Brothers claiming squatters rights on site Laois County Council seeks to aquire

Two brothers are claiming squatters rights on a property which Laois County Council are attempting to acquire under the Derelict Site Act.  The Council has applied to An Coimisiún Pleanála to acquire... Read more »

“I’m one of lucky ones” – Kildare man talks about suffering heart attack at 46

A Kildare man who survived a serious heart attack at the age of 46 and will lead a fundraising cycle to Kerry for the St James Hospital Foundation on August 9/10. Ger... Read more »

Limerick councillor calls out ‘bizarre’ depletion of resources in Garda drug unit

Fine Gael councillor for Adare Rathkeale, Adam Teskey. LIMERICK’S rural Garda Drugs Unit remains depleted of resources, allowing drug abuse and dealing to flourish, both Garda sources and one local councillor have... Read more »

Women increasingly participating in senior finance roles, says report

While barriers still prevent many qualified women from achieving senior positions in finance, data shows that the representation of women is gradually improving. Ireland’s finance sector is booming, despite the many political... Read more »

50 years since Stanley Kubrick made his epic in Ireland

 It’s the lavish, lauded and lovingly lit period drama centred around the rise and fall of a charming scoundrel and social climber. Shot across a variety of Irish locations including Dublin Castle,... Read more »

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 »