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In pictures: North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball 'another unforgettable success'
'As a committee, we were overwhelmed by the generosity, warmth, and community spirit that filled the Silver Tassie Hotel,' organisers said The 2025 North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball was another unforgettable success, filled with fun, glamour, craic, and deep respect for everyone whose liv...
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Planning permission sought for new meditation space in Tipperary
The application seeks to change the use of a building into a meditation space in Cloughjordan, Tipperary. The council has received a planning application seeking to change the use of a building in Tipperary into a meditation space. Owners of the building in Cloughjordan have applied to retain...
Longford-Westmeath Burke drives opportunities for Irish firms on Canada trade mission
The visit highlighted the depth of the Irish business footprint in Canada and the scale of Canadian investment in Ireland Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD, led a significant trade mission to Toronto and Ottawa last week aimed at driving new opportunities for Iri...
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Dundalk Bay to Carlingford Greenway dispute deepens as councillors seek answers from TII
Divided councillors seek clarification from TII after debate over land acquisition Dundalk Municipal District has voted to send a request for clarification to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and have also requested a meeting with senior government figures regarding the proposed Dundalk...
FIXTURES: What's on in Mayo sport this weekend?
Rugby and soccer are on the menu for any enthusiasts looking to get out and experience live sports across Saturday and Sunday The Mayo sporting season may be in a quiet spell over the festive season, but there is still a selection of games across the soccer and rugby spheres on the menu for t...
Four people on trolleys at Naas Hospital today
Only one hospital in the east has less overcrowding Four people were treated on trolleys at Naas Hospital today, having come in through the accident and emergency department. Only one hospital, St James's in Dublin, had fewer (three) people on trolleys. The Mater Hospital was the most overcro...
Four people on trolleys at Naas Hospital today
Only one hospital in the east has less overcrowding Four people were treated on trolleys at Naas Hospital today, having come in through the accident and emergency department. Only one hospital, St James's in Dublin, had fewer (three) people on trolleys. The Mater Hospital was the most overcro...
PICTURES: Age Friendly Roscrea's Craft Group hold their annual Christmas fair
USE ARROWS OR CLICK NEXT TO SEE MORE PICTURES The Age Friendly Roscrea Craft Group held their annual craft fair last Friday week and saw some beautiful handmade items go up for sale. It was a very successful morning with people buying crafts, having tea and cake with friends and getting into the Chr...
Preview- Muckalee chase historic All-Ireland football success
The Kilkenny senior champions face Cromane of Kerry in Sunday’s decider at Parnell Park (2pm) This time of the year is normally sees Kilkenny camogie and hurling clubs excelling on the provincial and national stages but this weekend makes a welcome change as Muckalee compete in the All-Irelan...
Louth nursing home wins praise in HIQA review
Inspectors reported consistently positive feedback from residents and families Moorehall Lodge Ardee has been praised for providing a warm, supportive environment for older people, following an unannounced inspection by HIQA. The authority noted high levels of resident satisfaction, strong st...
Limerick economist urges people to reject fears around rise of AI technology
Head of economics at University of Limerick says there's 'dystopian narrative' around technology LEADING local economist, Prof Stephen Kinsella has urged people to reject doomsday projections around the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Castleconnell resident, who is the head of econo...
Pauline Quirke’s son raises more than £177,000 in Alzheimer’s charity trek
The son of Birds Of A Feather actress Pauline Quirke has raised more than £177,000 following his trek in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Charlie Quirke, who finished his Trek For A Cure in Buckinghamshire on Friday, decided to take on the challenge following his mother’s diagnosis with dementia...
Pauline Quirke’s son raises more than £177,000 in Alzheimer’s charity trek
The son of Birds Of A Feather actress Pauline Quirke has raised more than £177,000 following his trek in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK. Charlie Quirke, who finished his Trek For A Cure in Buckinghamshire on Friday, decided to take on the challenge following his mother’s diagnosis with dementia...
FYI: Kilkenny's Christmas parking costs as shoppers hit the city!
Businesses in Kilkenny city and county are bracing themselves for a busy festive period Kilkenny County Council have confirmed what parking charges will be in place for the festive period. No parking charges will apply in the city from Thursday, December 25 to Sunday, December 28 inclusive wh...
Two people die in fires in Belfast and Bangor
Two people have died in separate residential fires in Belfast and Bangor. A man in his 20s died in a blaze at a property in the Queen Victoria Gardens area of north Belfast. Emergency services were alerted to the fire at about 11am on Friday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The second fire...
Two people die in fires in Belfast and Bangor
Two people have died in separate residential fires in Belfast and Bangor. A man in his 20s died in a blaze at a property in the Queen Victoria Gardens area of north Belfast. Emergency services were alerted to the fire at about 11am on Friday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The second fire...
Torquay ice rink proves a festive hit as December sessions almost sell out
Christmas Eve and Boxing Day are almost full, with organisers urging people to book early after a rush of visitors Torquay’s festive ice rink has become one of the stand-out attractions of this year’s Bay of Lights, with most December sessions now close to selling out after a surge in demand....
Torquay ice rink proves a festive hit as December sessions almost sell out
Christmas Eve and Boxing Day are almost full, with organisers urging people to book early after a rush of visitors Torquay’s festive ice rink has become one of the stand-out attractions of this year’s Bay of Lights, with most December sessions now close to selling out after a surge in demand....
Torquay ice rink proves a festive hit as December sessions almost sell out
Christmas Eve and Boxing Day are almost full, with organisers urging people to book early after a rush of visitors Torquay’s festive ice rink has become one of the stand-out attractions of this year’s Bay of Lights, with most December sessions now close to selling out after a surge in demand....
Motorists in Tipperary's largest town are enjoying free parking this month
Parking is free in council-owned car parks in Clonmel each Saturday during December Motorists in Clonmel are enjoying free parking in the town each Saturday during December. The free parking is only available in the council-owned car parks, and doesn't apply to on-street parking. READ NEXT: T...