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City-wide treasure hunt will kick off St Patrick’s festivities in Dublin

City-wide treasure hunt will kick off St Patrick’s festivities in Dublin

February 18, 2025 by

A CITY-WIDE treasure hunt will kick off the St Partick’s Day festivities in Dublin next month. Dublin City Council has confirmed the return of the event, which has not taken place in the capital for a number of years. “What a great way to kick off the St Patrick’s Festival Weekend, with a Treasure Hunt,” Emma Blain, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, said. “This is something that … [Read more...] about City-wide treasure hunt will kick off St Patrick’s festivities in Dublin

Man and woman hospitalised after home set alight overnight

February 18, 2025 by

A MAN and a woman were taken to hospital after a home in Co. Down was set alight in an overnight arson attack. PSNI officers were called to the property in the Warrenpoint area in the early hours of this morning (February 18). "Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, received and responded to … [Read more...] about Man and woman hospitalised after home set alight overnight

Long-standing Irish community organisation gets a ‘place to call home’

February 18, 2025 by

A LONG-STANDING Irish organisation which has served some of the most vulnerable members of the community in Britain for nearly 30 years has purchased a permanent home. After first setting up in the city 29 years ago, Leeds Irish Health and Homes (LIHH) has purchased a new office and community space to continue their work. The purchase of their new home in Harehills is a … [Read more...] about Long-standing Irish community organisation gets a ‘place to call home’

City-wide treasure hunt will kick of St Patrick’s festivities in Dublin

February 18, 2025 by

A CITY-WIDE treasure hunt will kick off the St Partick’s Day festivities in Dublin next month. Dublin City Council has confirmed the return of the event, which has not taken place in the capital for a number of years. “What a great way to kick off the St Patrick’s Festival Weekend, with a Treasure Hunt,” Emma Blain, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, said. “This is something that … [Read more...] about City-wide treasure hunt will kick of St Patrick’s festivities in Dublin

Funfair firm and engineer sentenced after faulty ride injured passengers

February 18, 2025 by

A FUNFAIR operator and an engineer have been sentenced after a ride malfunctioned injuring numerous adults and children on board. The incident happened at Planet Fun in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim on July 24, 2021. A sentencing hearing took place at Belfast Crown Court on February 14, 2025. Global Events and Attractions Ltd, the Scottish-based firm responsible for the ride, had … [Read more...] about Funfair firm and engineer sentenced after faulty ride injured passengers

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December 17, 1999

The Irish government announced on this day in 1999 that the state had purchased the 550 acre site of the Battle of the Boyne for £9 million. In 1690, forces under rival claimants to the English throne, Catholic King James and Protestant King William, met at the River Boyne near Drogheda and fought. The battle was won by William, ending James’s quest to regain the crown and instituting the Protestant rule in Ireland. The site, which was purchased from an unidentified business man, was redeveloped and is now a tourist centre.

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