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THERE was euphoria in Co. Armagh yesterday after the Orchardmen claimed a second All-Ireland SFC title with victory over Galway at Croke Park. Manager Kieran McGeeney sparked wild celebrations at Headquarters as he led his side to the Sam Maguire, replicating his success as captain in 2002. As the county celebrated a 22-year wait for the trophy, even some PSNI officers appeared … [Read more...] about Unionist politicians not happy as PSNI officers appear to join in Armagh All-Ireland celebrations

A TEENAGER has died following a collision involving an e-scooter and a car in Co. Kilkenny. The incident occurred at around 6.30pm on Saturday on Tullaroan Road at Bonnettstown. A 14-year-old boy, who had been travelling on the e-scooter, was taken to St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny where he sadly passed away. The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination is … [Read more...] about Boy, 14, dies following collision in Co. Kilkenny involving car and e-scooter

An IRISH museum has withdrawn a wax figure of Sinéad O'Connor after just one day following a backlash from fans. The National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin unveiled the new attraction on Thursday, describing it as a 'stunning figure'. However, just 24 hours later, it withdrew the exhibit, acknowledging that the figure 'did not meet our high standards'. Among those critical of the … [Read more...] about Irish wax museum to replace ‘hideous’ Sinéad O’Connor figure after backlash

THE SEARCH for a boy who went missing from the Cliffs of Moher on Tuesday has been stood down after a body was found off the coast of Co. Clare today. A multi-agency search operation has been ongoing this week involving the Coast Guard, the RNLI, gardaí and local search teams. This morning, a fishing vessel reported sighting a body at sea between Doolin and the Aran Islands to … [Read more...] about Body recovered in search for boy reported missing from Cliffs of Moher

POLICE in London are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a woman who has been missing from her home for almost two weeks. Deborah O'Connell, 38, was last seen at her home in the New Cross area of south-east London on Monday, July 15 by a family member who was visiting from Ireland. Ms O'Connell left the property saying that she had to go somewhere. She was … [Read more...] about Concern for woman missing from London home for almost two weeks