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Border regions in Northern Ireland will be ‘hardest hit’ by British Government’s new travel restrictions

April 5, 2025 by

BORDER regions in Northern Ireland who rely on cross-border business are expected to be among tho... … [Read more...] about Border regions in Northern Ireland will be ‘hardest hit’ by British Government’s new travel restrictions

Newly qualified prison officers face ‘complex and challenging’ work in Irish jails

April 5, 2025 by

THERE will be 'complex and challenging' work ahead for 123 newly qualified prison officers who ha... … [Read more...] about Newly qualified prison officers face ‘complex and challenging’ work in Irish jails

Northern Ireland politicians react to US tariff announcement

April 5, 2025 by

NORTHERN Ireland's Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has said that the tariffs announced by US P... … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland politicians react to US tariff announcement

Irish Government to appoint a ‘housing czar’

April 5, 2025 by

AN TAOISEACH Michel Martin has announced that the Government will appoint a housing czar to ov... … [Read more...] about Irish Government to appoint a ‘housing czar’

Man arrested in connection with ‘Troubles’ murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan

April 5, 2025 by

THE wait may finally be over to bring justice for the 2001 killing of journalist Martin OHagan, ... … [Read more...] about Man arrested in connection with ‘Troubles’ murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan

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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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