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Former member of British ‘black ops’ unit charged with murder

March 19, 2025 by

THE murder of west Belfast man Patrick McVeigh in May 1972 moved closer to a resolution today as a former member of the British armed services was charged with the crime. Today’s ruling marks the first time in more than 50 years that someone has been found liable for the killing. Belfast Magistrate’s Court heard how McVeigh, 44, was shot from a passing car in the Finaghy Road … [Read more...] about Former member of British ‘black ops’ unit charged with murder

Man arrested in €10 million Kilkenny cocaine sting

March 19, 2025 by

AN GARDA SÍOCHÁNA arrested a 60-year-old man in Co. Kilkenny yesterday after it was revealed that more than €10 million worth of cocaine was found in a lorry. Gardaí uncovered 152kg of the illegal narcotic hidden in a ‘sophisticated vehicle concealment’. The heavy goods vehicle (or HGV) had been stopped on the M9 motorway between Naas and Newbridge. Following the discovery, the … [Read more...] about Man arrested in €10 million Kilkenny cocaine sting

Britain GAA announces Kilhan Construction as new main sponsor of the All Britain Competition

March 18, 2025 by

BRITAIN GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (GAA) have announced  a landmark three-year sponsorship agreement with Kilhan Construction, the  leading groundworks and reinforced concrete frames specialist based in North London. Kilhan Construction will serve as a new main sponsor of the All Britain Competition (ABCs), the flagship youth Gaelic Games event that continues to grow in … [Read more...] about Britain GAA announces Kilhan Construction as new main sponsor of the All Britain Competition

Early morning prayer service held at St Patrick’s grave brought pilgrims from far and wide

March 18, 2025 by

CELEBRATIONS took place across Ireland and further afield yesterday as St Patrick’s Day was marked in style. But one of the earliest was likely the annual prayer service held at Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, where the man himself is buried. St Patrick’s grave is located just outside the cathedral in Co. Down and is a site of regular pilgrimage for many. Each year on March 17 … [Read more...] about Early morning prayer service held at St Patrick’s grave brought pilgrims from far and wide

Receiver appointed to forcibly collect unpaid fines from Enoch Burke

March 18, 2025 by

THE High Court in Ireland has given the go ahead for a State-appointed receiver to collect unpaid fines from the salary of Enoch Burke. As it stands, he currently owes around €80,000. The court also granted an order to freeze Mr. Burke’s bank account in an attempt to ensure that the money owed was paid. It is understood that Mr. Burke was not in court to receive the … [Read more...] about Receiver appointed to forcibly collect unpaid fines from Enoch Burke

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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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