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Government will spend €190k to get more women into Irish politics

April 24, 2025 by

THE Irish government has confirmed a funding allocation of €190k to help get more women into politics. Local Government Minister James Browne confirmed the grant this morning claiming there is “plenty work” to be done to make local politics more gender balanced. The funds will go to the Women for Election organisation, which supports women to enter into politics. “While record … [Read more...] about Government will spend €190k to get more women into Irish politics

Homes evacuated after petrol bomb thrown through bedroom window

April 24, 2025 by

POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a petrol bomb was thrown through a bedroom window in Co. Antrim overnight. The incident happened in Ballymena last night, April 23. “At around 10.40pm it was reported that a ground-floor flat was on fire in the Carnduff Drive area of Ballymena,” the PSNI’s Inspector McClelland said this morning. “We believe the fire resulted from a … [Read more...] about Homes evacuated after petrol bomb thrown through bedroom window

Full extent of storm damage to forests of Ireland revealed

April 24, 2025 by

MORE than 26,000 hectares of forests in Ireland have been damaged following storms Darragh and Éowyn. Figures released this week reveal the wind damage sustained to forests across the country following the extreme weather events. Storm Darragh caused widespread damage to Ireland when it hit in December 2024. Just a month later, on January 24, Storm Éowyn made landfall, bringing … [Read more...] about Full extent of storm damage to forests of Ireland revealed

Thousands view Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter’s Basilica

April 24, 2025 by

THOUSANDS of people have made their way to St Peter’s Basilica to view the body of Pope Francis as it lies in state. The 88-year-old died at his home Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican on Easter Monday (April 21) after a stroke and subsequent heart failure. Yesterday his body was taken from the Vatican apartment where he had lived since his papacy began in 2013, and brought to St … [Read more...] about Thousands view Pope Francis lying in state at St Peter’s Basilica

Man charged to court following Easter Monday parade in Derry

April 23, 2025 by

A MAN arrested under the Terrorism Act following a parade in Derry on Easter Monday has been charged with a number of offences connected to the event. The 55-year-old is charged with managing a meeting in support of a proscribed organisation and aiding and abetting wearing clothing/articles as member or supporter of a proscribed organisation He is also charged with aiding and … [Read more...] about Man charged to court following Easter Monday parade in Derry

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May 9, 1889

On this day in 1889, Thomas Kiley riding Spokane won the 15th Kentucky Derby. Spokane, who had Irish lineage as a descendant of stallion Faugh-A-Ballagh (Ire. 1841), was the only Montana-born horse to win the Derby. According to a report in Horse Racing Forum James James, Jesse James’ older brother, was at the Derby on that day “looking like a Southern gentleman in his Prince Albert suit and white hat.” James won $2,400 on an early race on the card, then asked a bookmaker what the price was on Spokane in the Derby. “Ten-to-one, and the sky’s the limit,” the bookie replied. James slapped down $5,000 on Spokane, and the bookie declared, “as far as I’m concerned, that’s the sky.” James won his bet on Spokane.

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