‘Pioneering initiative’: All Longford libraries now feature dedicated breastfeeding areas

Longford County Council and Longford Library Services have successfully launched a comprehensive breastfeeding support initiative across all six library branches in County Longford, following an official event at Ballymahon library.  The initiative,... Read more »

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Ploughing seeds in Offaly for a creation of peace and hope

RECENTLY I had the privilege of attending the National Ploughing Championships in my home county of Offaly, where I represented Self Help Africa, the charity I work with. It was a joy... Read more »

Killeshin crowned Laois LGFA Junior champions after late surge sinks Portlaoise

Killeshin have put their 2024 County Final heartache to bed as they overcame Portlaoise in the Junior Final on Saturday afternoon in Annanough GAA. It was a nervy start for both sides,... Read more »

Kildare woman to star in new reality TV show

Dinner with the Enemy lands on Virgin Media Play and Virgin Media One on Monday 6th October and will run for six weeks. This daring social experiment is a gripping super-sized version of the... Read more »

The peaceful path for Abbeyfeale’s Francis Foley

Francis, a man of gentle mind and gentle deeds, does not play a dirty game, which certainly marks him out as bit of a maverick in the political sphere. Photo: Gareth Williams.... Read more »

In Pictures: Show jumping event for Donegal Hospice honours the late Cllr Noreen McGarvey

Photos by Claire Ferry  Errigal Equestrian Centre in Dunlewey was a hive of activity on Sunday 21st September, as 72 competitors from across the county gathered for a charity show jumping competition... Read more »

Pollinators need double EU target to recover on farmland, study finds

EU targets to protect biodiversity on farmland fall way short of what’s needed, finds new research by Trinity’s Prof Jane Stout and colleagues. As UN secretary general António Guterres put it: “Biodiversity... Read more »

Local residents advertise homes for ‘eye-watering’ prices ahead of Ryder Cup 2027

Local residents who rent their homes during the Ryder Cup 2027 could make up to €25,600 in a week through official channels, while properties listed on unofficial websites could triple that income.... Read more »

Homeless figure climbs to new record high of more than 16,300 people – The Irish Times

The number of homeless people in the State has climbed to another record high, now standing at more than 16,300, including more than 5,100 children. The latest data, published on Friday by... Read more »

Gaza aid flotilla: Italy, Spain and Greece among European countries deploying naval ships to help ‘safe sailing’

The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) is using about 50 civilian boats to try to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Many lawyers, parliamentarians and activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and... Read more »