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Three women convicted in connection with cruelty and assaults at homes in Scotland run by Sisters of Nazareth

December 7, 2025 by

THREE women have been convicted in connection with child cruelty and assaults in the 1970s and 1980s at two homes in Scotland run by the Catholic order, the Sisters of Nazareth. Former nuns Eileen McElhinney, 78 and Carol Buirds, 75, as well as 68-year-old Dorothy Kane, who was employed as a support worker, were convicted at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last month. The three women … [Read more...] about Three women convicted in connection with cruelty and assaults at homes in Scotland run by Sisters of Nazareth

Stalker who posted child abuse allegations about his victim online is jailed

December 7, 2025 by

A STALKER who continued to contact his victim despite a restraining order, even posting child abuse allegations about her online, has been jailed. Patrick Egerton, 29, of Spiders Island, Alderbury, Wiltshire, used various social media platforms to stalk his victim and spread lies about her. He has now been jailed for two years and handed a 10-year restraining order, preventing … [Read more...] about Stalker who posted child abuse allegations about his victim online is jailed

Murder investigation launched after woman and boy, 4, die in Co. Offaly house fire

December 7, 2025 by

GARDAÍ have launched a murder investigation after a 60-year-old woman and a four-year-old boy died following a house fire in Co. Offaly. After responding to the incident in the Edenderry area last night, gardaí said they believed there were fatalities at the scene. They have since confirmed two people have passed away, while a third person is being treated in hospital for … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched after woman and boy, 4, die in Co. Offaly house fire

Music and sports stars bring Christmas cheer to kids on Late Late Toy Show

December 7, 2025 by

A HOST of music and sports stars brought Christmas cheer to children on Friday's Late Late Toy Show, which raised more than €4m for charities in Ireland. Football legend Roy Keane and singer CMAT were among the guests on the annual festive extravaganza, which sees children try out the in-demand toys for Christmas. Even host Paddy Kielty's Grinch couldn't spoil the party as … [Read more...] about Music and sports stars bring Christmas cheer to kids on Late Late Toy Show

Five injured in two-vehicle collision in Co. Fermanagh

December 7, 2025 by

POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses after five people were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Co. Fermanagh. One of the injured, a woman in her 20s, is said to be in a serious condition following the incident, which occurred in Lisnaskea on Friday. "A report was received at around 4.40pm that a Vauxhall Insignia car and Renault Traffic van had collided on the … [Read more...] about Five injured in two-vehicle collision in Co. Fermanagh

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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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