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Kilkenny man to appear in court in connection with drug and animal welfare charges
The initial operation took place last month, with investigations in Kilkenny ongoing A man in his 30s who was arrested in relation to a recent multi-agency operation led by gardaí in Kilkenny last month has now been charged. This collaborative operation was the second of its kind, following a...
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NEWS: 232 new social houses built in Tipperary last year higher then target set
3,294 applicants are currently approved for social housing in the county, including 808 in the Tipperary Cahir Cashel Municipal District. Minister for Housing James Browne revealed that 2025 saw the construction of 9,089 new social homes, marking a 16% jump from the previous year. This record...
Three Kilkenny schools within touching distance of All-Ireland Huring Finals
St Kieran's, Coláiste Abhainn Rí and Scoil Aireagal are all in action This Saturday sees three Kilkenny schools in All-Ireland semi-final action with St Kieran's, Colaiste Eamann Ris and Scoil Aireagal all in action. All three Kilkenny sides won Leinster titles in the A, C and D grades last m...
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Bingo! Leitrim town celebrating 40 years of the game with special event
Leitrim town celebrates four decades of Bingo with special event this March Drumshanbo is celebrating 40 years of Bingo at the Mayflower on the 30th of March, with a special game later this month. The Bingo has run on Monday nights in Drumshanbo for the past four decades after being started b...
‘Pure greed’ - Waterford residents ‘shocked’ by ‘skyrocketing’ energy prices
Waterford TD David Cullinane took to Facebook to comment on the situation Waterford householders have been “shocked” by energy prices “skyrocketing” in recent days, according to a local TD. Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane took to Facebook to comment on the situation, which has emerged amid th...
US bomber that can carry 24 cruise missiles and hit 900mph lands in UK
A huge American bomber capable of carrying 24 cruise missiles has landed in the UK after the US defence secretary warned of a “surge” in strikes on Iran. The 146ft B-1 Lancer has a wingspan of 137ft, weighs 86 tonnes and is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force, according to Boeing, hitting spe...
Writing will ‘take you on adventures’, Queen tells competition finalists
The Queen praised young writers for taking readers on “breathtaking explorations” as she presented medals for a national writing competition at Windsor Castle. Camilla met each winner during the BBC 500 Words awards ceremony, which was filmed for a special episode of The One Show released on Fri...
Brendon McCullum set to stay on as England head coach
Brendon McCullum looks set to stay on as England head coach in all formats despite a difficult winter, the Press Association understands. England’s narrow semi-final loss to hosts India in the T20 World Cup on Thursday brought an action-packed period across both white and red-ball cricket to an en...
Irish Heart Foundation to bring free heart checks to Tipperary this month
The IHF's Mobile Health Unit will be in Clonmel on March 25 The Irish Heart Foundation's Mobile Health Unit will be in Tipperary later this month as part of its drive to offer free heart health checks in communities throughout Ireland. On Wednesday, March 25, the Unit will be parked at Clonme...
PICTURES: Peak inside this ideal three bed home in Waterford perfect for garden lovers
The home includes a fully enclosed front garden, a garage, an extensively landscaped with an attractive variety of flowers, shrubs, and mature trees, vegetable beds, a greenhouse and a potting shed USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY This beautifully maintained three b...
Irish Heart Foundation to bring free heart checks to Tipperary this month
The IHF's Mobile Health Unit will be in Clonmel on March 25 The Irish Heart Foundation's Mobile Health Unit will be in Tipperary later this month as part of its drive to offer free heart health checks in communities throughout Ireland. On Wednesday, March 25, the Unit will be parked at Clonme...
St Anne’s Secondary School in Tipperary Town is to become co-educational
School will be co-ed from September 2027 St Anne’s Secondary School in Tipperary Town is to become co-educational from September 2027. The following statement was issued by the school - “Following an extensive and highly positive consultation with students, parents, staff, and the wider schoo...
From Passion to Purpose: Melissa Ferguson on Creating VOZA in Limerick
Marking International Women's Day on March 8 with Melissa Ferguson 'The Facialist', who has spent over 15 years perfecting her approach to transforming skin This International Women in Business Day, we’re celebrating the incredible talent and entrepreneurship of women in Limerick. We spoke to...
New €5m Kildare road set for changes after complaints of trips and falls
The new footpaths and cycle lanes were criticised following accidents Parts of a new €5m route in Naas will be subject to "appropriate measures” - following an independent review of the project. The project - which created new cycle lanes and footpaths at Kilcullen Road - was criticised by lo...
Bike Ambassadors sought for new Laois initiative
A new Bike Library will launch in Portlarlington next month Portarlington is set to become one of the first locations outside of Dublin to have an ebike library. Portarlington Community Development Association(PCDA) is looking for Bike Ambassadors to take part in the new project. PCDA Chairma...
PHOTOS: Laois panto to bring Peaky Blinders and Bugsy Malone to Rathdowney
Rathdowney locals in preparations for 38th annual panto Panto season is back, and one Laois pantomime group is excited to welcome new faces to the stage. For more pictures of Rathdowney's preparations for their upcoming panto, click NEXT or ARROW. More below images. Rathdowney pantomime will ...
New €5m Kildare road set for changes after complaints of trips and falls
The new footpaths and cycle lanes were criticised following accidents Parts of a new €5m route in Naas will be subject to "appropriate measures” - following an independent review of the project. The project - which created new cycle lanes and footpaths at Kilcullen Road - was criticised by lo...
Dundalk IT team are Hackathon winners
Team were national winners in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Hackathon A cross-disciplinary team of Engineering and Business students at Dundalk Institute of Technology were recently named winners of the national Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Hackathon, claiming first team prize ...
New Lidl to open in Carlow in time for summer following years-long planning issues
Lidl on the Castlecomer road in Graiguecullen will open soon A brand new Lidl store is set to open in Carlow by summer, following years-long planning issues being resolved. It will open on the Castlecomer road in Graiguecullen on the site of the former National Learning Network Centre. Plans ...
New infant feeding room opens at St Conal’s Hospital in Letterkenny
The opening coincides with International Women’s Day on March 8, recognising the importance of supporting women’s health and wellbeing and ensuring mothers feel supported when accessing healthcare services A new dedicated Infant Feeding room has officially opened at St Conal’s Hospital Campus...