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Checkpoints in place as search for missing Kerry farmer continues

March 27, 2025 by

CHECKPOINTS will be in place across Kerry today as the search for missing farmer Michael Gaine continues. The 56-year-old, who also goes by the name ‘Mike’ and lives in Moll’s Gap, was reported missing on Friday, March 21. Missing Michael Gaine was last seen buying phone credit at a Centra store He was last seen in Kenmare shortly before 10am on Thursday, March 20. CCTV … [Read more...] about Checkpoints in place as search for missing Kerry farmer continues

Ireland ‘ready to play its part’ in Ukraine ceasefire, says Taoiseach

March 27, 2025 by

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin claims Ireland is “ready to play its part” to bring about a “meaningful ceasefire” in Ukraine. Mr Martin is in Paris today to attend a leaders’ meeting convened by French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss bringing peace to the war-torn nation. Taoiseach Micheál Martin is greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of today's summit in support … [Read more...] about Ireland ‘ready to play its part’ in Ukraine ceasefire, says Taoiseach

Tánaiste shares ‘deep disappointment’ over delays in Seán Rooney case during Lebanon visit

March 27, 2025 by

TÁNAISTE Simon Harris has raised the Irish Government’s “disappointment” over continued delays to legal proceedings regarding the death of Private Seán Rooney during a visit to Lebanon this week. Mr Harris met the Lebanese Minister for Defence, Michel Menassah, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Yousseff Rajji, yesterday. He also visited members of the 125th Infantry Battalion, … [Read more...] about Tánaiste shares ‘deep disappointment’ over delays in Seán Rooney case during Lebanon visit

Work has begun to create security force for Ireland’s public transport system

March 27, 2025 by

WORK has begun to establish a security force to better protect passengers and staff on Ireland’s public transport network. The initiative, which was a commitment in the Programme for Government, is set to address the “serious issue” of anti-social behaviour and improve passenger and staff safety across the network. It will see a Transport Security Force created which will … [Read more...] about Work has begun to create security force for Ireland’s public transport system

Police seize £165k in criminal cash after stopping car on busy road

March 27, 2025 by

POLICE seized £165k in suspected criminal cash after stopping a car on a busy road in Co. Down. The vehicle was stopped on the A1 near Banbridge at approximately 1.30pm yesterday (March 26). Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Roads Policing Unit searched the car and found the cash which was immediately seized. Police stopped the car on the busy A1 road in … [Read more...] about Police seize £165k in criminal cash after stopping car on busy road

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May 14, 1881

Edward Augustine Walsh was born in Pennsylvania to a family of Irish immigrants. At age 12, he began working in the coal fields. He grew to be 6′.1″ and at 193 lbs became known at “Big Ed.” In 1902, urged on by a friend, he tried out for the Wilkes-Barre baseball team. He joined the Chicago White Sox in 1904, becoming one of the top pitchers in the American league. Walsh is known for his spitball, which is now illegal. After his career ended, he coached the White Sox for several years and then coached baseball at Notre Dame University. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1946. Walsh died on May 26, 1959. His son, Ed Walsh, also had a career with the White Sox.

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