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Search for man missing for over a year stood down after body discovered

July 8, 2025 by

THE search for a Galway man who was last seen in 2024 has been stood down following the discovery of a body. Ray Hosty was last seen in the Headford area of the county on April 1, 2024. The 55-year-old was first reported missing on April 5, 2024. Ray Hosty was last seen in April 2024 That missing person’s appeal prompted a large Garda search, which was supported by Mr Hosty’s … [Read more...] about Search for man missing for over a year stood down after body discovered

Man used iron to confront masked burglars in his home

July 8, 2025 by

A MAN was left with multiple injuries after he attempted to confront intruders who had forced entry into his Co. Antrim home. The man was assaulted as he tried to stop three masked men who had entered his house in Newtownabbey at around 11.30pm on the evening of Sunday, July 6. “Shortly after 11.30pm, a report was received that three masked men forced entry to a house in the … [Read more...] about Man used iron to confront masked burglars in his home

Man arrested after explosives discovered by Gardai

July 8, 2025 by

A MAN has been arrested in Co. Monaghan following the discovery of a number of attempted improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The devices were found by Gardaí in searches across the northeast and southwest of Ireland, the force has confirmed in a statement. “As part of the investigation into the discovery of a number of attempted improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the … [Read more...] about Man arrested after explosives discovered by Gardai

Man needed hospital treatment after confronting masked burglars in his home

July 8, 2025 by

A MAN was left with multiple injuries after he attempted to confront intruders who had forced entry into his Co. Antrim home. The man was assaulted as he tried to stop three masked men who had entered his house in Newtownabbey at around 11.30pm on the evening of Sunday, July 6. “Shortly after 11.30pm, a report was received that three masked men forced entry to a house in the … [Read more...] about Man needed hospital treatment after confronting masked burglars in his home

First ever survey of Irish people across the globe launched in London

July 8, 2025 by

THE first ever survey of the Irish community worldwide has been launched in London. Ireland’s Diaspora Minister Neale Richmond revealed the Global Irish Survey while in the capital yesterday for a series of meetings with members of the community. “Over the last six months, I have heard first hand from many remarkable members of our diaspora on the challenges and opportunities … [Read more...] about First ever survey of Irish people across the globe launched in London

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May 6, 1863

The Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia, which began on April 30, ended on this day. Union General Hooker suffered defeat and retreated as a result of Lee’s brilliant tactics. Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson was mortally wounded by his own soldiers. Union losses were 17,000 killed, wounded and missing out of 130,000. The Confederates lost 13,000 out of 60,000. Lee’s forces were outnumbered two to one. The Battle of Chancellorsville was depicted in the 2003 film Gods and Generals, based on the novel of the same name by Jeffrey Shaara.The battle is also the background in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story, “The Night at Chancellorsville,” and Stephen Crane’s 1895 novel “The Red Badge of Courage,” made into a movie by John Huston and featuring Medalof Honor winner Audie Murphy.

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