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Kildare's Sinkey off injured as Sigerson holders DCU are dethroned by UCC in quarter-final
Naas' Ryan Sinkey and Caragh's Darragh Sword were in the XV for DCU's 3-16 to 1-20 defeat at the hands of UCC in the Sigerson Cup quarter-finals 2025 Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup champions DCU Dóchas Éireann have been eliminated from this years' tournament following a cracking game with 2023...
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Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening, January 29
The following deaths have taken place: - Tom Lawne, Donegal Town - Jim Doherty, Clonmany - Betty Loughlin, Cloghan - Mary Ferry, Falcarragh - Michael Porter (Snr), Redcastle - Anne Sharpe, Ardara and Connemara - Charlie Longwell, Buncrana - Rosemary Donnelly, Newtownabbey and Glenties - Dylan McName...
Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening, January 29
The following deaths have taken place: - Tom Lawne, Donegal Town - Jim Doherty, Clonmany - Betty Loughlin, Cloghan - Mary Ferry, Falcarragh - Michael Porter (Snr), Redcastle - Anne Sharpe, Ardara and Connemara - Charlie Longwell, Buncrana - Rosemary Donnelly, Newtownabbey and Glenties - Dylan McName...
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Exeter City Centre awarded for safe and vibrant night-time economy
National accreditation recognises Exeter’s evening economy, safety measures and partnership working between businesses, council and police Exeter city centre has been awarded Purple Flag accreditation, an internationally recognised standard recognising excellence in the management of the even...
Mid Ulster firms most likely to need external finance for capital expenditure in 2026
The report finds that just 59% of Mid Ulster businesses are expecting growth in 2026, a rate that places the region ahead of the Northern Ireland average of 56% The latest Access to Finance Report 2026, published by Enterprise Northern Ireland and the British Business Bank, reveals that a “co...
Birr Wind Farm opposition meeting called in advance of Planning Application
'Driven by profits' corporations are turning to Offaly's boglands THE Greater Birr Wind Action Group has called an important public information evening in advance of the submission of a planning application by a major Wind Farm company. The meeting will take place just outside Birr, in Ballye...
Dundalk disability service commended by HIQA
Inspection finds Park Avenue disability service provides person-centred care A Dundalk residential disability service operated by Praxis Care is providing “person-centred care” and supporting residents to live independent lives, according to a recent inspection report published by the Health ...
Buncrana Harbour to be dredged in April as council seeks contractors
Marine contractors sought to remove up to 8,000 tonnes of silt to improve navigation for lifeboat, ferry and other pier users Donegal County Council is seeking a contractor to carry out dredging works at Buncrana Harbour to improve access for vessels using the pier. The council has issued a t...
Kildare's Sinkey off injured as Sigerson holders DCU are dethroned by UCC in quarter-final
Naas' Ryan Sinkey and Caragh's Darragh Sword were in the XV for DCU's 3-16 to 1-20 defeat at the hands of UCC in the Sigerson Cup quarter-finals 2025 Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup champions DCU Dóchas Éireann have been eliminated from this years' tournament following a cracking game with 2023...
Limerick man fined over dispute with neighbour during which shovel handle was produced
Court told two men 'squared up' to each other during early-morning incident A YOUNG man who became embroiled in a verbal dispute with a neighbour was fined after he pleaded guilty to charges arising from the incident. At Kilmallock Court, Judge Patricia Harney was told that on July 13, 2024, ...
RIP: 'True gentleman' remembered in Mayo town upon passing
The Knock man was well-known and respected by many in the town and its surrounds, prompting tributes from many Michael Cunnane, Drum, Knock, Mayo, and formerly of Adrigoole, who died during the Christmas season was a member of a well known and prominent family in the Knock region. A man of re...
PICTURES: Irish Hotels Federation Shannon Branch awards
Browse through the below gallery to see if you can spot yourself or someone you know! USE ARROWS OR NEXT BUTTON TO SEE MORE PICTURES We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion...
Trump ‘asks Putin not to target Kyiv for one week’ as temperatures plunge
US President Donald Trump said he has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for one week as the region experiences freezing temperatures. The call for a pause in attacks on Ukraine’s capital comes as Russia has been pounding the country’s critical inf...
China deal will cut tariffs on Scotch whisky, Sir Keir Starmer says
Tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to China are to be halved as a result of a deal struck by Sir Keir Starmer – with the Prime Minister insisting the agreement showed how his Government’s “hard-headed international engagement brings benefits at home”. Sir Keir said whisky distilleries, which h...
Planning permission lodged for 90 space car park in Leitrim town
Planning permission has been sought for the construction of a car park in Carrick on Shannon from Leitrim County Council Planning permission has been lodged for the construction of a 90-space car park just outside Carrick on Shannon Town. The proposed project would take place at Attirory Busi...
VIDEO: A38 gridlocked after multi-vehicle collision near Plymouth
The A38 near Plymouth is facing severe westbound congestion after a serious multi-vehicle crash between St Budeaux and Pemros Road Traffic is at a standstill on the A38 Devon Expressway westbound near Plymouth following a multi-vehicle collision. One lane is closed and long delays are reporte...
BREAKING: Approval for new €30 million Primary Care Centre in Portlaoise
The Primary Care Centre would offer a range of services to people in Laois Planning permission has been granted for a new €30 million Primary Care Centre for Portlaoise. The approval was welcomed by Laois TD Brian Stanley, who said he wanted to see work begin as soon as possible on the St Fin...
Democrats block homeland security funds amid anger over immigration enforcement
Democrats have voted to block legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and several other agencies as they negotiate with Republicans and the White House on new restrictions for Donald Trump’s surge of immigration enforcement. Thursday’s 45-55 test vote came as Democrats have threa...
Police drop case against driver after Torbay soldier killed in crash
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