US says deal to end Ukraine war ‘really close’

US President Donald Trump’s outgoing Ukraine envoy has said a deal to end the Ukraine war was “really close” and depended on resolving just two major issues but the Kremlin said there... Read more »

Recalling the fire that devastated Cork Opera House 70 years ago

The date was 12 December 1955. It was a cold, miserable night in Cork, made all the worse by torrential rain and an easterly wind howling up from the harbour. And, on... Read more »

Stephen Travers’ memoir lauded as ‘monumental’ and ‘moving’ at its Carrick-on-Suir launch

Stephen Travers received a huge welcome when he visited his hometown of Carrick-on-Suir last week for the local launch of his memoir, The Bass Player-Surviving the Miami Showband Massacre. Over 70 people gathered... Read more »

Culdaff mum to spread festive cheer with Twelve Days of Christmas charity fundraiser

Charity begins at home for an Inishowen woman, who’s planning a Twelve Days of Christmas fundraiser to spread some festive cheer in aid of a worthy local cause. Culdaff mum Lisa Becker... Read more »

Longford author’s book ‘an engrossing read’ and an ideal Christmas gift

It must be about seventy-five technology-free years ago that I first became aware of Cairn Hill – or, in the colloquial, Corn Hill. On a bright summer day (weren’t they all like... Read more »

Offaly IFA chair says signing Mercosur trade deal would be ‘thundering disgrace’

FARMER opposition to the proposed Mercosur trade deal with four South American countries has hardened since shocking revelations about animal health standards in Brazil, a breakfast meeting in Tullamore heard on Friday.... Read more »

IN PICTURES: Weekend of cross-country success for Laois athletics club in Stradbally – Page 1 of 15

TAP NEXT OR ARROWS TO SEE MORE PICTURES St Abban’s Athletics Club were in fine form last weekend at Stradbally Hall, as the club’s athletes competed in the Leinster B Cross Country... Read more »

Leixlip Playground & Car Park in Kildare officially opens

Kildare County Council has announced the official opening of the new Leixlip Playground at Station Road, alongside a newly constructed car park.  This milestone represents a significant investment of €1,082,225 in the... Read more »

Veteran Limerick solicitor reflects on 40 years in practice

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Watch: Twelve gifts of Christmas from Mourne Antiques and Jewellery

Sponsored Post. Pictured: Megan Brogan, Frances Spears and Keith Stevenson of Mourne Antiques & Jewellery, Letterkenny Finding the perfect Christmas gift is a joy when you step inside Mourne Antiques and Jewellery... Read more »