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Man in his 60s dies in Co. Galway collision

April 29, 2026 by

A MAN in his 60s has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co. Galway. The incident involving a car occurred at Tyrur, Newbridge, Ballinasloe at around 9.45am today. "The driver, a male aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene," read a statement from gardaí. "His body has been removed to mortuary at Portiuncula Hospital. "No other injuries have … [Read more...] about Man in his 60s dies in Co. Galway collision

Gardaí renew appeal for teen missing from Co. Louth who may be in Britain

April 29, 2026 by

GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for information on a teenager missing from Co. Louth who they believe may be in Britain. Lorcan Meehan, 18, has been reported missing since January 5, 2026. He lives in the Dundalk area but would have travelled to Dublin to visit family. Gardaí say the teenager was last seen in Belfast on January 27 and may have travelled by ferry to … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal for teen missing from Co. Louth who may be in Britain

Community work “built on cups of tea”, helping to bridge divisions in Northern Ireland

April 29, 2026 by

A Northern Ireland charity is working to tackle division through grassroots support and long-term relationship building. Katherine Murphy, CEO of Building Communities Resource Centre, says real change happens not through short-term initiatives but through consistent engagement. "Peacebuilding is not just a six-week programme,” she said. “It’s through those relationships, and … [Read more...] about Community work “built on cups of tea”, helping to bridge divisions in Northern Ireland

New series following PSNI officers is ‘real-life Blue Lights’

April 28, 2026 by

A NEW television series which follows the officers and staff of the Police Service of Northern Ireland launched this week. Described by the PSNI as the ‘real-life Blue Lights’, referring to the fictional BBC police series set in Belfast, ‘Peelers: The PSNI for Real’ takes viewers behind the scenes on patrol with the police force. “This was a unique and really important … [Read more...] about New series following PSNI officers is ‘real-life Blue Lights’

Cancer survivor will scale three Irish peaks in three days in epic fundraising challenge

April 28, 2026 by

A WOMAN who overcame a brain cancer diagnosis will climb three Irish mountains in three days to raise funds for the charities that supported her through her illness. Cork native Gemma Coffey was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2022. Then aged 27, the Mitchelstown woman received the news after going to the doctor with tinnitus. The ringing in her ear had been going on for some … [Read more...] about Cancer survivor will scale three Irish peaks in three days in epic fundraising challenge

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May 9, 1889

On this day in 1889, Thomas Kiley riding Spokane won the 15th Kentucky Derby. Spokane, who had Irish lineage as a descendant of stallion Faugh-A-Ballagh (Ire. 1841), was the only Montana-born horse to win the Derby. According to a report in Horse Racing Forum James James, Jesse James’ older brother, was at the Derby on that day “looking like a Southern gentleman in his Prince Albert suit and white hat.” James won $2,400 on an early race on the card, then asked a bookmaker what the price was on Spokane in the Derby. “Ten-to-one, and the sky’s the limit,” the bookie replied. James slapped down $5,000 on Spokane, and the bookie declared, “as far as I’m concerned, that’s the sky.” James won his bet on Spokane.

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