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Search for Co. Meath teen missing for more than three weeks stood down following discovery of body

December 14, 2025 by

THE SEARCH for a teenager missing from Co. Meath for more than three weeks has been stood down following the discovery of a body. Benjamin Spot, 14, had been missing from Navan since Wednesday, November 19. Following a multi-agency search for the teenager, gardaí called off the operation following the discovery of a body by Meath River Rescue members shortly after midday on … [Read more...] about Search for Co. Meath teen missing for more than three weeks stood down following discovery of body

Nancy looks to end turbulent first week as Celtic face St Mirren in Scottish League Cup Final

December 14, 2025 by

CELTIC manager Wilfried Nancy is aiming to end a turbulent first week in the job with silverware as the club prepare to face St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup Final. The 48-year-old was thrown in at the deep end with his reign beginning with three crucial games in the space of eight days. Last Sunday, four days after his appointment, Nancy's debut ended in a 2-1 home defeat … [Read more...] about Nancy looks to end turbulent first week as Celtic face St Mirren in Scottish League Cup Final

‘Today feels unbearably dark’: Ten people dead following shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach

December 14, 2025 by

TEN people have been confirmed dead following a shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia. The incident happened at around 6.45pm local time on Sunday (7.45am GMT). Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, has described the developments as 'shocking and distressing'. A statement from New South Wales Police Force said the shooting was carried out by two men, adding that the … [Read more...] about ‘Today feels unbearably dark’: Ten people dead following shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach

Three dead following two separate collisions in Co. Tipperary

December 14, 2025 by

THREE people have died following two separate road traffic collisions in Co. Tipperary this weekend. Two people are also being treated in hospital following the incidents, which occurred in Ballinunty and Clonmel. In the first incident, gardaí responded to reports of a four-vehicle collision on a local road at Killeen, Ballinunty, shortly before 6pm on Saturday. Two male … [Read more...] about Three dead following two separate collisions in Co. Tipperary

Father of former Celtic player and manager Neil Lennon passes away

December 14, 2025 by

GERRY LENNON, the father of former Celtic player and manager Neil Lennon, has passed away. The Co. Armagh native died at a care home on Friday 'surrounded by the love of his family' and will be laid to rest on Monday. Scottish Championship club Dunfermline Athletic, where Lennon took the reins in March, offered their condolences to their manager. "Everyone at Dunfermline … [Read more...] about Father of former Celtic player and manager Neil Lennon passes away

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September 7, 1953

Irish American tennis star Maureen Connolly won the U.S. Open at only 18 years old on September 7 of 1953. Connolly defeated Doris Hart, 6-2, 6-4, making her the first woman in tennis to ever win the “Grand Slam.” She had won the prior French Open, Australian Open and Wimbledon of that same year. After this achievement, Connolly went on to be named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year from 1951-1953. However, her career tragically ended a year later after injuring her leg.

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