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Planned Lidl supermarket which a Kildare business objected to has hit another delay
Mountmellick Lidl now overdue for delayed decision Yet another delay has hit the long awaited planning decision for a new Lidl in a Laois town. It is seven months since Lidl Ireland GmbH applied to Laois County Council for permission to demolish a derelict garage and four adjacent houses in M...
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‘I don’t think Fáilte Ireland understands the importance of festivals in Donegal’
Sinn Féin Councillor John Shemais ÓFhearraigh made the claim in reference to the €49,000 tourism funding Donegal was allocated A local councillor has said that Fáilte Ireland doesn’t understand the importance of festivals in the county due to the lack of funding received. Sinn Féin Councill...
Planned Lidl supermarket which a Kildare business objected to has hit another delay
Mountmellick Lidl now overdue for delayed decision Yet another delay has hit the long awaited planning decision for a new Lidl in a Laois town. It is seven months since Lidl Ireland GmbH applied to Laois County Council for permission to demolish a derelict garage and four adjacent houses in M...
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Teenager charged with dangerous driving following theft of car from Limerick village
Ryan Colgan from Portarlington, County Laois appeared before Nenagh District Court following an incident on the M7 motorway earlier this month A TEENAGER from County Laois has appeared before Nenagh District Court charged in connection with a garda pursuit during which the stolen car he was a...
Harry Styles to release first new single in almost four years
Former One Direction star Harry Styles has announced his first single in almost four years, titled Aperture, will be released on Friday. In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, the 31-year-old singer revealed the name of the first track from his upcoming album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. The...
PICTURES: Dreamy Mayo home with stunning views now on sale for €600,000
A private countryside residence just 1km from Foxford town is now on the market for €600,000. Click NEXT or on the arrows above to see next picture Approached via a picturesque, tree-lined driveway, this home immediately sets a tone of privacy and seclusion. The winding entrance leads you away fro...
IN PICTURES: Great crowd takes part in annual Great Heath GAA Run
Over 500 runners took part on Sunday morning TAP NEXT OR ARROWS TO SEE MORE PICTURES People came from far and wide on Sunday morning as the annual Great Heath GAA Run took place around The Great Heath of Maryborough. Kalem Buggy (Kilkenny City Harriers) and Lisa Sweeney (St Michael's) were fi...
Tipperary GAA pays tribute to former All-Ireland winner from Roscrea
A native of Roscrea, Noel Hogan captained the Tipperary Minor hurlers in 1961 Tipperary GAA have expressed their sincere sympathy following the death of Noel ‘Barney’ Hogan of Roscrea, a man remembered as a distinguished figure in the county’s hurling history. A native of Roscrea, Noel Hogan ...
Community spirit shines as Dromiskin marks major sustainability milestones
Dromiskin Tidy Towns volunteers joined by invited guests for a series of community events in the village Despite the wet weather, spirits remained high on Saturday last, 17 January, as Dromiskin Tidy Towns volunteers were joined by invited guests for a series of community events in the villag...
NEWS: Grant applications now open for parent and toddler groups looking for funding
This funding can bring new toys, equipment, and books to children, as well as provide snacks and creative activities such as arts, crafts, and music. Parents can also benefit from parenting workshops and children’s first aid classes. Norma Foley, Minister for Children, Disability and Equality...
Nurse in pronoun row relieved to be reinstated in job after disciplinary hearing
A nurse has told of her relief after being reinstated in her job following a disciplinary investigation over a possible breach of a transgender patient’s confidentiality. Jennifer Melle was suspended after speaking to the media about having received a warning over using incorrect pronouns to addre...
Spain begins three days of mourning after deadly train crash
Spanish emergency workers were searching for more victims in the wreckage of a deadly train accident in southern Spain that killed at least 42 people, as the nation began three days of mourning for the victims. Antonio Sanz, the regional health minister of Andalusia, where the accident occurred, tol...
Luke Littler kickstarts birthday celebrations with Saudi Arabia Masters success
Luke Littler gave himself an early birthday present by beating Michael van Gerwen 8-5 to win the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters. The two-time world champion turns 19 on Wednesday and his celebrations began at Riyadh’s Global Theater before heading off for a Dubai break. “It didn’t work out las...
Luke Littler kickstarts birthday celebrations with Saudi Arabia Masters success
Luke Littler gave himself an early birthday present by beating Michael van Gerwen 8-5 to win the inaugural Saudi Arabia Masters. The two-time world champion turns 19 on Wednesday and his celebrations began at Riyadh’s Global Theater before heading off for a Dubai break. “It didn’t work out las...
Tipperary theatre to celebrate literary legacy of Scotland's renowned poet Robbie Burns
Brewery Lane Theatre in Carrick-on-Suir will host a Burns Night of poetry, prose, song and Scottish food on January 25 Brewery Lane Theatre in Carrick-on-Suir is hosting a Robert Burns Night on Sunday, January 25. The evening of poetry, prose and song celebrating the works of Scotland's most ...
Tipperary have yet another club featuring in a Munster final after impressing in semi-final win
Silvermines defeated Cork champions Ballyclough in Killeedy on Saturday Munster Junior B Hurling Series Semi-Final Silvermines 1-20 Ballyclough 0-11 By Michael McCarthy Silvermines became the sixth Tipperary Junior B champion in a row to book their place in a Munster Junior B Hurling Final wi...
Proposed creche extension could ease childcare shortage in Tipperary
Planning permission has been sought by a creche in Tipperary to construct an extra classroom at their premises. Planning permission has been sought to build an additional classroom at a creche in Tipperary. Sugradh Crèche Ltd, located at Green Hill Village, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, app...
Tipperary theatre to celebrate literary legacy of Scotland's renowned poet Robbie Burns
Brewery Lane Theatre in Carrick-on-Suir will host a Burns Night of poetry, prose, song and Scottish food on January 25 Brewery Lane Theatre in Carrick-on-Suir is hosting a Robert Burns Night on Sunday, January 25. The evening of poetry, prose and song celebrating the works of Scotland's most ...
Tipperary have yet another club featuring in a Munster final after impressing in semi-final win
Silvermines defeated Cork champions Ballyclough in Killeedy on Saturday Munster Junior B Hurling Series Semi-Final Silvermines 1-20 Ballyclough 0-11 By Michael McCarthy Silvermines became the sixth Tipperary Junior B champion in a row to book their place in a Munster Junior B Hurling Final wi...
Proposed creche extension could ease childcare shortage in Tipperary
Planning permission has been sought by a creche in Tipperary to construct an extra classroom at their premises. Planning permission has been sought to build an additional classroom at a creche in Tipperary. Sugradh Crèche Ltd, located at Green Hill Village, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, app...