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Public urged to call 999 ‘as soon as possible’ if they see wanted man

January 2, 2025 by

POLICE hunting a man wanted for burglary have urged the public to call them immediately if they see him. Jimmy Connors is wanted in relation to an incident which took place in Rugby. Jimmy Connors is wanted in relation to a burglary The 25-year-old, from Luton, is described as 5ft 8in tall and of a slim build with blue eyes, light brown hair, and an Irish accent. He has links … [Read more...] about Public urged to call 999 ‘as soon as possible’ if they see wanted man

Appeal for witnesses after child assaulted at bus stop

January 2, 2025 by

GARDAÍ are investigating an alleged assault of a child at a bus stop in Dublin. A child is reported to have been assaulted by a man while waiting at the bus stop in Ballymun on the evening of Friday, December 27. The incident is reported to have happened at around 9.45pm. Officers have appealed to anyone with information to contact them. “Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after child assaulted at bus stop

Three men charged with murder after man fatally struck by car on Christmas Day

January 1, 2025 by

THREE men have appeared in court charged with murder after a man was fatally struck by a car outside a pub on Christmas Day. Kirk Marsden, 37, suffered serious injuries after being struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser outside The Gate Street Bar and Grill in Blackburn, Lancashire, shortly before 5pm on December 25. Mr Marsden was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital, where he sadly … [Read more...] about Three men charged with murder after man fatally struck by car on Christmas Day

‘Tragic incident’: Woman dies in house fire in Dublin

January 1, 2025 by

A WOMAN has died in a house fire in Dublin in what gardaí have described as a 'tragic incident'. Gardaí and emergency services responded to the fire at a house in Hunters Lane, Ballycullen, Dublin 24, shortly after 10pm on Monday. The woman, who was in her 40s and was the sole occupant of the residence, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. The Dublin City Coroner has … [Read more...] about ‘Tragic incident’: Woman dies in house fire in Dublin

Police investigate Co. Armagh arson attack on home with children inside

January 1, 2025 by

POLICE are appealing for information after a home with three children inside was targeted in an arson attack. The incident occurred on New Year's Eve in the Mullacreevie Road area of Co. Armagh. "Sometime between 10pm and 11pm, it was reported that an object was thrown at the rear of a property in the area," said Detective Sergeant McCartan of the PSNI. "It was reported that … [Read more...] about Police investigate Co. Armagh arson attack on home with children inside

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June 10, 2000

Frank Patterson, known as “Ireland’s Golden Tenor”, died on this day in 2000 at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Born in Co. Tipperary in 1938, Patterson started singing as a young boy with his local church choir. He moved to Dublin in 1961 to enroll at the National Academy of Theater and studied acting and received vocal training. While studying in Paris, he caught the attention of Philips Recording Company after a radio broadcast. He signed a deal with the company and recorded his first record “My Dear Native Land.” He moved to the U.S. where he achieved the most success, selling out New York’s Carnegie Hall. He performed for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.

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