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Environment Minister slams ‘rural arson’ causing devastating wildfires

April 8, 2025 by

RURAL arsonists behind some of the ongoing wildfires in Northern Ireland have been branded “abhorrent” by the region’s Environment Minister. The usually picturesque Mourne Mountains in Co. Down have been ablaze over the weekend after a series of fires erupted throughout the tourist spot and further afield in the North. In that time almost 150 separate fires were reported in the … [Read more...] about Environment Minister slams ‘rural arson’ causing devastating wildfires

Europe experiences its hottest March on record, according to climate report

April 8, 2025 by

THE weather may have been enjoyable for some in recent weeks, though a new report from The EU Copernicus Climate Change Service has delivered a stark warning that last month was the second warmest global March on record. The climate crisis continues apace as March also marked the 20th time in as many months that the average global surface air temperature was more than 1.5 … [Read more...] about Europe experiences its hottest March on record, according to climate report

First Minister Michelle O’Neill calls for public inquiry into 1997 murder

April 8, 2025 by

FIRST Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill has written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer to re-emphasise the need for a public inquiry into the killing of GAA official Sean Brown in 1997. The move comes in the wake of the courts finding in favour of Mr Brown’s family last week, which overturned a previous government decision not to hold such an inquiry. Ms O’Neill said … [Read more...] about First Minister Michelle O’Neill calls for public inquiry into 1997 murder

Titanic tragedy to be marked in Irish town where ill-fated liner made final port of call

April 8, 2025 by

A PUBLIC ceremony will be held in Ireland this month to mark the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. On April 14, 1912 the Belfast-built RMS Titanic sank after crashing into an iceberg while on its maiden voyage. The tragedy happened just four days after the ocean liner had led Southampton in England on April 10 on route to New York. Roughly 1500 of the 2200 people … [Read more...] about Titanic tragedy to be marked in Irish town where ill-fated liner made final port of call

Renewed police appeal for arts student killed 20 years ago

April 8, 2025 by

AN Garda Síochána are making a fresh appeal relating to the murder of 23 year-old Emer O’Loughlin on the 20th anniversary of her death. They say that any information received from the public could help close her file and bring justice for the O’Loughlin family. Ms O’Loughlin was from Ennistymon, Co Clare. Her remains were recovered from a severely fire-damaged caravan at … [Read more...] about Renewed police appeal for arts student killed 20 years ago

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May 10, 1869

The Transcontinental Railroad was completed. The first spikes were driven in 1863 during the Civil War, and over the following 6 year period, over 2,000 miles of track was laid entirely by hand over rugged terrain including the Sierra Nevada mountains. The Central Pacific Company built East from Sacramento, while the Union Pacific built West from Omaha, Nebraska. Both teams tried to beat the other’s record for track laying. The Central Pacific concocted a plan to lay 10 miles in a day. Eight Irish tracklayers put down 3,520 rails, while other workers laid 25,800 ties and drove 28,160 spikes in a single day. On May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah, a golden spike was hammered into the final tie.

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