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‘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

Threats which saw schools closed across Northern Ireland confirmed as a ‘hoax’

March 25, 2025 by

A THREATENING email sent to nine schools in Northern Ireland has been confirmed by police to have been a ‘hoax’. Three schools in Strabane in Co. Tyrone, three schools in Ballycastle, Co., Antrim and three schools in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh received the email yesterday morning. PSNI officers were called to each school to engage with staff. Six schools were closed yesterday … [Read more...] about Threats which saw schools closed across Northern Ireland confirmed as a ‘hoax’

1978 — the year of the three popes

By Mal Rogers

The Irish Post – March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025 by

On the 20th anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II, MAL ROGERS looks back at 1978 when Karol Józef Wojtyła became Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church — at the end of a series of tumultuous events for the Vatican A woman walks past a mural in Wadowice, the birthplace of Pope John Paul II (Photo by Sergei Gapon/AFP via Getty Images) THE town of Wadowice in … [Read more...] about 1978 — the year of the three popes

Ireland snatch an epic victory against Bulgaria

March 24, 2025 by

Ireland pulled off a 2-1 win against Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday in what led to an aggregate 4-2 victory in their Nations League campaign. While it was the result the boys in green needed to capitalise on their initial 2-1 triumph against their opponents, Ireland had a challenging first half. At the thirty minute mark, Bulgaria’s Valentin Antov soured Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Ireland snatch an epic victory against Bulgaria

Manchester’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns in grand style

March 24, 2025 by

MANCHESTER"S  St. Patrick's Day parade saw its biggest attendance in recent times, with thousands of people flooding the city streets to celebrate Irish culture and heritage. Families, friends, and visitors from across the region came together, donning green attire, waving Irish flags, and immersing themselves in the vibrant festivities. The annual celebration featured a … [Read more...] about Manchester’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns in grand style

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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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