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Triumph and Disaster:
A Tribute To My Friend, Tony O’Reilly

By Ted Smyth
IA Newsletter, June 1. 2024

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Tony O’Reilly loved Pittsburgh. It became his home in 1971 and it was where he reached the pinnacle of U.S. business by serving as Chairman and CEO of the H.J. Heinz Company while serving on the boards of companies from Mobil Oil to the Washington Post. It was where his six children were raised in the leafy suburbs of Fox Chapel, and where he made lasting friendships with … [Read more...] about Triumph and Disaster:
A Tribute To My Friend, Tony O’Reilly

Tributes paid ahead of funeral for dad who died in alleged Kerry assault

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died following an alleged attack in Kerry earlier this week. Gerard Kennelly was found dead in the rural village of Knockanure on the evening of Sunday, May 26. In a statement confirming his death, his family said he died “tragically” and would be “sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken family”. Mr Kennelly, 44, who hailed … [Read more...] about Tributes paid ahead of funeral for dad who died in alleged Kerry assault

Royal College of Nursing CEO Pat Cullen steps down to stand for Sinn Féin in election

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PROFESSOR Pat Cullen has stepped down from her position at the head of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in order to stand for Sinn Féin in the general election. Ms Cullen is seeking the republican party’s nomination to stand as their candidate in the Westminster election for the Fermanagh & South Tyrone constituency. She confirmed her resignation from her RCN General … [Read more...] about Royal College of Nursing CEO Pat Cullen steps down to stand for Sinn Féin in election

Murderer who killed mother-of-four in ‘shocking act of violence’ will serve at least 17 years behind bars

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A MAN who killed a mother-of-four in her home will serve at least 17 years behind bars for her murder. Taylor McIlvenna appeared before Belfast Crown Court on May 29, in connection with the murder of his ex-partner Caoimhe Morgan in north Belfast in 2021. McIlvenna, aged 32, who is originally from Greyabbey Road in Ballywalter, County Down, was handed a life sentence in January … [Read more...] about Murderer who killed mother-of-four in ‘shocking act of violence’ will serve at least 17 years behind bars

Investigation launched after sectarian attack on teenage boy

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POLICE have launched an investigation after a teenage boy was assaulted by a gang on bikes overnight. The boy was targeted as he cycled in the Ormeau Park area of south Belfast yesterday evening (May 29). A group of boys, also on bikes, began directing sectarian abuse at the teen, before one of them punched him in the face. PSNI officers have appealed for anyone who witnessed … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after sectarian attack on teenage boy