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Asking prices for homes in Ireland up by 3.7%

March 25, 2025 by

A HOUSE PRICE report from Daft.ie has revealed that asking prices for houses and flats across Ireland has risen on average by 3.7% during the first quarter of 2025. Figures propose that a typical listing taken within the first three months of the year amounted to €346,048, 11.6% higher than the same period last year and 35% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2020. The rate of … [Read more...] about Asking prices for homes in Ireland up by 3.7%

Minister claims new kitchen and café for inmates is ‘essential investment for prison community’

March 25, 2025 by

A NEW kitchen and café which is under construction at a Northern Irish prison is expected to bring employment opportunities for inmates once they are released. The project at Magilligan Prison, a medium security site located near Limavady in Co. Derry, will see a permanent kitchen and café space erected to replace an existing portacabin structure which has housed the prison’s … [Read more...] about Minister claims new kitchen and café for inmates is ‘essential investment for prison community’

Thug jailed for attacking man with claw hammer in ‘ongoing feud’

March 25, 2025 by

A THUG who violently attacked a unsuspecting man outside a social club has been jailed for assault. CCTV footage showed Lewis McMahon targeting his victim as he attempted to enter the club at around 10pm on November 29, 2024. The footage showed the 30-year-old waiting in the doorway before striking the man, who is aged in his 40s, multiple times with a claw hammer as he … [Read more...] about Thug jailed for attacking man with claw hammer in ‘ongoing feud’

Irish language signs will be installed at Belfast’s Grand Central Station

March 25, 2025 by

SIGNAGE bearing the Irish language will be installed at Belfast’s Grand Central Station. The commitment has been confirmed by Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. Belfast's new Grand Central Station opened in 2024 (Pic Translink) “Grand Central Station is the largest integrated transport facility on the island of Ireland,” Ms Kimmins said as she made the … [Read more...] about Irish language signs will be installed at Belfast’s Grand Central Station

‘Extreme concern’ for wellbeing of missing farmer last seen on Thursday

March 25, 2025 by

POLICE have reissued an appeal to find an Irishman who has been missing from his home since Friday. Farmer Michael Gaine was reported missing from Kenmare in Co. Kerry on March 21. The 56-year-old, who also goes by the name ‘Mike’, was last seen in Kenmare town shortly before 10am on Thursday, March 20. Michael Gaine was last seen on Thursday, March 20 CCTV captured him buying … [Read more...] about ‘Extreme concern’ for wellbeing of missing farmer last seen on Thursday

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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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