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Review of County Kildare medieval enclosure's status sought
A review of medieval enclosure in North Kildare was sought by a local councillor. The review was submitted by Independent Cllr Pádraig McEvoy at the latest Clane-Maynooth Municipal District (MD) meeting on Friday, May 3 last. Cllr McEvoy's motion read as follows: "That Kildare County Council (KCC) ...
Wonder save spoiled Louth’s chances in bid to retain Leinster title back in 1958
Louth senior footballers’ 1958 campaign was highlighted by an appearance in the Leinster final. As has been widely reported in recent weeks, it was their second in succession, and as was the case the previous year, Dublin were in the other corner. Louth, of course, were defending champions, their ...
Popular Derry takeaway set to close its doors
A popular Derry takeaway is set to close after 35 years in business. Bridies Takeaway, situated on Bishop Street, will close on May 25. A sign on the shop window from the owners, stated: "It is with regret that we have decided our business after 35 years. Our last day of trading will be on Saturday ...
New scheme needed to bring families back living in Clare towns says European candidate
Hundreds of town centre buildings across Clare could, and should, be brought back into residential use through the introduction of an EU-backed funding scheme, according to an Independent candidate for Ireland South in the European Elections. Michael McNamara is advocating for greater funding as par...
REVEALED: Cancer and other health issues an ‘inevitability’ for vapers, new study finds
A new study has found that the cocktail of ‘hazardous chemicals’ that make up flavoured vapes will ‘inevitably’ cause a ‘new wave of chronic diseases’. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has released a new report on the harmful substances that are produced when e-liquids in ...
'A gentleman and a mentor' - Tributes pour in following death of beloved grandfather from Offaly
Tributes have poured in following the death of beloved father and grandfather, Willie (Billy) Dooley, from Kilmaine, Clareen, Birr, Offaly who passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 7, surrounded by his loving family, in his 78th year. Predeceased by his grand-son Ruaírí, brothers; Tommy, Kieran an...
Rory McIlroy not returning to PGA Tour policy board after ‘old wounds’ reopened
Rory McIlroy will not replace Webb Simpson on the PGA Tour policy board after the prospect of his return reopened “old wounds”. McIlroy was hopeful that he could play a part in speeding up a deal between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which bankrol...
Sunak hit by defection of MP Elphicke over small boats and housing crisis
Rishi Sunak has been dealt a fresh blow after Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defected to Labour, hitting out at his “tired and chaotic government”. The MP for Dover said the Prime Minister had failed to deliver on his promise to stop the boats and also accused him of deserting the political centre gro...
New beauty salon opens in Co Kilkenny
Castlecomer has received a boost in recent weeks with a new local business opening in the town. Leah Dowling, Boolagh Place is the entrepreneur behind 'House of Glam' on the Square which will care for all beauty needs. A full range of cosmetic and personal care from nails to lashes to spray tan and ...
Mary Earps focused on FA Cup final after receiving MBE
Mary Earps has said this weekend’s Women’s FA Cup final will be the highlight of her season. The Manchester United and England goalkeeper was made an MBE for services to football during an investiture ceremony conducted by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. United have struggled...
Little boy dies after tragic incident outside house in county Clare
An infant has died following a tragic incident at a residential area in Ennis, county Clare Gardaí are at the scene of a fatal road traffic incident in the Quin Road area of Ennis that occurred shortly before 12:30pm this Wednesday afternoon, May 8, 2024. "A male infant was transferred from the sce...
Lyn Valley Classic welcomes celebs Jodie Kidd and Alice Temperley this June
Two special celebrity guests will be joining fellow car enthusiasts for the 10th anniversary of the Lyn Valley Classic this June. Jodie Kidd, supermodel, racing driver and massive car fan will be joined by well-known fashion designer Alice Temperley MBE at the event in Lynton and Lynmouth, which cel...
Male infant dies after road traffic incident in Clare
An infant has died following a tragic incident at a residential area in Ennis. Gardaí are at the scene of a fatal road traffic incident on Quin Road, Ennis, Co. Clare that occurred shortly before 12:30pm this afternoon, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. "A male infant was transferred from the scene to Univer...
John Wood Group rebuffs takeover offer from Dubai-based rival Sidara
Engineering firm John Wood Group said it has turned down a £1.42 billion buyout offer by Dubai-based rival Sidara on Wednesday. The FTSE 250 firm, which provides oilfield and engineering services, said in a stock market update that it had rejected the offer because it “undervalued Wood and its fu...
National: Motorists fined for recording scene of motorway collision on their phones
Three motorists who were observed recording the scene of a "complicated" road collision in Co. Louth have received fines, gardai have confirmed. Highlighting the incident on social media, gardai say they were "genuinely lost for words" when alerted to the behaviour of the motorists. A spokesperson c...
Police face criticism over court claims of surveillance of journalists
Police in Northern Ireland are facing heavy criticism following court claims that intelligence officers routinely accessed the phone data of journalists in the region. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) accused the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) of “shocking and despicable” behav...
Israel reopens key Gaza crossing but UN says no aid has entered
The Israeli military said it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the UN said no humanitarian aid has yet entered. The UN also said there is no-one to receive the aid on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area. T...
Infant killed in Ennis road incident
An infant boy has died following a “road traffic incident” in Co Clare. Gardai said the incident happened in a residential area on Quin Road in Ennis. Emergency personnel were called to the scene shortly before 12.30pm on Wednesday. An infant boy was transferred from the scene to University Hosp...
Motorists fined for recording scene of motorway collision on their phones
Three motorists who were observed recording the scene of a "complicated" road collision in Co. Louth have received fines, gardai have confirmed. Highlighting the incident on social media, gardai say they were "genuinely lost for words" when alerted to the behaviour of the motorists. A spokesperson c...
PSNI routinely accessed phone data of ‘troublemaker’ journalists, tribunal told
Police in Northern Ireland undertook six-monthly trawls of the phone data of “troublemaker” journalists to see if they were in contact with officer sources, a tribunal has heard. Details of what was described as “Orwellian” PSNI spying tactics on reporters emerged at a sitting of the Investi...