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- Two men arrested in connection with shooting in Ballinasloeby Briain Kelly on November 6, 2026 at 1:44 pm
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting in Ballinasloe that left one person injured this week. The shooting took place shortly before 2am on Thursday, with one young man in his teens receiving non-life-threatening injuries. An incident room was created at Ballinasloe Garda Station to investigate, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
- Record entries for Irish Medtech Awards as 2026 finalists announcedby Briain Kelly on November 6, 2026 at 1:39 pm
Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, together with Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland, alongside platinum sponsors EY, has announced the finalists of the Irish Medtech Awards 2026, following a record number of entries. The winners will be announced as part of Medtech Rising, 2-3 December, at The Galmont Hotel in Galway.
- Thousands take part in Croí Night Run across Irelandby Briain Kelly on November 3, 2026 at 1:30 pm
The 2026 Croí Night Run brought communities together across Ireland in one of Croí’s biggest and most far-reaching fundraising events to date, with thousands of people stepping out to run, jog and walk in support of heart and stroke prevention. This year’s event marked an important new chapter for the Croí Night Run, with the
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- Real reason behind Garth Brooks’ 10-show Irish tour revealed after country music sensation’s ‘play it right’ promiseby Ken Sweeney on November 5, 2026 at 7:38 pm
GARTH Brooks will play ten shows around Ireland next year — but Dublin will miss out. The country sensation will rock 400,000 fans in Belfast, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Cork. The shows will be his first in Ireland since his epic five sold-out nights at Dublin’s Croke Park in September 2022. And Garth, 64, said...
- ‘Feeling very loved today’ – Virgin Media star Grainne Seoige shares glimpse inside surprise birthday celebrationsby Rachel Wyer on November 5, 2026 at 7:24 pm
VIRGIN Media star Grainne Seoige has shared a glimpse into her surprise birthday celebrations. The popular presenter marked her 53rd birthday today surrounded by her nearest and dearest after her husband Leon organised a surprise party for her. Grainne took to Instagram afterwards to share a snap from the celebrations and reflect on the special...
- Country superstar Garth Brooks announces huge Irish tour with 10 concerts in 2027 and tickets go on sale in DAYSby Felix Naylor Marlow on November 5, 2026 at 9:45 am
COUNTRY superstar Garth Brooks will play 10 concerts across five Irish cities next year. The singer has announced two shows each in Belfast, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Cork next May and June. His tour will start at Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast on May 21 and May 22, before moving to Pearse Stadium in...
- Lucky Lotto punter scoops eye-watering €4.7m jackpot as winning numbers revealed & player urged ‘don’t lose ticket’by Emma Mooney on November 4, 2026 at 11:47 pm
A LUCKY Irish punter has won the life-changing sum of almost €5million in tonight's draw. The player will take home €4,769,938 after winning the jackpot. The winning figures in tonight's draw were 08, 11, 13, 17, 37, and 45 and the bonus number was 03. The player has been urged to keep their ticket safe...
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