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Man charged with murder of his mother in Co. Cork

November 19, 2025 by

A MAN has been charged with the murder of his mother following an incident in Co. Cork on Monday. At Cork District Court today, David Gallagher, of Shrewsbury Downs in Ballinlough, Cork City, was also charged with assault causing harm to his father. Sheila Gallagher, 59, sustained fatal injuries while attempting to escape the family home in Shrewsbury Downs, Ballinlough, on … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of his mother in Co. Cork

Funeral details announced for four of the five young people who died in Co. Louth collision as gardaí issue update

November 19, 2025 by

FUNERAL details have been announced for four of the five young people who tragically died in a road traffic collision in Co. Louth at the weekend. Chloe McGee, Alan McCluskey and Dillon Commins, all 23, and 21-year-olds Shay Duffy and Chloe Hipson died after the Volkswagen Golf they were travelling in was involved in a collision with a Toyota Landcruiser. Three other people … [Read more...] about Funeral details announced for four of the five young people who died in Co. Louth collision as gardaí issue update

Police launch investigation after woman sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh park

November 19, 2025 by

POLICE have launched an investigation after a woman was sexually assaulted in a park in Co. Armagh. The incident occurred yesterday morning as the victim was returning to her vehicle after walking her dogs in Lurgan Park. Investigators have released a description of the suspect and have increased patrols in the area. Police say that at around 7.55am on Tuesday, November 18, the … [Read more...] about Police launch investigation after woman sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh park

Irish screen great Ciarán Hinds to receive top Irish Post award

November 19, 2025 by

CIARÁN HINDS will be honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Film & TV Award at the Irish Post Awards on Thursday, November 27. A sparkling evening of entertainment will see every sector of our community feted and honoured, but one of the main cultural awards goes to the Belfast man. Ciarán’s roles have spanned theatre, television and film with an extraordinary range … [Read more...] about Irish screen great Ciarán Hinds to receive top Irish Post award

New Help4U platform launches as online threats to children surge

November 19, 2025 by

A NEW European digital support service aimed at helping children and teenagers deal with sexual abuse and online harm has officially launched, with Ireland among the first countries to participate. The platform, called Help4U, has been created by Europol in partnership with CENTRIC, a research centre focused on public safety. Help4U is designed to give anyone under the age of … [Read more...] about New Help4U platform launches as online threats to children surge

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April 22, 1834

On this day in 1834, Daniel O’Connell, the Irish political leader often referred to as “The Liberator” or “The Emancipator,” sparked a debate in the British House of Commons by calling for a repeal to the 1801 Act of Union. During a five-hour speech, O’Connell questioned the 2/17 tax that Britain had levied on Ireland, calling it a “fraction purposely introduced in order that Ireland might be robbed with greater facility.” Previously, O’Connell had successfully campaigned for the right for Catholics to sit in the Westminster Parliament. A critic of violent insurrection and a staunch abolitionist, he would serve as an inspiration to Frederick Douglass, and later to Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

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