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Police name man found dead in Co. Down

Police name man found dead in Co. Down

December 29, 2025 by

POLICE have named a man who was found dead in Co. Down over the weekend. Jonathan Baker, who was 54 years old, was found dead in Bangor on December 27. Jonathan Baker has been formally identified by police He was wanted in connection with an attempted double murder on Christmas Eve. The incident saw a man and a woman hospitalised following a stabbing attack in Bangor on … [Read more...] about Police name man found dead in Co. Down

Irish Government announces €5m in funding for disability sports projects

December 29, 2025 by

MORE than €5m has been earmarked for sports bodies in Ireland to support disability-related projects. Funding will be awarded to the national governing bodies (NGBs) of sport to finance their inclusion projects, the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, and Sport Ireland announced today The finances will come from Ireland’s Dormant Accounts Fund which allows … [Read more...] about Irish Government announces €5m in funding for disability sports projects

Taoiseach ‘hopeful’ for ceasefire in Ukraine following peace talks

December 29, 2025 by

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin is ‘hopeful’ for a ceasefire in Ukraine following peace talks between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The pair met at Mar-a-Lago in Florida last night, where they discussed a plan to end the war in Ukraine. Following their talks both leaders confirmed progress had been made, although admitted some sticking points … [Read more...] about Taoiseach ‘hopeful’ for ceasefire in Ukraine following peace talks

Man from Dublin one of five due in court over ‘large-scale disorder’ at pub in England on St Stephen’s Day

December 28, 2025 by

A MAN from Dublin is one of five due in court over what police described as 'large-scale disorder' at a pub in Warwickshire, England on St Stephen's Day. Wesley Quigley, 21, of Maurne Road in the Irish capital is due to appear at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Monday, December 29 charged with affray and possession of a knife in a public place. Also appearing at the court … [Read more...] about Man from Dublin one of five due in court over ‘large-scale disorder’ at pub in England on St Stephen’s Day

Two churches burgled in Co. Armagh village on Christmas Day

December 28, 2025 by

POLICE are appealing for information after two churches were burgled in a Co. Armagh village on Christmas Day. The churches targeted were St Michael's Catholic Church on Dundalk Street in Newtownhamilton and the nearby Second Newtownhamilton Presbyterian Church on Castleblayney Street. Entry was gained to the churches sometime between 3pm on Christmas Day and 9am on St … [Read more...] about Two churches burgled in Co. Armagh village on Christmas Day

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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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