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Primark to cut 150 jobs across Ireland and Britain

Primark to cut 150 jobs across Ireland and Britain

June 26, 2025 by

PRIMARK is set to cut over 150 jobs in Ireland and Britain as part of a global restructuring plan. The majority of the layoffs - roughly 100 jobs - will hit Primark’s international headquarters in Dublin. Departments such as HR and finance are expected to bear the brunt of the cuts. These plans will see a number of services outsourced to third-party providers. “As we continue … [Read more...] about Primark to cut 150 jobs across Ireland and Britain

Investigation launched after ‘fatal incident’ in Dublin

June 26, 2025 by

AN investigation has been launched after a man died following an incident at a home in Dublin last night. Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating “all the circumstances” surrounding the death of the man at the property in Foxdene Drive, Balgaddy. Officers were called to the property shortly after 11pm yesterday (June 25). A man, aged in his 50s, who was found injured at … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after ‘fatal incident’ in Dublin

Man extradited from Germany to Northern Ireland to stand trial for human trafficking offences

June 26, 2025 by

A MAN wanted to stand trial for human trafficking offences in Northern Ireland has been extradited to Northern Ireland. The 40-year-old was arrested in Forstinning in Upper Bavaria on May 12, 2025 on foot of an extradition warrant. On Tuesday, June 24, officers from the PSNI’s International Policing Team completed extradition proceedings with his successful return to Northern … [Read more...] about Man extradited from Germany to Northern Ireland to stand trial for human trafficking offences

Omagh bombing victims demand full accountability

June 26, 2025 by

NEARLY 27 years after the deadliest attack of the Troubles, victims and survivors of the Omagh bombing are demanding more than condolences and symbolic gestures. They want the full truth - and they believe that can only be achieved through meaningful cooperation from both the British and Irish governments. The Omagh bombing on August 15, 1998, carried out by the Real IRA, … [Read more...] about Omagh bombing victims demand full accountability

Renewed appeal 14 years after man killed in hit and run while walking home from night out

June 26, 2025 by

POLICE have issued an anniversary appeal for information about a hit and run collision which killed a 20-year-old man. Fintan Traynor died after being hit by a car while walking home in the early hours of June 26, 2011, after a night out in Castleblayney, County Monaghan. The collision happened in Lemgare Road, which links the villages of Clontibret and Annyalla with Derrynoose … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal 14 years after man killed in hit and run while walking home from night out

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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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