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Missing person appeal launched for teenager last seen three days ago

Missing person appeal launched for teenager last seen three days ago

May 15, 2025 by

GARDAÍ have launched a missing person appeal for a teenager who was last seen on Monday. Claudette Forde was reported missing from her home in Dublin at 8.45pm on May 12. Missing Claudette Forde was last seen on Monday The 14-year-old was last seen wearing blue pyjamas, the police force confirmed this morning. “Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the … [Read more...] about Missing person appeal launched for teenager last seen three days ago

Tánaiste to discuss Trump tariffs with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels

May 15, 2025 by

TÁNAISTE Simon Harris is in Brussels today to meet with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič and trade ministers from fellow EU nations. Discussions are due to tackle the impending trade tariffs set to be imposed on inports from the EU into the US. “Ireland’s consistent position remains that we need to get into a substantive, calm, measured and comprehensive dialogue with the … [Read more...] about Tánaiste to discuss Trump tariffs with EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in Brussels

MPs to discuss path to Irish border poll in Westminster debate

May 15, 2025 by

MPS will take part in a meeting in Westminster this month to discuss the best path to a poll on a united Ireland. A debate will take place on the barriers facing the poll featuring SDLP MP Colum Eastwood, Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen and author Kevin Meagher, whose book A United Ireland tackles the issue. The event, due to take place at Portcullis House on May 20, has been organised … [Read more...] about MPs to discuss path to Irish border poll in Westminster debate

Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Belfast

May 15, 2025 by

A MAN will appear in a Belfast court today charged with murder and attempted murder. The 50-year-old was arrested in north Belfast on Tusday (May 13) following a search by the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team. He has since been charged with the attempted murder of taxi driver Sean O'Reilly, who was killed in the Bell Steel Manor area of west Belfast, and the murder of Danny … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Belfast

Family of murder victim pay tribute to ‘proud Irishman’ who died after being robbed in London

May 14, 2025 by

THE FAMILY of an elderly Irishman who died after being robbed in London have paid tribute to their 'funny and charming' loved one. John Mackey, 87, was taken to hospital following the incident in Goodchild Road in the Manor House district of Hackney shortly before 6pm on Tuesday, May 6. Sadly, the Co. Kilkenny native passed away in hospital two days later. Peter Augustine, 58, … [Read more...] about Family of murder victim pay tribute to ‘proud Irishman’ who died after being robbed in London

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May 4, 1847

New York State creates a Board of Commissioners of Emigration. Two-thirds of all emigration to America came through New York from the 1780s to the 1880s. With the onset of the Famine and thousands of Irish emigrants arriving in a constant stream, benevolent societies were established and lobbied New York State to set up a board of Commissioners of Emigration. The Board, which was instituted on this day in 1847, set up the Emigrant Refuge and Hospital on Ward’s Island in the East River and took over the running of the Marine Hospital on Staten Island.

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