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Farouk 858’s journey from Knocklyon to the Tate

January 14, 2026 by

Farouk Alaos artistic journey did not begin with a clear plan to become an artist.Born in Niger... … [Read more...] about Farouk 858’s journey from Knocklyon to the Tate

Martin O’Neill stresses need for new signings following winning return to Celtic

January 11, 2026 by

MARTIN O'NEILL has stressed the need for Celtic to make new signings this transfer window following his winning return to the club. The Co. Derry native left the Hoops joint top of the table with a game in hand and in the League Cup Final when he handed over to Wilfried Nancy following his interim spell in the wake of Brendan Rodgers' resignation. However, following a … [Read more...] about Martin O’Neill stresses need for new signings following winning return to Celtic

Concern grows for man missing from Co. Waterford

January 11, 2026 by

GARDAI are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of man missing from Co. Waterford who has not been seen since Tuesday. Marcin Suchowiecki, 28, was reported missing from his home in Gracedieu, Waterford since Saturday, January 10. Gardaí say Mr Suchowiecki was last seen at his home at around 4pm on Tuesday, January 6. Mr Suchowiecki is described as being … [Read more...] about Concern grows for man missing from Co. Waterford

‘We are inconsolable’: Community says farewell as popular Co. Donegal publican is laid to rest

January 11, 2026 by

THE FUNERAL of popular Co. Donegal publican Stephen McCahill has heard how his death has left the entire community inconsolable. Mr McCahill, who was a co-owner of the Corner House bar in Ardara, died following an assault at his home in the early hours of Monday, January 5. The 66-year-old father-of-two was laid to rest following his funeral at the Church Of The Holy Family in … [Read more...] about ‘We are inconsolable’: Community says farewell as popular Co. Donegal publican is laid to rest

Former Ireland goalkeeper apologises after Holocaust comment

January 11, 2026 by

FORMER Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has apologised after describing a football manager's poor spell in charge as 'an absolute Holocaust'. The 49-year-old made the comment during BBC One's live football results programme Final Score on Saturday afternoon. Apologising on social media afterwards, the Co. Donegal native said he would be donating his fee from the show to … [Read more...] about Former Ireland goalkeeper apologises after Holocaust comment

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On April 9, 1881, the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid was convicted of murder. Born Henry McCarthy in New York City, Billy had a long history of thefts and murders, but it wasn’t until his 1878 revenge killing of Lincoln County, NM Sheriff William Brady, who had killed Billy’s boss, John Tunstall, that Billy was actively pursued as a wanted man. After three years on the run, he was captured by Sheriff Pat Garrett and convicted after a one-day trial. He was sentenced to hang, but managed to escape. Garrett caught up with him three months later and fatally shot Billy the Kid.

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