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Gardaí eager to track down those responsible for Convoy bench theft

Gardaí have launched a public appeal for information in efforts to regain five benches which were stolen from an area on the outskirts of Convoy village. The benches represented the sterling work and effort of the Convoy Community Environment Group ...

28 Jun 2022 at 13:33

Coronation benches designed by children to be at Tower of London all summer

Coronation benches designed by schoolchildren across the UK will be at the Tower of London throughout the summer. The 14 illustrated benches reflect the values and symbols that young people wish to define this new era, Historic Royal Palaces said. ...

03 May 2023 at 14:05

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Memorial bench unveiled in memory of loved ones lost in road traffic collisions

Local charity Life After unveiled a memorial bench in St Columb's Park on Saturday (May 27). In April last year, the charity unveiled a memorial plaque and tree in St Columb's Park dedicated to all those lost in road traffic accidents including ...

31 May 2023 at 16:33

Caroline Flack suicide prevention bench to give ‘more power’ to those suffering

A new suicide prevention bench in honour of late TV presenter Caroline Flack will give “more power” to those struggling with thoughts about taking their own life, according to former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Micky Hazard. The 64-year-old ...

26 Sept 2024 at 10:00

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In Pictures: Beautifully carved Heritage Seat unveiled in Mountcharles

On Saturday, August 17, Christ Church, Mountcharles opened its doors to welcome everyone to view their display of items from yesteryear as part of Heritage Week. The event included the unveiling of a new, beautifully carved Heritage Seat. ...

21 Aug 2024 at 13:33

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Kildare teacher's role in suicide awareness initiative

Ireland’s first “Bench of Hope” has been unveiled at Malin Head, Ireland’s most northerly point. The bench has erected in honour of the work of Gertie and Johnny Fox who helped found Darkness Into Light, which organises an annual walk to ...

06 Sept 2022 at 19:33

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Review: Bringing theatre to Kilkenny's great outdoors in Bench Tales

Barnstorm Theatre Company are renowned for creating outstanding theatre and at this year’s Kilkenny Arts Festival they showcased their latest work, Bench Tales which was a resounding success. Bench Tales consists of three short plays ...

29 Aug 2023 at 22:33

West Donegal

A memorial bench that was vandalised in Machaire Gathlán has been restored

A marble bench in memory of a local man vandalised in Machaire Gathlán over Christmas has been restored. The destruction of Thomas Willie Joe Mac Giolla Bhríde’s memorial bench drew ire from locals in Gaoth Dobhair over the holidays....

24 Feb 2024 at 11:33

Local News

Doochary community ‘disrespected’ following ‘devastating damage’

Gardaí are investigating criminal damage at the Corkscrew Hill, Doochary. There is devastation in the community as the tourist information sign by the new Golden Eagle monument was pulled out of the ground and broken and a number ...

27 May 2024 at 11:33

Kilkenny City

Active Retirement members come together for launch in Kilkenny

Active Retirement Kilkenny had cause to celebrate on Monday as members of the group gathered at the Castle Park grounds for the unveiling of a bench in memory of deceased members. Group members came out in their numbers to be ...

19 Sept 2023 at 18:33

Signs of changing legal times following Queen’s death

Visitors to the Royal Courts of Justice in central London will next week see signs of changing legal times following the Queen’s death. Staff at the complex, where High Court and Court of Appeal judges sit, have started ...

09 Sept 2022 at 19:12

Local News

Heartless thieves steal five benches in Convoy

Some nasty and unscrupulous individuals have been playing havoc with the efforts of the Convoy Community Environment Group's plans to enhance their village. Heartless thieves have taken five of the benches that were ...

19 Jun 2022 at 03:33

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