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Poignant moment as Irish jockey wins race named after his late brother
Horse Racing
A poignant success for all involved
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Man, woman and teen due in court as part of probe into drug-related intimidation
Crime
They are due to appear before Longford District Court on Tuesday afternoon
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Brave domestic violence survivor calls for reform after 'lowlife' ex stabbed man while on bail in row over €20
Domestic violence
Exclusive: The man, who was on bail for a 'savage' attack, stabbed a former friend seven times in the liver, leaving him fighting for his life
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Judge hands down 960 hours of community service to Athlone feud group over 'disgraceful' pub attack
Courts
The McDonagh brothers had their cases finalised on Friday with community service orders and suspended sentences
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Winning Lotto ticket traced to Irish shop after lucky player bags life-changing €1 million prize
Lotto
Players have been urged to check their tickets
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Woman, 50s, arrested following public order incident at Athlone shopping centre
An Garda Siochana
The woman is alleged to have sprayed two individuals with a can of deodorant
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Brazen 4am graffiti attack hits trains in Athlone as gardai probe 'unusual activity'
Gardai
Gardai are investigating a serious incident of criminal damage on three parked trains at Athlone Station this morning.
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Danish weight loss drug manufacturer announces €432 million investment at Irish plant
Health
The Athlone plant will produce an oral version of the weight loss drug Wegovy
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Brits visit 'world's oldest pub' in Ireland and is floored by 'dangerous' find
Athlone
Two Brits visited Ireland's oldest pub in Athlone (Sean's Bar) and they had contrasting opinions about the pints of beer they ordered inside the historic boozer that dates back to 900AD
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Quaint but vibrant town in Ireland has one of 'oldest pubs in the world'
Travel
An Irish riverside town is brimming with life, thanks to its selection of pubs, bars and restaurants, along with its history and an ancient pub dating back more than 1,000 years
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'Business as usual' for Athlone Garda Station despite extensive damage caused
An Garda Siochana
Gardai say a series of criminal damage incidents occurred at the station, leaving the building and several Garda vehicles vandalised.
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Irish farmers take part in rolling protest against Mercosur deal
Farming
The Mercosur deal has been described by the President of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association as "beyond reckless"
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Judge 'perplexed' as council gives arson accused keys to repaired home
Arson
George Hersee pleaded guilty at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court to reckless arson on May 18, 2024, which caused €31,000 worth of damage
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Swansea's Irish boss fans flames of expectation after taking Nottingham Forest scalp in Carabao Cup
Swansea City FC
A "big meeting" in the wake of conceding a late goal in the Championship
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Woman hospitalised with serious injuries following Westmeath church assault as gardai issue appeal
An Garda Siochana
A man, aged in his 60s, was arrested at the scene and detained in connection with the alleged assault, but has since been released without charge
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The Leinster rugby star, the Galway Girl and The Blackbird - you'd never know your luck at trad sessions in the midlands
Rugby Union
"My favourite tune with her was The Blackbird, I played the accordion for that.
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'Devil' mask man with machete led gang raid on student house
Courts
The gang of four fled minutes later as the 'main protagonist', who was armed with a two-foot blade, shouted, 'F**k, wrong house'
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'Completely unacceptable' - Gardaí probe alleged attack on referee after match abandoned
Gardai
One of the teams involved in the match said the actions of an individual club member "do not reflect the values of our club"
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Man, 31, charged with murdering his mother Mirjana Pap
Murder
Nebojsa Pap appeared before Judge Patricia Cronin at a special sitting of Mullingar District Court tonight, when he was remanded in custody
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Suspect in murder of Mirjana Pap was on the run when she was found beaten to death
Athlone
Sources have told the Irish Mirror that Gardaí now believe Mirjan Pap let her killer into her home in Athlone on Saturday morning – where they then launched a savage attack on her
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Woman found beaten to death in Roscommon was afraid of man known to her
Athlone
The Irish Mirror has learned that Mirjana Pap, who was from Croatia but had been living in Athlone, Co Westmeath, had expressed concerns for her safety in the weeks before her death
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Pictured: Gardai appeal for help tracing movements of this car as they probe death of Mirjana Pap, 58
Athlone
Gardaí want to hear from anyone who saw a particular Peugeot car after Mirjana Pap was reported missing on Saturday
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Gardai investigating discovery of woman's body on lands near Athlone seize two cars
An Garda Siochana
Examinations are currently underway at the scene and at a residential property in Athlone by the Garda Technical Bureau after the body of a woman in her 50s was uncovered
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UFO expert says Ireland could be set for alien invasion through 'Athlone portal' amid mystery 'drone' sightings in America
UFOs
Recent 'drone' sightings making headlines globally are part of an unprecedented surge in UFO activity, which could precede alien contact, according to Carl Nally
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