ALMOST 400,000 customers were left without power as Storm Darragh battered Ireland at the weekend. A further 48,000 were similarly affected in Northern Ireland at the peak of the outages. Meanwhile, two men have been killed by falling trees in England, where a Yellow wind warning remains in place on Sunday. According to electricity supplier ESB Networks, widespread and … [Read more...] about ESB says 395,000 customers left without power following Storm Darragh
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Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses to hit-and-run that claimed life of Co. Kildare teenager
GARDAÍ have renewed their appeal for witnesses following a fatal hit-and-run in Co. Kildare last month. Kedagh Moore, 16, died at the scene of the collision on the R403 in Blackwood near Robertstown at around 12.30am on Sunday, November 10. A man appeared in court last month in connection with the incident. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact them and … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses to hit-and-run that claimed life of Co. Kildare teenager
Time travel to 19th century New York to explore Irish lives and immigration
THROUGH the open door of a low-lit tenement apartment on the Lower East Side, I see two small girls huddling as close to the stove as they dare, their darting eyes on Mam – Bridget – who paces the floorboards, limp infant in arms. If that straw Catholic cross pinned up on the doorframe is there to protect the home from danger, I’m thinking, now would be a good time. In truth, … [Read more...] about Time travel to 19th century New York to explore Irish lives and immigration
GAA releases Allianz football and hurling league fixtures for 2025
The full list of fixtures for the Allianz Football and Hurling leagues for 2025 can be seen below. (Photo By Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Saturday 25 January 2025 Allianz Football League Roinn 1 Round 1 Pearse Stadium, Salthill 17:15 Gaillimh v Ard Mhacha O'Neills Healy Park, Omagh 18:00 Tír Eoghain v Doire Páirc an Chrócaigh 19:30 Áth Cliath v Maigh … [Read more...] about GAA releases Allianz football and hurling league fixtures for 2025
Connolly admits life moves on and Ireland will learn from Wales heartbreak
Katie McCabe, right, is consoled by Republic of Ireland teammate Megan Connolly (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) Megan Connolly has claimed the Republic of Ireland women's team will learn from the European Championship qualification heartbreak this week and quickly focus on the games to come. … [Read more...] about Connolly admits life moves on and Ireland will learn from Wales heartbreak