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How a Dublin busker became the voice of The Celtic Social Club

December 22, 2025 by

WHEN Taylor Byrne first received an unexpected Instagram message from a French band he hadn't heard of, he ignored it. “Initially I thought it was a scam, so I didn’t respond for two weeks,” he laughs. Just a short time later, the Finglas native found himself standing on a festival stage in western France, singing in front of 2,000 people. At just 24, Byrne is the Irish lead … [Read more...] about How a Dublin busker became the voice of The Celtic Social Club

Pedestrian, 93, passes away following Co. Down collision

December 21, 2025 by

AN ELDERLY man has died following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Co. Down. The incident occurred on the Newry Road in Rathfriland shortly after 10.45pm on Saturday. "Our officers attended alongside emergency service partners, however, the pedestrian was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene," read a statement from the PSNI. "He was 93-year-old Patrick Joseph … [Read more...] about Pedestrian, 93, passes away following Co. Down collision

Man in critical condition following reported assault in Co. Tyrone

December 21, 2025 by

A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital following a reported assault in Co. Tyrone. Officers on patrol in Omagh discovered the injured man in the early hours of this morning. An 18-year-old male was also arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in custody. "Police officers on patrol in the Main Street area of the town came across a … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition following reported assault in Co. Tyrone

King Charles officially opens new Guinness brewery in London

December 21, 2025 by

KING CHARLES has officially opened the new Guinness brewery in London, even pouring a pint of the black stuff at the £73m site. The event marked the official launch of the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, which opened its doors to the public last week. Located in Covent Garden, the venue contains a microbrewery, visitor experience, restaurants, shops and an events space. "We're … [Read more...] about King Charles officially opens new Guinness brewery in London

Man who hit five people with his car last Christmas Day, killing one, is found guilty of murder

December 21, 2025 by

A DRIVER who killed a young man and injured several others in a 'drunken rage' in London last Christmas Day has been convicted of murder. At the Old Bailey on Friday, 31-year-old Anthony Gilheaney of Longfield, Harlow was also found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Aiden Chapman, 25, was one of five people Gilheaney hit with … [Read more...] about Man who hit five people with his car last Christmas Day, killing one, is found guilty of murder

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April 11, 1971

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) ended its long-held ban on members playing or attending “foreign” sports games such as soccer and rugby on April 11, 1971. The most notable controversy surrounding the ban took place in 1938, when Douglas Hyde, then President of Ireland, was suspended as a Patron of the Association after he attended an international soccer match in Dalymount Park, Dublin. He was later re-admitted in a vote of 120 – 11 at the GAA’s 1939 Annual Congress. The lifting of the ban also resulted in Croke Park, Dublin’s large GAA staduim, being permitted to host foreign games.

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