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Man arrested in connection with Lisa Dorrian murder investigation released

December 9, 2025 by

A MAN who was arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the murder of Lisa Dorrian in Co. Down has been released. Ms Dorrian was 25 years old when she disappeared after attending a party in Ballyhalbert Caravan Park on February 27, 2005. Police believe she was murdered that night or in the early hours of the following morning. Ms Dorrian’s body has never been … [Read more...] about Man arrested in connection with Lisa Dorrian murder investigation released

RTÉ’s London correspondent Tommy Meskill ‘honoured’ to be given Six One News role

December 9, 2025 by

TOMMY MESKILL has been announced as the new co-host of RTÉ’s flagship news programme. The journalist, who has been the Irish broadcaster’s London correspondent since July 2024, will present the Six One News with Sharon Tobin on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player it was confirmed this month. A raft of changes were confirmed within the announcement. They include journalists and broadcasters … [Read more...] about RTÉ’s London correspondent Tommy Meskill ‘honoured’ to be given Six One News role

Pedestrian hospitalised after collision with cyclist

December 9, 2025 by

A WOMAN was sent to hospital for treatment of her injuries after colliding with a cyclist in Co. Fermanagh. The incident happened in Enniskillen at around 6pm on December 5. The incident happened in Wellington Road, Enniskillen “We received a report at around 6.40pm of a woman, who was walking on the footpath in the Wellington Road area, being knocked to the ground by a male … [Read more...] about Pedestrian hospitalised after collision with cyclist

Suspicious device which sparked Belfast security alert was ‘viable’

December 9, 2025 by

RESIDENTS have returned to their homes after being evacuated overnight as a security alert was raised in Belfast. The incident began on December 7 following reports that a pipe bomb had been thrown at a house in Havana Court. The security alert was raised at around 10.30pm that evening. “An item was then located under a car,” the PSNI’s Inspector Curry said. “Our officers … [Read more...] about Suspicious device which sparked Belfast security alert was ‘viable’

Weather warnings issued across Ireland as Storm Bram hits

December 9, 2025 by

WEATHER warnings are in place across Ireland this morning with the arrival of Storm Bram. Two status orange wind warnings have been issued for 18 counties as gale force winds are forecast to land across the country. The first alert is in place from 7am for Cork, Kerry, Waterford and Wexford and lasts until 3pm. The second warning comes into effect at 10am for counties Clare, … [Read more...] about Weather warnings issued across Ireland as Storm Bram hits

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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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