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No 10 Downing Street reception for St Patrick’s Day

March 20, 2025 by

Innova Irish Dance Company outside No 10 Downing Street SIR Keir Starmer hosted a St Patrick’s Day reception for the Irish community at No 10 Downing Street this week. Guests from across all sectors were treated to music, dance and refreshments at the Prime Minister’s residence in central London. Guests included Ambassador Martin Fraser, Lisa Magee (writer of Derry Girls), … [Read more...] about No 10 Downing Street reception for St Patrick’s Day

Appeal for witnesses after buses destroyed in overnight arson attack

March 20, 2025 by

A NUMBER of buses were destroyed in an overnight arson attack in Co. Antrim. Police were called to the scene after the vehicles were set alight at an industrial estate in Dunmurry at around 10.15pm last night. “Officers received a report from our colleagues at Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service at approximately 10.15pm that three buses were on fire at Seymour Hill … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after buses destroyed in overnight arson attack

Four arrests after drugs worth €350k seized in raid on crime gang

March 20, 2025 by

DRUGS worth an estimated €350k have been seized following a raid on a property in Co. Meath. Garda officers from the  Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) seized the drugs during a search operation in Stirling yesterday (March 19). “The search was conducted as part of a long-running investigation into a criminal group based in West Dublin,” the police force said in a … [Read more...] about Four arrests after drugs worth €350k seized in raid on crime gang

Unions to gather in Northern Ireland for ‘largest ever’ European labour summit

March 20, 2025 by

MORE THAN 600 trade union leaders from 50 European countries will gather in Belfast next week, between 25th and 27th March, for UNI Europa’s sixth conference. The symposium to set to outline a shared strategy for the European trade union movement in the services sector. The conference will be hosted at the International Convention Centre, and according to organisers, promises … [Read more...] about Unions to gather in Northern Ireland for ‘largest ever’ European labour summit

State leaders will discuss ‘Russian threat to European security’ at today’s EU Council meeting

March 20, 2025 by

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin is in Brussels today to attend a meeting of the European Council. A wide range of topics are due to be discussed, with the “serious threat” that Russia poses to European security among them. “It is clear that Russia is a serious threat to our collective security in Europe,” the Taosieach said in a statement issued ahead of his trip. Taoiseach Micheál … [Read more...] about State leaders will discuss ‘Russian threat to European security’ at today’s EU Council meeting

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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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