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‘You stole the hearts of the world’: Tributes as Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton passes away, aged 79

October 12, 2025 by

OSCAR-WINNING actress Diane Keaton, who appeared in films including Annie Hall and The Godfather, has passed away at the age of 79. A short statement from her family to People magazine confirmed her passing on Saturday, asking for 'privacy in this moment of great sadness'. Tributes have since flooded in for Keaton, including from her First Wives Club co-star Bette Midler, who … [Read more...] about ‘You stole the hearts of the world’: Tributes as Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton passes away, aged 79

Police investigate ‘hate-motivated’ incident as Irish language sign damaged in Belfast

October 12, 2025 by

POLICE in Belfast are treating damage to an Irish language sign as a 'hate-motivated' incident. The incident happened in the east of the city at around 8.15pm last night. Police believe the Irish portion of the bilingual sign was removed with an angle grinder. "Police are appealing for information following a report of hate-motivated criminal damage to an Irish language street … [Read more...] about Police investigate ‘hate-motivated’ incident as Irish language sign damaged in Belfast

Man dies following three-vehicle collision in Co. Kilkenny

October 12, 2025 by

A MAN has died following a three-vehicle collision in Co. Kilkenny. The incident occurred on the N10 at Templemartin at around 4.30pm on Saturday. Two other people injured in the collision were taken to hospital for treatment. "The driver and sole occupant of one of the vehicles, a man in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene," read a garda statement. "An adult male and … [Read more...] about Man dies following three-vehicle collision in Co. Kilkenny

New exhibition highlights work of Irish journalists from frontlines across the globe

October 10, 2025 by

A NEW exhibition has opened which highlights the work of Irish journalists positioned on frontlines across the globe. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museem launched Frontlines: Irish Journalists Abroad today. The exhibition tells the stories of Irish men and women who travelled the globe to report on the pressing issues of the day - from Europe and the Americas to Africa and the … [Read more...] about New exhibition highlights work of Irish journalists from frontlines across the globe

Appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist dies following Galway collision

October 10, 2025 by

A MAN has died following a collision in Co. Galway this morning. The single vehicle incident involving a motorcycle happened on the N65 at Kilcooley in Loughrea at around 6.25am today. The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 60s, was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Galway, where he later died. Gardaí are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist dies following Galway collision

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October 9, 1834

Ireland’s first public railroad, the Dublin and Kingstown Railway, was opened on this day in 1834. After founding and laying the first tracks in 1831, a short delay occurred in the building due to opposition from some landowners, the laying of tracks over an embankment, and the creation of the Booterstown Marsh. The first train departed on October 9, consisting of eight cars pulled by the “Hibernia.” The railway line was eventually expanded.

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