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IN PICTURES: Laois GAA’s top performers honoured at 2025 Awards Night in Portlaoise
Honouring the county’s top players, officials and volunteers TAP NEXT OR ARROWS TO SEE MORE PICTURES Laois GAA gathered players, clubs and officials for the 2025 Awards Night at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise on Friday, November 28, where winners from across the county were recognised ...
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Limerick teen on stand-by for Irish squad for the U19 Cricket World Cup
Limerick's William Shields has been named on stand-by for Ireland ahead of the U19 Cricket World Cup LIMERICK'S William Shields has been selected in the Irish U19 squad for the upcoming Cricket World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe next month. READ MORE: Treaty United learn Munster Senior Cup fat...
Surely you bite your lip – Michael Owen criticises Mohamed Salah outburst
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen said Mohamed Salah should have ‘bitten his lip’ following his explosive outburst at Elland Road. Salah was named as a substitute for the third successive match in Saturday’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Leeds and claimed in a post-match interview that he had...
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'Callous attack': Murder investigation launched after two people killed in house fire
Murder investigation is being co-ordinated from an incident room at Tullamore garda station A murder investigation has been launched following a house fire which claimed the lives of two people in Co Offaly. A woman and a young boy died following the blaze at a house on Castleview Park in Ede...
Henderson narrows down Lulamba’s route to Cheltenham
Lulamba is set for just one more outing before the Arkle, with a February trip to Newbury for the Game Spirit Chase or Warwick’s Kingmaker Novices’ Chase on the same afternoon earmarked for the exciting chaser’s Cheltenham Festival tune-up. Nicky Henderson’s Grade One-winning hurdler opened ...
Traitor’s effigy burned as 337th anniversary of the siege of Derry marked
William Walker, governor of the Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry, hailed a “tremendous turnout” to honour the “Brave 13” An effigy was burned during an event to mark the 337th anniversary of the siege of Derry. Crowds turned out for the Apprentice Boys of Derry Shutting of t...
Murder investigation launched after two people killed in house fire
A murder investigation has been launched following a house fire which claimed the lives of two people in Co Offaly. A woman and a young boy died following the blaze at a house on Castleview Park in Edenderry at around 7.45pm on Saturday. Another woman is being treated in hospital for her injuries. O...
Murder investigation launched after two people killed in house fire
A murder investigation has been launched following a house fire which claimed the lives of two people in Co Offaly. A woman and a young boy died following the blaze at a house on Castleview Park in Edenderry at around 7.45pm on Saturday. Another woman is being treated in hospital for her injuries. O...
Panto stars launch LauraLynn fundraiser ahead of Santa Truck visits to Offaly
JUDGE Haulage officially launched its beloved Santa Truck fundraiser for LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice with the help of actors Ryan and Michaela Andrews along with their son Rowan JUDGE Haulage officially launched its beloved Santa Truck fundraiser for LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children...
'Festive financial strain' Longford woman stole over €160 of goods from supermarket
The items were taken from Penneys in Longford Shopping Centre on December 23, 2024 A judge has directed a Longford woman who stole a number of items from a supermarket to come up with compensation if she wants to benefit from a lighter sentence. Sarah McDonagh (35) of 4 Killerney Park, Roscom...
Limerick financial adviser offers tips on how best to avoid ‘lifestyle creep’
Making and keeping a budget is important because it will help keep your spending in check. And being able to see where you’re spending your money each month will help identify areas you are spending more than you thought I RECEIVED an email from an individual recently who reached out to me ab...
Virtual history roadshow visits Kilkenny library
Over 80 people were in attendance at the event last week Kilkenny County Council Library Service hosted the Virtual Treasury Roadshow at Mayfair Library last week, offering the public a unique opportunity to explore Kilkenny’s rich history through cutting-edge digital resources. The evening a...
Glasgow church badly damaged after fire tears through building
A church building in Glasgow has suffered a fire overnight and appears significantly damaged. Flames tore through Pollokshaws Parish Church after the blaze broke out on Sunday before 3am. The building dates back to 1843 and is B-listed. Once firefighters had extinguished the flames later on Sunday, ...
IN PICTURES: Ballykelly lights up for Christmas with festive switch-on ceremony
The Christmas tree lights illuminated on Main Street to mark the start of the holiday season in the village Una McCauley, teacher with members of the Ballykelly PS choir. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great ...
Traitor’s effigy burned as 337th anniversary of the siege of Londonderry marked
An effigy was burned during an event to mark the 337th anniversary of the siege of Londonderry. Crowds turned out for the Apprentice Boys of Derry Shutting of the Gates commemoration on Saturday. The siege in 1689 came as the forces of the Catholic King James II approached the city, and were foiled ...
Traitor’s effigy burned as 337th anniversary of the siege of Londonderry marked
An effigy was burned during an event to mark the 337th anniversary of the siege of Londonderry. Crowds turned out for the Apprentice Boys of Derry Shutting of the Gates commemoration on Saturday. The siege in 1689 came as the forces of the Catholic King James II approached the city, and were foiled ...
Not a sausage? Sir Paul McCartney joins bid to halt plant-based food terms ban
Sir Paul McCartney has joined a bid to halt plans from the European Union banning the use of food terms such as “burger” and “sausage” when describing plant-based foods. In October it was reported MEPs had voted to reserve these names for meat products. It is understood the European Commissi...
Not a sausage? Sir Paul McCartney joins bid to halt plant-based food terms ban
Sir Paul McCartney has joined a bid to halt plans from the European Union banning the use of food terms such as “burger” and “sausage” when describing plant-based foods. In October it was reported MEPs had voted to reserve these names for meat products. It is understood the European Commissi...
Alexei could divert from Ascot to test Grade One credentials
Joe Tizzard is weighing up a tilt at Kempton’s Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle with Greatwood winner Alexei, given the open look to the two-mile hurdling division. Dan Skelton confirmed The New Lion would skip the Boxing Day Grade One, while Constitution Hill’s participation is also unlikely followin...
Alexei could divert from Ascot to test Grade One credentials
Joe Tizzard is weighing up a tilt at Kempton’s Ladbrokes Christmas Hurdle with Greatwood winner Alexei, given the open look to the two-mile hurdling division. Dan Skelton confirmed The New Lion would skip the Boxing Day Grade One, while Constitution Hill’s participation is also unlikely followin...