3 h. ago Flax: The historic plant making a comeback in Northern Ireland

Flax: The historic plant making a comeback in Northern Ireland  BBC

Politics

3 h. ago Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough

Parents and residents who have campaigned for safety measures for school children in Na Forbacha have welcomed Galway County Council’s provisional proposals – but they say they do not go far enough. The local authority this week released its provisional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan for Na Forbacha – but the key omission from […] The post Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

3 h. ago Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month

A small but perfectly formed rural Galway Garda station – closed for more than 20 years – is set for auction later this month. The old Ballymoe barracks on the Galway/Roscommon border will come under the hammer with auctioneers, O’Donnellan and Joyce, on Friday, September 19. The mini station on Main Street in Ballymoe dates […] The post Former Garda barracks is set to go under the hammer later this month appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

19 h. ago Man (80s) in critical condition after serious assault in Tipperary

Gardaí are seeking witnesses to the assault in Tipperary town on Friday night

Events

25 h. ago Cyclist (20s) dead after collision involving car outside Carlow town overnight

The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Events

25 h. ago Residents in Limerick, Ireland, Call for Compromise on Active Travel Plans Impacting Local Parking and Accessibility

Residents in Limerick, Ireland, Call for Compromise on Active Travel Plans Impacting Local Parking and Accessibility  Travel And Tour World

Politics

25 h. ago Man (40s) released in probe into Creeslough service station explosion

Gardaí said a file would be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Events

27 h. ago ‘Nowhere to live’: Ireland’s student accommodation crisis is only getting worse

Students face a dearth of on-campus beds, hours-long commutes, couch-surfing and a scrap for rooms in an already overheated private rental market. There is no quick fix

Events

27 h. ago David McWilliams: The GAA could be part of the solution to the Irish housing crisis

Imagine if the associations’s existing network were pressed into service to implement a proven Danish model of co-operative housing

Politics

27 h. ago David McWilliams: The GAA could solve a more pressing problem for Ireland than the presidency

Imagine if the associations’s existing network were pressed into service to implement a proven Danish model of co-operative housing

Politics

33 h. ago Irish aircraft leasing company to buy 20 planes from Israeli weapons supplier linked to Gaza war

State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries has close ties with the Israeli Defence Forces and is selling converted planes to Irish-based AerCap.

Events

34 h. ago Lidl store manager who couldn’t produce receipt for drinks loses unfair dismissal claim

Employee told WRC she believed there was ‘bias’ at play in disciplinary investigation

Society

36 h. ago Great sadness at passing of Letterkenny legend, Victor Fisher

The death has been announced of Victor Fisher, a former town councillor and pillar of the community of Letterkenny. Mr… The post Great sadness at passing of Letterkenny legend, Victor Fisher appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

37 h. ago Ohio College Republican Federation plans candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk

Ohio College Republican Federation plans candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk  The Columbus Dispatch

Politics

38 h. ago Ambulance workers to vote on possible strike action over outsourcing plans

SIPTU and Unite are calling on the service to cease outsourcing and instead increase staffing levels.

Events

39 h. ago Significant disruption to Luas services in Dublin and some Irish Rail routes over weekend

No service from Red Cow to Tallaght, while Longford-to-Sligo rail schedule also affected

Politics

39 h. ago Ireland planning to continue hosting college football games through 2037, pending approval

Ireland planning to continue hosting college football games through 2037, pending approval  CBS Sports

Sport

40 h. ago Over 100 events planned as part of the 2025 Dublin Book Festival

Over 100 events planned as part of the 2025 Dublin Book Festival  The Irish Independent

Culture

40 h. ago Council releases further details of planned Letterkenny dual carriageway works

Donegal County Council has released further details for next week’s planned works on the busy Letterkenny dual carriageway. Sections of… The post Council releases further details of planned Letterkenny dual carriageway works appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Economics

41 h. ago Dublin commuters brace for weekend disruptions as Luas and Dart services halted for works

Replacement bus services will be provided for Luas commuters.

Politics