One of the victims of Thursday’s attack at synagogue was shot by police during their attempts to bring the unarmed attacker under controlThe 35-year-old attacker was shot dead by police seven minutes... Read more »
Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced today for his conviction on two prostitution-related counts, crimes prosecutors say deserve more than a decade behind bars as the music mogul seeks “mercy” and a... Read more »
It will be business as usual at the Mardyke Arena on Friday night when UCC Demons host their great rivals Energywise Ireland Neptune in the opening game of the Men’s Super League.... Read more »
This year Refresh Thurles Tidy Towns continued with the very successful “Best Presented Shopfront Competition”. This initiative has been running for the last eight years and an independent judge observes all shop... Read more »
The “lack of progress” in implementing road safety measures at Dunkineely National School was highlighted in the Seanad. Senator Manus Boyle laid out the safety concerns on the N56 where the school... Read more »
Matt Farrell has been involved in the preservation of Maria Edgeworth’s legacy and putting Edgeworthstown on the map. Volunteering at the Maria Edgeworth Centre, he has helped keep her name relevant, as... Read more »
THE Molloy Precast and Environmental Systems Senior Hurling Championship will reach final stage when the two semi-finals take place next weekend. Title favourites Kilcormac-Killoughey have Birr in Tullamore on Saturday while St... Read more »
Two Laois Macra na Feirme members were recently recognised for outstanding volunteerism and leadership. Mountmellick Macra member Joanne Teehan was awarded the prestigious President’s Medal for her work with the branch. “Congratulations... Read more »
On Saturday, 27th September, the Irish Kidney Association hosted its 40th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving, drawing a congregation of approximately 1,500 people from Kildare and across Ireland and overseas to the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall, Dublin. ... Read more »
The designs were made using the official register of deaths, showing 1,090 baby deaths at Sean Ross Abbey while in the care of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and... Read more »