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Hospital advance to Dr Harty Cup knock-out stages despite defeat to CBC

JOHN the Baptist Community School, Hospital have qualified for the knock-out stages of the Dr Harty Cup, Munster post-primary schools U19 'A' hurling competition despite suffering a narrow 0-23 to 2-19 defeat to CBC, of Cork, in Banteer on Wednesday afternoon. The victory secured by Rice College, of...

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Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday evening, November 20

The following deaths have taken place: - Sarah (Sadie) McDermott, Dublin and Lettermacaward - Willie John Doherty, Ballyshannon - Mary Rose Blaney, Rossnakill - Patrick Joseph Logue, Carndonagh - Bridget (Bridie) Brook, Killygordon - Betty Pitcher, Inver Sarah (Sadie) McDermott, Dublin and Lettermac...

BHA still backs Whip Review Committee over Cesarewitch ruling

The British Horseracing Authority has come out in support of the Whip Review Committee in the aftermath of the Alphonse Le Grande Cesarewitch disqualification reversal by an independent panel. The winning ride of Irish apprentice jockey Jamie Powell was referred by the stewards at Newmarket to the W...

Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday evening, November 20

The following deaths have taken place: - Sarah (Sadie) McDermott, Dublin and Lettermacaward - Willie John Doherty, Ballyshannon - Mary Rose Blaney, Rossnakill - Patrick Joseph Logue, Carndonagh - Bridget (Bridie) Brook, Killygordon - Betty Pitcher, Inver Sarah (Sadie) McDermott, Dublin and Lettermac...

Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday evening, November 20

The following deaths have taken place: - Sarah (Sadie) McDermott, Dublin and Lettermacaward - Willie John Doherty, Ballyshannon - Mary Rose Blaney, Rossnakill - Patrick Joseph Logue, Carndonagh - Bridget (Bridie) Brook, Killygordon - Betty Pitcher, Inver Sarah (Sadie) McDermott, Dublin and Lettermac...

Tipperary South candidates invited to take part in Irish Farmers Association election debate

The Irish Farmers Association has invited Tipperary South General Election candidates of all political colours to take part in a pre-election debate in Cahir next week. The South Tipperary IFA General Election debate will take place in Cahir House Hotel at 8pm on Tuesday, November 26. The IFA has ur...

PICTURES: Modern and stylish Louth home hits the market

Experience spacious living in this fully renovated 3-bedroom 3-bathroom bungalow, located on Thomas Street, Dundalk, with a price tag of €450,000. USE THE ARROWS OR 'NEXT' TO BROWSE THROUGH THE FULL GALLERY Meticulously upgraded and boasting an impressive A-rated energy efficiency, this property c...

University of Limerick hosts debate ahead of upcoming general election

CANDIDATES running for the upcoming General Election in Limerick city were invited to the Bing Back the City? Limerick Decides debate in the University of Limerick (UL) this Thursday evening. Topics of the debate included health, housing, the cost of living crisis, the "regeneration" of Limerick cit...

Mayo hurling club all set for big showdown in Roscommon

Tooreen have been far and away Mayo’s most successful provincial club over the last decade and they head over to Hyde Park, Roscommon, on Saturday where they hope to retain their Connacht crown once again. They take on Galway champions, Tynagh Abbey-Duniry, in what promises to be another gripping ...

Shortage of community creches in Kildare is 'shocking'

Kildare is grossly underserved by community creches, which offer community based and not-for-profit childcare services. However independent councillor and general election candidate Bill Clear says” the underinvestment in these around the county is shocking.” He said that Kildare is Ireland’s ...

Shortage of community creches in Kildare is 'shocking'

Kildare is grossly underserved by community creches, which offer community based and not-for-profit childcare services. However independent councillor and general election candidate Bill Clear says” the underinvestment in these around the county is shocking.” He said that Kildare is Ireland’s ...

Hundreds of teachers in county Longford stage lunchtime protest

Hundreds of teachers in county Longford held a lunchtime protest outside their schools on Tuesday and sought a delay in implementing the Senior Cycle redevelopment. The protest, which took place nationwide, was organised by second-level teacher unions the ASTI and the TUI. The protest followed a dec...

Call to end violence against women as 16 Days of Action returns

A rallying cry has gone out to support the upcoming 16 Days of Action campaign calling for an end to violence against women and girls – something that blights the lives of thousands of women in Devon each year. In North Devon and Torridge there will be a variety of events from November 25 to Decem...

Popular Irish celebrity chef visits Tipperary butcher ahead of RTÉ special

In the second of Neven Maguire's two part Christmas special, Neven's Christmas at Cashel, he prepares Crab Gratin, Turkey Roulade and Mulled Berry Pavlova. Una O'Dwyer is one of Ireland's few female craft butchers and is based in Cashel. As a Master Butcher Una is highly skilled. Neven visits Una, a...

Veteran journalist Ken Reid dies aged 69, family says

Veteran Northern Ireland journalist Ken Reid has died at the age of 69 after an illness, his family has announced. Mr Reid was best known as the long-time political editor of UTV, where he reported on many of the worst atrocities of the Troubles before chronicling the peace process. Northern Ireland...

Kilkenny teacher honoured for her contributions to education

A much-loved former member of staff at Duiske College in Graignamanagh has been honoured for her services. Brenda Foskin was honoured by the ETB for her dedication and contributions to Duiske College. FOR MORE SOUTH KILKENNY NEWS, CLICK HERE Brenda is truly missed in the school by teachers and stude...

John Swinney marks Book Week Scotland with school pupils

The First Minister has met Edinburgh primary school pupils to mark Book Week Scotland. John Swinney visited Wardie Primary School where he gave primary two and three pupils gift bags from the Read Write Count With The First Minister programme – an initiative that aims to raise attainment in school...

Belarus targets hundreds for showing solidarity with Ukraine

Hundreds of people in Belarus who have shown solidarity with Ukraine have been arrested in a sweeping crackdown under authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, a key ally of Russia in the war, human rights activists said. At least 1,671 Belarusians were detained for their anti-war stance or for ...

EDITORIAL: Tipperary needs more active younger voters this General Election

I am 29-years-old, I’ll be 30 next week and as a relatively younger voter in Tipperary it feels like I’m in the minority compared to the voting stalwarts of older generations. I attended the public forum in Roscrea this week, where many of our Tipperary North candidates took to the stage to try ...

EDITORIAL: Tipperary needs more active younger voters this General Election

I am 29-years-old, I’ll be 30 next week and as a relatively younger voter in Tipperary it feels like I’m in the minority compared to the voting stalwarts of older generations. I attended the public forum in Roscrea this week, where many of our Tipperary North candidates took to the stage to try ...