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Kildare gardai seize illegal high-powered e-scooters in Naas
Naas Roads Policing Unit seize four e-scooters on Kilcullen Road, Naas As part of ongoing enforcement to keep our communities safe, Naas RPU seized four illegal high-powered e-scooters on Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co Kildare this week. ALL riders were under 18 years of age. Parents were contacted...
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Kildare gardai seize illegal high-powered e-scooters in Naas
Naas Roads Policing Unit seize four e-scooters on Kilcullen Road, Naas As part of ongoing enforcement to keep our communities safe, Naas RPU seized four illegal high-powered e-scooters on Kilcullen Road, Naas, Co Kildare this week. ALL riders were under 18 years of age. Parents were contacted...
Hunter questions failure to record attendance information about children with SEN
The SDLP MLA raised the issue at the Education Committee this week during evidence from Department of Education officials, who confirmed that no data is currently recorded on the matter SDLP Opposition Education Spokesperson Cara Hunter MLA has questioned the failure to record information on ...
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January saw Mayo as one of coldest and wettest counties in Ireland
Nationally, it was the coldest January since 2021, according to the average recorded temperatures Weather data for the month of January 2026 shows that Mayo experienced one of the lowest average temperatures nationally with the county experiencing lots of rainfall across the month. According ...
PICTURES: Supporters cheer on UL Bohemian and Sligo in All-Ireland League clash at the University of Limerick
UL Bohemian recorded a resounding 52-17 win at UL's North Campus last weekend UL Bohemian recorded a resounding victory over Sligo at the University of Limerick's North Campus last weekend in Division 2B of the Energia All-Ireland League. READ MORE: PICTURES: Supporters cheer on Limerick and ...
Traffic disrupted after M1 crash in Louth
Woman in her 30s taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision on the M1 near Haynestown, Dundalk, on Wednesday evening. The incident, involving two vehicles, occurred at approximately 6:45pm. Traffic was repo...
Offaly homeowners claimed €1,145,650 in solar panel grants during 2025
588 properties installed grant-aided solar PV systems across Offaly OFFALY homeowners secured €1,145,650 in SEAI solar panel grants during 2025, with 588 properties installing grant-aided solar PV systems across the county. The finding comes from an analysis of SEAI data by electricity price ...
Ireland ‘nowhere near’ Ice-style deportation system – Justice minister
Ireland is “nowhere near” an Ice-style deportation system, the Minister of Justice has said. Jim O’Callaghan was discussing immigration issues on The Claire Byrne show on Thursday when he was asked if it would be an “acceptable practice to lift people off the streets who shouldn’t be here...
NEWS: Tipperary County Council and TUS University team up to present Leadership Summit
The Questum Leadership, Enterprise and Innovation Summit will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Featured speakers include former Tánaiste Simon Coveney, Jenny Melia (CEO of Enterprise Ireland), Gary McGann (former CEO of Smurfit Kappa Group), and John Moloney (former Group Managing Director of Glanbi...
Swinney vows to fulfil The Promise with further funding confirmed
The Scottish Government is “committed” to fulfilling The Promise, the First Minister said as he confirmed further funding. John Swinney announced another £9.5 million of funding on the sixth anniversary of The Promise – a landmark report which followed Scotland’s Independent Care Review and...
Louth added to Status Orange Rain Warning
The warning is in place from 12:00pm until 18:00pm on Friday Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange Rain Warning for Louth, joining three other counties. The warning is in place from 12:00pm until 18:00pm on Friday. Met Éireann said spells of very heavy rain falling on already saturated groun...
Paignton to London direct train service gains fresh backing
FirstGroup plans to triple weekday direct services from Paignton to London Paddington wins local support FirstGroup’s proposed direct train service between Paignton and London has received fresh support from local MP Steve Darling. The long-distance operator, Lumo, which launched in October 2...
Starmer’s premiership safe, minister says despite growing anger over Mandelson
The political futures of Sir Keir Starmer and his chief of staff are secure, a Cabinet minister has insisted despite growing pressure from Labour MPs furious about the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal. Steve Reed on Thursday argued Sir Keir was not “at fault” because the disgraced peer “was taken ...
Users warned to assume street drugs are ‘contaminated with other drugs’
Health officials have warned users of street drugs to “assume they are contaminated with other drugs” amid concerns about a sharp increase in harms linked to changes in the supply. The warning comes as Public Health Scotland (PHS) issued fresh alerts about “new, unfamiliar substances” which ...
Applications open to become a volunteer at Adare Manor Ryder Cup in 2027
The 2027 Ryder Cup will take place at the Limerick venue from September 13-19, 2027 APPLICATIONS are now open to become a volunteer for the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor offering the chance to be part of one of the world’s greatest sporting events as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. There...
Duke of Marlborough faces allegations of controlling or coercive behaviour
The Duke of Marlborough faces allegations of controlling or coercive behaviour towards his estranged wife, as well as accusations that he strangled her on three occasions, according to a court indictment. Charles James Spencer-Churchill – a relative of Sir Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of ...
Fears for jobs in Limerick as liquidator appointed to discount retailer EuroGiant
Three branches of EuroGiant locally - in Parkway SC, Arthur's Quay SC and William Street THERE are fears for jobs in Limerick after the High Court placed discount retailer EuroGiant into liquidation. The company has three stores in Limerick - two in the city centre at William Street and Arthu...
Fears for Laois retail jobs as liquidator appointed to EuroGiant
Branch of EuroGiant located in Portlaoise Laois jobs could be on the line in Portlaoise as fears grow for the future of the EuroGiant discount retailer after it was put into into liquidation in the High Court. In total the EuroGiant business are 77 stores across Ireland, employing around 640 ...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, February 5
The following deaths have taken place: - Joe McDaid, Letterkenny - Nora Cassidy, Teelin - Kathleen (Kay) Crocock, Sligo Town and Finner - Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar - Adam Patrick McDonnell, Convoy - Tina Gallagher, Burnfoot and Newtowncunningham Joe McDaid, Letterkenn...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, February 5
The following deaths have taken place: - Joe McDaid, Letterkenny - Nora Cassidy, Teelin - Kathleen (Kay) Crocock, Sligo Town and Finner - Dr Patrick Joseph (Joe) Mulholland, Dublin and Stranorlar - Adam Patrick McDonnell, Convoy - Tina Gallagher, Burnfoot and Newtowncunningham Joe McDaid, Letterkenn...