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TRAFFIC: Park and ride facility set to be developed in Kildare
This would allow Kildare commuters to park up and take public transport to Dublin A park and ride facility is likely to be developed adjacent to the N7, near Kill. Once open it would allow motorists to park there and take public transport to Dublin and back. READ NEXT BREAKING: Up to 14 men i...
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TRAFFIC: Park and ride facility set to be developed in Kildare
This would allow Kildare commuters to park up and take public transport to Dublin A park and ride facility is likely to be developed adjacent to the N7, near Kill. Once open it would allow motorists to park there and take public transport to Dublin and back. READ NEXT BREAKING: Up to 14 men i...
GRANTED: Local objections ignored as major Tipperary biomass plant gets the green light
Tipperary County Council has given this project a green light An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for a significant biomass energy development in Tipperary. The project, proposed by Nua Bioenergy, involves the construction of an anaerobic digestion facility on the former Li...
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In pictures: EnCór Tír Chonaill Christmas Concert at the Abbey Hotel
Joined by special guests, The Young Performers Academy, the group sang Christmas songs Encór Tir Conaill held a concert at the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town. Joined by special guests, The Young Performers Academy, the group sang Christmas songs. Please use the arrows to view the gallery Encór Tír...
PICTURES: Laois Vintage event raises massive amount for local causes
The annual presentation night of the proceeds of the Raheen Vintage Club rally took place on December 6 with almost €10,000 donated to local charities. The popular Laois event held in July was again hugely successful for the club and the local community with a total of €9,600 was donated on the ...
Camilla joins youngsters in Queen Victoria’s former sled at Clarence House party
The Queen got into the festive spirit when she was staged a winter wonderland scene complete with Father Christmas, reindeers and a sleigh for children with severe illnesses. Camilla joined youngsters with life-shortening conditions in Queen Victoria’s former sled after she hosted her traditional ...
PICTURES: All-Ireland trophies visit Naas GAA and Kildare SHC champions
| Photos by Martin Rowe All the photos from the visit of the Liam McCarthy and Joe McDonagh Cup's to Naas GAA and the Kildare SHC champions. Photos by Martin Rowe. READ NEXT: Pain before glory; Sallins' long road through Kildare to the Leinster final |
'Ná hól' - Biotáille Nollag coitianta á mealladh mar gheall ar phíosaí beaga gloine istigh ann
Moltar do chustaiméirí gan na baisceanna lena mbaineann a ithe Tá Údarás Sábháilteachta Bia na hÉireann (FSAI) ag tabhairt rabhaidh do chustaiméirí ar fud na tíre go bhfuil aisghairm phráinneach eisithe do bhaisceanna sonracha de Disaronno Originale 500 Years mar gheall ar an bhféidear...
‘Laughable’ World Cup ticket prices branded ‘slap in the face’ for England fans
England fans say they have been “slapped in the face” by FIFA after it was revealed they must pay over £5,000 even for the cheapest tickets to watch all of the team’s World Cup games next summer – with the final costing over £3,000 alone. The pricing policy was described as “laughable”...
Crana College students pull all-nighter for good cause
Transition Year teens raise money for homeless charity Focus Ireland It was a rough but fulfilling night for Crana College’s Transition Year students last Thursday week as they forwent the usual warmth, comfort and familiarity of their bedrooms in favour of the hard wood-panelled gym floor in...
Yodelling added to Unesco list of the world’s unique cultural heritage
Yodelling has been added to a United Nations list of the world’s unique cultural heritage. The Alpine style of singing was among 67 traditions honoured by Unesco – the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation – following a meeting in New Delhi, India, on Thursday. Itali...
Kilkenny champions feature on packed weekend of LGFA and Camogie Finals
Muckalee face Cromane of Kerry in Parnell Park on Sunday afternoon The climax of the club season has arrived, with the support of club communities and club volunteers culminating at this weekend’s All-Ireland Ladies Football and Camogie Club Championship Finals. Fourteen clubs, representing t...
Council ‘deeply saddened’ by theft of more than 600 items from museum collection
A city council says it is “deeply saddened” by the theft of more than 600 artefacts from its museum collection. Four men are believed to have gained entry to a building in the Cumberland Road area of Bristol, which houses Bristol Museums’ British Empire and Commonwealth collection, between 1-2...
Sandie Peggie vows to continue legal fight after tribunal ruling
Nurse Sandie Peggie has vowed not to give up her legal fight “any time soon” after her employment tribunal against NHS Fife. Ms Peggie’s legal team confirmed she will appeal against the tribunal’s judgment, which upheld her claim of harassment but dismissed allegations of discrimination, ind...
CONGRATULATIONS! Tipperary financial business bags major national award
Nenagh's SYS Financial has been recognised with a major national honour SYS Financial has been recognised with a major national honour, winning the Investment Broker Expert Award at the Brokers Ireland Awards, held on 27 November at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Brokers Ireland is the l...
League format shake-up in store for Mayo rugby clubs for next season
A meeting of the Adults Competition Committee by Connacht Rugby was held in Claremorris on Wednesday evening The rugby clubs in Mayo might see a change to the current league format. At the Adults Competition Committee held by Connacht Rugby with the junior clubs in the region, different ideas...
New Longford 'landmark' to boost tourism opportunities in single trail
The new tourism initiative is called the Irish Whiskey Way Lanesboro is attracting more visitors who are staying in the area for the day and they are feeling the benefits of a new 'landmark' tourism initiative the Irish Whiskey Way that weaves Ireland’s distilling traditions, landscapes and c...
Limerick village's Christmas tree festival highlights packed festive programme
Community creativity, markets, carols and sport events feature in Adare celebrations in the run up to Christmas Adare is set to continue its festive celebrations this weekend and beyond with a series of community-focused Christmas events across the village. One of the main highlights is the C...
PICTURES: All-Ireland trophies visit Naas GAA and Kildare SHC champions
| Photos by Martin Rowe All the photos from the visit of the Liam McCarthy and Joe McDonagh Cup's to Naas GAA and the Kildare SHC champions. Photos by Martin Rowe. READ NEXT: Pain before glory; Sallins' long road through Kildare to the Leinster final |
Council ‘deeply saddened’ by theft of more than 600 items from museum collection
A city council says it is “deeply saddened” by the theft of more than 600 artefacts from its museum collection. Four men are believed to have gained entry to a building in the Cumberland Road area of Bristol, which houses Bristol Museums’ British Empire and Commonwealth collection, between 1-2...