THE Republic of Ireland rekindled their World Cup qualification dream with a 2–0 victory over Portugal, in a game that also included Cristiano Ronaldo’s first-ever red card in 226 appearances for his country. Troy Parrott delivered his finest performance for Ireland and propelled Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side to a landmark win over the world’s fifth-ranked team. The result keeps … [Read more...] about Ireland stun in 2-0 victory against Portugal
Ireland stun in 2-0 victory against Portugal
Bishop Niall Coll returns home as Pope Leo XIV’s first Irish appointment
POPE Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Niall Coll as the new Bishop of Raphoe, marking his first Irish appointment since his election earlier this year. The Diocese of Raphoe had been without a bishop since Bishop Alan McGuckian was transferred to the Diocese of Down and Connor in February 2024. Returning to his native Donegal, Bishop Coll described his homecoming as both humbling … [Read more...] about Bishop Niall Coll returns home as Pope Leo XIV’s first Irish appointment
hibernia • History
By Tom Deignan, Edna Cullen and Beth Gallagher
Fall 2025
Irish Ready for U.S. 250th Birthday The Irish will be right in the middle of America’s 250th birthday next July – which technically will. be known as the U.S. Semiquincentennial. In Philadelphia – the birthplace of American freedom – the Museum of the American Revolution will feature the Easter Rising in Dublin as part of a new exhibition about the Declaration of … [Read more...] about hibernia • History
Kate Gleason: A Century Ahead of Her Time
By Ray Cavanaugh
Even in recent decades, women engineers have at times felt like they're trying to make it in an “old boy's club.” But back in the era of Kate Gleason, a woman with engineering knowledge was remarkably rare. Gleason was born in Rochester, New York, on Nov. 24, 1865. According to findagrave.com, her father, William Gleason, was from Tipperary, and her mother, Ellen Gleason née … [Read more...] about Kate Gleason: A Century Ahead of Her Time
Two viable pipe bombs found after homes evacuated in Derry
TWO suspect devices which led to homes being evacuated in Derry in the early hours of this morning have been found to be viable. A security alert was put in place at around 12.30am this morning in the Skeoge area of the city Nearly two dozen homes were evacuated from the Glenabbey Close/Beraghvale area as cordons were put in place after the report was received by the … [Read more...] about Two viable pipe bombs found after homes evacuated in Derry