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Taoiseach congratulates Donald Trump in first call since ‘comprehensive victory’

November 12, 2024 by

TAOISEACH Simon Harris has congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his “comprehensive victory” in their first call since the US election. America went to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, with Republican Mr Trump up against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris for the leadership position. As the results rolled in over the following 24 hours, it became clear that Mr Trump … [Read more...] about Taoiseach congratulates Donald Trump in first call since ‘comprehensive victory’

Police name man who died in Co. Tyrone collision

November 11, 2024 by

POLICE have named a man who died in a collision in Co. Tyrone this morning as 29-year-old Eoin Lynch from Castlederg. The single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a white-coloured Toyota Land Cruiser occurred in the Orchard Road area of Strabane at around 7.40pm. "A man, who was inside the vehicle, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene," said Inspector Cherith Adair … [Read more...] about Police name man who died in Co. Tyrone collision

‘We need to bring her home’: Sister of Jo Jo Dullard appeals for information on 29th anniversary of her disappearance

November 10, 2024 by

THE SISTER of Jo Jo Dullard has appealed for information on the 29th anniversary of her sibling's disappearance, pleading: "We need to bring her home." Ms Dullard, then aged 21, went missing after hitch-hiking home to Co. Kilkenny from Dublin on the night of November 9, 1995. No one has ever been arrested over Ms Dullard's disappearance, which gardaí have since classified as a … [Read more...] about ‘We need to bring her home’: Sister of Jo Jo Dullard appeals for information on 29th anniversary of her disappearance

Hungarian police arrest Irishman in connection with death of American tourist

November 10, 2024 by

POLICE in Hungary say they have arrested an Irishman in connection with the death of an American tourist in Budapest. Mackenzie Michalski, 31, from Portland, Oregon, was reported missing after a night out in the Hungarian capital on Tuesday. Investigators launched a missing person's investigation but changed the focus of their enquiry after spotting Ms Michalski in CCTV footage … [Read more...] about Hungarian police arrest Irishman in connection with death of American tourist

Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill lays wreath during Remembrance Sunday event in Belfast

November 10, 2024 by

MICHELLE O'NEILL, the Sinn Féin First Minister, has laid a wreath during a Remembrance Sunday event in Belfast. While Sinn Féin politicians have laid wreaths at previous ceremonies, it is understood to be the first time a senior figure from the party has taken part in an entire official event. Ms O'Nelll, the first Irish nationalist to hold the position of First Minister, … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin First Minister Michelle O’Neill lays wreath during Remembrance Sunday event in Belfast

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October 25, 1818

On this day in 1818, Irish Opera singer Catherine Hayes was born in Limerick. Hayes had a house cleaning position at Lord Limerick’s house. There Dr. Knox, Bishop of Limerick for the Church of Ireland, overheard her singing. He launched her career and arranged her education. She went on to study in Paris and Milan for five years. Hayes made her debut at the Italian Opera in Marseilles in May of 1845. She became one of the most sought after opera singers in Europe. She returned to Ireland during the Great Famine and gave a performance of Bellini’s “La sonnambula” in Limerick at the Theater Royal. Catherine Hayes also gained much success after touring America. She was the great great aunt to Irish American actress and singer Helen Hayes.

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