Michael Collins is perhaps the most revered Irishman of 20th century. Born near to Clonakilty, County Cork, on 16 October 1890, Collins, or "the big fellow" as he was nicknamed, had what by most accounts was a happy childhood. Young Michael was precocious and intelligent, and while there were some early influences that piqued his interest in Irish nationalism, it was, … [Read more...] about On this day in 1890: Revolutionary leader Michael Collins was born
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US to lift travel restrictions for all foreign nationals next month
THE United States is set to announce that it will lift travel restrictions for all foreign nationals next month. Following over a year-and-a-half of families being kept apart, travellers will be able to fly to the US freely from November 8. Passengers will need to be fully vaccinated and provide a negative Covid-19 test taken within three days of departure, while mask-wearing … [Read more...] about US to lift travel restrictions for all foreign nationals next month
Community rocked by passing of promising GAA star and well liked student
A LITTLE neighborhood community in Laois is said to be grief stricken after the sudden passing of a well known youthful man. Conor Montague from Limetree in Portarlington, Co Laois passed away suddenly on Wednesday. St Paul's GAA in Emo described the former player as an "accomplished" footballer whose family are important members of the club. "The club and community are in … [Read more...] about Community rocked by passing of promising GAA star and well liked student
British MP stabbed to death inside church at constituency meeting
A BRITISH Member of Parliament has died after being fatally stabbed during a constituency meeting in south-east England. Sir David Amess, a Conservative MP representing Southend West in Essex, was attacked today at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea. The attacker reportedly sprinted into the church and knifed him 'multiple times' before being apprehended by police and … [Read more...] about British MP stabbed to death inside church at constituency meeting
Vera Pauw comfirms all her Irish squad have recieved the Covid-19 vaccine
REPUBLIC OF Ireland manager for the women's team Vera Pauw has today confirmed that all of her squad have received the Covid-19 vaccine ahead of the World Cup qualification opener against Sweden. A media storm erupted in the men's team when West Brom forward Callum Robinson gave his stance on the vaccine. Robinson clarified it was his choice as the sole reason for not taking … [Read more...] about Vera Pauw comfirms all her Irish squad have recieved the Covid-19 vaccine