A NEW search is being carried out by garda investigating the disappearance of William Maughan and Anastasija Varslavane in Co. Meath more than nine years ago. The couple have not been since April 14, 2015, with the case upgraded to a murder investigation following a review in September 2016. The latest search for the couple in open lands at Ring Commons, Balrothery East in … [Read more...] about New search underway in Co. Dublin for couple who went missing in 2015
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The Irish Moment
By Thomas Cahill
The Irish have long loomed in American imagination. From Mr. Dooley to Scarlett O'Hara to Randall Patrick McMurphy, they have appeared as powerful symbols in popular American fiction, standing for will power and unbowed determination (in the case of Ms. O'Hara, who would never go hungry again) or for deep-seated sanity and freedom of spirit (in the case of R.P. McMurphy, the … [Read more...] about The Irish Moment
Plans to turn historic Dublin beauty spot into festive winter wonderland revealed
AN ICONIC venue in Dublin will be transformed into a winter wonderland this month. Dublin Castle’s historic grounds will be turned into a festive spectacle for the annual Christmas at the Castle event. Organised by the Office of Public Works (OPW), in partnership with Dublin City Council, the event will run from November 28 to December 18. This year’s event features a boutique … [Read more...] about Plans to turn historic Dublin beauty spot into festive winter wonderland revealed
Police issue image to help locate Irishman missing from North London for six weeks
POLICE have issued a public appeal to help locate an Irishman who is missing from his home in north London for more than six weeks. Brendan Gallagher was last seen at his home in New Barnet on October 2. The 64-year-old, who is also known as Ben Gallagher, had been taken to his home by ambulance on that day, but is not thought to have remained at the property for any period of … [Read more...] about Police issue image to help locate Irishman missing from North London for six weeks
Family of man shot dead by British soldier during Troubles receive MoD settlement
THE family of a man who was shot dead by a British soldier in Derry at the height of the Troubles have received a ‘significant’ settlement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD). William McGreanery died in the early hours of September 15, 1971, after a soldier opened fire from an army lookout at a junction in the city. The 41-year-old, who worked as a shop assistant, was shot by a … [Read more...] about Family of man shot dead by British soldier during Troubles receive MoD settlement