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Two police officers injured after patrol car rammed

Two police officers injured after patrol car rammed

October 15, 2024 by

TWO police officers were injured when their patrol car was rammed in the early hours of the morning. The officers were on patrol in Crossmaglen in Co. Armagh on October 13 when a car they signalled to stop deliberately drove into them. “Just after 1am police on patrol in the Dundalk Road area signalled their blue lights at a black Audi driving on the opposite side of the road,” … [Read more...] about Two police officers injured after patrol car rammed

Irish Government confirms plans to purchase land for new nature reserve

October 15, 2024 by

A NEW nature reserve will be created in Ireland under plans announced by Nature Minister Malcolm Noonan. The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform confirmed this week his intention to purchase just under 165 acres of land in Kilkenny and designate it as the new Gale’s Hill Nature Reserve. “Under this Government, we have transformed the National Parks and … [Read more...] about Irish Government confirms plans to purchase land for new nature reserve

Country, craic & ceol at the Irish Post Awards

October 15, 2024 by

From bodhrán champ to chart-topping star Carlow’s Derek Ryan will light up the Irish Post Awards Derek Ryan CUE the craic! Derek Ryan and his five fellow musicians will make up the glittering ‘house band’ for the night at the Irish Post Awards. The lads blend country music, Irish folk, a spot of Americana, a flourish of céilí to produce a huge sound that will help you rock the … [Read more...] about Country, craic & ceol at the Irish Post Awards

Man wanted in Slovakia to stand trial for assault arrested in Northern Ireland

October 15, 2024 by

A MAN who is wanted to stand trial in Slovakia has been arrested in Northern Ireland. The 22-year-old, who is due to stand trial for assault and disorderly conduct, was arrested in Belfast today by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit. Arrested in Belfast City Centre this morning, he was detained on a Slovakian extradition warrant … [Read more...] about Man wanted in Slovakia to stand trial for assault arrested in Northern Ireland

President Higgins will host families of victims of Stardust nightclub tragedy

October 15, 2024 by

THE families and loved ones of those who died in the Stardust nightclub tragedy will meet President Michael D Higgins this week. Roughly 150 people will attend a reception at Áras an Uachtaráin tomorrow to honour the memory of the 48 people who died when a fire broke out at the Dublin nightclub in the early hours of February 14, 1981. A ceremony of commemoration for the … [Read more...] about President Higgins will host families of victims of Stardust nightclub tragedy

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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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