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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

‘Wholly inadequate’: Ombudsman finds police breached duty of care after girl killed in Co. Antrim collision

August 6, 2025 by

AN INVESTIGATION by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) has found that police committed multiple breaches in their duty of care to a girl killed in a 2018 collision in Co Antrim. Shannon McQuillan, 19, and her then 21-year-old boyfriend Owen McFerrann were struck by a van after emergency services personnel left them alone at a bus shelter in the early hours of the … [Read more...] about ‘Wholly inadequate’: Ombudsman finds police breached duty of care after girl killed in Co. Antrim collision

New Irish train station set to open but Iarnród Éireann faces major control centre delays

August 5, 2025 by

IRELAND'S rail network is set for a notable expansion this week with the opening of a new DART station in south Dublin, even as a major national infrastructure project faces continued delays and cost overruns. Woodbrook Station, located between Bray and Shankill, will officially open on Sunday. The new station aims to serve both Woodbrook and Shanganagh, offering improved … [Read more...] about New Irish train station set to open but Iarnród Éireann faces major control centre delays

Diplomatic efforts underway to free kidnapped Irish missionary in Haiti

August 5, 2025 by

IRISH charity worker Gena Heraty is among eight individuals kidnapped during an armed attack on a children’s home in Haiti, triggering urgent diplomatic efforts from Irish authorities. Ms Heraty, originally from Westport in County Mayo, was taken along with six colleagues and a three-year-old child during a pre-dawn raid on the Sainte-Helene orphanage in Kenscoff, a town … [Read more...] about Diplomatic efforts underway to free kidnapped Irish missionary in Haiti

Speeding ‘epidemic’ in Northern Ireland prompts calls for higher fines by PSNI

August 4, 2025 by

NORTHERN IRELAND is grappling with what police describe as a speeding crisis on its roads. Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has raised alarm over a surge in speeding violations, calling the situation an “epidemic.” In 2024 over 84,000 drivers were caught speeding by mobile enforcement vans, which is the highest annual figure … [Read more...] about Speeding ‘epidemic’ in Northern Ireland prompts calls for higher fines by PSNI

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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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