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Anniversary appeal 25 years after murdered Sandra Collins disappeared from Mayo

December 4, 2025 by

AN ANNIVERSARY appeal has been issued today for information on the murder of Mayo woman Sandra Collins. The 28-year-old was last seen  on the night of Monday, December 4, 2000 in Killala. She was seen at around 11pm at the Country Kitchen on George’s Street. Her fleece was discovered five days later but no further trace of Miss Collins was ever found and the case was … [Read more...] about Anniversary appeal 25 years after murdered Sandra Collins disappeared from Mayo

Man extradited to Lithuania for child human trafficking offences

December 4, 2025 by

A MAN has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Lithuania over child human trafficking offences. The 25-year-old is wanted to stand trial for a number of human trafficking offences involving children which happened in Taurage County, Lithuania in July 2020. He was arrested in Templepatrick in Co. Antrim on June 2, 2024 and was extradited to Lithuania today. “We continue to … [Read more...] about Man extradited to Lithuania for child human trafficking offences

Here’s how you can watch the winter solstice at Newgrange from the comfort of home

December 4, 2025 by

YOU can watch the winter solstice at one of Ireland’s ancient landmarks from the comfort of your home. The annual display will be livestreamed from Newgrange in Co. Meath when it takes place later this month – meaning you don’t even have to move from your armchair to view it. The Irish landmark has long been associated with the shortest day and longest night of the year due to … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can watch the winter solstice at Newgrange from the comfort of home

Witness appeal after driver dies following collision in Cork

December 4, 2025 by

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a driver died in a collision in Cork city. The single vehicle incident happened at the Sarsfield Roundabout in Wilton at around 1.50pm yesterday afternoon. The driver, a man aged in his 50’s, was taken to Cork University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination is due to take place. Officers … [Read more...] about Witness appeal after driver dies following collision in Cork

Irish state buys 100 acres of land to expand Glen of the Downs beauty spot

December 4, 2025 by

THE Irish Government has purchased 100 acres of land next to the Glen of the Downs beauty spot in Co. Wicklow. The site is one of Ireland’s few remaining ancient oak woodlands and ranks fifth in the country in terms of its condition. The acquisition by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will increase the size of the nature reserve by two thirds, bringing it to a … [Read more...] about Irish state buys 100 acres of land to expand Glen of the Downs beauty spot

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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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