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Presidential field takes shape as parties finalise their candidates

September 3, 2025 by

FORMER Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) president and Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly has officially withdrawn his bid to become the party’s candidate in the upcoming Irish presidential election. Kelly’s decision comes just weeks after he publicly declared his interest in the nomination following Mairead McGuinness’s withdrawal due to health issues. In a statement, Kelly said that … [Read more...] about Presidential field takes shape as parties finalise their candidates

Bray Wanderers FC sold to a consortium

September 3, 2025 by

A NEW consortium that includes JB Gough, David Goldstein and Malachy Burke has purchased the Bray Wanderers. Previously, Cabinteely FC paid for 51% of the Carlisle Grounds-based team in 2021, and Tony Richardson was named chairperson following that. Bray Wanderers has indicated that Richardson will still be a partner, and the club's new leadership enjoys the outgoing owners' … [Read more...] about Bray Wanderers FC sold to a consortium

Actor Joanna Scanlan receives honorary doctorate from university that ‘saved her’

September 3, 2025 by

ACTOR Joanna Scanlan has received an honorary doctorate from the university where she worked as a... … [Read more...] about Actor Joanna Scanlan receives honorary doctorate from university that ‘saved her’

Police issue appeal over Belfast boy murdered more than 50 years ago

September 3, 2025 by

POLICE have issued a renewed appeal for information on the murder of a young boy in Belfast more ... … [Read more...] about Police issue appeal over Belfast boy murdered more than 50 years ago

President Zelenskyy ‘grateful’ for Taoiseach’s sympathy and support following call between leaders

September 3, 2025 by

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is grateful for the support of the people o... … [Read more...] about President Zelenskyy ‘grateful’ for Taoiseach’s sympathy and support following call between leaders

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May 30, 1971

Murphy wearing the U.S. Army khaki "Class A" uniform with full-size medals, 1948.
Murphy wearing the U.S. Army khaki “Class A” uniform with full-size medals, 1948.

Audie Murphy, the most decorated combat soldier of World War II, died tragically on this day in a plane crash. He was 46. Audie, one of 9 children, was born on June 20, 1924, near the town of Kingston, Texas. “We were share-crop farmers,” he wrote. “And to say that the family was poor would be an understatement. Poverty dogged our every step.” When he was 18, Audie enlisted in the army. The slight, freckle-faced kid was turned down by the Marines and the paratroopers before the infantry took him. He went on to earn 21 medals for bravery and the Congressional Medal of Honor. He is buried in Arlington Cemetery.

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