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Man, 50, charged after car rams police vehicles in Belfast, injuring four officers

March 23, 2025 by

A MAN has been charged after two police vehicles were rammed following a pursuit in Belfast, injuring four officers. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday after a black Audi A4 failed to stop for patrolling officers in the Servia Street area of West Belfast. A pursuit ensued, during which the Audi was observed weaving onto the wrong side of the road, failing to … [Read more...] about Man, 50, charged after car rams police vehicles in Belfast, injuring four officers

Arrest after gardaí seize more than €500,000 of suspected drugs in Dublin

March 23, 2025 by

A MAN has been arrested after gardaí seized more than €500,000 worth of suspected drugs in Dublin on Friday. Suspected cocaine and MDMA estimated to be worth around €547,000 was discovered following a search of a residence in Clondalkin. The operation was conducted as part of ongoing investigations targeting the sale and supply of controlled drugs in West Dublin. A man in his … [Read more...] about Arrest after gardaí seize more than €500,000 of suspected drugs in Dublin

Two men in serious condition in hospital following Co. Westmeath collision

March 23, 2025 by

TWO men are in a serious condition in hospital following a road traffic collision in Co. Westmeath. The single-vehicle collision occurred shortly after 2.30am on Sunday on the N4 at Rathowen. The two male occupants of the vehicle, both aged in their 20s, were taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore. Meanwhile the scene has been preserved for an examination by Garda … [Read more...] about Two men in serious condition in hospital following Co. Westmeath collision

Renewed appeal for woman who disappeared from Co. Down 20 years ago

March 23, 2025 by

POLICE investigating the disappearance and suspected murder of a woman in Co. Down 20 years ago have issued a renewed appeal for information through the BBC's Crimewatch Live programme. Lisa Dorrian, 25, disappeared on Sunday, February 27, 2005 after attending a party in Ballyhalbert Caravan Park. Speaking on Crimewatch Live on Friday, her sister Joanne Dorrian urged people to … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal for woman who disappeared from Co. Down 20 years ago

Two men hospitalised following shooting and violent disorder in Co. Offaly

March 23, 2025 by

TWO men have been hospitalised following a shooting and a report of violent disorder in Co. Offaly on Friday. Armed gardaí were deployed following the shooting, which happened after a disturbance at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore. The two men, aged in their 30s and 40s, were taken to Dublin for treatment, while gardaí have launched an investigation into the … [Read more...] about Two men hospitalised following shooting and violent disorder in Co. Offaly

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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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