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Job Alert: Award-winning dental clinic is expanding and looking to recruit a new dentist

Susan Crean Dental & Facial Aesthetics has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, patient-focused care in a calm and supportive environment Susan Crean Dental & Facial Aesthetics is currently inviting applications from dentists interested in joining its expanding team, with ...

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RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, January 12

RIP: Tipperary deaths and funeral details, January 12 Theresa Maher (née Phelan) Theresa, (Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother). Peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Padre Pio Nursing Home, Holycross. Predeceased by her parents John and Mary Phelan, infant son John, sisters F...

Munster Rugby sweat on fitness of scrum-half Craig Casey ahead of crunch Castres clash

Casey sustained a shoulder injury during Munster Rugby's narrow Investec Champions Cup defeat to Toulon MUNSTER Rugby are sweating on the fitness of international scrum-half Craig Casey ahead of Saturday's crucial Investec Champions Cup clash with Castres at Thomond Park, 5.30pm, live on Prem...

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Kildare man admits stealing beer in Laois

The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court A man admitted setting fire to newspapers, stealing beer and engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour but denied having drugs for sale or supply. Paul Davis (39) of 19 Coney Avenue, Coneyboro, Athy, Co Kildare admitted stealing beer valued...

Kildare man admits stealing beer in Laois

The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court A man admitted setting fire to newspapers, stealing beer and engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour but denied having drugs for sale or supply. Paul Davis (39) of 19 Coney Avenue, Coneyboro, Athy, Co Kildare admitted stealing beer valued...

Gardaí probe theft of car after keys stolen from home in Limerick City

The thieves gained access through an unlocked door to the car owner's home to access the car keys LIMERICK gardai are investigating the theft of a car from outside a home in Limerick city. Sergeant Michelle O’Halloran, Crime Prevention Officer Henry Street Garda Station said: "On December 30t...

Former Irish president encourages Leitrim students to be peacemakers of tomorrow during visit

Former president, Mary McAleese, praisee diversity and mixed education during her visit to Scoil Mhuire on Friday Former President Mary McAleese and her husband, Martin McAleese, visited Scoil Mhuire in Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday, where she urged students to become the peacemakers of tomorr...

Cinderella returns as Buncrana Pantomime turns 50

This year’s production of Cinderella is especially significant, as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of Buncrana Pantomime Society. It's that time of year again! Oh yes, it is! This year’s production of Cinderella is especially significant, as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of Bu...

Showery rain will move northeastwards across Donegal today

Tonight it will become cloudy and wet tonight as rain moves in from the southwest, turning heavy at times - patches of mist and fog will form too. Showery rain will move northeastwards across Donegal today, with limited sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with moderate to fr...

Doherty: 'Public deserve full transparency from government on World Bank decision'

Documents show Donohoe opted to provide the World Bank with €141.4 million on 24 April 2025, even as officials in his department recommended giving significantly less. The World Bank itself recommended that Ireland give €131.4 million Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, h...

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, January 12

The following deaths have taken place: - Vivien Holt, Malin - Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara - Bill Meehan, Convoy - Margaret McKinley, Dunfanaghy - Anna Robinson, St Johnston - Philomena Taylor, Dublin and Mountcharles Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara The death has taken place of Mary O’Brien, nÃ...

Deaths in Dundalk - Monday 12 January 2025

May they rest in peace The death has occurred of Patricia (Patsy) Lynch née Tomkins of Green Road, Dromiskin, Co Louth and formerly of Mullingar, Co Westmeath Peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday 10 January, 2026. Patricia, loving wife of th...

RIP: 'Fine young gentleman' Carlow in mourning after young teenager sadly passed away

Messages of condolences have poured in from Carlow and beyond in recent days after a young teenage boy passed away unexpectedly County Carlow is in mourning after a young teenage boy passed away unexpectedly in his home. Dylan Kelly was from Graiguecullen in Carlow and formerly Graiguecullen ...

Overturned lorry ends up in a field near Redcastle, as gardai probe crash

Road traffic collision this morning involving a HGV on main R238 road between Moville and Muff Gardai are investigating the circumstances of a road traffic collision involving a lorry near Redcastle this morning, Monday. The incident, which occurred shortly after 7.30am on January 12, resulte...

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, January 12

The following deaths have taken place: - Vivien Holt, Malin - Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara - Bill Meehan, Convoy - Margaret McKinley, Dunfanaghy - Anna Robinson, St Johnston - Philomena Taylor, Dublin and Mountcharles Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara The death has taken place of Mary O’Brien, nÃ...

Dungloe’s Play Matters Toddler Group are looking for volunteers

The group can support placements or serve as an opportunity to gain experience in a career in child education and childcare Dungloe’s Play Matters Toddlers Group are looking for volunteers. The group can support placements or serve as an opportunity to gain experience in a career in child edu...

Showery rain will move northeastwards across Donegal today

Tonight it will become cloudy and wet tonight as rain moves in from the southwest, turning heavy at times - patches of mist and fog will form too. Showery rain will move northeastwards across Donegal today, with limited sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees with moderate to fr...

Newsagent in Midlands that sold winning ticket revealed as one lucky player wins big money

Newsagent in Midlands that sold winning ticket revealed as one lucky player wins big money A Lotto player in the Midlands is celebrating a windfall of €49,071 after matching five numbers and the bonus in Saturday night’s Lotto draw. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of th...

Offaly darts player earns two year professional tour card

Two Offaly players went for qualifying school AN Offaly darts player has earned a two year playing qualification for the PDC (Professional Darts Corporation). Nenagh man, Stephen Rosney who has competed at amateur level for the Offaly darts team and in the Offaly darts competitions, successfu...

Overturned lorry ends up in a field near Redcastle, as gardai probe crash

Road traffic collision this morning involving a HGV on main R238 road between Moville and Muff Gardai are investigating the circumstances of a road traffic collision involving a lorry near Redcastle this morning, Monday. The incident, which occurred shortly after 7.30am on January 12, resulte...