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Two Irish locations feature in list of world’s most action-packed road trips

November 28, 2024 by

TWO locations in Ireland feature in a list of the top ten most action-packed road trips in the world. The Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland and the Ring of Kerry in the south both feature in the rankings. Compiled by travel insurance providers InsureandGo, the list features the road trips which offer the most landmarks and attractions to see along the way. Top of the … [Read more...] about Two Irish locations feature in list of world’s most action-packed road trips

Prendergast retains place for Australia clash

November 28, 2024 by

Irish head coach Andy Farrell has made a bold decision today by selecting Leinster and Irish out-half Sam Prendergast for the clash against Australia on Saturday. Prendergast started his first Ireland game against Fiji last weekend and will now be tasked with duties at 10 for Ireland against Joe Schmidt's Australia side. Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, and James Lowe will start in … [Read more...] about Prendergast retains place for Australia clash

Ireland’s Saoirse Noonan on life at Celtic ‘It’s kind of like a pinch-me moment’

November 27, 2024 by

Anyone who is familiar with Scottish football will know about the strong connection that exists between Ireland and Celtic Football Club. To this day, the logo is a green clover, a clear mark of the pride the club has for its Irish heritage. In recent years, Celtic’s women’s team has seen an influx of Irish internationals rise to unprecedented heights. In May 2022, 20-year-old … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Saoirse Noonan on life at Celtic ‘It’s kind of like a pinch-me moment’

Violent home invader who targeted old and vulnerable is jailed for more than 20 years

November 27, 2024 by

A VIOLENT criminal who barged his way into the homes of multiple victims before robbing and assaulting them has been jailed for more than 20 years. Martin McDonagh repeatedly targeted older, more vulnerable victims and on one occasion a woman living alone with her children. Each of the homeowners he targeted was threatened with weapons while he ransacked their properties. At … [Read more...] about Violent home invader who targeted old and vulnerable is jailed for more than 20 years

€400,000 and 23 vehicles seized in Dublin as part of investigation into drug gang

November 27, 2024 by

A SEARCH operation in west Dublin today saw the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) seize 23 vehicles and €400,000 in cash and frozen funds. The search was part of an ongoing CAB investigation into targets linked to a Dublin-based organised crime group. The gang are involved in the trafficking of controlled drugs in the West Division of the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR). The search … [Read more...] about €400,000 and 23 vehicles seized in Dublin as part of investigation into drug gang

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December 23, 1900

Irish film and television actor Noel Purcell was born in Dublin on this day in 1900. Purcell began his acting career at an early age, debuting on Dublin’s Gaiety Theater stage at the age of 12. He also did vaudeville as a boy. He moved to film, acting in 1947’s “Captain Boycott,” and played a crew member on Ahab’s ship in 1956’s “Moby Dick.” Purcell appeared in several British TV series. He was awarded with the Freedom of the City of Dublin award in 1984.

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