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President Connolly sees ‘hope for the future’ in students exhibiting at Stripe Young Scientist competition

President Connolly sees ‘hope for the future’ in students exhibiting at Stripe Young Scientist competition

January 8, 2026 by

PRESIDENT Catherine Connolly praised the talent and ability of Ireland’s youth as she gave the opening speech at the annual Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. The event, which opened to the public today at the RDS in Dublin, was formally opened by the President yesterday, along with Stripe co-founder Patrick Collinson, who is himself a former Young Scientist … [Read more...] about President Connolly sees ‘hope for the future’ in students exhibiting at Stripe Young Scientist competition

Irish team lands in US for World Cross Country Championships

January 8, 2026 by

FOUR Irish athletes have landed in the US today ready to take part in this weekend's World Cross Country Championships. The event, which gets underway this Saturday, January 10, marks the 46th edition of the annual competition. It is being held in Tallahassee, Florida, making its return to the US for the first time since 1992. Irish athlete Brain Fay headlines the team for the … [Read more...] about Irish team lands in US for World Cross Country Championships

Woman extradited from UK in connection with investigation into murder of man in Dublin

January 8, 2026 by

A WOMAN has been extradited from the UK to Ireland in connection with an investigation into the shooting of a man in Dublin in 2017. The woman, who is aged in her 40s, is due to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin this morning. She was arrested by Gardaí investigating the murder of Jamie Tighe Ennis. Garda forensics pictured at the scene of the shooting Dublin in … [Read more...] about Woman extradited from UK in connection with investigation into murder of man in Dublin

‘Attitudes need to change’ after 190 people die on Irish roads in one year

January 8, 2026 by

THE Irish public is being urged to “change its attitude” to road safety after 190 people died in collisions in 2025. Gardaí issued a public appeal this week calling on drivers to help reduce deaths on the roads after releasing figures of its Christmas and New Year road safety campaign. There were 26 deaths on the roads during the campaign, which ran from December 1, 2025 to … [Read more...] about ‘Attitudes need to change’ after 190 people die on Irish roads in one year

Dublin Bus becomes Ireland’s biggest public transport operator following ‘record-setting’ year

January 8, 2026 by

DUBLIN BUS has become the biggest public transport operator in Ireland following a “record-setting” year. The service broke passenger records last year, where it carried around 164 million customers – an increase of five million on its 2024 figures. Currently, on a typical weekday, the bus service carries roughly 500,000 passengers across the capital and the Greater Dublin … [Read more...] about Dublin Bus becomes Ireland’s biggest public transport operator following ‘record-setting’ year

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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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