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Mass to be offered for two young men who died in Co. Donegal collision

February 25, 2026 by

A MASS will be offered this evening for two young men who died in a collision in Co. Donegal last night. The pair, who were in their late teens, were passengers in a car that was involved in a collision with a lorry on the R236 at St Johnston at around 11.15pm on Tuesday. The driver of the car, who is also in his late teens, is currently being treated in hospital in Belfast … [Read more...] about Mass to be offered for two young men who died in Co. Donegal collision

Police investigating 2005 disappearance of Lisa Dorrian from Co. Down arrest woman on suspicion of murder

February 25, 2026 by

POLICE investigating the 2005 disappearance of Lisa Dorrian from Co. Down have arrested a woman on suspicion of murder. The 40-year-old woman, who was detained in Bangor earlier today, has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial. The development comes just days before the 21st anniversary of Ms … [Read more...] about Police investigating 2005 disappearance of Lisa Dorrian from Co. Down arrest woman on suspicion of murder

Memorial for victims of institutional abuse unveiled at Stormont

February 24, 2026 by

A MEMORIAL has been unveiled at Stormont in honour of the victims and survivors of institutional abuse in Northern Ireland. The plaque was revealed in a ceremony led by First Minister Michelle O’Neill. “Today we honour the victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse and acknowledge the profound wrong done to children who should have been protected and cared for,” … [Read more...] about Memorial for victims of institutional abuse unveiled at Stormont

Ireland offers ‘continued support’ for Ukraine on fourth anniversary of Russian invasion

February 24, 2026 by

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin has offered Ireland’s full ongoing support to the people of Ukraine as the nation marks the four-year anniversary of their invasion by Russia. This morning the Irish leader took part in a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in support of the embattled nation, which was convened to mark the sombre milestone in the ongoing Russian conflict. Held by … [Read more...] about Ireland offers ‘continued support’ for Ukraine on fourth anniversary of Russian invasion

More than one million fans tuned in to watch Ireland beat England in Six Nations clash

February 24, 2026 by

MORE than one million people tuned in to watch the Ireland v England Six Nations clash over the weekend. Ireland stole victory with a 42-21 win over England in Twickenham on Saturday, February 21. Andy Farell’s side put in a performance that lifted the gloom that descended upon the team after their disappointing opening game against France in Paris earlier this month. And there … [Read more...] about More than one million fans tuned in to watch Ireland beat England in Six Nations clash

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On this day in 2008, 26-year-old Irish-American Danica Patrick became the first woman to win the Indy Japan 300. This made her the first female winner in IndyCar racing history. Just three years prior, she had made her Indy 500 debut in 2005, where she finished in fourth place. Only the fourth woman to compete in the Indy 500, she became the first woman ever to lead a lap (she led for 19 laps) in the 500 mile race. Later in 2005, she earned Rookie of the Year honors and finished 12th overall. She has appeared twice in Sports Illustrated.

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