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Stagecoach to change Torbay bus services from late May
More frequent Sunday services, a extended night bus and route amendments among the changes coming into effect on 24 May 2026 Stagecoach is introducing a series of changes across its Torbay bus network from Sunday 24 May 2026, aimed at improving reliability and punctuality while expanding prov...
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Lewis Kelly to be laid to rest this Saturday in Inishowen
Lewis Kelly was a popular pupil at Carndonagh Community School, preparing to sit his Leaving Certificate examinations next month. The funeral of a Donegal teenager who passed away will take place on Saturday. Lewis Kelly was a popular pupil at Carndonagh Community School, preparing to sit his...
West Devon prison officer jailed after misconduct and drug supply case
The Okehampton woman was sentenced on Tuesday after failing to report inmate phone use and supplying class C drugs, court hears A former prison officer from West Devon has been jailed after admitting to misconduct in public office and involvement in the supply of drugs. Monika Richards, 46, f...
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West Devon prison officer jailed after misconduct and drug supply case
The Okehampton woman was sentenced on Tuesday after failing to report inmate phone use and supplying class C drugs, court hears A former prison officer from West Devon has been jailed after admitting to misconduct in public office and involvement in the supply of drugs. Monika Richards, 46, f...
Sports hub prepares to open new multi-use hall for the people of Torridge
Atlantic Racquet Centre in Bideford will officially open its new multi-purpose hall and facilities on June 1 A brand-new multi-use ‘village hall’ is set to open at Atlantic Racquet Centre in Bideford on June 1 following months of fundraising. It is part of phase 6 of the centre’s development ...
Sports hub prepares to open new multi-use hall for the people of Torridge
Atlantic Racquet Centre in Bideford will officially open its new multi-purpose hall and facilities on June 1 A brand-new multi-use ‘village hall’ is set to open at Atlantic Racquet Centre in Bideford on June 1 following months of fundraising. It is part of phase 6 of the centre’s development ...
Sports hub prepares to open new multi-use hall for the people of Torridge
Atlantic Racquet Centre in Bideford will officially open its new multi-purpose hall and facilities on June 1 A brand-new multi-use ‘village hall’ is set to open at Atlantic Racquet Centre in Bideford on June 1 following months of fundraising. It is part of phase 6 of the centre’s development ...
Tipperary teenagers head to the Dáil
Young people from Thurles, Nenagh, Tipperary Town, Borrisokane, and Cahir, took part in a special Dáil na nÓg in Leinster House Tipperary Comhairle na nÓg was proudly represented at Dáil na nÓg 2026, Ireland’s National Youth Parliament, held in Leinster House on Friday 1st May. Delegates Emi...
IN PICTURES: Festival of hurling across Tipperary as young stars light up Feile na nGael 2026
The Tipperary Feile na nGael hurling competitions took place across the county last weekend The Feile na nGael 2026 hurling competition took place in a festival of hurling across Tipperary, with ten divisions being decided at different venues. READ NEXT: WESTSIDE: Dreams of an historic undera...
RIP: Condolences pour in following 'untimely' death of 'wonderful, talented' Waterford woman
Anne-Marie passed away on May 3rd Condolences have been pouring in for a "wonderful, talented" Waterford woman following her "untimely" death. Anna Marie FitzGerald passed away on May 3rd, surrounded by her husband, family, and friends. She is predeceased by her two parents, Pat and Mary. Ann...
Tipperary teenagers head to the Dáil
Young people from Thurles, Nenagh, Tipperary Town, Borrisokane, and Cahir, took part in a special Dáil na nÓg in Leinster House Tipperary Comhairle na nÓg was proudly represented at Dáil na nÓg 2026, Ireland’s National Youth Parliament, held in Leinster House on Friday 1st May. Delegates Emi...
IN PICTURES: Festival of hurling across Tipperary as young stars light up Feile na nGael 2026
The Tipperary Feile na nGael hurling competitions took place across the county last weekend The Feile na nGael 2026 hurling competition took place in a festival of hurling across Tipperary, with ten divisions being decided at different venues. READ NEXT: WESTSIDE: Dreams of an historic undera...
She lived with 87 personas in one mind before finding wholeness and breaking free
Author Jim O’Shea’s books chronicle “Margaret’s” DID struggle, trauma, and final integration Jim O'Shea was Principal of Our Lady's Secondary School, Templemore, for twelve years. On retirement, he set up a counselling practice and wound that down in 2019. READ MORE: IN PICTURES: County T...
PICTURES: Young global citizens from Limerick in Our World Awards finals
Limerick Educate Together pupils who tackled real-world challenges tied to Sustainable Development Goals are in finals on May 7 USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality...
'Why did you think it was OK to put my life at risk?' Leitrim councillor recommends 'Kids court'
"Kids Court" is a road safety initiative in Northern Ireland where children aged 10–11 confront drivers caught speeding outside their schools, forcing them to explain their actions to the pupils. A Leitrim councillor has proposed that a ‘kids court system’ be introduced in Ireland similar to ...
'We had our chances' Brian Flanagan reflects Kildare's extra-time loss in Leinster semi-final
'Devastating' was the word used by Johnstownbridge as he went about his feelings following the Kildare's Leinster Senior Football Championship loss to Westmeath “Devastating” was the word used by Johnstownbridge as he went about explaining his thoughts and feelings following the Kildare's Lei...
Laois drone operators assist with missing person search over the Bank Holiday weekend
Laois Civil Defence drone teams assisted in the multi-agency search operation which included Rescue 115 from Shannon Laois Civil Defence drone teams were called out to Co Offaly to help find a missing person over the Bank Holiday weekend. The teams were called out to assist in the multi-agenc...
Kilkenny could be spearheading bid to bring Wrestlemania to Ireland
WrestleMania bid gains momentum as Kilkenny councillor eyes historic role in bringing wrestling’s biggest event to Ireland A Kilkenny councillor is hoping to have a motion heard at the next plenary council meeting calling on the Government and relevant State agencies ‘to examine and actively ...
'We had our chances' Brian Flanagan reflects Kildare's extra-time loss in Leinster semi-final
'Devastating' was the word used by Johnstownbridge as he went about his feelings following the Kildare's Leinster Senior Football Championship loss to Westmeath “Devastating” was the word used by Johnstownbridge as he went about explaining his thoughts and feelings following the Kildare's Lei...
Critical infrastructure constraints limiting economic growth potential in Dundalk
Dundalk Positioned as key growth engine on Dublin–Belfast Corridor, Oireachtas Committee told The CEO of Dundalk Chamber, John McGahon, has told the Oireachtas Committee on the Good Friday Agreement that Dundalk is uniquely positioned to act as a major driver of economic growth on the island ...