February 22 1975 We, the natives and inhabitants of this island, are occasionally inclined to smile at or write clever little articles about the tremendous ballyhoo which goes into the celebration of St Patrick’s Day in New York. The great polyglot city is given over from dawn to dusk to people festooned in harps and shillelaghs; whose names they are proud to claim begin with O or Mac; and who have never been, nor will ever come, nearer to Ireland than the banks of the East River. Their emotional attachment to Ireland, we often feel, is in inverse proportion to…
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The family of ‘vulnerable’ Co Tyrone teenager Columba McVeigh who was recruited to work for British military intelligence before the IRA killed and secretly buried him believe he was “exploited” by his handlers. The 19-year-old, from Donaghmore in Co Tyrone, was last seen in November 1975 and was later shot and secretly buried by republicans. He is one of the group of victims known as the ‘Disappeared’, whose remains have yet to be found despite going missing almost half a century ago. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains has carried out several searches of bogland in Co…
The Italian manager was able to restore Napoli’s winning mentality in a short time The Italian manager was able to restore Napoli’s winning mentality in a short time Getty Images It took less than a summer for Antonio Conte to guide Napoli back to prominence. One of the most successful European coaches of the last decade, Conte is a special manager and he showed it on the pitch as he was able to win almost everywhere he worked and in the shortest time possible. When former Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli called him in 2011 to coach the club where he…
An investigation team established to probe the activities of British agent Stakeknife has confirmed he was not involved in the murder of IRA informer Caroline Moreland more than 30 years ago. The body of Ms Moreland (34) was found near Roslea, Co Fermanagh, in July 1994 – just weeks before the IRA’s historic ceasefire in August that year. She had been shot three times in the head and her body dumped on a roadside close to the border. A new book by veteran journalist Martin Dillon now claims the mother-of-three was having an affair with a senior republican who was…
Gardai have not responded directly to claims that one of its informers was present when Jean McConville was shot and secretly buried by the IRA. Mrs McConville was abducted from her west Belfast home, shot in the head and buried on a Co Louth beach in 1972. She was later accused of being an informer, a claim rejected by her family. While the IRA initially denied involvement in her disappearance, it eventually admitted its role in 1999 when the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains (ICLVR) was established. Her remains were recovered from a beach in Co Louth…
Free agents were able to be signed starting Feb. 1 and there are a few marquee names still available Free agents were able to be signed starting Feb. 1 and there are a few marquee names still available Getty Images The 2025 WNBA free agency period has slowed down and only one player on CBS Sports’ list of the top-10 free agents remains unsigned: Breanna Stewart. She was cored by the defending champion New York Liberty, however, and there shouldn’t be any drama on that front. Elsewhere, the Phoenix Mercury made a big splash by pulling off sign-and-trade deals for…
An IRA man killed during an SAS ambush in Gibraltar almost 40 years ago was reluctant to go on the ill-fated operation, it has been claimed. Daniel McCann was one of three IRA members shot dead by the British army in March 1988. Along with Mr McCann, Sean Savage and Mairead Farrell were part of a team sent to the British overseas territory to kill members of a military band. The mission came to a deadly end when the trio were targeted in an SAS ambush which it is claimed was closely followed by then British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.…
Relatives of people killed in the Enniskillen bomb have called for a public inquiry after a new book revealed claims that MI5 tampered with the device before it exploded. Eleven people lost their lives when the 40lb IRA device exploded at a cenotaph in the Co Fermanagh town in November 1987. Another man remained in a coma for 13 years before his death in 2000. Best-selling author Martin Dillon has now revealed that an MI5 whistle blower claimed the device had been interfered with before it went off. He also suggests the Irish and British governments have buried documents linked…
The Trump administration is restoring jobs for dozens of fired National Park Service employees and hiring nearly 3,000 additional seasonal workers, following an uproar over an aggressive plan to downsize the agency. The Trump administration is restoring jobs for dozens of fired National Park Service employees and hiring nearly 3,000 additional seasonal workers, following an uproar over an aggressive plan to downsize the agency. The Trump administration is restoring jobs for dozens of fired National Park Service employees and hiring nearly 3,000 additional seasonal workers, following an uproar over an aggressive plan to downsize the agency.
Du’Plessis Kirifi crosses in the first minute as the flanker offers good support to the brilliant Cam Roigard. Du’Plessis Kirifi crosses in the first minute as the flanker offers good support to the brilliant Cam Roigard. Video: Roigard sends Kirifi in to score Roigard sends Kirifi in to score We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Sport Rugby Union Du’Plessis Kirifi crosses in the first minute as the flanker offers good support to the brilliant Cam Roigard. February 22, 2025 — 2.34pm , register or subscribe to save articles…
Du’Plessis Kirifi crosses in the first minute as the flanker offers good support to the brilliant Cam Roigard. Du’Plessis Kirifi crosses in the first minute as the flanker offers good support to the brilliant Cam Roigard. Video: Roigard sends Kirifi in to score Roigard sends Kirifi in to score We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Sport Rugby Union Du’Plessis Kirifi crosses in the first minute as the flanker offers good support to the brilliant Cam Roigard. February 22, 2025 — 2.34pm , register or subscribe to save articles…
Free agency has slowed down but some marquee names are still on the board Free agency has slowed down but some marquee names are still on the board Getty Images The 2025 WNBA free agency period has finally slowed to a crawl, though some big names remain on the board, namely New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart, who is expected to re-sign in Brooklyn to lead the team’s quest to repeat as champions. Another to keep an eye on is Chennedy Carter, who became an unrestricted free agent when the Chicago Sky declined to extend a qualifying offer. In addition,…
Galway’s interconnected regional and local road network is to see an investment of nearly €44 million this year – from a national spend of €713 million. The €43,650,160 million earmarked for regional and local roads in Galway represents an overall increase of over 9.33% in funding this year for road and safety improvements, according to Galway East TD and Junior Minister for Transport Sean Canney. “It is crucial to invest in our local and regional road networks, which will greatly benefit towns, villages, and communities across the country,” said Minister Canney. “This funding will boost connectivity, support businesses, and make…
EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video has opted not to renew The Sticky for a second season. The news comes more than two months after the six-episode first season of the Canadian comedy, starring Margo Martindale, Chris Diamantopoulos and Guillaume Cyr and guest starring Jamie Lee Curts, was released on Dec. 6. Like another recently canceled Prime Video […]EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video has opted not to renew The Sticky for a second season. The news comes more than two months after the six-episode first season of the Canadian comedy, starring Margo Martindale, Chris Diamantopoulos and Guillaume Cyr and guest starring Jamie Lee Curts, was…
Iconic landmarks across Ireland, including Kilkenny Castle, were illuminated green on Thursday as part of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness for Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), a rare and aggressive cancer. The initiative aims to shine a light on this often-overlooked disease and generate support fo
While public officials condemned the killing of the insurance executive, Luigi Mangione has been praised by the public and has received $500,000 so far in donations for his legal fees. While public officials condemned the killing of the insurance executive, Luigi Mangione has been praised by the public and has received $500,000 so far in donations for his legal fees. Updated World North America Courts By Jack Queen Updated February 22, 2025 — 2.36pmfirst published at 8.50am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to…
While public officials condemned the killing of the insurance executive, Luigi Mangione has been praised by the public and has received $500,000 so far in donations for his legal fees. While public officials condemned the killing of the insurance executive, Luigi Mangione has been praised by the public and has received $500,000 so far in donations for his legal fees. Updated World North America Courts By Jack Queen Updated February 22, 2025 — 2.36pmfirst published at 8.50am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to…
As Stephen King makes his return to X during Trump 2.0, he’s wasting no time in giving his opinion of the president’s first 100 days. Following his post calling Donald Trump “a traitorous, Putin-loving dip—,” the legendary horror author thanked his native Maine’s Governor Janet Mills after she told the president “we’ll see you in […]As Stephen King makes his return to X during Trump 2.0, he’s wasting no time in giving his opinion of the president’s first 100 days. Following his post calling Donald Trump “a traitorous, Putin-loving dip—,” the legendary horror author thanked his native Maine’s Governor Janet…
ONE of the best known characters on the West of Ireland auctioneering, property, insurance and farming scene, is this week celebrating over 50 years in business . . . and what a half century it has been for one Martin Tyrrell. When Martin returned from Australia in the last 1960s to North Galway, those were bleak and difficult times for auctioneers – and indeed anyone in business – with both the property market and the national economy virtually stagnant. He remembers that era as one where emigration was rife – and especially with young people – and where a house…