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Irish translations in Portlaoise signs wrong says Laois county councillor
Teacher Cllr Tommy Mulligan finds mistakes on roadsigns A Laois councillor and teacher has complained about Irish translation mistakes in the county's roadsigns. Cllr Tommy Mulligan who represents the Portlaoise Municipal District is a keen Irish language speaker, first choosing Irish to expl...
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Welsh amateur champion signs for Bideford Boxing Club
Coup for Bideford Boxing Club with recruitment of a new professional fighter Bideford Boxing Club have another professional added to the growing stable, former standout amateur Joe Evans taking his next steps with the North Devon outfit. Manager/trainer Richard Grigg said: “Proud to announce ...
Sponsors reveal fan events ahead of Mayo v London game
The celebrations will begin on Friday, April 10, at Ireland West Airport as Mayo fans depart for London. Portwest has announced its sponsorship of Mayo GAA, alongside Ireland West Knock, and Midwest Radio, ahead of the highly anticipated Mayo V London match on Saturday, April 11 at McGovern P...
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Great news as work starts on Kildare hospital extension
Project aimed at enhancing medical facilities and patient care services in Clane and Co Kildare Construction has begun on a €5.7 million extension project at UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, aimed at enhancing medical facilities and patient care services. The development, located on the Prospe...
Great news as work starts on Kildare hospital extension
Project aimed at enhancing medical facilities and patient care services in Clane and Co Kildare Construction has begun on a €5.7 million extension project at UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, aimed at enhancing medical facilities and patient care services. The development, located on the Prospe...
‘Deeply concerning’ figures spark questions over access to maternity facilities in Limerick
Use of the Danu Suite at UMHL fell sharply, with less then 50 women accessing the facility during labour last year LESS than 50 women used the Danu Suite at University Maternity Hospital Limerick (UMHL) during labour last year, sparking concerns about access to the specialised birthing facili...
Louth TD calls for all-island disability strategy
The Louth TD was commenting following today’s publication of an ESRI report Sinn Féin spokesperson on Disability, Ruairí Ó Murchú TD, has said that a shared, cross border vision for inclusion for those with disabilities and an agreed North-South definition of disability should be considered b...
Three-year search appeal for missing teenage boy stood down as gardaí issue major update
Public thanked after long-running three-year appeal to trace Kildare teen A teenager who had been the subject of a missing person appeal for more than three years has been found, gardaí have confirmed. Neraid Corja, who was 16 when he went missing, was reported missing from the Broadford area...
Electric Picnic seeks licence for 2026 in Laois
A daily attendance of 80,000 is proposed again this year Electric Picnic organisers have applied for a licence for this year’s festival in Stradbally. Laois County Council has put the licence application for the 2026 Electric Picnic out for public consultation. EP Republic Ltd is seeking perm...
HURLING PREVIEW: Laois U-20s open Leinster campaign as minors play Kildare
U-20 hurlers face Offaly in Portlaoise, minor hurlers travel to Hawkfield to face Kildare It’s a big Saturday for Laois GAA hurling sides, with both the U-20s and minor teams in championship action as their respective Leinster campaigns gather pace. The focus first turns to Laois Hire O’Moore...
Longford commemoration in Ardagh cemetery to mark 110th anniversary of 1916 Easter Rising
County Longford Easter Commemoration Committee was formed in 1926 This year marks the 110th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising and Pat Dolan, on behalf of Republican Sinn Féin, Longford, says ‘it is appropriate that we also honour the men and women who fought 110 years ago and were engaged...
Cyber attack hits IT system for Northern Ireland schools
An IT system used by pupils in Northern Ireland has been hit by a cyber attack, the Education Authority (EA) said. The EA said it was taking the incident “very seriously” and apologised for the impact on pupils who may be preparing for exams over the Easter break. A password reset has been issue...
Do You Agree? Kilkenny Live readers pick their favourite pizza
The finest pizza in Kilkenny can be found here, according to our readers! The hunt for Kilkenny’s ultimate pizza has come to an end after much debate, and the people of Kilkenny have cast their all-important votes. After countless nominations, six local legends made it to the shortlist, repre...
Iranian media report claims US pilot ejected over south-western Iran
A channel affiliated with Iranian state television claimed that a US fighter pilot ejected from their aircraft over south-western Iran. It was not clear what may have happened to the plane on Friday, including whether Iran was claiming it was shot down or there was another issue. If the claim is con...
Celestial Orbit pays immediate dividend on O’Brien switch
Celestial Orbit relished the soft ground at the Curragh as Joseph O’Brien trained the first two home in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Park Express Stakes. Formerly based in Britain with Ollie Sangster, the winner switched stables in the hope of encountering optimum conditions more often and found i...
Celestial Orbit pays immediate dividend on O’Brien switch
Celestial Orbit relished the soft ground at the Curragh as Joseph O’Brien trained the first two home in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Park Express Stakes. Formerly based in Britain with Ollie Sangster, the winner switched stables in the hope of encountering optimum conditions more often and found i...
'You couldn't let Cody see you laughing' - Kilkenny hurling legend looks back
The nine-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny reflected fondly on his time in black and amber Nine-time All-Ireland winner with Kilkenny, Tommy Walsh, has humorously recalled the pre-match preparation for the panel on the morning of an All-Ireland Final. "You had a bit of craic until Crown P...
Cyber attack hits IT system for Northern Ireland schools
An IT system used by pupils in Northern Ireland has been hit by a cyber attack, the Education Authority (EA) said. The EA said it was taking the incident “very seriously” and apologised for the impact on pupils who may be preparing for exams over the Easter break. A password reset has been issue...
Lost Galtee mountain tradition recalled in Tipperary exhibition
The old summer tradition of 'booleying' has been captured by south Tipp artist, and will soon be launched in Nenagh A photography exhibition is soon to be on display in the Nenagh Arts centre, capturing the ‘booleying’ tradition of the Galtee mountains. Booleying is the Irish term for transhu...
RSPCA issues Easter ‘crabbing’ warning to North Devon holidaymakers
As families flock to North Devon beaches for the Easter holidays, the charity has urged people to be mindful of our aquatic friends The RSPCA has urged families visiting North Devon’s beaches this Easter to reconsider traditional activities like crabbing to protect “sentient” aquatic life. Co...