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"Saved from mass tourism thanks to their determination not to pander to modernity", a jewel in The Kingdom's crown, this is a secret at the edge of the world. We sincerely hope the beauty and magic of Valentia Island and her enterprising and self-sufficient inhabitants will always remain always the same. 

A WOMAN who kicked a garda in the groin at Mountmellick garda station has pleaded guilty to an assault charge. At Portlaoise District Court last Thursday…

A ticking clock for van Graan 2022-01-05

Supporters travelling to the Netherlands for our UEFA Europa Conference League group stage match against Vitesse Arnhem next Thursday, 21 October, are advised to take note of the following important information.

It was disappointing not to win a Connacht title for the Leitrim supporters - Packie McGarty Reporter: In April 2016, the Round Towers club in Clondalkin, Dublin featured an interview with Packie. Seán Creedon spoke with the former Leitrim footballer and St Brigids Road and Newlands resident who gave a fascinating insight into his career. Leitrim may have the smallest population of any county in Ireland, but the county has given us some famous people, like Packie McGarty. The legendary Packi...

Galvin and Keane are both single-minded individuals – so the chances of them working harmoniously together appear remote. Three things could happen. Galvin could turn down the offer. Or, if he gets involved, it could go spectacularly wrong. But there is a chance, a chance, that it could actually work. Ive met Galvin only a couple of times and I dont know him personally. But Ive admired him from a distance. Like Keane, he is a successful businessman. He is very much his own man and he doesnt ...

Offaly’s Pat Fleury. Photo: Sportsfile It ran from 1963 to 1967, but since it didnt have official GAA backing and was largely ignored by the wider media world, it ran aground. Mick Dunne (initially Irish Press and later RTÉ) led the campaign to launch a new and official scheme, complete with sponsors and a glitzy presentation ceremony, the first of which was held on December 15, 1971. Carrolls did an excellent job marketing the new arrival, including the production of large colourful posters...

16.14 8 Jan 2021 Sean was joined by an expert panel, as always, for this weeks Movies and Booze. This week Esther McCarthy reviewed Mick OConnell reviewed