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Man charged after passenger dies in Dublin collision

July 31, 2025 by

A MAN has been charged following a fatal collision in Dublin yesterday morning. The single vehicle incident happened on the N2/M50 Northbound slip road at Junction 5 shortly after 1am on July 30. One of the passengers in the car, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger, a female in her 30s, was brought to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital … [Read more...] about Man charged after passenger dies in Dublin collision

Taoiseach launches new stamp marking 250 years since Daniel O’Connell’s birth

July 31, 2025 by

A NEW stamp has been issued to mark 250 years since the birth of the Irish nationalist leader Daniel O’Connell. Born near Cahersiveen in Co. Kerry on August 6, 1775, O’Connell went on to become one of the most important figures in Ireland’s history, having led the movement for Catholic emancipation. His successful campaign brought about the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829, … [Read more...] about Taoiseach launches new stamp marking 250 years since Daniel O’Connell’s birth

Francis Bacon’s studio to be ‘fully protected’ while Hugh Lane Gallery closes

July 31, 2025 by

THE Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin is set to close for up to three years while it undergoes an extensive refurbishment. An installation within it, which features the entire relocated London studio of the artist Francis Bacon, will remain on site throughout the works, it has been confirmed. “Francis Bacon’s Studio will be fully protected throughout the temporary closure period and … [Read more...] about Francis Bacon’s studio to be ‘fully protected’ while Hugh Lane Gallery closes

Ireland commits to sending €2m funding for food as Gaza faces famine

July 31, 2025 by

IRELAND has committed €2m in funding to support a programme delivering food to Gaza. Humanitarian agencies have warned this week that the war-torn region faces famine as deaths due to malnutrition and starvation are increasing as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues. The IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification) has issued an alert claiming that the “worst-case … [Read more...] about Ireland commits to sending €2m funding for food as Gaza faces famine

Priest tells Maguiresbridge service that murders are ‘more than any heart should bear’

July 30, 2025 by

MOURNERS at a church service for a mother and her two children who were murdered in Co. Fermanagh last week have been told that the deaths are 'more than any heart should bear'. Fr Raymond Donnelly was speaking at a removal service at St Mary's Church in Maguiresbridge for 45-year-old Vanessa Whyte and her children James Rutledge, 14, and Sara Rutledge, 13. All three died after … [Read more...] about Priest tells Maguiresbridge service that murders are ‘more than any heart should bear’

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