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Former All-Ireland captain Seán Doherty has died

Former All-Ireland captain Seán Doherty has died

July 9, 2025 by

FORMER captain Seán Doherty, who famously led Dublin to a breakthrough All-Ireland Senior Football Championship win in 1974, has died at the age of 78. Born in Wicklow in 1946, Doherty moved to south Dublin as a child, where he built his club career with Ballyboden Wanderers, later joining Ballyboden St. Enda’s and also playing a player-manager role with St. Anne’s. He helped … [Read more...] about Former All-Ireland captain Seán Doherty has died

Ireland’s humanitarian effort in Gaza set for delays

July 9, 2025 by

IRELAND'S commitment to evacuate critically ill children from Gaza for treatment has faced fresh delays, with the next group of patients not expected to arrive until September. This is despite doctors already preparing to receive them. Eight children were approved for evacuation last month under a medical initiative announced in late 2024 to treat up to 30 paediatric patients … [Read more...] about Ireland’s humanitarian effort in Gaza set for delays

Irish government to ease apartment standards to help combat housing crisis

July 8, 2025 by

THE Irish Government has introduced a plan to relax apartment design standards, aiming to speed up construction after a sharp drop in new developments being built. The updated guidelines will reduce minimum apartment sizes as well as requirements for open space and shared facilities. The move comes after a nearly 25% drop in apartment completions last year, with just over half … [Read more...] about Irish government to ease apartment standards to help combat housing crisis

Man sentenced for killing friend in ‘alcohol-fuelled attack’

July 8, 2025 by

A MAN has been sentenced to at least eight years behind bars after admitting killing his friend. Jason Murray, with an address at HMP Maghaberry, admitted the manslaughter of Paul Rowlands in Portrush, Co. Antrim in July 2022. The 42-year-old was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court today, where he was given an indeterminate sentence for which he will serve a minimum of eight years … [Read more...] about Man sentenced for killing friend in ‘alcohol-fuelled attack’

Sales of Bohemian FC’s new Oasis jersey will support Irish charity in Manchester

July 8, 2025 by

SALES of a new jersey released by Bohemian FC in partnership with Oasis will support an Irish charity in Manchester. The Dublin football club announced the partnership this month, ahead of the Oasis gig in Croke Park in August. As one of Ireland’s oldest football clubs, Bohemian FC are 100% fan-owned not-for-profit organisation. Bohemian FC have released a new jersey in … [Read more...] about Sales of Bohemian FC’s new Oasis jersey will support Irish charity in Manchester

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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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