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Youth hub opens to help Torbay's young jobless find work
16 to 24-year-olds targeted in new Government-funded scheme A government funded youth hub which opened recently in Torbay is providing young people aged 16 to 24 with the employment and skills support they need to overcome barriers and meet their work, training or education aspirations. The i...
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Louth GAA club | St. Pats open Division One League campaign with win
Dundalk Gaels 2-11 St. Patrick's 2-12 St. Patrick’s opened their Louth GAA John O'Neill Sand and Gravel, Division One League campaign with a narrow win over Dundalk Gaels in difficult conditions at The Ramparts, Dundalk on Saturday evening. Following heavy wind and rain from Storm Dave earlie...
President Catherine Connolly lays wreath at 1916 Rising ceremony
President Catherine Connolly has laid a wreath to commemorate those who died during the 1916 Easter Rising, for the first time since taking office. Thousands of people lined Dublin’s main thoroughfare O’Connell Street for an event marking the 110th anniversary of the armed rebellion against Brit...
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Luxury castle frequently chosen by Longford couples for nuptials wins top wedding award
Nestled on the shores of Lough Meelagh, Kilronan Castle has become a standout choice Kilronan Castle has been awarded Waterside Venue of the Year at the Weddings Online Awards, which took place on Monday, March 9 at the Mount Wolseley Hotel & Spa in Carlow. This prestigious award recognises w...
RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary woman who 'was always so glamourous and pleasant'
Breda Ross passed away on April 1 The death has occurred of Breda Ross (Née Ryan), of Nenagh Manor Nursing Home, and formerly of Sarsfield Street, Nenagh, Co Tipperary; Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Brooklyn, New York. Breda passed away peacefully at Nenagh Hospital, surrounded by her loving f...
RIP: Tributes paid to Leitrim man who will be 'greatly missed by everyone lucky to have known him'
Fond memories and heartfelt condolences are being shared following the passing of John Louis Reynolds on Friday, March 27, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Tributes have been paid following the death of a Leitrim man remembered for his “hard work, integrity and commitment.” John Lo...
New exhibition ‘Roots and Wings’ to celebrate nature in Mayo
Group showcase at Áras Inis Gluaire invites visitors to slow down and reconnect with the natural world An upcoming art exhibition in Belmullet, Co Mayo is set to celebrate the beauty and fragility of the natural world, with a strong focus on reflection and connection. 'Roots and Wings: a cele...
Planning permission granted for accessibility upgrades for railway station in Carlow
Muine Bheag station will see new lifts, ramps and upgraded platforms to improve access for passengers with reduced mobility Planning permission has been granted for a significant accessibility upgrade at a local train station in Carlow. Iarnród Éireann has secured approval for the proposed wo...
New University of Limerick research reveals challenges faced by young people with ADHD
The study by UL revealed how ADHD youth are particularly vulnerable when transitioning to third-level education and employment NEW research from University of Limerick has revealed the significant challenges that young people with ADHD face as they transition into adulthood. The study led by ...
Community Connect Fund opens for 2026 with €150,000 for groups in Kilkenny and surrounds
Fund has previously supported over 140 organisations, including Graignamanagh Rowling Club, Conahy Shamrocks and Windgap Tidy Towns St Canice’s Credit Union has launched the 2026 Community Connect Fund, making €150,000 available to community groups and organisations across its branch network,...
‘Easter asks more of us’: Bishop Niall Coll’s call to embrace the Resurrection
The St Johnston native, presiding over his first Easter Vigil Mass since his installation as the Bishop of Raphoe in January, told a packed St Eunan’s Cathedral that the Christian faith is a faith in the Risen Christ - “nothing less” Bishop Niall Coll has spoken of the importance of the Resur...
Laois teenager assaulted boy with special needs
The teen appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court A teenager appeared in court accused of assaulting a boy with special needs in Laois. The teenager (18), who has a Laois address, is accused of attempted robbery and assaulting a boy in Laois on September 22, 2023. Garda Sergeant...
‘Progressive’ The Jukebox Kid going for Irish National gold
The Jukebox Kid is out to break new ground for trainer Ben Pauling when he lines up for the BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National on Monday. The seven-year-old will be a first runner at Fairyhouse for the Gloucestershire stable and has been a leading player in the ante-post markets following a successfu...
‘Progressive’ The Jukebox Kid going for Irish National gold
The Jukebox Kid is out to break new ground for trainer Ben Pauling when he lines up for the BOYLE Sports Irish Grand National on Monday. The seven-year-old will be a first runner at Fairyhouse for the Gloucestershire stable and has been a leading player in the ante-post markets following a successfu...
‘Flying high now with your baby girl’: Tributes to late father of Aoife Johnston who died in Limerick hospital
James Johnston, Shannon, passed away in Milford Care Centre surrounded by his loving family after an illness bravely borne “THERE are no words” read one message of condolence following the sad passing of James Johnston in Milford Care Centre on Friday. His daughter, Aoife, died on December 19...
‘Incredible’ support for South Longford community house and playground
A call has been made for a modern, safe and accessible playground and community house A large number of local residents and political representatives showed their support for the development of a community house and playground in Kenagh recently at a community consultation event. Local woman ...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Easter Sunday morning, April 5
The following deaths have taken place: - Sarah Ann Connolly, Drimroe - Rory O'Kelly, Dublin, Raphoe and Letterkenny - John J Bell, Dongeal Town - Pádraig Cafferkey, Ramelton - John Rodgy McMenamin, Inver - Eamonn Gillespie, Carrick - Kevin Mc Clafferty, Killybegs - Anne Mc Clafferty, Dunlewey - Jan...
Louth County Fire Service celebrates graduation of new full-time firefighters
Recruits undertook a demanding and rigorous course There were scenes of pride and celebration this week as Louth County Fire Service marked the successful completion of an intensive training programme for its newest full-time firefighters. Over the past three months, recruits undertook a dema...
Order of Malta Dundalk reveals eye opening number of duty hours for 2025
The Order of Malta Dundalk Unit has reported a significant 40% increase in operational duty hours for 2025 The Order of Malta Dundalk Unit has reported a significant 40% increase in operational duty hours for 2025, reflecting a growing demand for its vital community and event medical services...
'Blown away'- Coastal group salute volunteers' commitment to help during Storm Dave
Getting safely to and from Magherawarden beach at Ballymastocker in Portsalon via the boardwalk was impossible recently due to erosion, so people were making their way across the dunes - until 38 volunteers did their bit to install a new pathway during testing conditions Almost 40 hardy souls...