Lowry’s swing breaks the Open silence as tens of thousands descend on Royal Portrush – The Irish Times

At the Open Championship on Thursday morning, there is silence. The crowd holds its breath as Shane Lowry approaches the first tee. He takes one practice swing, then another, then prepares to... Read more »

In Portrush for The Open? Here’s where to eat, drink and have great craic

We take a look at what to do in the town this summer – even outside of the golf too Where to eat Ramore Restaurant Complex — This is made up of... Read more »

More than 350 killed in south Syria violence

A war monitor said that more than 350 people have been killed since the weekend in violent clashes in Syria’s southern Sweida province, updating an earlier toll. The Syrian Observatory for Human... Read more »

Sarsfields dominate second half to see off Inniscarra in P1 Minor Hurling League final

Sarsfields 2-25 Inniscarra 0-15  For all Inniscarra got right in the first half, their efforts were futile by conclusion as Sarsfields ran out comfortable winners in the Premier 1 Minor Hurling League... Read more »

Friends and family pay tribute to Freya Tobin (12) as she is laid to rest in Tipperary

Tributes have been paid to 12-year-old Freya Tobin at her funeral mass today in Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Newcastle, Tipperary.  Mourners filled the church today at midday to pay tribute... Read more »

A Festival of Discovery: Music, Art, Food & Wellness

All Together Now Curraghmore Estate, Co Waterford A Festival of Discovery: Music, Art, Food & Wellness. Bank Holiday Weekend 31st July – 3rd August SOLD OUT – BEWARE OF COUNTERFEIT TICKETS All... Read more »

In pictures: Donegal emigrant working lives in Scotland exhibition opens – Page 1 of 8

The ‘Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland’ exhibition opened in the Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny, to a packed audience of over 120 people. Please click on the... Read more »

Arson accused to be tried in Longford following refusal of application to transfer case

A restaurant-owner accused of an arson attack, which caused in the region of €3m worth of damage to several businesses in the Grafton Court area of Longford town last year, has had... Read more »

Inquest into Offaly farmer’s death continues this afternoon

THE inquest into the death of Screggan farmer Joseph Grogan is continuing at the Coroner’s Court in Tullamore this afternoon. Mr Grogan was 75 when he died on April 15, 2023 having... Read more »

Laois woman volunteers at cancer fundraiser in thanks of care of mother

A Laois woman whose mother lives on with cancer thanks to medication, is volunteering at a huge fundraiser in Emo this summer. Helena Gleeson who lives in Portlaoise, has volunteered at Relay For... Read more »