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Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following death of Co. Louth man

August 20, 2025 by

TWO men have been arrested by the PSNI in connection with the death of a man in Co. Armagh earlier this year. James O'Connor, 42, from Co. Louth, sustained serious head injuries in the Edenappa Road area of Jonesborough on Saturday, May 31. The father of three passed away in hospital several days later. Two men, aged 28 and 42, were arrested this morning on suspicion of … [Read more...] about Two arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following death of Co. Louth man

Galway festival to celebrate work and Irish roots of Quiet Man director John Ford

August 20, 2025 by

A FESTIVAL is being held in Co. Galway next month to celebrate the work and Irish roots of Quiet Man director, John Ford. Taking place in An Spidéal, Féile John Ford runs from September 5-7 and will feature film screenings and exhibitions of previously unseen photos and artefacts. By reflecting on his extraordinary life and body of work, the festival aims to inspire a new … [Read more...] about Galway festival to celebrate work and Irish roots of Quiet Man director John Ford

Man charged over Armagh pub arson attack that left two in hospital

August 20, 2025 by

A MAN has been charged in connection with an arson attack on a pub in Armagh that left two people requiring hospital treatment. The incident occurred at the Toby Jug pub on Irish Street shortly before 9pm on Monday evening, with CCTV appearing to show a man lighting a petrol bomb before entering the venue. After he leaves, people can be seen fleeing the pub, at which point the … [Read more...] about Man charged over Armagh pub arson attack that left two in hospital

Met Éireann will fund research project which uses AI to improve flood forecasting

August 19, 2025 by

A RESEARCH project which uses AI to improve flood forecasting in Ireland has secured Met Éireann funding. Based at the University of Galway, the study is being led by Dr Indiana Olbert, a lecturer in Civil Engineering at the School of Engineering in the College of Science and Engineering at the university. Titled IMUFF: Integrated Multi-model multi-hazard Flood Forecasting, Dr … [Read more...] about Met Éireann will fund research project which uses AI to improve flood forecasting

Bank of Ireland commits £80m investment for major UK offshore wind farm

August 19, 2025 by

THE Bank of Ireland has committed to investing £80m in support of a major new offshore wind farm which is due to begin operating next year. The Irish bank is contributing €93.5m (£80m) as part of a consortium of international lenders backing the East Anglia 3 site – which will become the world’s second largest when it enters operation in 2026. Located in the North Sea, about 70 … [Read more...] about Bank of Ireland commits £80m investment for major UK offshore wind farm

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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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