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Bob Geldof and Imelda May among line-up for fundraising event in support of Ukraine

Bob Geldof and Imelda May have been announced as part of the line-up for a musical and arts event launched to raise money for Ukraine. The Night for Ukraine will be held at the Roundhouse in north London this evening (Wednesday March 9) with the ...

09 Mar 2022 at 17:56

National News

Bord Bia Bloom to promote sustainable living with over 100,000 visitors expected

More than 100,000 visitors are expected to attend Bord Bia Bloom 2023 over five action-packed days. Improving air quality, tackling food waste and highlighting how children benefit from outdoor play in the natural world are among the many ...

04 May 2023 at 10:20

National News

WATCH: Spectacular torrent of water at popular waterfall in Ireland as river levels jump

The unseasonal intense rain in July has created a spectacular waterfall in the Slieve Blooms at Glenbarrow. Visitors to the Laois beauty spot captured winter-like water flows on the falls on July 15. See more below video tweeted by Kim ...

17 Jul 2023 at 08:51

National News

Injured walker rescued from Slieve Bloom mountains

An injured walker has been rescued from the Slieve Bloom Mountains in Laois on Saturday afternoon. Laois Offaly Gardai, Laois and Offaly Civil Defence and the National Ambulance Service were involved in the operation in the Slieve ...

21 Jan 2024 at 13:55

National News

Notoriously 'hard to find' Laois leisure spot's viral signpost has been replaced

A Laois leisure spot's signpost that first made headlines for all the wrong reasons back in 2015, and crops its head at least once a year since, is no more with a new sign taking its place. Nestled in the Slieve Bloom ...

10 Nov 2023 at 12:33

Arts & Entertainment

A blank canvas for creativity! Garden and landscape designers wanted for Bord Bia Bloom 2024!

Bord Bia Bloom is inviting creative and ambitious gardeners from all over Ireland to apply to design and deliver one of the magnificent show gardens at the heart of Bord Bia Bloom 2024. Ireland’s leading horticulture ...

12 Oct 2023 at 12:27

Premier League

Brighton midfielder forced to retire due to heart condition

Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu has retired from football at the age of 24 after being diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening heart condition. The Zambia player was ruled out during the most recent ...

10 Oct 2022 at 12:01

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WOWSER! Check out what July downpours have done to River Barrow!

The unseasonal intense rain in July has created a spectacular waterfall on the River Barrow. Visitors to the Laois beauty spot at Glenbarrow in the Slieve Bloom mountains captured winter-like water flows ...

19 Jul 2023 at 21:47

National News

Irish president warns planet is ‘in peril’ as he launches gardening festival

Michael D Higgins has warned that the planet is “in peril” as he launched a major gardening festival in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. This is the 17th year of the Bord Bia Bloom event, where gardens, plants ...

01 Jun 2023 at 15:06

National News

Creative show garden designers sought for Bloom festival

Creative and ambitious gardeners are being invited by Bord Bia to apply to design and deliver a prestigious show garden at Bord Bia Bloom 2023. In order to nurture and support emerging talent, Bord ...

09 Nov 2022 at 11:40

National News

Gardaí and rescuers rush to Irish mountain as two people go missing

Gardaí and Civil Defence volunteers successfully located and helped two walkers who got lost in the Slieve Bloom Mountains yesterday evening. A total of 15 personnel made up of gardaí and rescuers ...

03 Nov 2024 at 10:30

Local News

Funeral details announced for Bloom gardener and Super Garden winner John Dooley

The funeral details have been announced for John Dooley, the Kildare gardener who tragically passed away yesterday just days after displaying his gardening craftsmanship at Bloom Gardening ...

06 Jun 2024 at 10:32

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