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Kobe McDonald scores wonder-goal as Mayo students advance
Crossmolina sharp-shooters knock out Leitrim's All-Ireland champions in thrilling rain-soaked epic CONNACHT PPS SENIOR C QUARTER-FINAL Gortnor Abbey Crossmolina 2-14 St Clare's Manorhamilton 1-9 In Gencar IT wasn't pretty but a second half surge from the North Mayo boys saw them knock out las...
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Plans for €700k extension for Kildare school
Proposed for Scoil Uí Ríada on Brayton Park Road in Kilcock Co. Kildare Plans for a €722,000 extension have been proposed for Scoil Uí Ríada on Brayton Park Road in Kilcock, Co. Kildare. The development would involve the erection of three temporary single-storey units along with a permanent s...
Tributes to former Limavady Mayor who served community with 'decency, humility and a genuine sense of duty'
Michael Carten died peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday Tributes have been paid to a former SDLP councillor and Mayor of Limavady Borough Council who passed away this week. Michael Carten died peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by his family,...
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Goodbye seating: Outdoor tables and seats area removed from Kilkenny's Market Yard
Lofty plans to redevelop the area, including permanent seating and a performance space, were outlined in 2022 They were a vestige of the pandemic era but now they are no more. The 20 or so picnic tables with seats and planter boxes that were installed in Market Square as Kilkenny exited the i...
RIP: Tributes paid to late Tipperary man who was a 'gentle giant'
Seamus 'Tiny' Butler passed away on January 14 Seamus ‘Tiny’ Butler has passed away. The Thurles man passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 14. READ MORE: Call for action to rid 'atrocious' road in a county Tipperary town of potholes Seamus is predeceased by his parents Nora and Jimmy. He is...
Ant and Dec to host first podcast series together
TV presenting duo Ant and Dec are to front their first podcast series together. The Geordie pair, hosts of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Ant And Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, will launch the series Hanging Out With Ant & Dec later this month. The podcast will see fans join the ...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning, January 16
The following deaths have taken place: - Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal - Betty Hay, Creeslough - Elish McGinley, Bruckless - Bill Sheridan, Galway and Creeslough - Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon and Longford - Vivien Holt, Malin - Edward McGettigan, Kilmacrennan - Leslie Burnett, Ballyshannon and Down ...
Church of England charities failed on safeguarding allegations – regulator
Two Church of England charities have been reprimanded by a watchdog over safeguarding failures which led to the resignation of a bishop amid allegations of sexual assault and harassment. The Charity Commission said it is the first time it has issued an official warning against any Church of England ...
Torbay Council proposes expanded 20mph zone in Torquay town centre
Public consultation opens on plans covering Fleet Street, Pimlico and main shopping areas Residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on plans to expand the 20mph zone in Torquay town centre. Torbay Council, working with its highways partner SWISCo, has launched a public cons...
Five new babies welcomed into community in one Offaly parish
Five new babies welcomed into community in one Offaly parish Five new babies have been welcomed into an Offaly community. Welcomed to God’s family were Thomas Burke, Dara Colmcille Mac Raghnaill, John Flanagan, Cían Thomas Tracey-Connelly and Ben Emmet Doheny who were baptised recently in Tul...
Patrick McClean returns to Derry City on a two-year deal
Manager Tiernan Lynch welcomes "wiser" Patrick McClean back to Brandywell Derry City have announced the return of Patrick McClean to the club, as the defender signs a new two-year deal at the Brandywell. McClean, a product of the club’s academy made his debut over a decade ago when he appeare...
RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, January 16
RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, January 16 Una Nagle (née Nolan) Una Nagle (née Nolan) of Upper Lacknalooha, Mallow, formerly of Monard and Rearcross, Co. Tipperary, who passed away peacefully on January 15th 2026, surrounded by her family. Una, was the loving wife of the late Finb...
Sister of Limerick child murderer Tegan McGhee tells her: 'I hope you rot in hell'
Sister, Shannon McGhee said her nephew Mason O'Connell-Conway was 'a beautiful little boy who brought so much joy to our lives' THE SISTER of Limerick child killer Tegan McGhee said she hopes she "rots in hell" and is “an evil monster". "No amount of words can describe how cold and cruel she ...
BREAKING: Road closed as Laois Offaly Gardaí issue warning to motorists
There are reports of crashes in Laois and Offaly this morning Laois Offaly Gardaí issued a warning to motorists following a number of crashes on icy roads this morning. “Gardai are dealing with a number of road collisions this morning around Laois Offaly. Black ice in places.” They posted an ...
ALERT: Expect major delays in Kilkenny city centre as road works take place
Kilkenny County Council apologises for any inconvenience caused Kilkenny County Council wish to advise that a Stop-Go traffic management system will be in operation on the Castle Road today (Friday) until 5pm to facilitate roadworks. You are advised that this work is weather dependent and del...
Almost 900 new homes commenced in Offaly in the last two years new figures show
Almost 900 new homes commenced in Offaly in the last two years new figures show NEW commencement data from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage this week shows that Offaly has seen almost 900 new home start over the last two years - a 32% increase over the preceding two ye...
Derry's Waterside community invited to give views on Top of the Hill Masterplan
The consultation event will be held on January 27 in The Chroi Centre on the Trench Road, with three sessions throughout the day running from 10-1pm, 2-6pm and 7-9pm Local people are being encouraged to give their views on regeneration plans for the Top of the Hill area, at a special public m...
Two vehicles seized in this Kildare town this week
A Garda checkpoint was set up in Leixlip, Co Kildare on Thursday (January 15) Leixlip Gardaí conducted a proactive crime prevention checkpoint in Leixlip, Co Kildare on Thursday afternoon (January 15 2026). According to Gardaí, the majority of motorists had their documentation in order. Howev...
Two vehicles seized in this Kildare town this week
A Garda checkpoint was set up in Leixlip, Co Kildare on Thursday (January 15) Leixlip Gardaí conducted a proactive crime prevention checkpoint in Leixlip, Co Kildare on Thursday afternoon (January 15 2026). According to Gardaí, the majority of motorists had their documentation in order. Howev...
Young Longford man Fionn McCormack Crowe has huge honour of captaining Ireland
Drumlish soccer player Fionn McCormack Crowe had the honour of captaining his team and scored his first international goal against Greece Local footballer Fionn McCormack Crowe has earned his second call-up for Ireland, featuring at the MU15 UEFA Development Tournament in Portugal. He had the...