Government report suggests 10% of unused special class places in Kerry

An official government report suggests almost 800 special class places nationwide were not taken up this September, 10% of which were in Kerry. That’s according to an assessment by the National Council... Read more »

Tipperary airwaves and launch date announced for Christmas radio station

Christmas FM returns on FM at 12pm on Friday, November 28, to brighten the season and switch Christmas on across Ireland for 2025. First Class in St Peter’s National School in Dunboyne,... Read more »

TII successfully appeals against East Donegal childcare facility

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) successfully appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála against Donegal County Council’s granted planning permission for a large childcare facility in Cloghfin, between Castlefin and Clady.  Donegal County Council had... Read more »

Major N4 Mullingar–Longford project included in Government’s transport investment plan

There has been a hugely positive reaction to the inclusion of the long-awaited N4 Mullingar–Longford upgrade in the Government’s  updated National Development Plan, which has been described as ‘essential for economic growth... Read more »

Tullamore have Ballyboden and historic Leinster final place in their sights

IT is by no stretch of the imagination a free shot but it will be very much internal pressure that will be on Tullamore as they count down to Saturday’s eagerly awaited... Read more »

Death Notices for Laois – Wednesday, November 26

Elizabeth Donovan- Clonard, Mountrath, Laois / Castletown, Laois / Tully, Kildare Elizabeth (Lily) Donovan (née O’Neill), Clonard, Mountrath, Co. Laois and formerly of Tully East, Kildare. Died November 25th 2025 in her 90th... Read more »

Woman who turned to alcohol after partner’s suicide changed her life in Kildare

Tiglin, an organisation based in Kildare dedicated to helping homelessness and drug/alcohol addiction, has shared two inspiring stories from people they have helped as they announce a major funding breakthrough that will... Read more »

Harps boss pleads with fans to buy a season ticket to get behind club

Harps boss Kevin McHugh has called on supporters to row in behind the club ahead of the 2026 season and purchase a season ticket. The Finn Harps legend said “We would have... Read more »

Why Ireland’s offshore wind sector is worth considering for a career

Tom O’Malley explores how professionals can establish themselves in Ireland’s ever-evolving offshore wind industry. According to Tom O’Malley – an offshore construction specialist with 20 years of global experience – while Ireland’s... Read more »

Deals of the week: Black Friday offers from Lidl, Therapie, Currys, Space NK and more

Black Friday is almost here and whether you’re shopping for gifts ahead of Christmas or treating yourself, there’s some amazing offers available at the moment – don’t miss out This article contains... Read more »