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RIP: Tributes paid as Irish soccer legend Roy Keane's 'beloved mother' Marie passes away
Cork woman remembered as "a lovely lady" after peaceful passing "surrounded by her loving family" Tributes have been paid following the death of Irish soccer legend Roy Keane's mother, Marie, who has been remembered as "a lovely lady" by those who knew her. Marie Keane (née Lynch), of Carhoo,...
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LATEST: Kildare County Council provides important updates on Newbridge Library and Riverbank Arts Centre
The information was delivered to councillors representing the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District Kildare County Council (KCC) has provided important updates on both Newbridge Library and the Riverbank Arts Centre. It follows after KCC previously issued updates to councillors representing th...
BREAKING: Kilkenny bus route to Dublin Airport to be withdrawn amid 'significant losses'
Bus Éireann has notified the National Transport Authority (NTA) that the Dublin to Waterford Expressway Route 4 will be withdrawn from Sunday May 24, 2026 (serving Mullinavat, Ballyhale, Thomastown, Gowran and Royal Oak) Waterford – Dublin/Dublin Airport (Route 4) Bus Éireann have announced t...
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6 reasons why you should take up walking football
If you’ve found yourself glued to the TV lately keeping up with all the excitement of the Premier League matches or have been nervously watching the FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, you might be feeling inspired to lace up your trainers and give the sport a go yourself. Being selected for Englan...
Sixth class pupils taught in school gym - Tipperary schools crisis laid bare in Dáil
Alan Kelly raises the issue of local schools missing out on funding in Dáil Children in north Tipperary are being taught in a school gym due to a lack of classrooms, the Dáil has heard, after Alan Kelly raised the issue during a debate on the National Development Plan. Mr Kelly said Nenagh Co...
LATEST: Kildare County Council provides important updates on Newbridge Library and Riverbank Arts Centre
The information was delivered to councillors representing the Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District Kildare County Council (KCC) has provided important updates on both Newbridge Library and the Riverbank Arts Centre. It follows after KCC previously issued updates to councillors representing th...
Trad takes over Carrigallen this April for Leitrim Fleadh Cheoil 2026
From late-night sessions to a street busking competition, Carrigallen gears up for a standout Fleadh weekend Carrigallen is set to come alive this spring as it hosts the 2026 Leitrim County Fleadh Cheoil, promising a vibrant weekend of traditional Irish music, culture and community spirit fro...
Man due to get married on Saturday anxious to have case dealt with - court told
Don Winston Curry (39) of Primity Gardens in Derry was due to de sentenced for driving while unfit through drink or drugs and breaching a traffic sign on August 3 last year A man who is due to get married tomorrow (Saturday) was anxious to have his case dealt with at Derry Magistrates' Court ...
Tipperary racing driver preparing to compete in Spain and Portugal this season
Nicole Drought will take part in Iberian Supercar Endurance Series Tipperary racing driver Nicole Drought travelled to Estoril in Portugal last weekend to take part in the official Media Day and test ahead of the 2026 Iberian Supercar Endurance Series. Nicole will compete in Spain and Portuga...
Calling all producers from across Carlow; Entries for the Irish Food Awards are open
Now entering its 19th year, Blas na hÉireann has grown into the definitive benchmark for excellence in Irish food and drink Entries to Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, are now open, calling on producers from across Carlow to take part in the biggest competition for quality Irish produ...
Viral comedy star brings 'his most unhinged one-man show yet' to stage in Tipperary
Comedian Tadgh J Devery will bring his viral online sketches to life in his new one-man show, which is coming to Thurles soon. Following the massive success of his previous tour, actor and comedian Tadhg J Devery is set to return to The Source Arts Centre in Thurles on Saturday, 11 April 2026...
Mayo airport growth raises funding concerns in Dáil
Paul Lawless TD seeks assurances as passenger numbers near one million milestone The future funding of Ireland West Airport Knock was raised in the Dáil yesterday (Thursday, March 26), as Mayo TD Paul Lawless warned the airport could be “penalised for growth” under current support schemes. Sp...
Exeter prepares for 'staycation' surge as UK tourism hits £4.8bn peak
Easter in Exeter: City expects 'positive Easter' as 12.5m Brits holiday at home Exeter is preparing for a significant influx of tourists this Easter, with local officials predicting a vital "boost" for the city's economy. Exeter City Council said there is "continued confidence" in the city as...
Cake and celebration as Kilkenny man retires after 'whopping' 39 years with company
The Kilkenny Block Company have publicly acknowledged the retirement of one of its longest serving employees The Kilkenny Block Company celebrated the retirement of a company stalwart this week after four decades with the business. "We celebrated Seamus' retirement from Kilkenny Block today a...
CalMac ‘profoundly sorry’ for ferry disruption amid ‘unprecedented’ challenges
Ferry disruption has hit “virtually every island” served by a major CalMac vessel, the company’s chief executive has admitted. CalMac boss Duncan Mackison said the state-owned ferry operator is currently dealing with “an unprecedented level of challenges” across its network, adding it is ...
BREAKING: Note-worthy winners of Limerick Persons of the Year 2025 announced
Mick and Valerie Dolan, the duo behind Limerick’s internationally renowned live music institution Dolan’s Warehouse, were celebrated with a lifetime achievement award ST JOHN'S Brass and Reed Band has been named Limerick Persons of the Year 2025 at a ceremony in the Clayton Hotel this Friday ...
‘Every time you’re in a final, you want to win it’- Eoin Gaughan eyes Kerry showdown in Portlaoise
The Camross clubman also reflected on his brief stint in goal against London Camross’ Eoin Gaughan and the Laois senior hurling team are preparing to take on Kerry in this weekend’s Allianz Hurling League Division 2 final in O’Moore Park. Speaking to the Leinster Express/Laois Live ahead of t...
BREAKING: Taoiseach says he understands 'concern and anger' over treatment of cleared Limerick gardai
Taoiseach has played down the possibility of there being a public inquiry into the cases of a number of Limerick gardai - who have been completely exonerated - after being suspended from the force for years. TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has played down the possibility of there being a public inqu...
Prison sentence for Glencolmcille man who smashed up pier wheelhouse
At Letterkenny District Court, Judge Ciaran Liddy imposed a six-month prison sentence but ordered it to run concurrently with the man’s current sentence A serial burglar who broke into 19 holiday homes in Donegal has been jailed for six months after admitting smashing up the wheelhouse of a p...
BREAKING: Health chiefs pull plug on Torbay adult social care partnership
Council faces £35m bill after NHS trust pulls out of 20-year integrated care partnership Health chiefs have decided to pull the plug on a pioneering social care partnership in Torbay – leaving the bay’s council to pick up a £35million bill. Members of the board of the Torbay and South Devon N...