KEEN swimmers will soon be swapping their Christmas outfits for bathing suits and diving into 2024 with a splash. And one swimming spot, which is the first marine nature reserve and unique sea-water lake, may be the perfect place to take a dip. Failte Ireland revealed the top 10 swim spots across the countryMarc O'Sullivan Fáilte Ireland is encouraging people to take a short-break and explore the benefits of cold-water swimming in the winter monthsMarc O'Sullivan Lough Hyne just […]

A LIST of demands set out by a Galway GAA club that went viral on social media has been revealed to be ‘player driven’. A contentious disciplinary charter, which set out a number of rules for players to follow to be eligible to play in the club hurling championship, circulated last week. Clarinbridge GAA’s discipline charter went viral on social media last week An unnamed Claribridge GAA source told the Sunday Independent that it had been player driven Players were told not to […]

IRISH comedian Stevo Timothy said he gave himself three choices while recovering in hospital after a drink-driving crash that killed his friend. The 39-year-old killed his friend John Laffey 18 years ago after agreeing to drive him home under the influence. Stevo Timothy opened up about killing his friend in a drink-driving accident Stevo was left paralysed and now uses a wheelchair Stevo, who had struggled with anxiety and alcoholism since he was a teenager, drove his motorbike to […]

THIS two-bedroom cottage “nestled in the quiet and peaceful countryside” has hit the Irish market for €50,000. The home, which has been described as the “ideal renovation project,” sits on a site with a two bedroom mobile home also included in the sale. The home is located in Windfield, Newbridge, County Galway The two-bedroom property is in need of a complete renovation It is on the market for €50,000 The cottage is located just off the Galway to Roscommon N63 Road […]