POLICE have reissued an appeal to find an Irishman who has been missing from his home since Friday. Farmer Michael Gaine was reported missing from Kenmare in Co. Kerry on March 21. The 56-year-old, who also goes by the name ‘Mike’, was last seen in Kenmare town shortly before 10am on Thursday, March 20. Michael Gaine was last seen on Thursday, March 20 CCTV captured him buying … [Read more...] about ‘Extreme concern’ for wellbeing of missing farmer last seen on Thursday
‘Extreme concern’ for wellbeing of missing farmer last seen on Thursday
Threats which saw schools closed across Northern Ireland confirmed as a ‘hoax’
A THREATENING email sent to nine schools in Northern Ireland has been confirmed by police to have been a ‘hoax’. Three schools in Strabane in Co. Tyrone, three schools in Ballycastle, Co., Antrim and three schools in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh received the email yesterday morning. PSNI officers were called to each school to engage with staff. Six schools were closed yesterday … [Read more...] about Threats which saw schools closed across Northern Ireland confirmed as a ‘hoax’
1978 — the year of the three popes
By Mal Rogers
The Irish Post – March 24, 2025
On the 20th anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II, MAL ROGERS looks back at 1978 when Karol Józef Wojtyła became Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church — at the end of a series of tumultuous events for the Vatican A woman walks past a mural in Wadowice, the birthplace of Pope John Paul II (Photo by Sergei Gapon/AFP via Getty Images) THE town of Wadowice in … [Read more...] about 1978 — the year of the three popes
Ireland snatch an epic victory against Bulgaria
Ireland pulled off a 2-1 win against Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday in what led to an aggregate 4-2 victory in their Nations League campaign. While it was the result the boys in green needed to capitalise on their initial 2-1 triumph against their opponents, Ireland had a challenging first half. At the thirty minute mark, Bulgaria’s Valentin Antov soured Ireland’s … [Read more...] about Ireland snatch an epic victory against Bulgaria
Manchester’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns in grand style
MANCHESTER"S St. Patrick's Day parade saw its biggest attendance in recent times, with thousands of people flooding the city streets to celebrate Irish culture and heritage. Families, friends, and visitors from across the region came together, donning green attire, waving Irish flags, and immersing themselves in the vibrant festivities. The annual celebration featured a … [Read more...] about Manchester’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns in grand style