KILLESHANDRA was abuzz last Thursday as the town’s newly renovated supermarket threw open its doors to customers and neighbours for a re-launch party.

Gardaí searched two residential properties in DMR North and DMR West and a vehicle in DMR West. These searches resulted in the seizure of €63,000 in cash.

A beautiful cob horse from Laois had heads turning as she strode majestically around the Virginia Show rings with her feathered legs flowing like a pair of white flares.

A dad of three living in emergency accommodation with his family has been hailed a “hero” by the mother of the teenager he saved from almost drowning at Lough Ramor last week.

The teenager was arrested by officers in Carrick-on-Suir early on Wednesday. He was taken to Clonmel Garda station for questioning.

A Ballyjamesduff builder has been granted permission to complete a partially constructed housing development near Virginia.