<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom">  <channel>    <title>Ireland Live</title>    <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/rss</link>    <description>Visit now for the latest news direct from Ireland Live and updated throughout the day</description>    <language>en-gb</language>    <copyright>Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd</copyright>    <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:50:18 GMT</pubDate>    <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:50:18Z</dc:date>    <dc:language>en-gb</dc:language>    <dc:rights>Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026</dc:rights>    <atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.ireland-live.ie/rss" type="application/rss+xml" />    <link rel="hub" href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" />        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Pensioner pleads guilty to causing death of Limerick woman (72)]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/mid-west/limerick-live/pensioner-pleads-guilty-to-causing-death-of-limerick-woman-72-9319786</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>A victim impact statement was read into the record on behalf of Mary Fehilly’s family, who said: ‘Our mother was the sun and we were the planets revolving around her’ </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:45:35 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319786</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/9/47/Pensioner-pleads-guilty-to-causing-death-of-Limerick-woman-(72).jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=363%2C0%2C441%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>-</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Mary Fehilly,  formerly of Cloonroosk, Feenagh, Limerick, passed away on November 2, 2024, in Cork -  (-)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Kelleher]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:45:35+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Limerick Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mid West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[‘Significant milestone’ as golden eagle chick fledges from grouse moor]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/significant-milestone-as-golden-eagle-chick-fledges-from-grouse-moor-9319711</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Beaky Junior is one of five golden eagles successfully fledged in southern Scotland this year.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:44:06 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319711</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/09/cs-ce203c50-0647-448b-8f7d-0a3de9335374.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Beaky Junior - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick Forbes and  Press Association Scotland]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:44:06+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Letterkenny Castle Street Road closed for works]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/north-west/donegal-live/letterkenny-castle-street-road-closed-for-works-9319778</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Access to Ard O'Donnell will also be blocked</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:42:57 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319778</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/9/35/Screenshot-2026-10-30-094124-Cropped.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C1%2C0%2C0" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>Google Maps</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Castle Street Road, Letterkenny -  (Google Maps)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Hannah Moore]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:42:57+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Donegal Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[North West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Tuam teen’s love of debate takes her to European stage]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/west/galway-live/tuam-teen-debate-european-stage-eu-parliament-9319752</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Katie Devaney (16), from Kilconly, was one of just three Irish delegates selected for a European Youth Parliament event in Italy, where her committee's proposals to support young farmers won approval.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:33:30 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319752</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/9/44/Katie-Devaney-from-Kilconly-near-Tuam-speaking-at-Dil-na-ng-in-May-2026--The-High-Cross-College-stud.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C96%2C0%2C95" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Local</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Katie Devaney, from Kilconly near Tuam, speaking at Dáil na nÓg in May 2026. The High Cross College student recently represented Ireland at the European Youth Parliament in Verona. -  (Local)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebekah O’Neill]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:33:30+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Galway Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Ballyshannon preschool seeks extended hours to help 'working parents’]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/north-west/donegal-live/ballyshannon-preschool-seeks-extended-hours-to-help-working-parents-9319737</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Denise Gallagher, on behalf of Kiddlywinks CC Ltd submits application to Donegal County Council to extend hours at Ballyshannon’s Gaelscoil Éirne preschool facility</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:27:42 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319737</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/06/12/15/03/Gaelscoil-Eirne.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C36%2C0%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Gaelscoil Éirne in Ballyshannon - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Diarmuid Sherry]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:27:42+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Donegal Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[North West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Long-term report: Our Volkswagen Transporter loads up for the first time]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/motors-news/long-term-report-our-volkswagen-transporter-loads-up-for-the-first-time-9319735</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>An urgent relocation of a bookcase meant the Transporter was the ideal vehicle for the job.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:24:03 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319735</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/09/cs-8695c58b-52a6-4a1a-99f0-b197793a9387.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Volkswagen Transporter - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[James Batchelor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:24:03+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Motors]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[West takes a battering from Storm Boelo ]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/west/galway-live/west-takes-a-battering-from-storm-boelo-9319726</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The West took a weather battering over the Bank Holiday weekend with Conamara in particular suffering widespread flooding – and the core of the weekend's sporting fixtures either refixed or cancelled because of the threat posed by Storm Boelo. </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:22:44 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319726</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/9/23/Carmel-Mary-Margaret-and-Eileen-Keleghan-Killanin-were-indoors-for-Race-in-Pink-at-the-Galway-Races.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C3%2C0%2C2" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>Sean Lydon</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Carmel, Mary, Margaret and Eileen Keleghan, Killanin, were indoors for Race in Pink at the Galway Races in aid of the NBCRI. -  (Sean Lydon)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebekah O’Neill]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:22:44+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Galway Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Annual house price growth slows to weakest since January 2024]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/annual-house-price-growth-slows-to-weakest-since-january-2024-9319593</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Nationwide Building Society said property values grew by 0.5% in October, down from growth of 0.8% in September.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:16:34 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319593</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/09/cs-ecd65ad6-06bf-4e0a-8f9d-cc80e2a99e4d.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[For sale and to let signs - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly Williams and  Press Association Business Editor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:16:34+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Difficult negotiations lie ahead in Israel after Netanyahu’s bloc lost majority]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/world-news/difficult-negotiations-lie-ahead-in-israel-after-netanyahus-bloc-lost-majority-9319713</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Now parties must meet, bargain and seek a way to team up for at least 61 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:12:33 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319713</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/09/cs-f847d591-bbb2-410c-a4b0-c22566ce6704.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Israel Elections - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cara Anna and Ibrahim Hazboun and  Associated Press]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:12:33+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[World News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Ben Duckett bearing no Ashes scars ahead of ODI task in Australia]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/ben-duckett-bearing-no-ashes-scars-ahead-of-odi-task-in-australia-9319656</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Batter is taking confidence from tri-series effort as England bid to atone for a 4-1 Ashes drubbing last winter.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:09:59 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319656</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/09/cs-a3f784ef-ea13-4752-8c66-6d9e1f3c13cd.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Ben Duckett celebrates his century - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[David Charlesworth, Press Association Cricket Reporter and  Lahore]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:09:59+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Late Mick Hogan was one of the personalities who give Birr GAA club its heart and soul]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/midlands/offaly-live/late-mick-hogan-was-one-of-the-personalities-who-give-birr-gaa-club-its-heart-and-soul-9319694</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Mick Hogan made a huge contribution to Birr GAA Club in a variety of ways</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:08:59 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319694</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/9/03/MICKH.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C495%2C0%2C189" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>IMG</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[The late Mick Hogan, left, with Brian Coolahan and Martin Walsh at a Birr GAA dinner dance -  (IMG)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:08:59+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Offaly Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[Midlands]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[A Limerick lady to her fingertips:  ‘Kay will be forever in our hearts and minds’]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/mid-west/limerick-live/a-limerick-lady-to-her-fingertips-kay-will-be-forever-in-our-hearts-and-minds-9319220</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>  The late Kay O’Dowd leaves a legacy of community spirit and kindness  in Kildimo-Pallaskenry and across County Limerick</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:40 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319220</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/17/02/Untitled-design-(90).jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=16%2C0%2C145%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Late Pallaskenry county notes correspondent for the Limerick Leader, Kay O’Dowd - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donal O'Regan]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:00:40+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Limerick Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mid West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Leitrim households face longest distances to fuel stations in Ireland]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/north-west/leitrim-live/leitrim-households-face-longest-distances-to-fuel-stations-in-ireland-9319109</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Leitrim households face the longest distances to fuel stations in Ireland, with new CSO statistics also highlighting limited access to frequent bus services.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:16 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319109</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/16/47/pexels-enginakyurt-20500734-(1).jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=208%2C0%2C208%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Pexels</media:credit>                    </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stella Gordon]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:00:16+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Leitrim Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[North West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Carrick-on-Shannon restaurants nominated for awards]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/north-west/leitrim-live/carrick-on-shannon-restaurants-nominated-9318737</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Two Carrick-on-Shannon based restaurants have been nominated for the Good Food Ireland Award</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:01 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9318737</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/15/51/food-drink-the-red-bank-restaurant.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>n/a</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[The Red Bank Restaurant has been nominated for a Good Food Ireland Award. -  (n/a)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Seamus Morris]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:00:01+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Leitrim Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[North West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[What is a postnup – and do I need one?]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/lifestyle-news/what-is-a-postnup-and-do-i-need-one-9319688</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Postnups are not just for the rich and famous – but for any happily married couple who want to protect their assets.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:01 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319688</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/09/cs-3812708b-850e-43b0-b8d0-12b9f924bc84.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Senior couple talking to a female layer - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Siobhan McNally]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T09:00:01+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA['Wow' - Judge and gardaí shocked by Kilkenny crash driver's alcohol level]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/south-east/kilkenny-live/wow-judge-and-gardai-shocked-by-kilkenny-crash-drivers-alcohol-level-9316267</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>  A “very, very high” alcohol reading taken from a driver after a road collision saw him convicted of drink driving and disqualified for three years.  </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:57:31 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9316267</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/webimg/b25lY21zOjcxMjJkNzVlLTJmODgtNDlhNy1iNzY1LThjMDUyNDlkM2VlMTphM2MzYjU1Ny02ZWFiLTQ5NmQtOTY0NC0xZmY5MjIzZTBiZWE=.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[File photo. - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kilkenny People Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:57:31+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Kilkenny Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[South East]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Burnham offers to work with devolved governments to spread power to regions]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/northern-ireland/burnham-offers-to-work-with-devolved-governments-to-spread-power-to-regions-9319477</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister was speaking ahead of the first National Economic Council for the nations in Glasgow.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:52:23 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319477</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/08/cs-d4373b93-502c-43d6-b95a-46407f61f783.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Lithgow and  Press Association Political and Home Affairs Correspondent]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:52:23+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Northern Ireland]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Intelligence firm links North Korea with 6.3 billion-dollar Binance hack]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/world-news/intelligence-firm-links-north-korea-with-63-billion-dollar-binance-hack-9319644</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Intelligence firm TRM attributed the attack to TraderTraitor, which it described as North Korea’s elite hacking unit.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:48:57 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319644</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/08/cs-8c75ec18-85af-43f2-8d48-08b0f34240a0.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                                </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press Reporters]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:48:57+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[World News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Christmas market to accompany Clonmel on Ice for two weekends in December]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/mid-west/tipperary-live/christmas-market-to-accompany-clonmel-on-ice-for-two-weekends-in-december-9319652</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Clonmel Business Improvement District CEO is inviting local traders interested in running a stall at the market to contact her </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:48:30 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319652</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/8/01/Market-Place-in-Clonmel.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=15%2C0%2C16%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>File photo</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Market Place in Clonmel where a Christmas market will take place on the final two weekends before Christmas to accompany Clonmel on Ice - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly Williams and  Press Association Business Editor]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:46:09+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Tipperary dance academy named best in Ireland at major awards ceremony in Dublin]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/mid-west/tipperary-live/tipperary-dance-academy-named-best-in-ireland-at-major-awards-ceremony-in-dublin-9319637</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Nenagh dance academy takes top national title at prestigious Irish awards</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:43:22 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319637</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/8/15/download-(3).jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C117%2C0%2C117" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Members of Musical Theatre Academy Nenagh</media:credit>                    </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniel Ryan]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:43:22+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Tipperary Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mid West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to ‘respected and beloved’ Sir Patrick Stewart]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/sir-ian-mckellen-leads-tributes-to-respected-and-beloved-sir-patrick-stewart-9319490</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Sir Ian, who held a long friendship with Sir Patrick, said the actor ‘was defined by being born and bred in Yorkshire’.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:36:58 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319490</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/08/cs-c58d58c9-37d2-406b-ada9-439657daa85e.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Huddersfield Town v Arsenal – Premier League – John Smith’s Stadium - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:36:58+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[South Tipperary Oireachtas members invited to meet with Uisce Éireann CEO]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/mid-west/tipperary-live/south-tipperary-oireachtas-members-to-meet-with-uisce-eireann-ceo-9319619</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>South Tipperary Oireachtas members have been invited to a briefing with Uisce Éireann CEO Niall Gleeson next week</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:32:56 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319619</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/8/57/4360.webp?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C39%2C0%2C39" type="application/octet-stream" medium="image">            <media:credit>.</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Niall Gleeson, CEO of Uisce Éireann - 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For the Salthill-Knocknacarra substitute had just snatched a sensational victory for the city club with a goal of sublime quality in the closing moments of a riveting Galway senior football final at Pearse Stadium on Sunday.  </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:30:10 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319428</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/21/31/3602535.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>SPORTSFILE</media:credit>                    </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[John McIntyre]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:30:10+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Galway Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[€58,000 boost for inclusive play facility at Mayo National School]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/west/mayo-live/eur58000-boost-for-inclusive-play-facility-at-mayo-national-school-9319332</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>CLÁR investment creates wheelchair-accessible play and learning space, with community access planned</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:30:08 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319332</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/17/58/LAR_2467.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Alison Laredo</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Pictured from left  at the opening were are Laura Finnerty, Breege Staunton, Pauline Brennan Fahey, Cllr Ger Deere, Keira Keogh TD, Cllr Donna Sheridan, Cllr Blackie Gavin and Cllr Michael Kilcoyne. 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kaitlyn Huamani and  Associated Press]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:26:15+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[World News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[RIP: Late Galway sportsman rose to public prominence giving eulogy at GAA star cousin's funeral ]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/west/galway-live/galway-gaa-cousin-niall-mcdonagh-9317653</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>His brother Bernard died in similarly tragic circumstances eight years before, he was only aged 22</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:22:39 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9317653</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/10/59/Screenshot-2026-10-29-101325.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=19%2C0%2C20%2C0" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>RIP.ie</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Niall McDonagh - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Cooper-Fiske and  Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:07:37+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Waterford weather: A look ahead to the weekend as trick or treating conditions revealed]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/south-east/waterford-live/waterford-weather-a-look-ahead-to-the-weekend-as-trick-or-treating-conditions-revealed-9319579</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Today will be dry and mostly cloudy in Waterford, with Met Éireann forecasting the odd spell of sunshine</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:07:36 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319579</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/8/43/Waterford-weather-A-look-ahead-to-the-weekend-as-trick-or-treating-conditions-revealed.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C1%2C0%2C54" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>WX Charts</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[The current weather outlook for Ireland - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Anna Wise and  Press Association Business Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:01:57+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[10 ways to reconnect with moody teenagers]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/lifestyle-news/10-ways-to-reconnect-with-moody-teenagers-9319573</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Youth performance coach Tony Griffin offers advice on how parents can navigate the tricky teenage years and forge a closer relationship.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:31 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319573</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/08/cs-c33301d3-82ba-43f1-a261-776d3553a238.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Portrait of a young man lying on a sofa - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Salmon and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:00:31+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Tipperary GAA legend reunited with Dan Breen after County Final]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/mid-west/tipperary-live/tipperary-gaa-legend-reunited-with-dan-breen-after-county-final-9319016</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Martin ‘Musha’ Maher was presented with the Dan Breen Cup after Thurles Sarsfields’ win over Moycarkey Borris</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:19 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319016</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/16/17/.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                                </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:00:19+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Tipperary Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mid West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Construction of bus shelter in Limerick village set for kick-off]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/mid-west/limerick-live/construction-of-bus-shelter-in-limerick-village-set-for-kick-off-9317079</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Boost for Clarina with key piece of infrastructure on the way</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:10 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9317079</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/28/19/41/Dan-McSweeney.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=653%2C0%2C371%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>.</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Cllr Dan McSweeney stands on the site of the proposed bus shelter in Clarina -  (.)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick Rabbitts]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T08:00:10+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Limerick Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mid West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Met Eireann weekend weather as unexpected twist forecast for Ireland]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/west/galway-live/met-eireann-weekend-weather-forecast-9319562</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The National Forecaster has updated its weather forecast as far as into next week with some big changes seen</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:58:01 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319562</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/7/41/Screenshot-2026-10-30-074845.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C31%2C0%2C30" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>WX Charts</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[An unexpected weather twist is heading for Ireland this weekend - 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How to breathe life into fine hair]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/lifestyle-news/want-more-volume-how-to-breathe-life-into-fine-hair-9319547</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Carefully considered cuts and appropriate aftercare will help fine hair types feel full and bouncy.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:30:39 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319547</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/07/cs-4fab2a92-5998-4897-ab60-3038e59fefc4.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Emily Ratajkowski - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Prudence Wade and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T07:30:39+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Galway priest retires saying farewell to parish]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/west/galway-live/galway-priest-retires-9319534</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>One woman fittingly recalled the priest marrying them exactly 44 years ago on the exact date of his retirement</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:18:58 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319534</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/7/16/Screenshot-2026-10-30-070337.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C11%2C0%2C10" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>Parish of New Inn Bullaun</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Fr Pat Kenny cutting his retirement cake - 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 (Taylor&#039;s Bar)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Darragh McDonagh]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T07:12:37+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Galway Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[IF WALLS COULD TALK: Business, benevolence and the Quaker legacy]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/mid-west/limerick-live/if-walls-could-talk-business-benevolence-and-the-quaker-legacy-in-limerick-9313136</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Columnist Dr Paul O’Brien reflects on a small but significant group that shaped life for generations</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:33 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9313136</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/27/23/22/Untitled.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=735%2C0%2C139%2C0" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>freelance</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Members of Limerick’s Quaker community and others at the Quaker Burial Ground, Ballinacurra -  (freelance)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr Paul O'Brien]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T07:00:33+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Limerick Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mid West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Subtle signs of brain fog in menopausal women – and how to manage it]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/lifestyle-news/subtle-signs-of-brain-fog-in-menopausal-women-and-how-to-manage-it-9319523</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Menopause-related brain fog is a collection of temporary cognitive changes that many women experience during perimenopause and menopause.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:08 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319523</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/07/cs-dca42d50-69ff-4700-8036-1a4a8e63f95a.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Menopausal women experiencing brain fog putting one hand on her forehead looking confused - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Camilla Foster and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T07:00:08+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Subtle signs of brain fog in menopausal women – and how to manage it]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/lifestyle-news/subtle-signs-of-brain-fog-in-menopausal-women-and-how-to-manage-it-9319524</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Menopause-related brain fog is a collection of temporary cognitive changes that many women experience during perimenopause and menopause.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:08 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319524</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/07/cs-dca42d50-69ff-4700-8036-1a4a8e63f95a.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Menopausal women experiencing brain fog putting one hand on her forehead looking confused - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Camilla Foster and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T07:00:08+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Gardaí issue appeal following burglary of garden shed in village near Waterford city]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/south-east/waterford-live/gardai-issue-appeal-following-burglary-of-garden-shed-in-village-near-waterford-city-9311414</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The incident occurred in the village of Carrigeen near the Waterford-Kilkenny border</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:00:07 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9311414</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/15/13/39/Suspected-car-drive-off-theft-in-Kildare-leads-to-garda-probe.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=2%2C0%2C14%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>File Photo</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to come forward -  (File Photo)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Forrest]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T07:00:07+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Waterford Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[South East]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Galway pub evacuates customers as emergency services deal with fire]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/west/galway-live/galway-pub-fire-9319520</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The pub has also released a statement following the incident and are hopeful that they will be able to reopen today</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:57:39 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319520</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/6/15/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-29-at-21-27-55.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=101%2C0%2C102%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Local</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Emergency services at the scene of the Galway pub -  (Local)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Darragh Berry]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T06:57:39+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Galway Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Two Kilkenny businesses shortlisted for prestigious Good Food Ireland 20th anniversary awards 2026]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/south-east/kilkenny-live/two-kilkenny-businesses-shortlisted-for-prestigious-good-food-ireland-20th-anniversary-awards-2026-9315992</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Newpark Hotel is in the running in the 4 Star Irish Hospitality Experience of the Year and Ireland’s Ancient East category, while O'Shea Farms is a finalist in the Fruit & Vegetable Producer section</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:49:00 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9315992</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/28/13/54/gfi-awards-2024-015-scaled.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Paul Sherwood</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[GOOD FOOD IRELAND AWARDS -  (Paul Sherwood)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sam Matthews]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T06:49:00+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Kilkenny Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[South East]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Budget will leave many Scots ‘staring down barrel’ of high energy bills – SNP]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/budget-will-leave-many-scots-staring-down-barrel-of-high-energy-bills-snp-9319473</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>New analysis from the Scottish Parliament information Centre shows that more than 800,000 Schigher gas bills could see an increase.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:47:45 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319473</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/06/cs-93638215-8eea-430c-8e4b-b3cacd464260.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[A person looking at their energy bill - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Keenan and  Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T06:47:45+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson will never be released, Australian court orders]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/world-news/mushroom-poisoner-erin-patterson-will-never-be-released-australian-court-orders-9319510</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>She was sentenced last year to three life sentences for murder and 25 years for attempted murder.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:44:47 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319510</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/06/cs-1ee863e2-4081-4743-83b8-00d3d82827c1.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Erin Patterson arrives at the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne last year - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Associated Press Reporters]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T06:44:47+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[World News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Bargain Hunt auctioneer becomes a witch and claims to contact dead mother in Halloween ritual with viral TikTok coven]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/lifestyle-news/bargain-hunt-auctioneer-becomes-a-witch-and-claims-to-contact-dead-mother-in-halloween-ritual-with-viral-tiktok-coven-9319506</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Mark Ashley began appearing on BBC programmes as an auctioneer in 2015.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:35:31 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319506</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/06/cs-cb94decd-16f9-40be-b424-974a9aa1f424.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Mark Ashley, and, right, banging a drum - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Molly Powell and  PA Real Life]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T06:35:31+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Ghosthunting bride marries ‘goth soulmate’ in Halloween wedding complete with black dress, cauldrons and skeletons]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/lifestyle-news/ghosthunting-bride-marries-goth-soulmate-in-halloween-wedding-complete-with-black-dress-cauldrons-and-skeletons-9319507</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Lyndsey Bass wanted to get married ‘quickly’ while she can still walk down the aisle.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:30:00 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319507</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/06/cs-6822349e-9405-4591-97fe-55436aa8421a.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Lyndsey and Martyn and their wedding decor - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Molly Powell and  PA Real Life]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T06:30:00+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton says he is ‘built differently’ and vows to go on defying doubters]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/lewis-hamilton-says-he-is-built-differently-and-vows-to-go-on-defying-doubters-9319497</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The 41-year-old doubled down on his vow to be racing into the 2030s ahead of this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 06:00:49 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319497</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/06/cs-7b832bfa-ee27-4098-b058-289e844f27fc.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Lewis Hamilton - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Hunt, Press Association F1 Reporter and  Mexico City]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T06:00:49+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Illegal drugs found on Kilkenny man  in four separate garda searches]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/south-east/kilkenny-live/illegal-drugs-found-on-kilkenny-man-in-four-separate-garda-searches-9316244</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>  Kilkenny District Court has jailed a man for seven months following his conviction on charges of being in illegal possession of drugs.  </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:52:26 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9316244</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/18/12/iconic-upload-2025_12_11-Kildare-gardai-blister-pack-health-news-politics-1765448086654.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>FILE PHOTOGRAPH / PIXABAY</media:credit>                    </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kilkenny People Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T05:52:26+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Kilkenny Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[South East]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[‘Very good’ – Charles sips specially distilled rum during state visit to Guyana]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/very-good-charles-sips-specially-distilled-rum-during-state-visit-to-guyana-9319494</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The King was offered a glass of ‘Royal Welcome’ limited edition 2026 rum.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:44:43 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319494</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/04/cs-bb165c3d-ea2f-46c7-81ee-f2dc3586457c.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Royal visit to Guyana - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony Jones and  PA Court Correspondent]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T04:44:43+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Dame Harriet Walter: World is going to be very poor without Sir Patrick Stewart]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/dame-harriet-walter-world-is-going-to-be-very-poor-without-sir-patrick-stewart-9319483</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Dame Harriet was a longtime friend of Sir Patrick.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:30:27 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319483</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/00/cs-5a8c0742-cc82-4837-8948-f6779ff201e3.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Huddersfield Town v Arsenal – Premier League – John Smith’s Stadium - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T00:30:27+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[PM’s Scotland meeting an opportunity to ‘turn words into action’ – Swinney]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/pms-scotland-meeting-an-opportunity-to-turn-words-into-action-swinney-9319469</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>John Swinney said the UK Government should work with the Scottish Government to deliver devolution proposals.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319469</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/00/cs-f24b6555-914f-45c8-a123-70dec172cfa1.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Andy Burnham - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Keenan and  Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T00:01:00+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Counterfeit beauty products found to contain mercury, lead and methanol]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/counterfeit-beauty-products-found-to-contain-mercury-lead-and-methanol-9319470</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Tests found lead in lipstick, eyeshadow and contour products, nicotine in perfume and a counterfeit fragrance made up of around 80% methanol.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319470</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/00/cs-8fbfb1c9-3632-4c93-999c-890e63038f4b.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/png" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Counterfeit beauty products - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Josie Clarke and  Press Association Consumer Affairs Correspondent]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-30T00:01:00+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Shoe insole could ease pain for those living with skin condition]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/national/shoe-insole-could-ease-pain-for-those-living-with-skin-condition-9319476</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>People with the most common variant of epidermolysis bullosa endure severe blisters on their feet, even after short walks.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:01:00 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319476</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/30/00/cs-81ea26d5-9cf1-4256-a1f3-27ea70f1d57b.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Dr Linzi Ryan, of Maynooth University’s Department of Design Innovation - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nick Lester and  Press Association US Editor in Washington DC]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T21:49:22+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Everton ease past Newcastle to set up Carabao Cup quarter-final tie at Fleetwood]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/everton-ease-past-newcastle-to-set-up-carabao-cup-quarter-final-tie-at-fleetwood-9319436</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The Toffees did not look back after taking a two-goal lead in the first half.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:48:46 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319436</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/21/cs-77ec2075-9f2c-4cfa-a118-526dafd8f5e0.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Everton v Newcastle United – Carabao Cup – Fourth Round – Hill Dickinson Stadium - 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]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia O’Dwyer]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T21:00:40+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Tipperary Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mid West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Plans revealed for major windfarm and renewable energy development in Waterford]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/south-east/waterford-live/plans-revealed-for-major-windfarm-and-renewable-energy-development-in-waterford-9318242</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The development is planned for townlands between Dungarvan and Youghal in West Waterford</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:40 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9318242</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/09/15/9/32/wind-farm.png?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=325%2C0%2C469%2C0" type="image/png" medium="image">            <media:credit>File Photo</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[A planning application for the development has been submitted to An Coimisiún Pleanála -  (File Photo)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Robert Forrest]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T21:00:40+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Waterford Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[South East]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Limerick GAA club raises over €100k even before fundraiser starts!]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/mid-west/limerick-live/limerick-gaa-club-raises-over-eur100k-even-before-fundraiser-starts-9319151</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Doon GAA Club is embarking on a 24-hour walkathon on Friday </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:29 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319151</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/16/58/d2d19e2d-53c0-4d3e-9237-034892096b8a.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=113%2C0%2C518%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[The Stapleton name is synonymous with Doon GAA with David, Morita, Lucy, Abbie and Harry all lacing up for the 24-hour walkathon - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Donal O'Regan]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T21:00:29+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Limerick Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mid West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Star Trek reboot pushed Sir Patrick Stewart’s career into orbit]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/in-pictures-star-trek-reboot-pushed-sir-patrick-stewarts-career-into-orbit-9319420</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Once a cub journalist, he reached new levels of fame as Captain Jean-Luc Picard after a successful but more low-key start in acting.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:53:19 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319420</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/20/cs-e5ef97b3-e7d9-4cc4-af60-a1a881e09a12.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Patrick Stewart and his wax model - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T20:53:19+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Galway United women's side miss out on European football]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/west/galway-live/galway-united-womens-side-miss-out-on-european-football-9319416</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>It was a case of so near and yet so far for Galway United as their quest for European football came up just short in Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday afternoon as they played out a 2-2 draw with Shelbourne. </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:50:47 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319416</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/20/42/3517585.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=262%2C995%2C1661%2C1038" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>SPORTSFILE</media:credit>                    </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Rafferty]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T20:50:47+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Galway Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[One murdered and one banished in Celebrity Traitors penultimate episode]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/one-murdered-and-one-banished-in-celebrity-traitors-penultimate-episode-9319413</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Traitor King Kenny held the final and deciding vote.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:41:39 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319413</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/20/cs-c43de683-538c-41a1-be68-9f4285a251e8.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Claudia Winkleman sitting in a chair - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Cooper-Fiske and  Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T20:41:39+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[PICTURES: Young musicians shine at harp and pipes festival in Laois ]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/midlands/laois-live/pictures-young-musicians-shine-at-harp-and-pipes-festival-in-laois-9317676</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Internationally acclaimed musician performs concert in Castletown </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:40:13 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9317676</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/10/36/FotoJet-2026-10-29T102809-370.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Alf Harvey</media:credit>                    </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T20:40:13+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Laois Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[Midlands]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Long-time friend of Leonard Cohen to host tenth anniversary celebration in Laois]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/midlands/laois-live/long-time-friend-of-leonard-cohen-to-host-tenth-anniversary-celebration-in-laois-9319037</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>John MacKenna, long-time friend of Leonard Cohen, and actor Shane Sullivan present Absent Friend, a celebration marking the tenth anniversary of the Cohen’s death</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:30:46 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319037</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/15/19/John-MacKenna-long-time-friend-of-Leonard-Cohen-will-host-a-celebration-in-Laois-to-mark-the-10th-an.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C6%2C0%2C6" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>John MacKenna</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[John MacKenna, long-time friend of Leonard Cohen, to host a celebration in Laois to mark the tenth anniversary of the artist&#039;s death -  (John MacKenna)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[By The Newsroom]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T20:30:46+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Laois Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[Midlands]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Over €20.4 million paid out in Tipperary Vacant Property Grant Scheme payments]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/mid-west/tipperary-live/over-eur204-million-paid-in-tipperary-vacant-property-grant-payments-9318836</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Tipperary County Council says that, as of October 2026, they have paid out more than €20 million in Vacant <a href="/topic/property">Property</a> Refurbishment <a href="/topic/grants">Grants</a>, with 1033 applications received since the scheme opened in July 2022</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:30:41 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9318836</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/15/24/Vacant-Property-Refurbishment-Grant-Scheme-payments-from-Tipperary-County-Council-have-exceeded-20-4.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C234%2C0%2C234" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Stock</media:credit>            <media:text><![CDATA[Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme payments from Tipperary County Council have exceeded €20.4 million - 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 (Geraldine Diver)]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Aoife Gallagher]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T20:18:27+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Donegal Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[North West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[George Russell says disappointing season will not define his career]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/george-russell-says-disappointing-season-will-not-define-his-career-9319402</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The Briton believes the tough year will not break him, but make him stronger.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:16:32 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319402</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/20/cs-7f71492a-81ac-4f6c-8e8c-9ac898d0ef83.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[George Russell - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Hunt, Press Association F1 Reporter and  Mexico City]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T20:16:32+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Tyson Fury says he ‘didn’t want to live’ in tearful new documentary trailer]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/tyson-fury-says-he-didnt-want-to-live-in-tearful-new-documentary-trailer-9319401</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>The upcoming self-titled Netflix documentary traces the boxer’s life from his childhood to the height of his career.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:15:43 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319401</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/20/cs-baaae3f4-8eab-4618-bdcd-9595fca820f6.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Tyson Fury raises a fist in triumph - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Del Fabbro and  Press Association Entertainment Reporter]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T20:15:43+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Loyalist parade prohibited from marching along lower Ormeau Road]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/northern-ireland/loyalist-parade-prohibited-from-marching-along-lower-ormeau-road-9317965</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Loyal Order parades have been banned from the road in south Belfast since violent scenes in the 1990s.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:11:47 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9317965</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/20/cs-9e98e4f7-eb21-4878-b327-fb1f13c1fcdb.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[British Army soldiers and vehicles on a bridge in Belfast in the 1990s - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rebecca Black and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T20:11:47+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Northern Ireland]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Patrick Stewart: Before accepting Star Trek fame, his first love was Shakespeare]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/uk-news/patrick-stewart-before-accepting-star-trek-fame-his-first-love-was-shakespeare-9319396</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>He quit school at 15 to work as a cub reporter on a local paper but left the day the editor gave him an ultimatum, choosing acting.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:11:08 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9319396</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/20/cs-d07946f0-157d-4ff2-8d4b-f873a1413a13.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[Graham Norton Show – London - ]]></media:text>        </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte McLaughlin and  Press Association]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T20:11:08+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[UK News]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Irish music legend Dónal Lunny's lasting legacy in Leitrim]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/north-west/leitrim-live/photos-irish-music-legend-donal-lunnys-lasting-legacy-in-leitrim-9318682</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Dónal Lunny, who passed away aged 79, made a lasting impact on Leitrim’s music scene through collaborations with local musicians and the Leitrim Equation. Photos by Brian Farrell.</p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:59 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9318682</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/10/29/14/40/Dnal-Lunny.jpeg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">            <media:credit>Brian Farrell</media:credit>                    </media:content>          <dc:creator><![CDATA[Stella Gordon]]></dc:creator>          <dc:date>2026-10-29T20:00:59+00:00</dc:date>          <category><![CDATA[Leitrim Live]]></category><category><![CDATA[North West]]></category>        </item>        <item>          <title><![CDATA[Plans revealed for ‘legacy’ upgrade of heritage centre]]></title>          <link>https://www.ireland-live.ie/mid-west/limerick-live/plans-revealed-for-legacy-upgrade-of-heritage-centre-9314522</link>          <description><![CDATA[<p>Longer opening hours confirmed following completion of €1.2 million upgrade  </p>]]></description>          <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:52 GMT</pubDate>          <guid isPermaLink="false">9314522</guid>        <media:content url="https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/22/06/iconic-upload-2024_06_05-Adare_Feature_ILIM_12-06-13_Adare_Heritage_Centre_28513845-1717584536433_1717584769.jpg?width=1200&amp;auto=webp&amp;crop=3%3A2" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">                        <media:text><![CDATA[A number of changes are planned at Adare Heritage Centre ahead of next year’s Ryder Cup in Adare Manor, as part of a €1.2m renovation - 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