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Kneecap thank supporters who came out in force for rapper’s Westminster court hearing

August 21, 2025 by

KNEECAP has thanked the hundreds of supporters who came out in force as band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh attended a hearing at Westminster Magistrate’s Court yesterday. The rapper, who performs in the Irish language hip hop group under the name Mo Chara, was met with throngs of flag-waving supporters as well as journalists and photographers as he arrived at the court. In May the … [Read more...] about Kneecap thank supporters who came out in force for rapper’s Westminster court hearing

Witness appeal after car torched in petrol bomb attack

August 21, 2025 by

POLICE have appealed for information after a petrol bomb attack in Co. Down. Officers were called to reports of a car on fire in the Banbridge area on August 19. “At approximately 10.40pm, it was reported that a car had been set alight in the Castlewellan Road area of the town in what is believed to have been a petrol bomb attack,” the PSNI’s Sergeant Barnes said. “Officers … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after car torched in petrol bomb attack

Teenager arrested in connection with investigation into death of man in Tipperary

August 21, 2025 by

A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the death of a man in Co. Tipperary. The body of a man was found in Carrick-On-Suir on August 4, 2025. He has been named locally as Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) worker Ian Walsh. "All of us in Iarnród Éireann are shocked and saddened at Ian's passing," the firm said in a statement. "Ian was a well-known … [Read more...] about Teenager arrested in connection with investigation into death of man in Tipperary

Cannabis worth £400k seized after ‘large factory’ discovered in warehouse

August 21, 2025 by

CANNABIS worth £400k was seized when police found a large factory spanning two floors of a warehouse in Co. Down. Officers from the PSNI’s Organised Crime Branch and Auto Crime Team arrested two men after the factory was located in the Bangor area yesterday (August 20). The men, both aged 30, have been arrested for cultivating cannabis and remain in custody. The cannabis … [Read more...] about Cannabis worth £400k seized after ‘large factory’ discovered in warehouse

Funeral for Irish woman who passed away in US takes place in Co. Carlow

August 20, 2025 by

THE FUNERAL of an Irish woman who passed away in the US earlier this month has taken place in her native Co. Carlow. Martha Nolan was found deceased on a boat docked at the Montauk Yacht Club in New York on August 5. Investigations into the 33-year-old's death are ongoing. The funeral of Ms Nolan, who had been living in the US for around 10 years, was held at the Cathedral of … [Read more...] about Funeral for Irish woman who passed away in US takes place in Co. Carlow

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August 20, 1949

Phil Lynott, lead singer of Thin Lizzy, was born on August 20, 1949. Born in England to an Irish mother and Guyanese father, Lynott went to live with his grandmother in Dublin at the age of four. He joined his first band, the Black Eagles, in the early 60s. At this time, he befriended Brian Downey and in 1969 the two formed Thin Lizzy along with Eric Bell and Eric Wrixon. The band had their first hit in 1973 with a rock version of the traditional “Whiskey in the Jar.” They would go on to have other hits like “The Boys are Back in Town” and “Jailbreak.” A statue of Lynott stands on Harry Street in Dublin.

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