary's Shane Breen bagged five-star showjumping wins in America and UAE in recent days as the form of the Irish contingent continues to give cause for excitement as the year really kicks into gear. Cian ...
Stunning success for Tipperary showjumper Shane Breen in United Arab Emirates
Cashel rider showed all his class by steering Scarteen to victory Shane Sweetnam and Tipperary's Shane Breen bagged five-star showjumping wins in America and UAE in recent days as the form of the Irish contingent continues to give cause for excitement as the year really kicks into gear. Cian ...
“We risk losing working families!” Call for balance between social and affordable housing in Longford
Councillor Niall Gannon said affordable housing was urgently needed in Longford The call for more affordable housing in Longford was repeated today following the recent announcement by Housing Minister James Browne that the Buy & Renew Scheme would "be significantly expanded" to ensure that e...
Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, February 17 2026
Death Notices for Kildare Ciarán Byrne The death has occurred of Ciarán Byrne, Kill, Kildare / Tallaght, Dublin. The death has occurred of Ciarán Byrne Kill, Co, Kildare and formerly of Tallaght, Dublin 24. Much loved son of Margaret and Tommy and beloved brother of Annette. Predeceased by hi...
Here's how Kildare fans can get a free GAA+ subscription under new NBI offer
There are currently 13,401 premises in Kildare within the National Broadband Ireland (NBI) rollout area that are eligible to avail of this promotion with GAA+ National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has announced a new partnership with GAA+, the GAA’s live and on-demand streaming platform. GAA+ is o...