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Ireland set to host thousands of US college football fans generating over €100m for the economy

August 7, 2025 by

DUBLIN is about to welcome up to 24,000 American fans for the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic. On August 23rd, Kansas State University’s Wildcats will face Iowa State University’s Cyclones in what’s being billed as the most competitive US college football game ever played outside of America. Known by fans as “Farmageddon”, this longstanding rivalry between Kansas State … [Read more...] about Ireland set to host thousands of US college football fans generating over €100m for the economy

Irish Rail sees nearly 600 trespass incidents in first half of the year

August 7, 2025 by

IRISH RAIL (Iarnród Éireann) reported more than 567 cases of trespassing across its network in the first six months of 2025, with the majority of these incidents taking place in and around Dublin. The data highlights recurring problems at central Dublin stations such as Connolly, Pearse, and Lansdowne Road, as well as at busy commuter locations like Maynooth, Bray and … [Read more...] about Irish Rail sees nearly 600 trespass incidents in first half of the year

Joe McVey appointed new Victims Commissioner for Northern Ireland

August 6, 2025 by

JOE MCVEY has been appointed as the new Commissioner for Victims and Survivors in Northern Ireland, a key role aimed at promoting and safeguarding the interests of those affected by conflict-related trauma and harm. McVey, a respected figure in the voluntary sector, will officially begin his four-year term on 6 October 2025. His new role was confirmed by Northern Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Joe McVey appointed new Victims Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Homicide detectives investigating after Irish woman found dead on boat in the US

August 6, 2025 by

HOMICIDE detectives are investigating the death of an Irish woman who was found dead on a boat in the United States. Suffolk County Police Department in New York state have identified the woman as 33-year-old Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra. According to RTÉ, Ms Nolan-O’Slatarra was originally from Co. Carlow but lived in Manhattan, having emigrated to the US nine years ago. She was … [Read more...] about Homicide detectives investigating after Irish woman found dead on boat in the US

Investigation after man’s body found in Cork home

August 6, 2025 by

GARDAÍ say they are investigating 'all the circumstances' following the discovery of a man's body at a home in Cork on Tuesday. The discovery was made yesterday afternoon at a property in the Shandon area of the city. A post-mortem is due to be carried out on the man, who was aged in his 50s. "Gardai in Cork are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a … [Read more...] about Investigation after man’s body found in Cork home

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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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