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Loneliness among Ireland’s elderly is having ‘powerful’ effect on wellbeing

September 12, 2025 by

LONELINESS is a persistent and powerful factor impacting wellbeing among Irelands older popula... … [Read more...] about Loneliness among Ireland’s elderly is having ‘powerful’ effect on wellbeing

Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 if Israel is among the contestants

September 12, 2025 by

IRISH broadcaster RT has confirmed it will not take part in next Eurovision Song Contest if Isr... … [Read more...] about Ireland will not take part in Eurovision 2026 if Israel is among the contestants

Funding secured to support research on consent in Irish maternity care services

September 12, 2025 by

FUNDING has been secured for a new research project which will explore womens experiences within... … [Read more...] about Funding secured to support research on consent in Irish maternity care services

Trump’s Doonbeg golf course chosen for Irish Open as Taoiseach says he’s always ‘welcome’

September 12, 2025 by

THE TRUMP International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Co. Clare, has been announced as the host venue fo... … [Read more...] about Trump’s Doonbeg golf course chosen for Irish Open as Taoiseach says he’s always ‘welcome’

Ireland sets out ‘ambitious’ new child poverty rate target of three per cent

September 12, 2025 by

THE Irish Government has set itself a target of reaching a child poverty rate of three per cent b... … [Read more...] about Ireland sets out ‘ambitious’ new child poverty rate target of three per cent

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August 19, 1876

The ship “Catalpa,” which carried six Irish Fenians who escaped from Australia, docked in the U.S. on this day in 1876. Funded by Clan na Gael and several pardoned Fenians already in the U.S., the “Catalpa” was purchased by the organization and set sail for western Australia where Thomas Darragh, Martin Hogan, Michael Harrington, Thomas Hassett, Robert Cranston and James Wilson were serving a penal colony sentence. The men were rescued from Australia on April 17, 1876 and the ship docked in New York on August 19.

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