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Dundalk welcomes 'The Ferret' for darts exhibition
Jonny Clayton will headline a special exhibition night at the Clan Na Gael Hall World number five Jonny Clayton will be in Dundalk on Friday, 27th February, when he headlines a special exhibition night at the Clan Na Gael Hall. “The Ferret,” a two-time PDC World Cup of Darts winner and champi...
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British paratrooper killed in Ukraine to be brought back to UK
A British paratrooper who was killed in a “tragic accident” in Ukraine is set to be brought back to the UK. The repatriation of Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, will take place at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on Wednesday afternoon after his death last week. A private, family-only ceremony w...
Prime Minister asks FIFA ‘to do more’ after World Cup ticket prices concession
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged FIFA to do more after the world governing body introduced cheaper World Cup tickets for a small number of fans following an outcry over pricing. Supporters who are part of national team travel clubs and loyalty schemes discovered last week the cheapest ticke...
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LATEST: No end in sight for homes in Tipperary still under boil water notice since September
Independent councillor Máirín McGrath has asked for Tipperary County Council to urgently write to Uisce Éireann to express their concerns. A councillor in Tipperary has asked Tipperary County Council to draft a letter to Uisce Éireann, to express concerns about a boil water notice on all home...
LATEST: No end in sight for homes in Tipperary still under boil water notice since September
Independent councillor Máirín McGrath has asked for Tipperary County Council to urgently write to Uisce Éireann to express their concerns. A councillor in Tipperary has asked Tipperary County Council to draft a letter to Uisce Éireann, to express concerns about a boil water notice on all home...
PHOTOS: Laois school dazzles at showstopping Christmas showcase
Coláiste Íosagáin students end Jubilee year in style! Coláíste Íosagáin Portarlington closed out 2025 with a bang, putting on a fantastic showcase for families and friends of students. For more photos from Con Murphy, click NEXT or ARROW. More on the story below. Coláiste Íosagáin marked ...
Refusal for 80 homes outside Dundalk appealed
An Bord Coimisiún to decide Louth County Council's decision to refuse planning permission for 80 homes at Haynestown, Dundalk, due to a lack of capacity to cater for it at the Blackrock Wastewater Treatment Plant, has been appealed to An Bord Coimisiún (formerly An Bord Pleanála). Groveview B...
Fined Ballyshannon man given suspended prison sentence for cannabis possession
Judge tells defendant he would 'give him an opportunity' A Ballyshannon man was given a suspended prison sentence and fined a combined €550 for three counts of cannabis possession at Ballyshannon District Court. Christopher Kilpatrick, 30, of 28 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon, pleaded guilty to t...
Refusal for 80 homes outside Dundalk appealed
An Bord Coimisiún to decide Louth County Council's decision to refuse planning permission for 80 homes at Haynestown, Dundalk, due to a lack of capacity to cater for it at the Blackrock Wastewater Treatment Plant, has been appealed to An Bord Coimisiún (formerly An Bord Pleanála). Groveview B...
Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner to be charged with murdering his parents
Nick Reiner will be charged with murdering his parents, Hollywood director Rob and his photographer wife Michele, Los Angeles County district attorney Nathan Hochman said. The pair were found dead from apparent stab wounds in their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, on Sunday. Their son Nick, 32, was a...
Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner to be charged with murdering his parents
Nick Reiner will be charged with murdering his parents, Hollywood director Rob and his photographer wife Michele, Los Angeles County district attorney Nathan Hochman said. The pair were found dead from apparent stab wounds in their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, on Sunday. Their son Nick, 32, was a...
Prime Minister asks FIFA ‘to do more’ after World Cup ticket prices concession
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged FIFA to do more after the world governing body introduced cheaper World Cup tickets for a small number of fans following an outcry over pricing. Supporters who are part of national team travel clubs and loyalty schemes discovered last week the cheapest ticke...
Man arrested in relation to Midlands Prison assault probe returned to jail
A man aged in his 20s who was arrested in relation to an alleged assault in prison has been released without charge. The alleged assault took place in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise on December 6. He was arrested on Tuesday morning by officers from the Serious Crime Unit and was held at a Garda s...
Alejandro Garnacho double sees Chelsea into Carabao Cup semi-finals
Alejandro Garnacho scored twice as Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 victory at Cardiff. Substitutes Garnacho and Pedro Neto struck second-half goals as Chelsea unleashed the power of their bench against their Welsh hosts. David Turnbull had equalised after 75 minutes –...
Alejandro Garnacho double sees Chelsea into Carabao Cup semi-finals
Alejandro Garnacho scored twice as Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 victory at Cardiff. Substitutes Garnacho and Pedro Neto struck second-half goals as Chelsea unleashed the power of their bench against their Welsh hosts. David Turnbull had equalised after 75 minutes –...
Truro end miserable run with victory over Wealdstone
Rock-bottom Truro ended a run of five straight National League defeats by beating Wealdstone 2-0. The hosts went ahead nine minutes before the break when the ball fell kindly for Dominic Johnson-Fisher who poked it past Dante Baptiste for his third league goal of the season. Truro went two up midway...
160km cycle from Dublin to Tipperary pub raised close to €60,000 for worthy causes
The funds raised by the 46 cyclists who took part in the Dublin to Lisadobber Pub charity cycle were presented to four charities and non-profit organisations at a ceremony in the Ballyneale pub Close to €60,000 raised by 46 cyclists who pedalled an epic 160km from Dublin to Lisadobber Pub nea...
Fined Ballyshannon man given suspended prison sentence for cannabis possession
Judge tells defendant he would 'give him an opportunity' A Ballyshannon man was given a suspended prison sentence and fined a combined €550 for three counts of cannabis possession at Ballyshannon District Court. Christopher Kilpatrick, 30, of 28 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon, pleaded guilty to t...
Truro end miserable run with victory over Wealdstone
Rock-bottom Truro ended a run of five straight National League defeats by beating Wealdstone 2-0. The hosts went ahead nine minutes before the break when the ball fell kindly for Dominic Johnson-Fisher who poked it past Dante Baptiste for his third league goal of the season. Truro went two up midway...
Logan Melly wins Ulster Schools Player of the Month for November
The St Columba’s Comprehensive, Glenties student was particularly impressive in the Pat King Cup St Columba’s Comprehensive, Glenties student Logan Melly has been named as the Ulster Schools Player of the Month for November. Playing centre forward for his school, Melly was nominated as an out...