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

‘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

Anniversary appeal over man murdered in ‘callous and merciless attack’ in Co. Antrim six years ago

January 11, 2026 by

POLICE have issued a renewed appeal for information on the murder of a man in a 'callous and merciless attack' in Co. Antrim six years ago. Glenn Quinn, 47, was found dead at his home in the Ashleigh Park area of Carrickfergus on January 4, 2020. It is believed he had been assaulted with baseball bats and had sustained head injuries and a broken arm. Investigators believe Mr … [Read more...] about Anniversary appeal over man murdered in ‘callous and merciless attack’ in Co. Antrim six years ago

Man dies following collision in Co. Kerry

January 11, 2026 by

A MAN has died following a two-car collision in Co. Kerry. The incident occurred on the N22 Killarney-Tralee road near Dromadeesirt at around 6.40pm Saturday. Gardaí are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. One of the drivers, a man in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene and his body removed to the local mortuary, where a post-mortem is … [Read more...] about Man dies following collision in Co. Kerry

Nollaig na mBan Celebrations

By Emily Moriarty, Editorial Assistant

January 9, 2026 by

One of the most unique of the many events the Irish American Partnership puts on each year to raise money and awareness of its goals is its celebration of Nollaig na mBan, or “Women’s Christmas,” an old Irish tradition honoring women’s leadership within the family and community, celebrated each year in January by giving women a day of rest and merriment after the Christmas … [Read more...] about Nollaig na mBan Celebrations

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Archbishop Paul Cullen of Dublin becomes the first Irish cardinal on this day in 1866. Born in Co. Kildare, Cullen went on to study at the Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith. Cullen was appointed rector of Irish College and helped secure the college’s future. While rector from 1832-1850, he forged a close friendship with Pope Gregory XVI and Pope Pius IX and helped safeguard the interests of the Irish church. He was first made Archbishop of Armagh and then transferred to Archbishop of Dublin in 1852, where he would be later made a cardinal.

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