FAMILIES of the hundreds of children believed to be buried at a former mother and baby home in Co. Galway are visiting the site today. Survivors of the home in Tuam and relatives of the nearly 800 children who are believed to have died there, are attending a ‘Family Day’ ahead of the excavation of the site. Preparatory works got underway at the site on Monday, June 16. Anna … [Read more...] about Families of Tuam babies visit site of mass grave before excavation work begins
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum truly lives up to its name
ON a recent trip to Dublin, after getting through catch-ups with various family members by the skin of my teeth, I decided to do a few activities usually aimed at tourists, and no I don't mean a jaunty trip to Temple Bar. I paid a visit to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, situated right on the banks of the Liffey. The museum, less than ten years old, is a marvel of glass and … [Read more...] about EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum truly lives up to its name
Man arrested after explosives discovered by Gardai
A MAN has been arrested in Co. Monaghan following the discovery of a number of attempted improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The devices were found by Gardaí in searches across the northeast and southwest of Ireland, the force has confirmed in a statement. “As part of the investigation into the discovery of a number of attempted improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the … [Read more...] about Man arrested after explosives discovered by Gardai
Search for man missing for over a year stood down after body discovered
THE search for a Galway man who was last seen in 2024 has been stood down following the discovery of a body. Ray Hosty was last seen in the Headford area of the county on April 1, 2024. The 55-year-old was first reported missing on April 5, 2024. Ray Hosty was last seen in April 2024 That missing person’s appeal prompted a large Garda search, which was supported by Mr Hosty’s … [Read more...] about Search for man missing for over a year stood down after body discovered
Man used iron to confront masked burglars in his home
A MAN was left with multiple injuries after he attempted to confront intruders who had forced entry into his Co. Antrim home. The man was assaulted as he tried to stop three masked men who had entered his house in Newtownabbey at around 11.30pm on the evening of Sunday, July 6. “Shortly after 11.30pm, a report was received that three masked men forced entry to a house in the … [Read more...] about Man used iron to confront masked burglars in his home