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Fundraiser for family of ‘true Irishman’ who died after being hit by a car in West Midlands exceeds £15,000

August 4, 2024 by

A FUNDRAISER for the family of a man who died after being hit by a car in the West Midlands has exceeded £15,000. Aiden Perris, 47, who was originally from Dublin, passed away following the collision on Boldmere Road in Sutton Coldfield at 10.20pm on Thursday, July 25. A woman arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released under … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for family of ‘true Irishman’ who died after being hit by a car in West Midlands exceeds £15,000

Police ‘working hard to identify all those responsible’ for Belfast disorder as four arrested

August 4, 2024 by

POLICE in Belfast have said they will use 'every tool at our disposal' to identify those involved in disorder in the city on Saturday. The violence flared following an anti-immigration protest outside Belfast City Hall, where an anti-racism demonstration was also taking place. Several politicians have condemned the violence, which saw businesses and property damaged while … [Read more...] about Police ‘working hard to identify all those responsible’ for Belfast disorder as four arrested

Investigation launched after man injured in Co. Down shooting

August 4, 2024 by

POLICE have launched an investigation after a man sustained 'significant injuries' in a shooting in Co. Down. The incident occurred in the Bangor area in the early hours of Saturday, shortly after midnight. Police were alerted after the man attended hospital for treatment. "We believe the man had been walking in the Ganaway Walk area a short time earlier when he was attacked," … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after man injured in Co. Down shooting

Man arrested as gardaí investigate death of woman in Co. Cork

August 4, 2024 by

GARDAÍ are questioning a man following the death of a woman in Co. Cork. Emergency services were called to a domestic residence in Midleton at around 4.15pm on Friday. A woman was found at the scene with serious injuries and received emergency medical treatment but was pronounced deceased a short time later. She has since been named locally as 27-year-old mother-of-two, Daena … [Read more...] about Man arrested as gardaí investigate death of woman in Co. Cork

Man charged after van rams gates of State buildings in Dublin

August 4, 2024 by

A MAN has been charged after a van was rammed into the gates of several State buildings in Dublin earlier this week. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, during which entrances to buildings including Áras an Uachtaráin and the Houses of the Oireachtas were damaged. RTÉ News reports that David O'Callaghan, from Woodbrook Glen, Bray, Co. Wicklow appeared in … [Read more...] about Man charged after van rams gates of State buildings in Dublin

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June 28, 1861

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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