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Áedh Mac Breic: Patron of Headache Sufferers

By Rosemary Rogers

October 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment

He was a descendant of the Uí Néill dynasty and often served as a peacemaker for that contentious tribe, who even accused St. Patrick of putting a curse on them. Before he rose to prominence, Àedh was an illiterate farmer, a bumpkin of sorts who was bilked of his inheritance by his brothers. Seeking revenge, the future Saint abducted their maid and headed south. A local bishop, … [Read more...] about Áedh Mac Breic: Patron of Headache Sufferers

Tánaiste calls for an end to ‘devastating violence’ as Israel targets ‘most vulnerable’

October 22, 2024 by

THE Tánaiste has condemned Israeli attacks in northern Gaza which saw two hospitals hit in recent days. Israeli forces launched sustained air and ground attacks in northern Gaza earlier this month, which increased over the weekend in and around the Jabalia refugee camp. Dozens of people have been killed following airstrikes on the area, which have also targeted two hospitals, … [Read more...] about Tánaiste calls for an end to ‘devastating violence’ as Israel targets ‘most vulnerable’

Appeal for information on 16-year-old missing for two weeks

October 22, 2024 by

POLICE have issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of a teenager who has been missing for two weeks. Rosaleen Connors has not been seen since October 7. The 16-year-old was last seen in the Sydenham Road area of east Belfast at around 9.30pm that day. Rosaleen Connors has not been seen since October 7 PSNI officers are “growing increasingly concerned” for her … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on 16-year-old missing for two weeks

Officers injured after patrol car rammed in cross-border police chase

October 22, 2024 by

TWO police officers were injured when their patrol car was rammed by a suspected drink-driver. The PSNI officers were responding to reports of an alleged drink-driver in a silver Mercedes in Derry city in the early hours of October 21. “Shortly after midnight, police received a report of a suspected drink-driver in a silver-coloured Mercedes on Shipquay Street,” the PSNI … [Read more...] about Officers injured after patrol car rammed in cross-border police chase

Hen house targeted in second arson attack in a week

October 22, 2024 by

A COMMERCIAL hen house has been targeted twice in a week by arsonists. Police have appealed for information after the site in Co. Down was set alight for a second time over the weekend. “Just before 7.40am on October 19, police received a report from our colleagues at Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service that they were attending a fire at Letalian Road,” the PSNI’s Sergeant … [Read more...] about Hen house targeted in second arson attack in a week

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