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Troubles archive projects will provide ‘transparency’ over Government policies in Northern Ireland

April 10, 2025 by

TWO new projects have been confirmed by the British Government to provide ‘greater transparency’ on their policies in Northern Ireland during its most turbulent years. Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn has ourtlined the details of two “landmark archival projects” relating to the Troubles. The projects, which were originally pledged under the previous … [Read more...] about Troubles archive projects will provide ‘transparency’ over Government policies in Northern Ireland

‘Remarkable achievement’ remembered on 27th anniversary of signing of Good Friday Agreement

April 10, 2025 by

THE Good Friday Agreement has been described as a “remarkable achievement” as the 27th anniversary of its signing falls today. On April 10, 1981 the Belfast (Good Friday) Agreement was signed by then Prime Minister Tony Blair and then Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. It was then approved by public votes held in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. British Prime Minister Tony … [Read more...] about ‘Remarkable achievement’ remembered on 27th anniversary of signing of Good Friday Agreement

Further ‘engagement and negotiation’ between EU and US on Trump’s tariffs looks ‘likely’

April 10, 2025 by

IRELAND expects the EU to be in a position to engage in “substantive, calm, measured dialogue” with the US over planned tariffs on goods being imported into the country. Earlier this month President Donald Trump confirmed import taxes of 20 per cent would be imposed on all good entering the US from the EU. Those tariffs were due to take effect on April 9, although President … [Read more...] about Further ‘engagement and negotiation’ between EU and US on Trump’s tariffs looks ‘likely’

Driver doing 134kmh in 100kph zone among hundreds caught speeding across Ireland

April 10, 2025 by

A DRIVER who was clocked doing 134kph in a 100kph zone in Westmeath is among hundreds of people who were caught speeding across Ireland yesterday. April 9 marked Ireland’s second National Slow Down Day of 2025, a national speed enforcement operation conducted by An Garda Síochána, in partnership with Ireland’s Road Safety Authority (RSA. Over the course of the 24-hour … [Read more...] about Driver doing 134kmh in 100kph zone among hundreds caught speeding across Ireland

Public thanked after burglar who stole high-value tools from garages and sheds jailed

April 10, 2025 by

POLICE have thanked the public for their help catching a burglar who ransacked sheds and garages in Belfast. Stephen McIlwaine, of HMP Maghaberry, was sentenced to four years in prison following a hearing at Laganside Crown Court yesterday (April 9) after pleading guilty to a series of burglaries in the Newtownabbey area of the city. The court heard that the 52-year-old … [Read more...] about Public thanked after burglar who stole high-value tools from garages and sheds jailed

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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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