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€2 million water main replacement works to begin next week in Leitrim
The €2.1 million project will be carried out along the R202 between Ardrum and Fenagh, replacing almost 3km of ageing and damaged water mains with completion anticipated for Autumn. Essential water main replacement works are scheduled to commence in Leitrim next week, aiming to provide homes ...
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Taoiseach to meet Kilkenny schools after ‘senseless’ funding ‘setback’
KCVS and Coláiste Pobail Osraí are planning a new school campus An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, is to meet the principals of two Kilkenny schools after their ‘unacceptable and indefensible’ omission from the announcement of funding for new school buildings. Speaking in the Dáil, he said he is...
Major Devon employer celebrates its apprentices during national week
South West Water has marked National Apprenticeship Week by showcasing career journeys from its Exeter laboratory and award-nominated apprentices across the region South West Water is marking National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February) by highlighting the stories of apprentices and former ap...
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Major Devon employer celebrates its apprentices during national week
South West Water has marked National Apprenticeship Week by showcasing career journeys from its Exeter laboratory and award-nominated apprentices across the region South West Water is marking National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February) by highlighting the stories of apprentices and former ap...
Council evicts people from unauthorised South Devon caravan site after years of complaints
Section 78 court order granted over encampment near Totnes following enforcement action and reports of anti-social behaviour A group of people living in caravans on land near Totnes have been evicted following action by South Hams District Council. The authority said the move followed dozens ...
Council evicts people from unauthorised South Devon caravan site after years of complaints
Section 78 court order granted over encampment near Totnes following enforcement action and reports of anti-social behaviour A group of people living in caravans on land near Totnes have been evicted following action by South Hams District Council. The authority said the move followed dozens ...
Council evicts people from unauthorised South Devon caravan site after years of complaints
Section 78 court order granted over encampment near Totnes following enforcement action and reports of anti-social behaviour A group of people living in caravans on land near Totnes have been evicted following action by South Hams District Council. The authority said the move followed dozens ...
Councillor says people are intentionally making themselves homeless to access housing
At the February meeting of Tipperary County Council, Councillor David Dunne spoke about the problems the homeless action team faces when assessing applications for housing. A Sinn Féin councillor says a small number of people in Tipperary are intentionally making themselves homeless to speed ...
Councillor says people are intentionally making themselves homeless to access housing
At the February meeting of Tipperary County Council, Councillor David Dunne spoke about the problems the homeless action team faces when assessing applications for housing. A Sinn Féin councillor says a small number of people in Tipperary are intentionally making themselves homeless to speed ...
Tipperary primary school students shine at Credit Union Quiz night
Cahir Credit Union Cahir Credit Union Quiz held their popular annual quiz last Friday night in Cahir House Hotel, with 20 fantastic teams taking part from across the locality. What an incredible night. READ MORE: Launch of Daffodil Day campaign to take place at Place4U Cahir Credit Union wish...
Tipperary GAA has new All-Ireland champions after UL final victory in Croke Park
UL defeated UCC in the Sigerson Cup final on Wednesday Higher Education Sigerson Cup Final University of Limerick 0-17 University College Cork 1-11 Tipperary's football fraternity had a huge part to play as the University of Limerick have claimed the Sigerson Cup Higher Education Gaelic footb...
Congratulations: Longford family thrilled with arrival of baby boy in New Zealand
Sending best wishes to the families of the new arrivals This week we're delighted to send congratulations and best wishes all the way to New Zealand where Coolarty man Gary Duffy and his wife Annalise welcomed the arrival of their baby boy during the past week. This young man is to be named C...
RIP: Tributes after passing of a 'lovely pleasant gentleman who always had time to chat'
Mel McManus of Attyrory, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Formerly Drumsna, Co. Leitrim passed away on 9th February 2026 (peacefully) at home. Tributes have been paid after Mel McManus of Attyrory, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Formerly Drumsna, Co. Leitrim passed away on 9th February 2026...
Kildare school to host its first-ever fun run in aid of charity
All proceeds will go towards the Irish Cancer Society A school located in County Kildare will host its first-ever fun run in aid of a well-known charity. The Patrician Secondary School in Newbridge will host the 5K run and walk next month, with all proceeds going to the Irish Cancer Society. ...
Uisce Éireann works set to disrupt traffic in Thomastown - Kilkenny Live
Uisce Eireann has apologised for any inconvenience caused Kilkenny County Council has advised that Uisce Éireann is carrying out essential works on the water network on Lady’s Well Street in Thomastown. Shareridge are responsible for delivering this project on Uisce Éireanns behalf. To delive...
Kildare school to host its first-ever fun run in aid of charity
All proceeds will go towards the Irish Cancer Society A school located in County Kildare will host its first-ever fun run in aid of a well-known charity. The Patrician Secondary School in Newbridge will host the 5K run and walk next month, with all proceeds going to the Irish Cancer Society. ...
Plans submitted for short-term let cabins near Lettermacaward’s McCafferty’s Bar
A communal facility building and 10 cabins are proposed Planning permission from Donegal County Council has been sought for the erection of 10 short-term accommodation cabins, next to a popular West Donegal bar. McCafferty’s Bar in Lettermacaward is the site where the proposed short-term acco...
Derry man marks 20-year journey with powerful new book
Brian Campbell has released a deeply personal memoir that documents his survival and his return to the helm of a 17,000 member strong Irish League community Twenty years ago, Brian Campbell stood at the inaugural Irish Football Association (IFA) Community Awards to receive a prestigious honor...
Police in Derry investigating reports of suspicious activity appeal for witnesses
Four reports have been made to police to date, which they believe may be linked. At around 5.30am yesterday, a male was reported acting suspiciously, trying the door handle of a car in the Rockfield area Police in Derry investigating reports of suspicious activity during the early hours on Fe...
Retail premises in Offaly fined by watchdog over breach of consumer protection law
Leavy’s Centra in Tullamore received two fixed payment notices for breaching regulations An Offaly retailer has been cited for breaching consumer protection law as part of new enforcement actions published by The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) on Thursday, February 12. ...