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Irish landscape architect Peter Donegan set to appear in Room to Improve charity special

August 8, 2024 by

IRISH landscape architect Peter Donegan makes his return to television screens later this year on a charity special of Room to Improve. The designer will work alongside the London based, Irish-founded landscape contractors Maylim for a one off double episode of the Irish TV show, which is hosted by build architect Dermot Bannon. Donegan was tasked with creating the garden as … [Read more...] about Irish landscape architect Peter Donegan set to appear in Room to Improve charity special

Police investigating murder of Bobbie McKee issue new appeal for information

August 8, 2024 by

POLICE investigating the murder of a man in Co. Down have appealed to the public for information today. Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team are investigating the murder of Bobbie McKee, who was found dead in a house in the Newcastle Road area of Kilkeel on Thursday, March 21. His wife, who was also in the house at the time of the attack, recevied serious head … [Read more...] about Police investigating murder of Bobbie McKee issue new appeal for information

‘Completely false’: Gardaí confirm death of man taken ill at Luas station was ‘not linked to immigration’

August 8, 2024 by

GARDAÍ have made a public statement confirming that the death of a man taken ill at a Luas station yesterday was not linked to “immigration or international protection”. The man, aged in his 30s, was found seriously ill at Saggart Luas Terminal in Dublin last night. Officers sealed off Fortunestown Lane to allow paramedics to treat the man, who was taken to Tallaght Hospital … [Read more...] about ‘Completely false’: Gardaí confirm death of man taken ill at Luas station was ‘not linked to immigration’

Tributes paid to Irishman who died in Australia while fundraiser to bring body home reaches €60k

August 8, 2024 by

TRIBUTES have been paid to an Irishman who died in Australia while a fundraiser launched to bring his body home reaches more than €50k. Galway native Kevin Ruane has died in Perth, where he was living, his family has confirmed this week. The Ballybrit man leaves behind his “devastated” parents John and Kathleen and sister Aisling. He is predeceased by his brother Adrian. Paying … [Read more...] about Tributes paid to Irishman who died in Australia while fundraiser to bring body home reaches €60k

Ireland offers ‘full cooperation’ to British Government if any Irish people found to be involved in rioting

August 8, 2024 by

IRELAND has assured the British government of its “full cooperation” on investigations if any Irish people are found to be involved in the rioting that has blighted the country over the past week. In a call with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, Ireland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee confirmed the country’s full support in investigations that may relate to Irish … [Read more...] about Ireland offers ‘full cooperation’ to British Government if any Irish people found to be involved in rioting

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Australian explorer Robert O’Hara Burke, born in Co. Galway, died on this day in 1861. Burke, who had migrated to Australia in 1853 after a short military and police career, and was appointed to lead the Victorian Exploring Expedition in 1860. He partnered with William John Wills as surveyor and the party set out with the goal of discovering a south to north route through Australia. Burke was inexperienced in bushcraft, and ultimately the expedition failed with the death of seven members including himself.

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