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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

Man charged with murder of Adam Krzan in Co. Tyrone

April 5, 2025 by

POLICE investigating the murder of a 71-year-old man in Co. Tyrone have charged a man.Adam Krzan... … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of Adam Krzan in Co. Tyrone

Man in critical condition after being hit by bus

April 3, 2025 by

A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a bus in Co. Antrim. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened in Glengormley at around 4.30pm yesterday afternoon (April 2). “Officers received and responded to a report of a collision at the junction of Antrim Road and Ballyclare Road at around 4.30pm,” the PSNI’s Inspector Patton said in … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition after being hit by bus

Ireland at the crossroads as US-EU relations fray

April 3, 2025 by

DANIEL MULHALL, former Ambassador to the US and former Ambassador to the UK, looks at the implications of Trump’s tariffs DURING my student days, I remember reading The World Turned Upside Down, which looked at England’s 17th century upheavals when the old order was dramatically upended and a Cromwellian republic created.  Don’t get me wrong.  I am not envisaging a civil war … [Read more...] about Ireland at the crossroads as US-EU relations fray

Taoiseach leads tributes following death of Kerry GAA great Mick O’Dwyer

April 3, 2025 by

KERRY GAA legend Mick O'Dwyer has died at the age of 88. The former Gaelic football player and manager, who hailed from Waterville, won four All-Irelands as a player and a further eight as the manager of the Kerry in the 1970s and 80s. Taoiseach Micheál Martin led the tributes following the news of his death this morning. “I am deeply saddened at the passing of Mick O’Dwyer - … [Read more...] about Taoiseach leads tributes following death of Kerry GAA great Mick O’Dwyer

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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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