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New school building for Marymount NS in Drogheda welcomed by Senator
The school has been approved for a new 20 classroom building Marymount National School in Drogheda has been approved for a new 20-classroom building. The building, which will include four dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) classrooms has been welcomed by Fianna Fáil Senator Alison Comy...
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Motorist caught without insurance for 11th time in Longford given 15-year road ban
The undocumented defendant was detected driving at Cloonrallagh, Longford, on May 30 An uninsured motorist, who had 10 previous convictions for driving without a policy, was detected driving without a policy once again by gardaí and received a five month suspended prison sentence and she was ...
IFA raise Limerick dairy farmers’ concern over lack of work permits
Since their introduction 1,100 permits have been issued, providing a very valuable workforce to the dairy sector. IFA Dairy chairman Martin McElearney has said that an expansion of the permit allowance for dairy farm assistants is urgently needed for those who are reliant on permit holders fo...
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BREAKING: ESB warns of "risk of flooding" in areas of Kildare if water is released from reservoir
Poulaphouca reservoir on Kildare / Wicklow border has “limited” storage capacity The ESB has warned today that it may have to release water from the Poulaphouca reservoir because of its “limited” storage capacity, putting the towns of Clane and Newbridge in Co Kildare at direct risk of floo...
Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng happy with impact of new players in senior squad
The Cats enjoy a bye week before meeting Limerick next Sunday The Kilkenny hurlers made an understated beginning to their Allianz Division 1A League campaign when running out 0-20 to 0-16 winners over Offaly on Sunday. The Cats now enjoy a bye before they face Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds o...
IDA to partner with Laois County Council for Portlaoise plan
Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke said 11 partnership plans would take place nationally The Minister for Enterprise says the IDA is planning to partner with Laois County Council to deliver an Advanced Planning Permit in Portlaoise. This move would see planning secured for a building on a si...
Elena Rybakina relishes return to tennis’ top table with Australian Open triumph
Elena Rybakina relished being back at the top of the women’s game after winning her power battle with Aryna Sabalenka to claim a first Australian Open title. Three years after losing to the same opponent in one of the great recent grand slam finals, and three-and-a-half since winning her first maj...
Evergreen and Freebooters tussle it out for Premier Division points - Kilkenny Live
Evergreen 3, Freebooters 1 Evergreen have moved eight points clear of Fort Rangers at the top of the St Canice's Credit Union Premier Division with a derby win over Freebooters on the Kells Road. Gary Maher's side are unbeaten so far this season in domestic football and are red hot favourites...
Epstein ‘wanted Sarah Ferguson to release statement saying he wasn’t a pedo’
Jeffrey Epstein wanted Sarah Ferguson to release a statement saying he was “not a pedo” and she had been “duped” into believing false allegations about him, newly released emails appear to show. On Friday, more than three million documents were published by the US Department of Justice relat...
'I can't get him out of my head' - Waterford chef Eunice Power opens up on son's tragic death
Jerome Power passed away in May last year at just 24 years of age Irish chef Eunice Power has opened up on the devastating loss of her son last year saying the feeling is "indescribable". Speaking on the Are We There Yet? podcast hosted by Kathryn Thomas, the Today Show chef spoke about the d...
REVEALED: Clonmel Junction Arts Festival launches registration for inaugural Plein Air
Artists of all levels invited to Clonmel Junction Arts Festival Plein Air weekend With the Suir Blueway running through it and built against the stunning backdrop of the Comeragh mountains, Clonmel in County Tipperary awaits your discovery during Clonmel Junction Arts Festival’s inaugural Ple...
Cahir Tidy Towns Group is hosting a fundraising table quiz
The event will take place in the Shamrock Lounge in Cahir The popular annual table quiz for Cahir Tidy Towns Group will take place in the Shamrock Lounge in Cahir on Saturday, February 14 at 8pm. This is always a great night on the Cahir Tidy Towns calendar and all are welcome. READ NEXT: Stu...
Deaths in Longford - Saturday, January 31, 2026
Death notices and funeral announcements for County Longford - May they Rest In Peace James Mahon, Micknagh, Killoe, Longford The death occurred peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, January 29, 2026 of James Mahon, Micknagh, Killoe, Longford. Predeceased by his ...
Family raise over €21k for NRH after father’s life-changing farming accident
Family honours farmer’s recovery journey with major donation to the hospital that helped him rebuild his life A Carrigallen family has raised an extraordinary €21,104 for the National Rehabilitation Hospital in gratitude for the care that helped an 82-year-old farmer regain independence after...
RIP: Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Kildare crash as gardaí issue appeal
The man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene in County Kildare A man in his 50s has died after being struck by a car in an early-morning crash in County Kildare. Gardaí confirmed that emergency services were called to the scene of the fatal incident in the Mylerstown area of Robertstow...
Woman attempted to smuggle drugs into Portlaoise Prison
She appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court A woman admitted trying to smuggle drugs into Portlaoise Prison. Elaine O’Callaghan (46) of 10 Churchfield, O’Malley Park, Limerick admitted bringing drugs into Portlaoise Prison on November 27, 2024. She appeared before Portlaoise Di...
LATEST: What we know as flooding causes severe disruption to County Kilkenny
Kilkenny County Council are advising drivers and pedestrians to take extreme care The clean up effort is underway across County Kilkenny after days of flooding disrupted travel, business operations and family life. After Storm Chandra hit the country on Monday and Tuesday, subsequent days of ...
RIP: Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Kildare crash as gardaí issue appeal
The man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene in County Kildare A man in his 50s has died after being struck by a car in an early-morning crash in County Kildare. Gardaí confirmed that emergency services were called to the scene of the fatal incident in the Mylerstown area of Robertstow...
Young Louth artist takes top prize in national art competition
James Moonan, representing Drogheda Credit Union, claimed first place A talented young artist from Drogheda, Co Louth is celebrating after being named a winner in the 2025 Credit Union Art Competition, one of Ireland’s most established youth art initiatives. James Moonan, representing Droghed...
5km run in memory of former Carlow soldier who died suddenly to take place this weekend
The 26-year-old was discovered unresponsive in St Stephen's Military Barracks in Kilkenny A 5km run in memory of a former soldier from Carlow will take place this weekend on Sunday, February 1st. The Mark Mahon memorial run started in 2022, after Mark passed away the previous year. The 26-yea...