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Councillors defend Leitrim train station against bypass suggestion
Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte urged the Council to write to Iarnród Éireann strongly objecting to any plans to bypass smaller railway stations, such as Dromod, following a suggestion made by a councillor in a neighbouring county. The importance of, and heavy use of, Dromod train station was hig...
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Imní mhór mar gheall ar thine Oíche Chinn Bliana a scriosadh go tragóideach ‘teach tábhairne íocónach’ 150 bliain d’aois
Tá aiseolas ollmhór faighte ag post ar na meáin shóisialta ó úinéirí an tí tábhairne, le breis is 20,000 amharc agus breis is 500 trácht ó dhaoine croíbhriste atá ag súil go bhfeicfear an teach tábhairne ar ais ag feidhmiú go luath Teach tábhairne íocónach agus coitianta i gCont...
'What a lucky pup'- Mum and son duo adopt CoCo the puppy from Kilkenny dog shelter
Carlow/Kilkenny dog shelter have shared a heart-warming story of a mother and son duo who rescued a puppy after visiting the shelter for the last few years A mother and her young son have welcomed a new addition to their family this week- CoCo the puppy from Carlow/Kilkenny dog shelter. CoCo ...
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Devon County councillors unite against proposed cancellation of local elections
They speak with one voice Devon County councillors have spoken with a united voice in opposition to any move to cancel this year’s local elections, as concerns grow over the Government’s proposals for local government reorganisation and devolution. At a meeting of Devon County Council on Frid...
Devon County councillors unite against proposed cancellation of local elections
They speak with one voice Devon County councillors have spoken with a united voice in opposition to any move to cancel this year’s local elections, as concerns grow over the Government’s proposals for local government reorganisation and devolution. At a meeting of Devon County Council on Frid...
Sally Allen: Torbay health services in danger as NHS leaders face funding crisis
Concerns grow over hospital overcrowding and potential changes to Torbay’s integrated care, with MPs pressing for transparency and solutions Everything about the NHS and the country’s wellbeing are linked, and currently it is in the most precarious position ever. Obviously, the main reason is...
Sally Allen: Torbay health services in danger as NHS leaders face funding crisis
Concerns grow over hospital overcrowding and potential changes to Torbay’s integrated care, with MPs pressing for transparency and solutions Everything about the NHS and the country’s wellbeing are linked, and currently it is in the most precarious position ever. Obviously, the main reason is...
Sally Allen: Torbay health services in danger as NHS leaders face funding crisis
Concerns grow over hospital overcrowding and potential changes to Torbay’s integrated care, with MPs pressing for transparency and solutions Everything about the NHS and the country’s wellbeing are linked, and currently it is in the most precarious position ever. Obviously, the main reason is...
Early birds invited to dare to bare for Devon hospitals charity this autumn
Secluded North Devon beach will once again host the Topless Swim for Royal Devon Hospitals Charity this November Women are being dared to bare in aid of their local NHS at a North Devon beach this November. The ladies-only Topless Swim fundraiser is returning to the historic Tunnels Beaches t...
Early birds invited to dare to bare for Devon hospitals charity this autumn
Secluded North Devon beach will once again host the Topless Swim for Royal Devon Hospitals Charity this November Women are being dared to bare in aid of their local NHS at a North Devon beach this November. The ladies-only Topless Swim fundraiser is returning to the historic Tunnels Beaches t...
Early birds invited to dare to bare for Devon hospitals charity this autumn
Secluded North Devon beach will once again host the Topless Swim for Royal Devon Hospitals Charity this November Women are being dared to bare in aid of their local NHS at a North Devon beach this November. The ladies-only Topless Swim fundraiser is returning to the historic Tunnels Beaches t...
REVEALED: Tipperary County Council remains on the fence about Shannon Pipeline
Tipperary County Council remains on the fence about the Shannon Pipeline, a proposal that has sparked lively debate across the region. Last month, Uisce Eireann submitted a planning application to An Coimisiún Pleanála. Costing €5 to €6 billion, the project plans to move water 170 kilometres f...
REVEALED: Venue confirmed for exciting all-Tipperary Harty Cup semi-final this Saturday
Thurles CBS will play Nenagh CBS on Saturday The semi-final line-up for the 2025/2026 TUS Dr. Harty Cup Under 19 A Hurling Championship has been confirmed, with four of Munster’s leading hurling schools set to battle for places in the decider. READ NEXT: Tipperary hurlers underperform, limp p...
PICTURES | Waterford farmers among 20,000 at protest against 'rotten' Mercosur deal
Athlone protest sent 'clear and powerful message, Ireland says NO to Mercosur,' according to MEP Ciaran Mullooly Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery An estimated 20,000 Irish farmers gathered in Athlone today as opposition intensified to the proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal, acc...
REVEALED: Tipperary County Council remains on the fence about Shannon Pipeline
Tipperary County Council remains on the fence about the Shannon Pipeline, a proposal that has sparked lively debate across the region. Last month, Uisce Eireann submitted a planning application to An Coimisiún Pleanála. Costing €5 to €6 billion, the project plans to move water 170 kilometres f...
REVEALED: Venue confirmed for exciting all-Tipperary Harty Cup semi-final this Saturday
Thurles CBS will play Nenagh CBS on Saturday The semi-final line-up for the 2025/2026 TUS Dr. Harty Cup Under 19 A Hurling Championship has been confirmed, with four of Munster’s leading hurling schools set to battle for places in the decider. READ NEXT: Tipperary hurlers underperform, limp p...
BREAKING: Funeral details announced for Tipperary woman whose body was found following weeks-long search
Community prepares to lay Grace Benyin to rest as family and friends remember the much-loved woman Funeral details have been announced for Grace Aseidua Benyin, the Tipperary woman whose body was found after a major missing-person search, as her family and community prepare to say their final...
Leitrim community pays tribute following passing of ‘larger than life character’
Tributes have come in following the death of Timothy Winter of Lissacarn, Ballinamore, on Monday. The death has occurred of Timothy Winters (Winters) of Lissacarn, Ballinamore, and formerly of Kanturk in Cork, who passed away peacefully at his home on Monday. Timmy, who was an ex-Garda and a ...
Kildare want to make Newbridge a 'fortress' says Cathal McCabe after semi-final win
Kildare midfielder Cathal McCabe spoke to media after The Lilies beat Antrim 0-17 to 2-10 thanks to a last-gasp winner to reach the Walsh Shield final “A very tough day for hurling. The wind, the rain, the pitch and the heaviness didn’t make it easy to play stylish hurling so we just had to g...
Housing estates in Laois to be impacted by 6-week road closure
The road closure is to accommodate the construction of houses in Newtown Residents of two housing estates in Laois will face some disruptions in the coming weeks due to a temporary road closure. Laois County Council has advised that Doonane Terrace and Grove Manor in Newtown will be impacted ...