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Artwork considered one of Gerard Dillon’s best set to go under the hammer next week

Artwork considered one of Gerard Dillon’s best set to go under the hammer next week

August 29, 2024 by

A SEMINAL piece of art by Belfast-born artist Gerard Dillon will go under the hammer in Sussex next week. The Irishman, who died in Dublin in 1971 at the age of 55, is thought to have completed the work in 1949. Considered one of the artist's most important pieces, High Cross Panel is inspired by Celtic relief sculptures that Dillon had sketched during his visits to … [Read more...] about Artwork considered one of Gerard Dillon’s best set to go under the hammer next week

Investigation launched after gunshots fired from moving car in Limerick

August 29, 2024 by

AN investigation has been launched after gunshots were fired from a moving car in Limerick last night. Gardaí confirm they are investigating “all the circumstances” in relation to the incident, which saw a gun fired from a car on the N20 between Charleville and O'Rourke's Cross at around 7.20pm last night (August 28). “At approximately 7.20pm on the N20 between Charleville and … [Read more...] about Investigation launched after gunshots fired from moving car in Limerick

Oasis announces further gigs on reunion tour due to ‘phenomenal interest’ in tickets

August 29, 2024 by

OASIS have announced further dates on its 2025 tour due to the “phenomenal” interest in tickets since their reunion was announced this week. The band, led by second generation Irish brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, stunned fans this week by confirming they would reunite for a world tour next year, 16 years after the band split. Liam and Noel Gallagher have announced their … [Read more...] about Oasis announces further gigs on reunion tour due to ‘phenomenal interest’ in tickets

Colum Eastwood steps down as SDLP leader

August 29, 2024 by

COLUM EASTWOOD has resigned as the leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP). In a statement made this afternoon, the MP for Foyle announced his intention to leave the position as head of the party, a role he assumed in 2015. He will remain in the role until his successor is appointed, he confirmed today. Mr Eastwood’s resignation comes just eight weeks after his … [Read more...] about Colum Eastwood steps down as SDLP leader

Family’s emotional appeal over man missing for more than four months

August 29, 2024 by

THE family of a man who was last seen more than four months ago have made an emotional appeal for his return. Jason Hughes was last seen on April 26. The 27-year-old, who is deemed a high-risk missing person by police, has links to Belfast but could be anywhere in Northern Ireland, the PSNI have confirmed in a statement renewing their appeal for information on his whereabouts … [Read more...] about Family’s emotional appeal over man missing for more than four months

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April 11, 1971

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) ended its long-held ban on members playing or attending “foreign” sports games such as soccer and rugby on April 11, 1971. The most notable controversy surrounding the ban took place in 1938, when Douglas Hyde, then President of Ireland, was suspended as a Patron of the Association after he attended an international soccer match in Dalymount Park, Dublin. He was later re-admitted in a vote of 120 – 11 at the GAA’s 1939 Annual Congress. The lifting of the ban also resulted in Croke Park, Dublin’s large GAA staduim, being permitted to host foreign games.

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