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Shane Lowry hopes Luke Donald will chase chance to create Ryder Cup history in Adare
Donald has the chance to become first European captain to claim hat-trick of Ryder Cup wins if he leads side at Adare Manor in 2027 SHANE Lowry is hoping Luke Donald grabs his opportunity to create Ryder Cup history at Adare Manor next year by leading Europe to a third straight victory in the...
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Job Alert! Resilience Healthcare is seeking to hire support workers in Kilkenny
As a support worker, you will provide a professional, high quality and safe service to people with additional needs Are you a caring person who can offer support for people with an intellectual, physical or sensory disability? If so, Resilience Healthcare might be the company for you as it is...
Flanagan bemoans Kildare's conversion rate in late loss to Westmeath
Kildare manager Brian Flanagan spoke to the Kildare media after the Lilywhites were beaten by a last-minute two-pointer against Westmeath from star forward Luke Loughlin “Very disappointing” was Kildare manager's Brian Flanagan immediate response in his after-match comments following his side...
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Cross-party letter challenges Exeter council request to delay May elections
Cross-party opposition and Devon County Council challenge decision to scrap 2026 vote amid local government reorganisation plans Leaders from five opposition groups in Exeter have united to write to the Government, challenging the council’s request to cancel the 2026 local elections amid loca...
BREAKING: Garda negotiators and armed officers respond to emergency situation at house in Limerick
Man arrested for assault as woman treated for non-life threatening injuries GARDA negotiators, armed and uniformed officers, paramedics and firefighters all rushed to an emergency situation in a house in Limerick city on Monday after the alarm was raised after 10pm. A section of the road in a...
Litter pickers in Offaly make worrying discovery behind busy shopping centre
Edenderry Tidy Towns shared images of their recent litter pick behind the Dunnes Stores Shopping Centre in Edenderry Litter pickers in Edenderry, Co Offaly, made a worrying discovery during a recent clean-up behind the Dunnes Stores Shopping Centre in the town. The Edenderry Tidy Towns group ...
IN PICTURES: A warm welcome at St. Columb’s College Open Day
P7 pupils from across Derry and beyond took part in interactive experiments and competitions Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin, Principal, St. Columb's College pictured welcoming one of the families to the school's Open Day on Saturday morning. Included is Aaron O'Doherty, Head Boy. (Photos: Jim McCaf...
Jesy Nelson makes Wes Streeting emotional during conversation on SMA diagnosis
Health Secretary Wes Streeting appeared to fight back tears as singer Jesy Nelson spoke to him about the life-changing impact early detection of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) could have had on her twins. The 34-year-old singer revealed earlier this month that her daughters, Ocean Jade and Story Monr...
New Irish Medium Education primary school to open in Waterside
Naíscoil an Phiarsaigh Doire Trasna: A good start is half the work There are exciting times ahead for Irish Medium Education (IME) in Derry’s Waterside. Having just celebrated its first birthday, Naíscoil an Phiarsaigh Doire Trasna is currently enrolling nursery-age children for September 202...
Works on burst water main may affect supply in several Longford areas today
The works will continue until 5pm today Repairs currently being carried out on a burst water main may cause further supply disruptions in Oghil, Bawn, Esker, and surrounding areas, Uisce Éireann have advised. The works are scheduled to take place until 5pm today and full supply should be rest...
Flanagan bemoans Kildare's conversion rate in late loss to Westmeath
Kildare manager Brian Flanagan spoke to the Kildare media after the Lilywhites were beaten by a last-minute two-pointer against Westmeath from star forward Luke Loughlin “Very disappointing” was Kildare manager's Brian Flanagan immediate response in his after-match comments following his side...
Louth company breaks new ground in skincare innovation
Clogherhead firm secures €26,000 grant A Louth company that began life harvesting sea salt from the pristine waters off Clogherhead is scaling the production of its world-first pure liquid magnesium with support from the Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) Northeast programme. Oriel Sea Salt ...
Uisce Éireann warn customers in Tipperary of Boil Water Notice in place due to works
Customers have been warned that they must boil water for certain uses while the notice is in place. Uisce Éireann has issued a reminder for customers in Cappaghwhite, Tipperary and the surrounding areas that a boil water notice is now in place due to critical maintenance works being carried o...
Police hailed for ‘extreme bravery’ in facing down attacker armed with chainsaw
The police officers who dealt with an incident in which a man attempted to murder one of their colleagues acted with “extreme bravery and professionalism”, a chief superintendent has said. Liridon Kastrati, 32, was convicted of chasing Pc Gary Cowan with a chainsaw and attempting to murder him f...
Irish WhatsApp users warned as scammers use official crest to pose as gardaí in new fraud
Fraudsters are using the Garda crest in WhatsApp calls to try to steal bank details from the public Gardaí are warning people across Ireland about a WhatsApp scam in which criminals are impersonating members of An Garda Síochána in an attempt to obtain sensitive personal and banking informati...
BREAKING: Third-level colleges in Tipperary to benefit from €41 million grants
Third-level colleges in Tipperary are set to benefit from a share of €41 million in devolved capital grants, announced by Higher Education Minister James Lawless for 2026 and 2027. Third-level colleges in Tipperary are set to benefit from a share of €41 million in devolved capital grants, ann...
‘Atrocious’ A&E figures show 10% of patients waiting more than 12 hours
One in ten patients spent more than 12 hours in accident and emergency in the first full week of 2026 – with hospital emergency departments recording the second highest ever number of people suffering the longest waits. New figures from Public Health Scotland showed that in the week ending January...
Gardaí renew appeal for information on e-scooter theft in Letterkenny
The theft of the Kukirin G2 e-scooter from Manorview Park, Letterkenny occurred on Sunday, January 11 at approximately 3:50pm Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on the theft of an e-scooter in Letterkenny. The theft of the Kukirin G2 e-scooter from Manorview Park, Letterkenny oc...
Church of England charities failed on safeguarding allegations – regulator
Two Church of England charities have been reprimanded by a watchdog over safeguarding failures which led to the resignation of a bishop amid allegations of sexual assault and harassment. The Charity Commission said it is the first time it has issued an official warning against any Church of England ...
Harry faced ‘campaign of attacks’ for standing up to Mail publisher, court told
The Duke of Sussex feels like he has faced a “sustained campaign of attacks” because he “had the temerity to stand up to” the Daily Mail’s publisher, the High Court has been told. Harry, Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish, campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence, politician Sir Simon Hu...