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Police remove ‘racially motivated’ signs from primary school gates

January 7, 2025 by

POLICE have removed two offensive signs that were hung on the gates of a primary school in Co. Armagh. An investigation is underway following the incident, which saw the signs erected outside the school in Lurgan. District Commander for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Superintendent Brendan Green said: “Officers received a report on Monday evening, January 6 that the … [Read more...] about Police remove ‘racially motivated’ signs from primary school gates

Kneecap scoops seven nods as BAFTA nominees longlist revealed

January 7, 2025 by

THE Irish language film Kneecap has been longlisted in seven categories for the British Academy Film Awards 2025. Written, produced and directed by Rich Peppiatt, the film is a semi-autobiographical offering, which follows hip-hop trio Kneecap, from west Belfast, on their mission to save the Irish language. It has been longlisted for BAFTA’s Best Film, Outstanding British Film, … [Read more...] about Kneecap scoops seven nods as BAFTA nominees longlist revealed

Cyclist seriously injured in Co. Louth hit-and-run

January 7, 2025 by

A CYCLIST was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision in Co. Louth last night. Gardaí are investigating the incident which saw a car and the cyclist collide near Whitehouse Cross at Dromiskin at around 6.25pm. The cyclist is in a serious condition at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Co. Louth “At approximately 6.25pm Gardaí and emergency services attended the … [Read more...] about Cyclist seriously injured in Co. Louth hit-and-run

Irishman in intensive care following Christmas Day cliff fall on beach in Australia

January 7, 2025 by

AN Irishman is in intensive care after falling from a cliff while on a beach in Sydney on Christmas Day. Cathal Canavan was celebrating the festive season on Bronte Beach on December 25 when he slipped as he attempted a cliff jump into a sea pool at the popular coastal spot. The 24-year-old, who is originally from Co. Mayo, was rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital where he has … [Read more...] about Irishman in intensive care following Christmas Day cliff fall on beach in Australia

Ireland warned to brace for ‘extremely low temperatures’ as cold snap continues

January 7, 2025 by

NEW weather warnings have been issued for counties across Ireland as the cold weather snap continues across the country. Much of Ireland saw significant snowfall over the weekend, due to the arrival of an Arctic air mass. Met Éireann confirmed today that the “bitterly cold” air mass will continue to “dominate this week” bringing “very cold nights with widespread sharp frost, … [Read more...] about Ireland warned to brace for ‘extremely low temperatures’ as cold snap continues

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On this day in 1818, Irish Opera singer Catherine Hayes was born in Limerick. Hayes had a house cleaning position at Lord Limerick’s house. There Dr. Knox, Bishop of Limerick for the Church of Ireland, overheard her singing. He launched her career and arranged her education. She went on to study in Paris and Milan for five years. Hayes made her debut at the Italian Opera in Marseilles in May of 1845. She became one of the most sought after opera singers in Europe. She returned to Ireland during the Great Famine and gave a performance of Bellini’s “La sonnambula” in Limerick at the Theater Royal. Catherine Hayes also gained much success after touring America. She was the great great aunt to Irish American actress and singer Helen Hayes.

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