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Pope Adrian IV, King Henry II and The Siege of Ireland

Pope Adrian IV, King Henry II and
The Siege of Ireland

By Rosemary Rogers

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On December 4, 1154, Nicholas Breakspear, the first and only Englishman to ascend to the papacy, was unanimously elected the Catholic Church’s 107th pope.  He chose Adrian IV, a posh name for a pope who proved deadly for the pesky isle across the sea, Ireland. Quite unfairly, in 12th-century Europe, Ireland, a country steeped in spirituality, learning, and illuminated … [Read more...] about

Pope Adrian IV, King Henry II and
The Siege of Ireland

Nellie Bly: “The Best Reporter in America”

By Darina Molloy

November 1999

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Nellie Bly’s biographer, Brooke Kroeger, captured the essence of his admirable subject when he wrote: “In the 1880s, she pioneered the development of ‘detective’ or ‘stunt’ journalism, the acknowledged forerunner to full-scale investigative reporting.” Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran on May 5, 1864 to Michael Cochran and Mary Jane Cummings, both of whom were of Irish descent, Bly … [Read more...] about Nellie Bly: “The Best Reporter in America”

Fundraiser for Irish nurse who died suddenly on holiday in Australia passes €128k

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A FUNDRAISER launched to support the family of an Irish nurse who died suddenly while on holiday in Australia has reaced more than €128k. Louth native Marie Claire Rogers died in Sydney on Monday, April 28, “after a short illness", her family has confirmed. The 24-year-old, of Clonmor in Togher, was visiting her sister when she became unwell. She died days later in hospital. A … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for Irish nurse who died suddenly on holiday in Australia passes €128k

Ireland deports men, women and children on chartered flight to Georgia

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IRELAND has deported 39 people to Georgia on a chartered flight from Dublin Airport. That figure included 30 men, four women and five children - who were part of family groups, An Garda Síochána said in a statement this morning. “Yesterday, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) of An Garda Síochána carried out an operation removing individuals … [Read more...] about Ireland deports men, women and children on chartered flight to Georgia

Ireland helps fund underground school shelter in Ukraine

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THE Irish Government has helped fund a new underground school shelter for children in Ukraine. Opened this week, the state-of-the-art facility will provide a safe learning environment for 700 students. Constructed in less than a year, the bomb shelter will serve as an underground school, cultural centre, and youth hub. The €2.4m project is a collaboration between the European … [Read more...] about Ireland helps fund underground school shelter in Ukraine