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Renewed appeal over mysterious disappearance of Trevor Deely in Dublin 25 years ago

December 7, 2025 by

GARDAÍ have issued a renewed appeal for information on Trevor Deely, who mysteriously disappeared in Dublin 25 years ago. Mr Deely, then aged 22, was last seen on CCTV in the early hours of December 8 after leaving his work Christmas party. No trace of him has ever been found, however, gardaí are hoping to identify a man who was seen on camera talking to Mr Deely on the night … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal over mysterious disappearance of Trevor Deely in Dublin 25 years ago

Woman and young boy confirmed dead following Co. Offaly house fire

December 7, 2025 by

A WOMAN and a young boy have 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 serious injuries. "Very sad news relating to house fire in Edenderry, … [Read more...] about Woman and young boy confirmed dead following Co. Offaly house fire

Co. Armagh primary school pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ staff member who died following collision

December 7, 2025 by

A PRIMARY school in Co. Armagh has paid tribute to a 'much-loved' staff member who died following a collision this week. Aileen Lynch was critically injured following the collision involving a lorry in the Gosford Road area of Markethill at 10.20am on Wednesday. The 54-year-old was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away the following day. In a statement on behalf of staff, … [Read more...] about Co. Armagh primary school pays tribute to ‘much-loved’ staff member who died following collision

Emergency services attend fatal house fire in Co. Offaly

December 7, 2025 by

EMERGENCY services have attended a house fire in Co. Offaly, with gardaí saying they believe there are fatalities at the scene. The fire broke out at a domestic residence in Edenderry at around 7.45pm on Saturday. "The fire has been extinguished by the local Fire Service," added a garda statement. "It is believed that there are fatalities at the scene. "An Garda Síochána is not … [Read more...] about Emergency services attend fatal house fire in Co. Offaly

Funeral details confirmed for architect and tv presenter Hugh Wallace

December 4, 2025 by

TRIBUTES have been paid to the architect and television presenter Hugh Wallace who has died at the age of 68. The star’s husband Martin Corbett confirmed his death in a social media post earlier this week. “It is with deep sadness and shock that I share the news that my beloved husband and soulmate, Hugh Wallace, passed away suddenly at home last night,” he said in the … [Read more...] about Funeral details confirmed for architect and tv presenter Hugh Wallace

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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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