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'A proud day for Mayo' - Pool players win European gold medal with Ireland team

Two young Mayo pool players have won gold for Ireland. Padraic Coyle from Geesala and Danny Feehan from Westport featured in the victory over England in the U-23 European Pool Championship Final in Malta. The other Ireland team members were Sean Walsh from Cork and Daniel McHugh from Donegal. With C...

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Deaths in Longford - Friday, February 14, 2025

Martin Cummins, Screebogue, Carrickboy, Longford The death occurred peacefully in his home in the loving care of his family after a short illness, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 of Martin Cummins, Screebogue, Carrickboy, Longford. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Mary. Martin will be sadly mis...

KGM signs new agreement to explore hydrogen power

KGM has partnered with a French company to help it develop new hydrogen-based powertrains for its cars. The South Korean firm – formerly known as Ssangyong – signed a technical cooperation agreement with Phinia Delphi, a specialist in hydrogen and diesel engine components. As a result, the pair ...

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Historic Laois buildings and streetscapes get welcome funding boost

Historic buildings and streetscapes in Laois have been given a €185,000 boost under a national heritage scheme. A total of 13 historic projects located throughout Laois were awarded funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. Beneficiaries include the Timahoe Heritage Centre, the Parochial...

Man and woman taken to hospital after hammer attack

A man and a woman were treated in hospital following a hammer attack at a house in Co Down. The PSNI has appealed for information about the incident in Bangor in the early hours of Friday. A spokesperson said: “At approximately 3.40am police received a report that a man, armed with a hammer, enter...

Trump urged to declassify US files on Lockerbie bombing

A lawyer who represented British victims of the Lockerbie bombing has called on Donald Trump to release files held by US agencies on the atrocity, insisting the families “deserve transparency, truth and answers”. With the US president having moved to declassify files relating to the killings of ...

Plans for new 'cultural hub' in Kilkenny

Public consultation is open on plans proposed by Kilkenny County Council to develop a 'cultural hub', that will include a 'multi-functional rehearsal studio', in the Abbey Quarter of Kilkenny City. The proposed development will consist of the refurbishment of the existing former Smithwicks Brewery s...

Analysis of suspected Offaly drugs could take nine months

A MAN accused of drugs possession will not have to appear in court again until November because of a delay in getting suspect samples analysed, it emerged at Tullamore District Court. The indicative value of suspected cocaine allegedly possessed by Jordan Glynn (22), Park View, Edenderry at Park Vie...

Talented My Drogo set for Haydock appearance

My Drogo once had the world at his feet and has the chance to serve a reminder of his talent when he tackles the Walrus Open Hunters’ Chase at Haydock on Saturday. An unbeaten Grade One winner for Dan Skelton over hurdles during the 2020-21 season, injury blighted his progress when sent novice cha...

Wood Group extends cost-cutting drive and cancels employee bonuses

Oil and gas engineering giant Wood Group has cancelled employee bonuses and declined to rule out job cuts, after saying it needs to significantly extend a cost reduction plan. The company, which employs more than 6,000 people in the UK, mostly in Aberdeen, said a recent review of the business carrie...

Kitzbuhel tests star potential at Gowran

Patrick Mullins is excited to see if Kitzbuhel can reproduce the form of his impressive Irish debut in the Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran Park on Saturday. Bringing smart form from France, the five-year-old created a real buzz on his debut for Willie Mullins at Punchestown in December, beating use...

Munster Rugby side to face Scarlets in crucial URC fixture named

The Munster Rugby team has been named for Saturday’s URC Round 12 clash against Scarlets at Thomond Park. The action gets underway at 5:15pm in Thomand Park. There is one change to the side that beat Dragons 38-19 last time out as Josh Wycherley returns from a neck injury to start at loosehead pro...

Manaton resident leads litter-picking campaign to clean up the streets

A local resident is making a real impact in his community by encouraging others to join in his litter-picking efforts. Robin Moore, 60, a retired former fishery manager from Manaton, first began his mission to tackle litter back in 1998 while managing a fishery in Kent. He recalled from his fishery ...

JOB ALERT: Number of jobs with nice starting salaries advertised by Carlow Council

Carlow County Council have announced a number of job openings in County Carlow with attractive salaries. The closing date for the jobs listed is Friday the 21st of February 2025 at 12 noon. Read Next: Local Carlow shop celebrates 100 years in business before closing its doors later this year From th...

Nuno Espirito Santo remains confident Ola Aina will agree new Forest deal

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is “confident” full-back Ola Aina will sign a new contract. The Nigeria international has been one of the stars of the season for Forest as they make an assault on the Premier League top four. The two parties have been in discussions over a new deal and...

Nuno Espirito Santo remains confident Ola Aina will agree new Forest deal

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is “confident” full-back Ola Aina will sign a new contract. The Nigeria international has been one of the stars of the season for Forest as they make an assault on the Premier League top four. The two parties have been in discussions over a new deal and...

Fin Smith says England choice was ‘simple’ despite Scottish connections

Fin Smith has Scottish connections everywhere he looks – but that will not stop England’s fly-half plotting the Calcutta Cup downfall of Gregor Townsend’s team. Smith’s parents are Scottish, his late grandfather Tom Elliot played for Scotland and the British and Irish Lions, and he previousl...

Fin Smith says England choice was ‘simple’ despite Scottish connections

Fin Smith has Scottish connections everywhere he looks – but that will not stop England’s fly-half plotting the Calcutta Cup downfall of Gregor Townsend’s team. Smith’s parents are Scottish, his late grandfather Tom Elliot played for Scotland and the British and Irish Lions, and he previousl...

Breffni Players’ director on reinventing an Arthur Miller Classic

Noel O’Callaghan is back at The Dock 25-28 Feb with the Breffni Players latest production of All My Sons, following the sell-out successes of Dial M For Murder and Shadow Of A Gunman in 2024. In a candid interview, the director shared insights into his fast-paced, intuitive approach to bringing th...

Paignton Zoo collaborates with hit TV series

A new collaboration between Paignton Zoo and hit kids TV series The Creature Cases is set to transform young visitors into wildlife detectives. Super sleuths Kit Casey and Sam Snow are set to leap from screen to scene this February half term. The zoo has partnered with the producers of 'The Creature...