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Brother of loyalist murder victim dies ‘without truth or justice’

July 30, 2025 by

A MAN who campaigned to uncover the truth about his brother's murder by loyalist paramilitaries has died 'without truth or justice' his supporters have said. Eugene Thompson had led his family's campaign for answers over his brother Paul's fatal shooting on April 27, 1994, which they believe involved state collusion. The 25-year-old was a passenger in a taxi in Springfield Park … [Read more...] about Brother of loyalist murder victim dies ‘without truth or justice’

Arrest after man dies and woman injured in single-vehicle collision in Dublin

July 30, 2025 by

A MAN has been arrested after one person died and another was seriously injured in a single-vehicle collision in Dublin. The incident occurred on the N2/M50 Northbound slip road at Junction 5 in Dublin 11 shortly after 1am today. A man in his 20s, who was an occupant in the car, was fatally injured while a female passenger in her 30s was taken to the Mater Hospital, where she … [Read more...] about Arrest after man dies and woman injured in single-vehicle collision in Dublin

Priest tells Maguiresbridge service that murders are ‘more than any heart should bear’

July 30, 2025 by

MOURNERS at a church service for a mother and her two children who were murdered in Co. Fermanagh last week have been told that the deaths are 'more than any heart should bear'. Fr Raymond Donnelly was speaking at a removal service at St Mary's Church in Maguiresbridge for 45-year-old Vanessa Whyte and her children James Rutledge, 14, and Sara Rutledge, 13. All three died after … [Read more...] about Priest tells Maguiresbridge service that murders are ‘more than any heart should bear’

Elon Musk’s X loses high court challenge over online safety rules

July 30, 2025 by

 X, formerly known as Twitter and owned by Elon Musk, has lost a High Court challenge against Ireland’s media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, over new online safety rules that came into force earlier this month. The court’s decision marks a significant victory for the regulator and signals a strong mandate for tighter content controls on major tech platforms operating in Ireland … [Read more...] about Elon Musk’s X loses high court challenge over online safety rules

Criticism over spread of misinformation following stabbing of garda in Dublin

July 30, 2025 by

A SENIOR Garda figure has criticised the spread of misinformation following the stabbing of a probationer garda in Dublin city centre on Tuesday. The unprovoked attack happened in the Capel Street area at around 6pm while the garda was on a routine high-visibility patrol. He was later discharged from hospital while a man in his 20s was arrested at the scene and remains in … [Read more...] about Criticism over spread of misinformation following stabbing of garda in Dublin

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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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