• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Irish America

Irish America

Irish America

  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT US
    • IRISH AMERICA TEAM
  • IN THIS ISSUE
  • HALL OF FAME
  • THE LISTS
    • BUSINESS 100
    • HALL OF FAME
    • HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES 50
    • WALL STREET 50
  • LIBRARY
  • TRAVEL
  • EVENTS

‘Noone is being suspended’ PSNI chief confirms after police officers filmed celebrating Armagh win

‘Noone is being suspended’ PSNI chief confirms after police officers filmed celebrating Armagh win

August 1, 2024 by

NOONE will be suspended or sacked over footage showing PSNI officers celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland win, the chief of the police force has confirmed today. In a statement, PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said while he “does not support what the officers did” those involved would not be disciplined over the incident. Videos circulated online on Sunday evening showing PSNI … [Read more...] about ‘Noone is being suspended’ PSNI chief confirms after police officers filmed celebrating Armagh win

‘A mentor and inspiration’: Tributes following death of popular athletics coach

August 1, 2024 by

TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular athletics coach who died unexpectedly at his home in Co. Cork over the weekend. Christopher Harrington died at his home in Waterfall on Sunday, July 28, his family have confirmed. The father-of-five died “unexpectedly at home”, his family said in a statement, adding that he would be “sadly missed” by his large family and wide circle of … [Read more...] about ‘A mentor and inspiration’: Tributes following death of popular athletics coach

Historic Irish pub which was hub for community in Wales rebuilt and reopened

August 1, 2024 by

AN historic pub which was once at the centre of an Irish community in Wales has been relocated, rebuilt and reopened to the public. The Vulcan Hotel has been rebuilt and reopened in Cardiff (Pics: Nathan Roach) From 1853 to 2012 The Vulcan Hotel was located at 10 Adam Street in an area then known as Newtown which served the workforce needed to service Cardiff docks. Back then … [Read more...] about Historic Irish pub which was hub for community in Wales rebuilt and reopened

A Gold For Ireland

By Fiona Audley

August 1, 2024 by

SWIMMER Daniel Wiffen has ‘written himself into the history books’ by becoming Ireland’s first gold medalist of the Paris Olympics and the first man to ever secure a medal in the pool for Ireland. The Armagh native swam his way to victory on July 30, securing an Olympic gold medal in the final of the men’s 800m freestyle, in a new Olympic record time of 7:38.19. In doing so the … [Read more...] about A Gold For Ireland

Joint funeral takes place today for friends killed in tragedy on Irish road

August 1, 2024 by

A JOINT funeral will take place today for two friends who died when the motorcycle they were riding was involved in a horror collision in Co. Meath. Mark ‘Beaver’ Eager and Stuart ‘Stuewy’ O’Connell both died when the motorcycle they were riding was involved in a three motorcycle collision in Bellaney, Oldcastle at around 4.40pm on Sunday, July 28. Mark Eager and Stuart … [Read more...] about Joint funeral takes place today for friends killed in tragedy on Irish road

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Featured Video

Featured Podcast

News from the Irish Post

  • Two arrested following racially-motivated hate crime in Belfast

    POLICE have arrested two men in connection with an incident in Belfast that they are treating as ...

  • Irish Government provides €500,000 to support Lancashire GAA Centre of Excellence in Manchester

    THE IRISH GOVERNMENT has provided a €500,000 grant via the Emigrant Support Programme to support ...

  • FAI accused of taking "cowards' way out" after confirming Ireland will host Israel at neutral venue

    THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND (FAI) has been accused of taking the "cowards' way out" after...

  • Murder charge following death of man in Co. Leitrim

    A MAN has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a man in Co. Leitrim this ...

June 14, 1690

King William III (of Orange) landed in Ireland to confront former King James II. Ireland was controlled by Roman Catholics loyal to James, and Franco-Irish Jacobites arrived from France with French forces in March 1689 to join the war in Ireland and contest Protestant resistance at the Siege of Derry. William sent his navy to the city in July, and his army landed in August. After progress stalled, William personally intervened to lead his armies to victory over James at the Battle of the Boyne on 1 July 1690, after which James II fled back to France.

Footer

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Subscribe

  • Subscribe
  • Give a Gift
  • Newsletter

Additional

  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 · IrishAmerica Child Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in