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'Urgent' repairs sought for 'numerous large potholes' affecting this Kildare road
The current state of the road was highlighted at a recent Kildare County Council meeting A local councillor has urged Kildare County Council (KCC) to carry out 'urgent' repairs to potholes which are negatively affecting a road in North Kildare. That was the request submitted by Fianna Fáil Cl...
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Kanye West postpones French show weeks after UK visa cancellation
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France amid mounting political opposition. The US rapper, now know as Ye, was due to perform at the Marseille Velodrome on June 11, but the event faced growing backlash. He said in a post on X: “After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to p...
Residents’ anger after wildlife haven is ‘turned into wasteland’
Ilfracombe residents are furious after two acres of woodland at Langleigh was razed during nesting season, although the landowner says full checks were made There have been calls for tighter laws to protect nature habitats and green spaces after two acres of woodland and scrub were hacked dow...
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'Utterly brilliant' - legendary children's TV presenter on his visit to Leitrim
Children's TV icon Timmy Mallett has been cycling around Leitrim and the TV and radio presenter has been impressed on his visit to Dromod, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim Village, The Landmark Hotel and Lough Rynn Castle Legendary TV and radio presenter Timmy Mallett recently returned to Leitrim ...
I’m okay’ music video launches in Dundalk to mark World Autism Acceptance Month
Dundalk-made video highlights autism acceptance and honours local boy Daragh McNally A powerful new song and music video, "I'm Okay", is being released this April to coincide with World Autism Acceptance Month — offering a rare and moving perspective on what it feels like to be a child living...
'Urgent' repairs sought for 'numerous large potholes' affecting this Kildare road
The current state of the road was highlighted at a recent Kildare County Council meeting A local councillor has urged Kildare County Council (KCC) to carry out 'urgent' repairs to potholes which are negatively affecting a road in North Kildare. That was the request submitted by Fianna Fáil Cl...
Spring into Storytime at Roscrea Library - a great treat for kids!
Children's Storytime every Thursday during April at Roscrea Library Spring into Storytime at Roscrea Library for Children's Storytime every Thursday during April at 10.15 am. Bealtaine - Roscrea library will be hosting a number of events as part of the annual Bealtaine festival. Events this y...
Kilkenny supported education college to highlight ‘life-changing’ impact through open day
The National Learning Network open day will be held on Wednesday, April 15 A man who once felt he was at his ‘lowest ebb’ is now leading a team of people thanks to the support of the National Learning Network (NLN), which this month opens its doors nationwide to showcase how it is transformin...
Councillors gain first-hand insight into project delivery in County Limerick town
Plans are also advancing for a major enhancement of the park playground at the Demesne parklands in Newcastle West, with options being developed to significantly expand and reimagine the space ELECTED members in the Newcastle West Municipal District have been given a first-hand look at the pr...
From global markets to local roads: how the fuel protests hit Tipperary
Fuel protests disrupt Tipperary as rising costs spark blockades and fuel shortages Last week saw a coordinated wave of fuel protests take place across Ireland as agricultural contractors, farmers, and hauliers took to the road network to express their frustration at rapidly rising fuel costs....
‘I’m raffling off my £370k London flat with £5 tickets – I want to help the next generation afford a home’
In the midst of the UK’s housing crisis, a woman from London is attempting to help people get on the property ladder by running a £5 raffle where the top prize is her £370,000 two-bedroom flat. Gina Sapsted, 36, has owned her flat in Tottenham, north London since 2015. In order to buy the flat, ...
Calls for donations to help young 'relentless' Leitrim fighter to European Championship
GoFundMe set up to help young Leitrim fighter, Zoe Szemendrey, get to the European championships in Athens later this month A young Leitrim girl has qualified to fight at the European Mixed Martial Arts Championship later this month, but is looking for help to get there. 12-year-old Zoe Szeme...
Kanye West postpones French show weeks after UK visa cancellation
Kanye West has postponed a concert in France amid mounting political opposition. The US rapper, now know as Ye, was due to perform at the Marseille Velodrome on June 11, but the event faced growing backlash. He said in a post on X: “After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to p...
Government’s deal with both Healy-Raes was ‘common knowledge’ – minister
It was “common knowledge” that the coalition made a deal with both Healy-Rae brothers in forming a Government, Minister Norma Foley has said. Danny Healy-Rae and Michael Healy-Rae voted against the Government in a confidence motion on Tuesday, with the latter resigning as a junior minister in sp...
Government’s deal with both Healy-Raes was ‘common knowledge’ – minister
It was “common knowledge” that the coalition made a deal with both Healy-Rae brothers in forming a Government, Minister Norma Foley has said. Danny Healy-Rae and Michael Healy-Rae voted against the Government in a confidence motion on Tuesday, with the latter resigning as a junior minister in sp...
Ex-priest jailed over ‘devastating’ abuse of young parishioners in 1970s
A former priest who was extradited to face justice in Scotland has been jailed for nine years after being convicted of sex offences in the 1970s. Vincent Cassidy, 84, was convicted of two charges of indecent assault and one of lewd and libidinous practices which had a “devastating” impact on the...
‘G’day everybody’ says Harry as he tries out Australian accent
“G’day everybody” said the Duke of Sussex, as he attempted his best Australian accent while praising the work of the Invictus Games. Harry made the remark while giving a speech about the Invictus Games, which he founded in 2014, to a room full of veterans and their families at the Australian W...
Irish homeowners warned as hidden home issues could be costing hundreds on energy bills
Experts reveal the common household issues pushing up energy costs - and how to fix them As everyday costs continue to climb across fuel, food and essential living expenses, a new report from the ESRI found that Ireland had the eighth highest electricity prices in Europe in 2024 when taxes an...
Long-term report: The choice is limited when it comes to big family SUVs
Sometimes there’s no other option for families other than to buy a big SUV – a statement that will send some corners of the internet into a frenzy. Let’s look at the facts. If you’ve got a family that includes three children – approximately 1.2m households according to the Office of Nation...
Long-term report: The choice is limited when it comes to big family SUVs
Sometimes there’s no other option for families other than to buy a big SUV – a statement that will send some corners of the internet into a frenzy. Let’s look at the facts. If you’ve got a family that includes three children – approximately 1.2m households according to the Office of Nation...