![The Office of Public Works announced that a planning application has been submitted as of Thursday 8th September, for the demolition of the previous Garda station and the construction of […]](http://www.vsopublicationsltd.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/B33-195x110.jpg "MINISTERS O’DONOVAN AND McENTEE ANNOUNCE SUBMISSION OF PLANNING APPLICATION FOR A NEW DISTRICT GARDA HQ IN NEWCASTLE WEST")
![Multinational Ortec, a life sciences company headquartered in the United States, officially opened its fully operat- ional Irish facility at Newcastle West this Wednesday morning. Its €20 million investment in […]](http://www.vsopublicationsltd.ie/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "ORTEC OPENS ITS EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS IN NEWCASTLE WEST")
![THE winner of the Michael Hartnett Poetry Award 2022 is Tipperary poet Eleanor Hooker, who has been lauded as a “poet with a unique voice that refuses to apologise”. Her winning […]](http://www.vsopublicationsltd.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/B41-195x110.jpg "‘UNIQUE VOICE’ SCOOPS MICHAEL HARTNETT POETRY AWARD 2022")
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![In a historic departure to mark the special anniversary, the annual commemoration of Michael Collins’ assassination at Béal na Bláth saw men from two different political traditions, Taoiseach Micheál Martin […]](http://www.vsopublicationsltd.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/B90-195x110.jpg "Huge turnout to mark centenary of the assassination of Michael Collins")
![On the 2nd of September, Patrick Byrnes ,will be representing Ireland in the World Butcher Challenge in Sacramento, California, USA. Thirteen countries will be competing in the greatest butchery competition […]](http://www.vsopublicationsltd.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/D42-195x110.jpg "Patrick to Represent Ireland at World Butcher Challenge")
![Limerick pupils will be encouraged to ‘Bin It’ as part of an upcoming gum litter education campaign for Limerick. The ‘Bin It!’ education programme will travel across the country and deliver […]](http://www.vsopublicationsltd.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/a81-195x110.jpg "Gum Litter Taskforce to visit Limerick schools this new school year")
![The USA has a huge Irish heritage and is connected with Ireland down through the centuries for many reasons, not just immigration. For instance, in 1630, the Lyon ship docked […]](http://www.vsopublicationsltd.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/A41-195x110.jpg "LIAM REIDY, BROADFORD, CONTINUES A GREAT TRADITION – By Helen Broderick")
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MINISTERS O’DONOVAN AND McENTEE ANNOUNCE SUBMISSION OF PLANNING APPLICATION FOR A NEW DISTRICT GARDA HQ IN NEWCASTLE WEST
The Office of Public Works announced that a planning application has been submitted as of Thursday 8th September, for the demolition of the previous Garda station and the construction of […]
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ORTEC OPENS ITS EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS IN NEWCASTLE WEST
Multinational Ortec, a life sciences company headquartered in the United States, officially opened its fully operat- ional Irish facility at Newcastle West this Wednesday morning. Its €20 million investment in […]
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Foynes-Limerick road given green light
On the back of approval by An Bord Pleanála of the €500 million 35km Foynes to Limerick Road (incorporating a bypass of Adare), Limerick City and County Council – which […]
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‘UNIQUE VOICE’ SCOOPS MICHAEL HARTNETT POETRY AWARD 2022
THE winner of the Michael Hartnett Poetry Award 2022 is Tipperary poet Eleanor Hooker, who has been lauded as a “poet with a unique voice that refuses to apologise”. Her winning […]
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NEWCASTLE WEST PRO-AM HAILED A MAJOR SUCCESS – By Mal Keaveney
Played under brilliant sunshine, and on an immaculate course, 48 amateur teams of three were joined by a similar number of leading PGA professionals from across Ireland for the welcome […]
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Huge turnout to mark centenary of the assassination of Michael Collins
In a historic departure to mark the special anniversary, the annual commemoration of Michael Collins’ assassination at Béal na Bláth saw men from two different political traditions, Taoiseach Micheál Martin […]
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Patrick to Represent Ireland at World Butcher Challenge
On the 2nd of September, Patrick Byrnes ,will be representing Ireland in the World Butcher Challenge in Sacramento, California, USA. Thirteen countries will be competing in the greatest butchery competition […]
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Foynes welcomes ‘Navi Star’ and her cargo of grain
There were scores of onlookers at Foynes Port on Saturday last to watch at first hand the Panama-flagged ‘Navi Star,’ with her large shipment of Ukrainian grain on board, dock […]
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€5m boost for Twomey’s Bakery
Twomey’s Bakery of Dromcollogher has agreed a new three-year deal, worth €5m, with Aldi Ireland to supply all of the supermarket chain’s 150 Irish stores with its famed breads, baked […]
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Gum Litter Taskforce to visit Limerick schools this new school year
Limerick pupils will be encouraged to ‘Bin It’ as part of an upcoming gum litter education campaign for Limerick. The ‘Bin It!’ education programme will travel across the country and deliver […]
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LIAM REIDY, BROADFORD, CONTINUES A GREAT TRADITION – By Helen Broderick
The USA has a huge Irish heritage and is connected with Ireland down through the centuries for many reasons, not just immigration. For instance, in 1630, the Lyon ship docked […]
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Big step forward on Foynes-Limerick rail link
Irish Rail has, since Monday, begun seeking expressions of interests from contractors for the rebuild of the 42-kilometre line between Foynes Port and Colbert Station in the city. Closing date […]