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Celebrating diversity and unity in Ardee

1 day ago | ireland-live.ie | Donard McCabe

Ardee Parish Centre will host the Taste of all Nations event on Saturday 7 June from 12pm-5pm, a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, community integration, and culinary excellence in Louth. Organised by Hands4Unity in collaboration with the Louth Local Authority Integration Team, Healthy Ireland, Louth County Council Tourism Office, and Louth Local Development Company, the event promises a day of food, music, and cultural exchange for all ages.
Waterford children invited to throw tea party for kids in need

1 day ago | ireland-live.ie | Lili Lonergan

Children across Waterford are being asked to support vulnerable youngsters around the world by hosting a tea party in their final weeks of school. The new initiative is organised by Team Hope, the charity working to transform children’s lives by tackling poverty and inequality in African and Eastern European countries. Now in its 15th year, the organisation, best known for its Christmas Shoebox Appeal, has revealed that people in Ireland have donated €2million in life-changing aid since 2010.
Bins may go uncollected in Kildare as Bord na Móna workers plan major strike action

1 day ago | ireland-live.ie | Lili Lonergan

SIPTU members employed at Ireland's Bord na Móna Recycling have rejected (61% to 39%) a Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) proposal aimed at resolving the protracted privatisation dispute. The workers will now serve notice of strike action on the company, which could affect bin collections in County Kildare. SIPTU Divisional Organiser Adrian Kane said: “The strike committee met last night and unanimously agreed to reinstate the notice of strike and industrial action.
Man from the Midlands arrested in Wales on suspicion of stealing dogs and a BMW X5

1 day ago | ireland-live.ie | Eoghan MacConnell

A man from Laois has been arrested on suspicion of stealing dogs, a BMW, obstructing police and drug driving in Wales. North Wales Police are trying to locate the owners of one of two dogs which were in a BMW X5 that was stopped in Colwyn Bay on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 3. Police were called shortly before 2pm following a report that a vehicle towing a caravan had been seen weaving in the carriageway of the A55. Officers responded and caught up with the vehicle – a BMW X5.
PHOTOS: Leading Louth businesswomen honoured at awards

2 days ago | ireland-live.ie | Donard McCabe

Click the 'Next >' arrow above or 'Next Story' below to go through the gallery The exceptional achievements of women in business across Louth and surrounding counties were celebrated on Friday 23rd May, at the Network Ireland Louth Businesswoman of the Year Awards, held at the Fairways Hotel Dundalk.
Excitement building as drivers prepare for the Donegal International Rally

2 days ago | ireland-live.ie | Daire Bonnar

The month of June is always one of the busiest times of the year for the county, with the Donegal International Rally fast approaching. The excitement is building among those in motorsport circles as the event is just over a fortnight away. The 2025 edition, sponsored by Wilton Recycling, will begin on Friday, June 20 in Malin Head and finish on Sunday evening at the Mount Errigal Hotel.
Laois flood relief scheme to cost five times original estimate and take 15 years, says TD

2 days ago | ireland-live.ie | Eoghan MacConnell

A Laois TD says the Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme will cost five times its original estimate and have taken 15 years by the time it is completed. Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley questioned the delays and escalating cost of the county’s three Flood Relief Schemes in the Dail. Addressing Minister with responsibility for the OPW, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, he outlined the issues. “There are three flood relief schemes in Laois, in Clonaslee, Mountmellick and Portarlington.
Seven areas in Laois celtic tiger housing estate come under council charge

2 days ago | ireland-live.ie | Lynda Kiernan

Another big chunk of a huge Laois celtic tiger housing estate is being taken in charge by Laois County Council, but some parts still remain the responsibility of developers. The Laois local authority plans to shortly take in charge seven more sections of Kilminchy housing estate in Portlaoise. They intend to take on responsibility for roads, services, paths and streetlights, serving properties in Lake Drive Mews, Lake Drive, Lake Glade, Lake Crescent, Lake Grove, Lake Vale and Lake Gardens.
New plans for 502 homes at Haggardstown in north Louth

2 days ago | ireland-live.ie | Donard McCabe

New plans are underway for a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) of 502 homes at Haggardstown and Marshes Upper, which would include works on the Blackrock Road (R172) and Hardy’s Lane, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Marina Quarter Ltd, a subsidiary of Glenveagh Homes Ltd, has applied to Louth County Council for a seven year planning permission for the LRD at Haggardstown and Marshes Upper, on a site of c.18.54 ha.
PICTURES: Cowboys and Heroes Country music weekend in Leitrim

3 days ago | ireland-live.ie | Marie Conboy

Country stars, denim, dancing and big crowds at Ballinamore’s country festival ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE...