Up to €20 million needed to refurbish derelict public buildings in Castleblayney
Up to €20 million in funding is needed to bring all derelict public buildings in Castleblayney back into use.The Oireachtas Rural Affairs Committee is...
Actor Niall Toibin dies age 89
Actor and comedian Niall Toibin has died.His family says he died in Dublin early today after a long illness.He starred in Ballykissangel and Veronica...
Justice Minister rejects claims Gardaí were ineffective in QIH investigations
The Justice Minister rejects claims that Gardaí have been turning a blindeye to conflict in border areas in recent years.Gardaí have increased their presence...
TD called on to clarify comments on payments from Ireland to Nigeria
The Finance Minister has urged Noel Grealish to clarify comments he made in the Dáil yesterday.The Galway TD questioned if some money being sent...
CAB investigation continuing after five businesses raided in Cavan and Monaghan
A Criminal Assets Bureau investigation is continuing after it raided a number of businesses across Cavan and Monaghan this week.It follows searches at 10...
Met Éireann forecasts possible snow falls today
Colder than normal temperatures could see snow falling today.A status yellow rain warning has been issued for seven counties.Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wicklow, Offaly...
Parts of Clones to remain without full water supply until tomorrow
Irish Water says it will be tomorrow before parts of Clones see their water supply restored.The burst on the water-main has been located but...
Man who beat and raped woman in Monaghan has jail term increased
A man who beat and raped a woman in Monaghan after giving her a lift home has had his jail term increased.Aurelijus Kizelavicius, of...
Local emergency services deal with hostage situation and fatal road collision in Major Emergency...
Local emergency services participated in a Major Emergency Exercise earlier today.The training took place at locations in Louth and Monaghan.The planned multi-agency training scenario...
Three Cavan Bishops awarded Civic Reception at Cavan Courthouse
Three Cavan Bishops were awarded a Civic Reception at the Cavan Courthouse last night.A Civic Reception is the highest civilian honour that can be...
Latest Sports
Ireland Women Look For Greek Victory
Katie McCabe will captain Ireland as they look to secure rare away points in their quest for Euro 2021 when they meet Greece this...
St. Pats take first national gold of the season
The first day of the National Indoor Tug of War Championships took place recently and will will run through to the New Year.
The...
Donaghmoyne Bow Out Of All-Ireland Championship
Donaghmoyne bowed out of the All-Ireland ladies senior football championship after a 2-13 to 1-10 defeat to Mourneabbey writes Diarmuid Sheehan.Goals from Laura Fitzgerald...
Recent Obituaries
Donna (Dodie) Smith (nee Curran)
Donna (Dodie) Smith (nee Curran),
54 Carrowshee Park, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh.
Died Tuesday 12th November 2019 suddenly in hospital surrounded by her loving family....
John O’Shea
John O’Shea. Stevenage, London and formerly of No.7 Cortolvin
Road, Monaghan. Who died on Tuesday, November, 12th, peacefully in London.
Sadly missed by his mum Betty...
Baby Kajus Griksas
Baby Kajus Griksas. 23 Ardkeen, Cavan.
Monday November 11th, peacefully in Temple Street childrens Hospital , Dublin.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents, his brothers...
Latest Podcasts
Podcast: Seamus Darby ‘About That Goal’
Seamus Darby has written a book 'about that goal' telling his life story and chatting about the goal he scored which won the 1982...
Podcast: Paul Williams Speaking to JF Show
People in west Cavan need to be told they’ve nothing to fear from those carrying out attacks on Quinn Industrial Holdings Directors.Leading crime journalist...
Men’s Health: Things every man should know and talk about
Did you know, that on average, men die six years younger than women? For the most part, they are for reasons that are largely...