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Alex Zanardi dies, aged 59
Four-time Paralympic gold-medallist and former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi has died aged 59. Born in Bologna, Zanardi competed in Formula One for five seasons and achieved a best finish of sixth at the 1993 Brazilian Grand Prix before a major crash in 2001 resulted in both of his legs being ampu...
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Quarter of a million turn to Devon pharmacies as NHS urges smart choices over bank holiday
Pharmacy First surge eases GP pressure as NHS urges residents and visitors to plan ahead for May bank holiday Nearly a quarter of a million people in Devon sought treatment from their local pharmacy last year, as health leaders encourage residents and visitors to use the right services over t...
Quarter of a million turn to Devon pharmacies as NHS urges smart choices over bank holiday
Pharmacy First surge eases GP pressure as NHS urges residents and visitors to plan ahead for May bank holiday Nearly a quarter of a million people in Devon sought treatment from their local pharmacy last year, as health leaders encourage residents and visitors to use the right services over t...
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Quarter of a million turn to Devon pharmacies as NHS urges smart choices over bank holiday
Pharmacy First surge eases GP pressure as NHS urges residents and visitors to plan ahead for May bank holiday Nearly a quarter of a million people in Devon sought treatment from their local pharmacy last year, as health leaders encourage residents and visitors to use the right services over t...
Street closure planned in Thurles on three Sundays to facilitate repainting of bank
Tipperary County Council has made an order to temporarily close the N62 at the AIB Bank at O'Donovan Rossa Street Tipperary County Council has given notice it has made an order to temporarily close the N62 road at the AIB Bank at O'Donovan Rossa Street in Thurles on three Sundays in May to fa...
Tipperary has two contestants vying for Miss Teen Ireland
Both Tara Lonergan from Clonmel and Hannah Murphy Crowe, Boherlann, are on their way to Dublin for the finals Hannah Murphy Crowe,14 years old and from Boherlahan, is hoping she will be walking away with the title of Miss Ireland Teen Junior 2026. She joins 17 year old Tara Lonergan, who is t...
Street closure planned in Thurles on three Sundays to facilitate repainting of bank
Tipperary County Council has made an order to temporarily close the N62 at the AIB Bank at O'Donovan Rossa Street Tipperary County Council has given notice it has made an order to temporarily close the N62 road at the AIB Bank at O'Donovan Rossa Street in Thurles on three Sundays in May to fa...
Tipperary has two contestants vying for Miss Teen Ireland
Both Tara Lonergan from Clonmel and Hannah Murphy Crowe, Boherlann, are on their way to Dublin for the finals Hannah Murphy Crowe,14 years old and from Boherlahan, is hoping she will be walking away with the title of Miss Ireland Teen Junior 2026. She joins 17 year old Tara Lonergan, who is t...
Tipperary hurlers are still standing despite late drama in Waterford
Half-time lead of 11 points wiped out at Walsh Park It was a tough week for Tipperary hurling. The Under 20s were undone by a late Clare onslaught on Wednesday of last week at Semple Stadium and there were more end-game dramatics at Azzurri Walsh Park on Sunday. Kevin Mahony’s late sizzler fr...
BREAKING: Thousands without power as major outage hits Tipperary
A power outage is currently affecting over 6000 customers in the Nenagh area A major power outage is affecting people in Nenagh and the surrounds on Saturday morning with reports of at least 6030 customers without power. The outage has been ongoing since roughly 6:45am this morning with the e...
'Brought their confidence on': Longford athletes set for Fitness Inclusion Games
The Irish Wheelchair Association’s (IWA) event will take place on Wednesday, May 7 Twenty athletes from Longford are set to take part in Irish Wheelchair Association’s (IWA) trailblazing Fitness Inclusion Games in Dublin on Wednesday, May 7. The group will join 130 other athletes from across ...
PICTURES: Massive gallery of 110 photos of the style and craic at Punchestown 2026
Thousands of people from all over the country descended on the Kildare track for five days of top class craic and racing action USE THE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES Thousands of people from all over Ireland descended on Punchestown Racecourse in Kildare this week to enjoy five d...
PICTURES: Were you spotted? Best frocks on show at Punchestown Festival in Kildare on Friday
Thousands are enjoying the sun and racing at day four of Kildare's Punchestown Festival 2026 Thousands are enjoying the sun and racing at day four of Kildare's Punchestown Festival 2026 Click NEXT or on the arrows above to see next picture Click NEXT or on the arrows above to see next picture...
Concern for lack of speed ramps in council's new road safety policy
"Estates crying out for traffic calming' - Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley Speed ramps could become rarer in Laois as the council shifts to other ways of slowing traffic on roads, but one councillor wants them to stay. Laois County Council members this week approved the county's first ever Traffi...
PICTURES: Were you spotted? Best frocks on show at Punchestown Festival in Kildare on Friday
Thousands are enjoying the sun and racing at day four of Kildare's Punchestown Festival 2026 Thousands are enjoying the sun and racing at day four of Kildare's Punchestown Festival 2026 Click NEXT or on the arrows above to see next picture Click NEXT or on the arrows above to see next picture...
PICTURES: Guess who we spotted at Punchestown among the Ladies Day crowd on Friday?
USE THE ARROWS OR THE NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES The Ladies Day crowd did not disappoint with their style on Friday. Thousands flocked to Punchestown for the busiest day of the week and the craic was 91! Spot anyone you know? USE THE ARROWS OR THE NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES USE THE ARROW...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, May 2
The following deaths have taken place: - Frank Morgan, Dunkineely - Michael Sandilands, Milford - Anne McDevitt, Convoy - Francena Diver, Strabane and Buncrana - Molly McCarry, Dungloe - Patrick Campbell, Glenties - Carmel Brennan, Donegal Town - John Brogan, Glenalla - Tony McDermott, Donegal Town ...
Buncrana blossoms with new cross-community project
Together, the Buncrana groups will deliver a varied programme of activities designed to appeal to a wide audience. A new cross-community initiative is set to take root in Inishowen, bringing people together through the shared experience of gardening, learning, and cultural exchange. Growing C...
Down Memory Lane: Out and About at Jazz and Blues Festival, Limavady (2013)
How many familiar faces will you recognise from the archives of the County Derry Post? We have delved into the County Derry photographic archive today with a gallery of pictures from a night out and about at the Jazz and Blues Festival Limavady (2013). Click the < or > arrow above or 'Next St...
Offaly teacher reflects on 'new lease of life' following heart transplant
Nicholas Hines, a teacher at Oaklands Community College in Edenderry had to have a heart transplant after suffering a stroke in 2020 An Offaly teacher who has been given a new lease of life after suffering heart failure, has spoken of the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Nicholas ...