Downey brothers help brilliant St Nick’s comfortably defeat Canovee

REPORTS: Premier SFC SAFC PIFC Adrigole made it two wins from two games in Group 1 of the McCarthy Insurance Group IAFC following a comprehensive win over St Finbarr’s second team on... Read more »

The lost village of Glenary stands as a Green Museum to a departed era

On Sunday last,  Tipperary Museum of Hidden History, Neil Dennehy and Will O’Connell guided 55 enthusiastic walkers and hikers to Glenary Village. The guided hike was the first of its kind in over... Read more »

Child with scoliosis has 12 month wait for MRI scan

Five-year-old Hannah, who was recently diagnosed with scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves abnormally, has to wait between eight and 12 months for an MRI scan. Hannah, from Co. Kilkenny, was... Read more »

Travelling to the pitch years ago on board Frank Boyd’s tractor and turf trailer

Earlier this month, I went to Aviva Stadium in Dublin to soak up the pre-match atmosphere before AC Milan played Leeds United. I saw, and photographed both teams arrive with a Garda... Read more »

Time for Longford primary teachers to Register for the Blue Star Programme

Primary School Teachers in Longford are being called to register for the award-winning Blue Star Programme. Now in its 15th year, the primary education Programme introduces pupils to the European Union and promotes a... Read more »

Lusmagh continue winning streak as Clodiagh Gaels lose fourth game

LUSMAGH made their claim to be one of the favourites for the Senior B Championship pretty clear on Friday evening as they demolished Clodiagh Gaels 5-18 to 1-17 in Kilcormac to make... Read more »

Laois Garda station to receive four new Gardaí

Gardaí have announced the deployment of four new members of An Garda Síochána to a Laois Garda station.  This news comes following the attestation of 154 new Gardaí in Templemore Garda College on Friday... Read more »

Midlands student graduate’s dream summer job in Walt Disney World Florida

A Laois graduate student has lived a childhood dream this summer, working in Walt Disney World in Florida with unlimited access to the parks. Alison Reilly, 22, from The Rock, Mountmellick told... Read more »

Vacant pubs and commercial units pave way for almost 300 new homes in Limerick

Planning exemptions introduced in 2018 removed the requirement for planning permission for the conversation of certain types of commercial properties into residential units. OVER 120 planning exemptions to convert commercial properties into... Read more »

Last-Minute Getaways: Eight great places to visit this September

September is an ideal time to visit some of the world’s most captivating travel destinations. As summer crowds dwindle and the weather becomes more pleasant, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover new cultures,... Read more »