23+ hour, 4+ min ago  (1038+ words) 02 Apr 2026 12:24 AM A blind artist is believed to be taking on a world first by running a marathon guided by remote volunteers seeing his route through artificial intelligence technology. Clarke Reynolds, known as Braille creative Mr Dot, is set to…...

12+ hour, 30+ min ago  (200+ words) 02 Apr 2026 2:55 PM Billy Loughnane has had his 21-day ban reduced to 14 days after the British Horseracing Authority "obtained further evidence from parties present at the start" following the race in question at Southwell. Loughnane was due to ride Beelzebub in…...

5+ hour, 31+ min ago  (180+ words) 02 Apr 2026 9:50 PM Strugglers Wigan played out a relatively uneventful goalless draw with Leyton Orient at the Brick Community Stadium. Wigan dominated the first half without ever really looking like breaking the deadlock. Jensen Weir had a shot blocked before Joe…...

5+ hour, 56+ min ago  (695+ words) The group from Team HOPE who successfully completed the Hard as OAK challenge at the Oaks Demesne 02 Apr 2026 9:33 PM Derry-based wellness collective Team HOPE will continue their mission to help people overcome adversity as they prepare to take on the…...

10+ hour, 56+ min ago  (708+ words) Julian Leavy will play in Toales tonight, Thursday April 2nd 02 Apr 2026 4:33 PM Here's what's happening in Toales Live Venue in Dundalk this week. Thursday 2nd April - Fireside Sessions presents JULIAN LEAVY + Sean P Gilsenan + Sinead McNally - FREE Admission - Show Starts 9pm. Dundalk's original…...

13+ hour, 5+ min ago  (465+ words) 02 Apr 2026 10:24 AM A drinks bottling firm based in East Kilbride has been revealed as the soft drinks partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB hosted members of the Commonwealth Games team at its East Kilbride site…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (170+ words) 01 Apr 2026 4:33 PM Derry City and Strabane District Council's monthly Planning Committee has today given approval for the progression a major residential housing developments that will deliver 67 new homes in Magheramason. Members of the Council's Planning Committee approved the application for…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (423+ words) Amy Ryan of OM Collective 01 Apr 2026 5:33 PM A new yoga studio, OM Collective, has recently opened in Blessington, on the Kildare border offering a community-focused space rooted in personal experience and wellbeing. Founder Amy Ryan said the idea for the…...

5+ hour, 58+ min ago  (251+ words) Calum Duignan, Emily Hall, Ella Duignan, and Neasa Donohue, pictured with Chef d'Equipe Mr Mulvihill, who took 1st place in the Open category in the Mullingar Equestrian Centre Interschools event 02 Apr 2026 2:33 PM A very successful day was had by the Mercy…...

14+ hour, 56+ min ago  (81+ words) IN PICTURES: Gerry 'Doc' Doherty mural unveiled in Derry'Ireland Live Leroy McCourt speaks to the gathered crowd at the unveiling of the Gerry 'Doc' Doherty mural From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday…...