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Two arrested after ‘viable pipe bomb’ discovered following Co. Armagh pursuit

October 23, 2025 by

TWO men have been arrested after a 'viable pipe bomb' was discovered in a car following a pursuit... … [Read more...] about Two arrested after ‘viable pipe bomb’ discovered following Co. Armagh pursuit

Co. Donegal school pays tribute to ‘cherished teacher’ after body found in search for missing man

October 23, 2025 by

A SCHOOL in Co, Donegal has paid tribute to a 'cherished teacher' after a body was found in the s... … [Read more...] about Co. Donegal school pays tribute to ‘cherished teacher’ after body found in search for missing man

Garda Commissioner ‘determined’ others will face justice over Citywest violence

October 23, 2025 by

GARDA COMMISSIONER Justin Kelly has said he is 'determined' others will face justice over the vio... … [Read more...] about Garda Commissioner ‘determined’ others will face justice over Citywest violence

Irish Olympian Shane Ryan defends decision to join Enhanced Games

October 23, 2025 by

THREE-TIME Irish Olympian Shane Ryan has ignited a debate across the sporting world after announc... … [Read more...] about Irish Olympian Shane Ryan defends decision to join Enhanced Games

Presidential race intensifies as Humphreys accused of going ‘low’

October 21, 2025 by

WITH just days remaining until the presidential election, Independent candidate Catherine Connolly has found herself under intense scrutiny after Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys publicly criticised Connolly’s work as a barrister in repossession cases during the financial crash over a decade ago. Humphreys previously worked as a credit union manager for many years and positioned … [Read more...] about Presidential race intensifies as Humphreys accused of going ‘low’

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December 12, 1917

On this day in 1917, Irish priest Father Edward J. Flanagan founded what would become known as “Boys Town” in Omaha, Nebraska. Beginning as a home for troubled and neglected children, only six boys entered the home upon its establishment. Flanagan, who had previously run the Workingman’s Hotel, a haven for downtrodden workers, understood that neglected orphans were at a higher risk to turn to crime in their later years. After its establishment, “Boys Town” enrollment soared to over 100 boys and a school was built. The institution remains today and has since changed its name to “Boys and Girls Town” due to its now co-ed enrollment.

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