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Belfast club Cliftonville ‘devastated’ following sudden death of player Michael Newberry

December 30, 2024 by

BELFAST football club Cliftonville have said they are devastated following the sudden death of player Michael Newberry. The NIFL Premiership side announced the news on their website today on what was the player's 27th birthday. The club also revealed that tonight's league game against Dungannon Swifts had been postponed. "Cliftonville Football Club are devastated to learn of … [Read more...] about Belfast club Cliftonville ‘devastated’ following sudden death of player Michael Newberry

Woman in her 80s dies in Co. Clare collision

December 30, 2024 by

A WOMAN in her 80s has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Clare. The two-vehicle collision occurred at around 2pm on Sunday on the R473 at Kilcarroll, near Kilrush. The woman, who was the driver and sole occupant of one of the vehicles, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick, while no … [Read more...] about Woman in her 80s dies in Co. Clare collision

Appeal after woman pushed to ground and punched in face during Derry assault

December 29, 2024 by

POLICE are appealing for information following a report of an assault on a woman in Derry on Saturday evening. At approximately 8.45pm, the woman was approached by an unknown man in the Irish Street area of the city before being pushed to the ground and punched in the face. Alderman Niree McMorris, DUP councillor for Waterside, appealed for information while also urging others … [Read more...] about Appeal after woman pushed to ground and punched in face during Derry assault

Gardaí say they have ‘serious concerns’ for well-being of woman missing from Co. Westmeath

December 29, 2024 by

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a woman missing from Co. Westmeath. Mirjana Pap, 58, was reported missing from her home in Athlone on Saturday, December 28. Ms Pap was last seen in the town in the early hours of Saturday morning. She is described as being approximately 5' 8" in height with a medium build, white hair and brown … [Read more...] about Gardaí say they have ‘serious concerns’ for well-being of woman missing from Co. Westmeath

O’Sullivan ‘disappointed’ about Colin Healy’s departure from Irish WNT

December 29, 2024 by

Denise O'Sullivan has expressed disappointment that Colin Healy, a former assistant coach of the Irish women's team, was recently allowed to leave the Irish setup following Eileen Gleeson's departure. The former Celtic, Sunderland, and Cork City player was appointed alongside Emma Byrne on a permanent basis 15 months ago and was well-liked by the players. Healy was also a … [Read more...] about O’Sullivan ‘disappointed’ about Colin Healy’s departure from Irish WNT

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Maud Gonne McBride, Irish patriot, revolutionary and Home Rule activist, was born in Dublin on this day in 1865. Following her mother’s death, Gonne was sent to Paris for her education. When she returned to Ireland, Gonne moved to Donegal where she became involved in a campaign to protect people from home evictions. This was the start of her very active political career. She wrote articles on feminist and political issues and founded the revolutionary group, Daughters of Erin. However, she is best remembered as being William Butler Yeats’s muse, although she never returned his love.

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