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Sober Glory aiming for Aintree atonement
After falling agonisingly short at the Cheltenham Festival, Sober Glory can end his season in the spotlight when bidding for compensation in the ThatPrizeGuy Top Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree. Trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, the six-year-old had Supreme Novices’ Hurdle glory within his g...
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5 new podcasts to listen to this week
If you are looking for new podcasts that explore history fails, how AI could transform access to healthcare, and the intersection of life and music, then this week’s podcast picks are for you. 1. Conversations with Candice Streaming platform: All streaming platforms and YouTube Genre: Life and soc...
Leitrim to come alive this weekend with Dance festival
Leitrim to host dance festival this weekend as events to take place across the county 9th and 12th of April The event will take place across the weekend with an array of performances, cultural events, and workshops planned in Leitrim. THURSDAY A free Meitheal will take place at the Market wit...
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‘Drive-slow’ protest to take place between Bridgend and Manorcunningham
Attendees have been asked gather 6:30pm on the hard shoulder in Bridgend and depart at 7pm on a slow drive towards Manorcunningham roundabout this evening A “drive-slow” vehicle protest will take place from Bridgend to Manorcunningham in solidarity with fuel protesters in Dublin. Attendees wi...
Schools told to reset passwords after C2K cyberattack
The Education Authority (EA) said a failure to reconnect to the C2K accounts would affect access to email and other services Schools in Northern Ireland have been advised to reset passwords for access to an IT system that was targeted in a cyberattack. The Education Authority (EA) said a fail...
Josh O’Connor: ‘Making a film is a miracle nowadays’
Actor Josh O’Connor has said that making a film these days is almost a miracle, given the uncertainty of the industry. The 35-year-old star’s latest film, Rebuilding, sees him play Dusty, a reserved Colorado cowboy whose ranch has been destroyed in a devastating wildfire. Directed by writer-dire...
Latest padel courts in Limerick are proving a smash hit in Castleconnell
Courts are filling up daily with strong interest from leisure club members A total of €250,000 has been invested in three padel courts in River Leisure Club at the Castle Oaks House Hotel. A spokesperson for the hotel said they decided to install padel courts because it is one of the fastest-...
Thief jailed for stealing £2m Faberge egg in handbag theft at Soho pub
A thief who swiped a handbag from a Soho pub containing a Faberge egg and watch set valued at up to three million dollars (£2.2 million) has been jailed for more than two years. Enzo Conticello, 29, took the Givenchy handbag belonging to Rosie Dawson as she stood in the smoking area of the Dog and ...
5 new podcasts to listen to this week
If you are looking for new podcasts that explore history fails, how AI could transform access to healthcare, and the intersection of life and music, then this week’s podcast picks are for you. 1. Conversations with Candice Streaming platform: All streaming platforms and YouTube Genre: Life and soc...
'Protect our girls' - North Devon students lead major campaign for school self-defence
Barnstaple school girls part of campaign for government to ‘take self-defence seriously’ Students at a Barnstaple school are spearheading a national campaign to bring self-defence into the classroom, winning the backing of their MP and local leaders. Leading the charge are students from Pilto...
'Protect our girls' - North Devon students lead major campaign for school self-defence
Barnstaple school girls part of campaign for government to ‘take self-defence seriously’ Students at a Barnstaple school are spearheading a national campaign to bring self-defence into the classroom, winning the backing of their MP and local leaders. Leading the charge are students from Pilto...
'Protect our girls' - North Devon students lead major campaign for school self-defence
Barnstaple school girls part of campaign for government to ‘take self-defence seriously’ Students at a Barnstaple school are spearheading a national campaign to bring self-defence into the classroom, winning the backing of their MP and local leaders. Leading the charge are students from Pilto...
Tipperary athlete selected on Irish team for World Athletics Relays in Botswana
Sharlene Mawdsley chosen on both the women’s and mixed 4x400 metres teams Athletics Ireland have this afternoon confirmed their team selection for the 2026 World Athletics Relays, which take place in Gaborone, Botswana on Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3. A women’s and mixed 4x400 metres team,...
Carrick-on-Suir GAA club mourns the death of former player Denis Dowley
St Molleran's GAA Club has paid tribute to the late Mr Dowley's huge contribution to the club St Molleran's GAA & Camogie Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Denis Dowley. Denis was not just a St Molleran's clubman, he was part of the very fabric of the community. For decades, ...
Tipperary athlete selected on Irish team for World Athletics Relays in Botswana
Sharlene Mawdsley chosen on both the women’s and mixed 4x400 metres teams Athletics Ireland have this afternoon confirmed their team selection for the 2026 World Athletics Relays, which take place in Gaborone, Botswana on Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3. A women’s and mixed 4x400 metres team,...
Carrick-on-Suir GAA club mourns the death of former player Denis Dowley
St Molleran's GAA Club has paid tribute to the late Mr Dowley's huge contribution to the club St Molleran's GAA & Camogie Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Denis Dowley. Denis was not just a St Molleran's clubman, he was part of the very fabric of the community. For decades, ...
Fourteen-turbine wind farm planned for along Limerick-Tipperary border
Wind turbines could reach 185 metres high and measure 163 metres wide A NEW wind farm development is being planned around the East Limerick-West Tipperary border. The development of 14 turbines, to reach 185 metres high and 163 metres wide has been earmarked for a series of townlands near Doo...
Gym at Kildare school to get major upgrade
€100,000 refurbishment of sports facilities at Coláiste Lorcáin have been granted planning permission by Kildare County Council Plans for a €100,000 refurbishment of sports facilities at Coláiste Lorcáin in Castledermot have been granted planning permission by Kildare County Council. The So...
Kildare social housing residents are 'living in very poor conditions'
'It was suggested two years ago that the development be demolished' Local councillor Ger Dunne criticised the condition of some dwellings at St Ita’s Place in Naas as being in very poor condition. Cllr Dunne told a Naas Municipal District meeting that some residents are willing to improve the...
Brighterdaysahead much the best in Aintree Hurdle
Brighterdaysahead relished the step up in trip to showcase her best once again on Merseyside and secure William Hill Aintree Hurdle glory. Gordon Elliott’s star mare had secured top honours over this course and distance as a novice in 2024 but has since predominantly raced over shorter where she h...