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Irish EuroMillions prize winner reveals he hid winning ticket in Bible as punters prepare for Friday’s largest jackpot ever

March 20, 2025 by

AN IRISHMAN who won €500,000 on the EuroMillions has revealed he hid his winning ticket in a Bible until he could cash it in. The Co. Clare man also revealed he'd actually forgotten to buy a ticket, while his partner complained when asked to pick one up for him. The story was shared by the National Lottery ahead of Friday night's estimated record EuroMillions jackpot of €200m — … [Read more...] about Irish EuroMillions prize winner reveals he hid winning ticket in Bible as punters prepare for Friday’s largest jackpot ever

Appeal for information over girl missing from Co. Meath

March 20, 2025 by

GARDAÍ are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a teenage girl missing from Co. Meath. Dija Savickaite, 15, is reported missing from her home in Trim since Wednesday, March 19. Dija is described as being approximately 5' 2" in height, with shoulder length dark hair and blue eyes. She typically wears a nose ring. It is not known what Dija was … [Read more...] about Appeal for information over girl missing from Co. Meath

Micheál Martin issues condemnation of Israeli strikes on Gaza

March 20, 2025 by

THE Taoiseach has issued what some commentators have described as ‘strong’ condemnation of the Israeli airstrikes launched against Gaza on Monday evening. Mr. Martin described the events as the ‘collective punishment of Palestinians’. An Taoiseach made the comments in Brussels ahead of an EU summit to discuss the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. He said that … [Read more...] about Micheál Martin issues condemnation of Israeli strikes on Gaza

Police investigation into killing of IRA man Colum Marks was ‘wholly inadequate’

March 20, 2025 by

THE Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland has found a police investigation into the Troubles-era killing of an IRA man was “wholly inadequate”. Colum Marks was shot by a Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) officer, known as Officer B, on the evening of April 10,1991 in Downpatrick, in Co. Down. He later died from his injuries in hospital. The RUC’s Criminal Investigation Division … [Read more...] about Police investigation into killing of IRA man Colum Marks was ‘wholly inadequate’

Close ties between Britain and Ireland celebrated at prestigious London event

March 20, 2025 by

THE “strong diplomatic and cultural ties” between Britain and Ireland were celebrated at a prestigious annual event held in London’s Park Lane. Organisers and special guests at the St Patrick's Day Ball in Park Lane For 2025 the St Patrick’s Day Ball was held at the InterContinental Hotel where guests enjoyed a night celebrating Irish heritage and community. The event was … [Read more...] about Close ties between Britain and Ireland celebrated at prestigious London event

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June 10, 2000

Frank Patterson, known as “Ireland’s Golden Tenor”, died on this day in 2000 at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Born in Co. Tipperary in 1938, Patterson started singing as a young boy with his local church choir. He moved to Dublin in 1961 to enroll at the National Academy of Theater and studied acting and received vocal training. While studying in Paris, he caught the attention of Philips Recording Company after a radio broadcast. He signed a deal with the company and recorded his first record “My Dear Native Land.” He moved to the U.S. where he achieved the most success, selling out New York’s Carnegie Hall. He performed for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.

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