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‘This must be a turning point,’ says councillor after child fires discarded gun in Dublin

April 29, 2026 by

A DUBLIN councillor has called on the government to better support his local community after a child fired a discarded gun found in a bush. The incident reportedly happened in Ballymun, Dublin 9 on Tuesday afternoon. A man in his 20s and a male teenager have been arrested in connection with the investigation. No one was injured, however, Conor Reddy of People Before Profit said … [Read more...] about ‘This must be a turning point,’ says councillor after child fires discarded gun in Dublin

‘I felt so ashamed’: Victims speak out after former teacher jailed for indecent assault

April 29, 2026 by

THREE victims have spoken out about the impact historical abuse had on them after seeing the perpetrator jailed. Former teacher William Lloyd Lavery, 77, from Lisburn, was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court in Belfast on Tuesday to two years' imprisonment for six counts of indecent assault of a child. Lloyd Lavery sexually assaulted four girls, all aged around 13 years old, … [Read more...] about ‘I felt so ashamed’: Victims speak out after former teacher jailed for indecent assault

Man arrested after gardaí seize drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick

April 29, 2026 by

A MAN has been arrested after gardaí seized drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick. The drugs were discovered today during a search of a residence in Annacotty as part of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of drugs in the region. Gardaí recovered suspected cannabis with an estimated street value of €470,000 and suspected cocaine thought to be worth €140,000. They … [Read more...] about Man arrested after gardaí seize drugs worth €643,000 in Co. Limerick

Man in his 60s dies in Co. Galway collision

April 29, 2026 by

A MAN in his 60s has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co. Galway. The incident involving a car occurred at Tyrur, Newbridge, Ballinasloe at around 9.45am today. "The driver, a male aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene," read a statement from gardaí. "His body has been removed to mortuary at Portiuncula Hospital. "No other injuries have … [Read more...] about Man in his 60s dies in Co. Galway collision

Gardaí renew appeal for teen missing from Co. Louth who may be in Britain

April 29, 2026 by

GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for information on a teenager missing from Co. Louth who they believe may be in Britain. Lorcan Meehan, 18, has been reported missing since January 5, 2026. He lives in the Dundalk area but would have travelled to Dublin to visit family. Gardaí say the teenager was last seen in Belfast on January 27 and may have travelled by ferry to … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal for teen missing from Co. Louth who may be in Britain

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May 6, 1863

The Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, which began on April 30, ended on this day. Union General Hooker suffered defeat and retreated as a result of Lee’s brilliant tactics. Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson was mortally wounded by his own soldiers. Union losses were 17,000 killed, wounded and missing out of 130,000. The Confederates lost 13,000 out of 60,000. Lee’s forces were outnumbered two to one. The Battle of Chancellorsville was depicted in the 2003 film Gods and Generals, based on the novel of the same name by Jeffrey Shaara.The battle is also the background in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story, “The Night at Chancellorsville,” and Stephen Crane’s 1895 novel “The Red Badge of Courage,” made into a movie by John Huston and featuring Medalof Honor winner Audie Murphy.

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