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Case of missing Irish woman Fiona Pender reclassified as murder

May 27, 2025 by

AN investigation into the disappearance of Fiona Pender nearly 30 years ago has been reclassified as murder. The 25-year-old went missing from her home in Tullamore, Co. Offaly in 1996. Ms Pender was last seen at her flat at Church Street, Tullamore at 6am on August 23. She was seven months pregnant at the time and had spent the previous day shopping for baby clothes with her … [Read more...] about Case of missing Irish woman Fiona Pender reclassified as murder

Remains found on farmland identified as missing Michael Gaine

May 27, 2025 by

HUMAN remains found on a farm in Co. Kerry have been confirmed to be those of missing Michael Gaine. The 56-year-old farmer was reported missing from his home near Kenmare in Co. Kerry on Friday, March 21, having last been seen in the town the previous day. On April 29, gardaí reclassified the case as a homicide investigation and resumed search operations on lands at Carrig … [Read more...] about Remains found on farmland identified as missing Michael Gaine

Stained glass window unveiled in Belfast celebrates LGBTQ+ community

May 27, 2025 by

A NEW stained glass window has been unveiled in Belfast to celebrate the contribution of the LGBTQ+ community to the city. Located at City Hall,  the window shows “pivotal moments in the community’s development and was designed in partnership with representatives from the sector” a spokesperson for Belfast City Council confirmed. The new stained glass window in Belfast's City … [Read more...] about Stained glass window unveiled in Belfast celebrates LGBTQ+ community

Remains found on farm identified as missing Michael Gaine

May 27, 2025 by

HUMAN remains found on a farm in Co. Kerry have been confirmed to be those of missing Michael Gaine. The 56-year-old farmer was reported missing from his home near Kenmare in Co. Kerry on Friday, March 21, having last been seen in the town the previous day. On April 29, gardaí reclassified the case as a homicide investigation and resumed search operations on lands at Carrig … [Read more...] about Remains found on farm identified as missing Michael Gaine

Cannabis worth €3m seized at Shannon Airport

May 27, 2025 by

CANNABIS worth nearly €3m has been seized at Shannon Airport. The drugs were found by Revenue officers in parcels which arrived at the airport yesterday (May 26). Some 149 kgs of herbal cannabis, with an estimated value of €2,980,000, were discovered in the parcels. The drugs were found in parcels that arrived in Shannon Airport in Co. Clare (Picture: Shannon Airport) They … [Read more...] about Cannabis worth €3m seized at Shannon Airport

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May 8, 1895

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was born Peter John Sheen in El Paso, Illinois, on this day in 1895. The Archbishop, who is often referred to as the first televangelist, was known for his preaching especially on radio. For 20 years he hosted The Catholic Hour on radio (1930-1950), which drew over four million listeners. In 1951 he moved to television presenting “Life is Worth Living” (1951-1957), and “The Fulton Sheen Show” (1961-1968). He received an Emmy for his work and was said to have had an audience of 30 million viewers. Sheen died in 1979 and is was buried in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York. Sheen’s cause for canonization was opened in 2002 and he is now referred to as a Servant of God.

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