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Laura Whitmore camouflaged in stunning new body art campaign promoting the need for self-care

Laura Whitmore camouflaged in stunning new body art campaign promoting the need for self-care

October 17, 2024 by

PRESENTER Laura Whitmore is the focus of a stunning new campaign promoting gentle living and the importance of self-care. The former Love Island presenter features in a new podcast being launched this week by the haircare brand Timotei. Laura Whitmore features in a new podcast launched by Timotei The Irishwoman, who was born in Dublin but raised in Wicklow, is one of five stars … [Read more...] about Laura Whitmore camouflaged in stunning new body art campaign promoting the need for self-care

Bloody Sunday families ‘will not grieve’ death of former head of British Army Gen Mike Jackson

October 17, 2024 by

THE families of the victims of the Bloody Sunday massacre “will not grieve” the former head of the British Army, General Mike Jackson who died this week. Gen Jackson, died on Tuesday, October 15, at the age of 80, surrounded by his family. In a statement, the British Army said “General ‘Jacko’ served with distinction for over 40 years, finishing his career as Chief of the … [Read more...] about Bloody Sunday families ‘will not grieve’ death of former head of British Army Gen Mike Jackson

Gary Oldman will return to stage in revival of Samuel Beckett classic

October 17, 2024 by

GARY OLDMAN will return to the stage after 40 years in a revival of Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape. The English actor, who was born in London in 1958, made his stage debut at the York Theatre Royal in 1979, and he will return there next spring when the production opens in April. Written in 1958, Dublin-born Beckett’s one-act play tells the story of Krapp, who records a … [Read more...] about Gary Oldman will return to stage in revival of Samuel Beckett classic

President Higgins praises families of Stardust victims on ‘steadfast pursuit of truth’

October 17, 2024 by

PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has praised the families of those killed in the Stardust nightclub tragedy for their ”steadfastness in the pursuit of truth” over their deaths. The president hosted 150 people in Áras an Uachtaráin yesterday afternoon to honour the memory of the 48 who died in the fire which broke out in the Dublin nightclub in the early hours of February 14, … [Read more...] about President Higgins praises families of Stardust victims on ‘steadfast pursuit of truth’

Nottingham Forest star Andrew Omobamidele reveals racist abuse he faced in Ireland

October 17, 2024 by

FOOTBALLER Andrew Omobamidele has revealed the racist abuse he faced on the pitch while playing as a youth in Ireland. The Republic of Ireland international has been a defender for Nottingham Forest FC since 2023, after a signing a five-year contract with the Premier League side. As a youth he played in the Dublin District Schoolboys League alongside fellow future Irish … [Read more...] about Nottingham Forest star Andrew Omobamidele reveals racist abuse he faced in Ireland

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April 20, 2008

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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