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Set dancing, GAA sports and St Brigid’s cross weaving given state recognition as ‘integral to Irish culture’

July 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment

FOUR traditional Irish practices have been given state recognition this week for being integral... … [Read more...] about Set dancing, GAA sports and St Brigid’s cross weaving given state recognition as ‘integral to Irish culture’

Woman who skipped bail after being sentenced for stealing pensioner’s purse extradited from Ireland

July 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment

A WOMAN who skipped bail after being convicted of stealing a pensioners purse in Belfast has bee... … [Read more...] about Woman who skipped bail after being sentenced for stealing pensioner’s purse extradited from Ireland

Taoiseach and Prime Minister enjoy pint of Guinness at first formal meeting at Chequers

July 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has formally met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week after being in... … [Read more...] about Taoiseach and Prime Minister enjoy pint of Guinness at first formal meeting at Chequers

Man jailed for more than seven years for string of child sex offences

July 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment

A MAN from Merseyside has been jailed for more than seven years for a string of child sex offence... … [Read more...] about Man jailed for more than seven years for string of child sex offences

Co. Tyrone man arrested in England after two people hospitalised in collision

July 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment

A MAN from Co. Tyrone has been arrested following a collision in England that left two people req... … [Read more...] about Co. Tyrone man arrested in England after two people hospitalised in collision

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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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