End of an era as much-loved Greenes Shoes Falcarragh closes its doors

A much-loved shop in West Donegal has announced its closure, with one employee working there just shy of 50 years. Greenes Shoes has announced that they will be closing the doors of... Read more »

Richmount Cordial Company announced as the winner of Best in County Longford

Richmount Cordial Company was announced as the winner of Best in County Longford at the prestigious Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards, Ireland’s largest blind-tasted food competition. The Irish Food Awards, now... Read more »

Killian aiming to become second Sampson to lift Sean Robbins Cup for Shinrone

AT 24 years of age, Killian Sampson did not have to experience the same level of heartbreak that older brother Jason went through on Shinrone’s march to the top of the Offaly... Read more »

How safe is Laois? New study reveals Laois is outside top ten

Recent research shows, Ireland ranks second in 2025 Global Peace Index, with Laois ranking outside the top ten for safety Roscommon has been named Ireland’s safest county in a study conducted by... Read more »

Big Kildare Interview: Mother of man who died by suicide urges government to prioritise carers

A mother residing in County Kildare has called on the government to prioritise carers who work to assist those with disabilities and / or mental health issues Ireland. The call was made... Read more »

Leddin resigns from Green Party over Connolly presidential campaign backing

Former Green Party TD Brian Leddin. FORMER Limerick Green Party TD Brian Leddin has resigned from the party, citing its decision to back Catherine Connolly’s presidential election campaign, along with the current... Read more »

Letterkenny AC win at the Donegal Senior Cross Country Championships

Carndonagh Show Fields provided the perfect setting for the 2025 Donegal Senior Cross Country Championships, as a bright, crisp autumn sun shone down on a day that will long be remembered by... Read more »

Galway study finds increased dementia risk with early menopause

A new study has found that women are at greater risk of dementia if they enter menopause at an earlier age. New research led by the University of Galway has tracked how... Read more »

Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again – The Irish Times

Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries have deteriorated further with almost half of them now in an unhealthy condition. Just 52 per cent of over 4,000 water bodies monitored over the past five... Read more »

Olympic Federation of Ireland hit out at Shane Ryan’s decision to join Enhanced Games – ‘It’s against our core clean sport values’

Sport Ireland warn about severe, long-lasting medical problems associated with using performance-enhancing drugs The 31-year-old swimmer released a statement last week saying he was “stepping away from competition”, but today was unveiled... Read more »