Apprentices from Donegal, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim attend Graduation Ceremony – Page 1 of 11

Almost 300 craft apprentices from Donegal, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim graduated from across 15 apprenticeship programmes at a ceremony. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery The ceremony in... Read more »

‘No excuse whatsoever’ for Longford town robbery by drug abusing pair on 85 year-old man

A judge has directed two Longford town robbers write out apologies to a ‘traumatised’ 85 year-old man who they callously targeted and stole €90 from last summer while under the influence of... Read more »

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Offaly columnist says there are moments when our hearts ache with disappointment, loss or guilt

“HE heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3.) There are moments in life when words fail, when our hearts ache under the quiet weight of disappointment, loss, fear... Read more »

‘This is exactly where we wanted to be’- Pat Roe delighted as Portarlington reach last four in Leinster

Portarlington booked their place in the Leinster Club SFC semi-final in two weeks’ time after defeating Louth champions Naomh Mairtin 0-14 to 1-8 at the Integral GAA Grounds in Drogheda.  For manager... Read more »

Kildare businesses triumph at Good Food Ireland Awards 2025

Two County Kildare food and drink businesses have been acknowledged as winners at the Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025 in association with FBD Insurance – the only cross-sector awards that champion those who uphold... Read more »

Letter from Victorian era explores Limerick from all angles

ON May 21, 1873, Eleanor McGhie sat down at her writing desk at 56 William Street to pen a letter to her niece Mary Mossop in Philadelphia. Eleanor was not the quickest... Read more »

DD Pet Corner: Does my dog need senior dog food?

As dogs grow older, the question of when to transition to senior dog food becomes crucial for maintaining their health and quality of life. Many pet owners wonder if and when it’s... Read more »

How can quantum applications be applied to our financial services?

Fidelity Investment’s Michael Dascal discusses how 2025 is the year for quantum exploration, particularly within the finance space. As noted by Fidelity Investment’s vice-president of quantum technology Michael Dascal, 2025 has been... Read more »

Vet’s warning for dog owners as ‘excessive’ behaviour can be sign of danger in winter

As winter approaches, a leading vet has warned dog owners to be on the lookout for a specific behaviour that their furry friends might display during the colder months Ruairi Scott Byrne... Read more »

Expert warns turn off ‘demon appliance’ worst in the house for soaring bills

The personal finance expert has shared his top tips for saving money on energy bills Money and small house in a file photo(Image: Universal Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Martin Lewis,... Read more »