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Woman in her 70s dies following collision in Co. Kilkenny

Woman in her 70s dies following collision in Co. Kilkenny

January 5, 2025 by

A WOMAN in her 70s has died following a collision in Co. Kilkenny. The two-vehicle collision occurred on the N25 at Luffany in Slieverue at approximately 5:50pm on Friday. The woman, who was the driver of one of the vehicles, was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body was taken to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford, where a post-mortem … [Read more...] about Woman in her 70s dies following collision in Co. Kilkenny

U2 frontman Bono receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

January 5, 2025 by

U2 frontman Bono has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from outgoing US leader, Joe Biden. The award, which is America's highest civilian honour, was established in 1963 by then president John F. Kennedy. The medal is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values or security of the United States, world peace or other … [Read more...] about U2 frontman Bono receives Presidential Medal of Freedom from Joe Biden

Gardaí launch murder investigation following death of woman in Co. Cork

January 5, 2025 by

GARDAI have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in co. Cork. The body of the woman, named locally as 31-year-old mother-of-two Paula Canty, was discovered at a residential property on Bridewell Lane in Mallow on Friday. A post-mortem examination has been carried out and preliminary results have been provided to the investigating team. While details of … [Read more...] about Gardaí launch murder investigation following death of woman in Co. Cork

Weather warnings remain in place as 28,000 left without power

January 5, 2025 by

WEATHER warnings remain in place in Ireland today while 28,000 properties have been left without power. If follows adverse weather conditions across the country on Saturday, with several counties at risk of further snow and ice today. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland has been issued with a Status Yellow snow and ice warning, with some areas expected to see up to 10cm of … [Read more...] about Weather warnings remain in place as 28,000 left without power

Woman bailed following reported arson attack on north Belfast home

January 5, 2025 by

A WOMAN arrested in relation to a reported arson attack on a home in Belfast has been bailed. The 33-year-old was detained on suspicion of a number of offences, including arson with intent to endanger life. It relates to a fire at a property in the north of the city at lunchtime on Friday, when three people were inside the building. "Just before 12.25pm, we received a report … [Read more...] about Woman bailed following reported arson attack on north Belfast home

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May 30, 1971

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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