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Public appeal following reports of indecent exposure by masked man

December 2, 2025 by

POLICE have issued a public appeal after receiving reports of a man indecently exposing himself in Derry. The incident happened at around 9.45pm on Sunday, November 2 in the Slievemore Park area. The man is described as being approximately five foot six inches tall nad of a ‘small solid build’. He wore a balaclava, a black hooded jacket and black trousers, the PSNI confirmed in … [Read more...] about Public appeal following reports of indecent exposure by masked man

Herzog Park renaming proposal set to be withdrawn after government and international pushback

December 1, 2025 by

A PROPOSAL to remove the name of Chaim Herzog from Herzog Park in Rathgar is now expected to be withdrawn from Dublin City Council’s agenda. This follows what the council’s Chief Executive Richard Shakespeare described as an “administrative oversight” and a failure to follow the legislative procedures required for altering a place name. Shakespeare announced on Sunday evening … [Read more...] about Herzog Park renaming proposal set to be withdrawn after government and international pushback

Irish actress Olwen Fouéré among three people to refuse doctorate from University of Galway over Israeli ties

November 29, 2025 by

IRISH actress Olwen Fouéré is one of three people to refuse to accept an honorary doctorate from the University of Galway over its ties to an Israeli institution. Fouéré, along with filmmaker Margo Harkin and academic Professor Kerby Miller, declined the honours ahead of the ceremony on Thursday. Galway-born Fouéré cited the university's 'extremely problematic' ties with … [Read more...] about Irish actress Olwen Fouéré among three people to refuse doctorate from University of Galway over Israeli ties

IN PICTURES: Glitz and glamour as stars turn out for The Irish Post Awards 2025

November 28, 2025 by

IRISH stars descended upon the capital last night as the Irish Post Awards 2025 got underway. Jim Sheridan, Ciarán Hinds, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Roisin Conaty and Clodagh McKenna were among those honoured with awards at the glittering event held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane. Presenter Ryan Tubridy led proceedings as master of ceremonies, with Country star … [Read more...] about IN PICTURES: Glitz and glamour as stars turn out for The Irish Post Awards 2025

Stars shine at spectacular Irish Post night in London

November 28, 2025 by

IRISH talent from across the worlds of arts, sport, business and culture lit up London last night as the Irish Post Awards 2025 returned to the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane for another unforgettable celebration of Irish excellence. More than 1,000 guests gathered for what has become one of the most important annual events for the Irish diaspora in Britain. The event was … [Read more...] about Stars shine at spectacular Irish Post night in London

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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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