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Ryan Tubridy to receive Irish Post Award

Ryan Tubridy to receive Irish Post Award

October 23, 2024 by

RYAN TUBRIDY will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting Award at The Irish Post Awards to be held in London on Thursday, November 7. Ryan said he was delighted on hearing the news: “I’m extremely honoured to accept this award from an Anglo-Irish (or rather, Irish-Anglo) institution. It’s been quite the year personally and professionally in a very positive way and … [Read more...] about Ryan Tubridy to receive Irish Post Award

New direct flights from Ireland to Las Vegas begin departing this week

October 22, 2024 by

A NEW Aer Lingus route connecting Ireland and Nevada will take off this week. The nation’s first direct flight from Dublin to Nevada will operate three times a week from October 25. "Aer Lingus is bringing this iconic destination to Irish customers seeking an escape to the winter sun." said Aer Lingus' Chief Executive Officer, Lynne Embleton. "In addition to the warm climate, … [Read more...] about New direct flights from Ireland to Las Vegas begin departing this week

Murderer on the run from Northern Irish prison arrested in Dublin

October 22, 2024 by

A CONVICTED murderer who was on the run from a prison in Northern Ireland was arrested in Dublin. Today Thomas McCabe was extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland after being arrested in the Irish capital on Saturday, August 10. The 60-year-old was sought by the Police Service of Northern Ireland for being unlawfully at large from prison since August 23, … [Read more...] about Murderer on the run from Northern Irish prison arrested in Dublin

Woman arrested after man dies following incident in house in Carlow

October 22, 2024 by

A WOMAN has been arrested by gardaí investigating the death of a man in Carlow. Officers were called to reports of an incident at a house on New Oak Estate in Carlow town at around 11.40pm on Monday, October 21. There they found an unresponsive man with serious injuries. The 30-year-old was treated by paramedics before being taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny where he … [Read more...] about Woman arrested after man dies following incident in house in Carlow

Former home of missing Kyran Durnin searched by gardai

October 22, 2024 by

THE former home of a missing eight-year-old boy from Co. Louth is being searched by Gardaí. Kyran Durnin lived at the house in Emer Terrace, Dundalk until May of this year, the police force confirmed in a statement. Officers investigating the disappearance of the boy, who is “missing, presumed dead”, took possession of the property yesterday. They began technical and forensic … [Read more...] about Former home of missing Kyran Durnin searched by gardai

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On this day in 2008, 26-year-old Irish-American Danica Patrick became the first woman to win the Indy Japan 300. This made her the first female winner in IndyCar racing history. Just three years prior, she had made her Indy 500 debut in 2005, where she finished in fourth place. Only the fourth woman to compete in the Indy 500, she became the first woman ever to lead a lap (she led for 19 laps) in the 500 mile race. Later in 2005, she earned Rookie of the Year honors and finished 12th overall. She has appeared twice in Sports Illustrated.

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