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Irish teacher Enoch Burke turns up at former school as students return after Christmas

Irish teacher Enoch Burke turns up at former school as students return after Christmas

January 7, 2025 by

IRISH teacher Enoch Burke turned up at the school he formerly worked at as the students returned from their Christmas holidays this week. Wilson’s Hospital School in Co. Westmeath reopened to students yesterday morning following the festive break. Schoolteacher Enoch Burke turned up at Wilson's Hospital School as it welcomed students back after Christmas yesterday morning Mr … [Read more...] about Irish teacher Enoch Burke turns up at former school as students return after Christmas

Investigation launched into possible link between two arson attacks

January 7, 2025 by

AN investigation is underway after two properties were set alight on the same day. Police were called to reports of a fire started at a flat in Irvinestown, Fermanagh at around 6.40pm on January 5. Earlier that day a caravan was targeted in the same town. “It was reported shortly before 6.40pm on Sunday evening, that an unknown person had forced entry to a unoccupied flat in … [Read more...] about Investigation launched into possible link between two arson attacks

Tánaiste claims outgoing Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is a ‘true friend of Ireland’

January 7, 2025 by

TÁNAISTE Micheál Martin has paid tribute to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau following his announcement that he will resign from that role. Last night Mr Trudeau confirmed he intends to step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Party of Canada after nine years in office although he will remain in his post until the party chooses a replacement. "This country deserves a … [Read more...] about Tánaiste claims outgoing Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is a ‘true friend of Ireland’

Colin Farrell says it’s ‘prosthetics from here on out’ following Golden Globes win

January 7, 2025 by

COLIN FARRELL claimed it is “prosthetics from here on out” as he accepted a coveted Golden Globe for his work on The Penguin. The Dubliner won the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture for Television at the ceremony held in California on January 5. The star plays Oswald Cobblepot - otherwsie known as The Penguin - in … [Read more...] about Colin Farrell says it’s ‘prosthetics from here on out’ following Golden Globes win

Woman left shaken after being threatened with suspected handgun during robbery in Belfast

January 5, 2025 by

A WOMAN was threatened with a suspected handgun after she gave chase to a robber in Belfast. The woman was cut and left badly shaken by the incident, which occurred in the Ormeau Road area of south Belfast on Saturday afternoon. Police are now appealing for information and have released a description of the suspect. "Shortly after 3.10pm, it was reported that a woman in her 20s … [Read more...] about Woman left shaken after being threatened with suspected handgun during robbery in Belfast

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Murphy wearing the U.S. Army khaki "Class A" uniform with full-size medals, 1948.
Murphy wearing the U.S. Army khaki “Class A” uniform with full-size medals, 1948.

Audie Murphy, the most decorated combat soldier of World War II, died tragically on this day in a plane crash. He was 46. Audie, one of 9 children, was born on June 20, 1924, near the town of Kingston, Texas. “We were share-crop farmers,” he wrote. “And to say that the family was poor would be an understatement. Poverty dogged our every step.” When he was 18, Audie enlisted in the army. The slight, freckle-faced kid was turned down by the Marines and the paratroopers before the infantry took him. He went on to earn 21 medals for bravery and the Congressional Medal of Honor. He is buried in Arlington Cemetery.

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