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• The bridge in Drumcondra where the attempted ambush took place » Mícheál Mac Donncha and Mark Dawson January 2021 marks the centenary of the ambush in Drumcondra, Dublin, which was a tragic and costly defeat for the IRA and led to the fatal wounding of one Volunteer, the capture and subsequent executions of four Volunteers, and a life sentence for another.  Drumcondra in 1921 was on the northern edge of the city and one of the main routes into the capital. British crown forces from Coll...

Dear Next Generation: ‘A Gift Far Better Than Any Riches’ I’m the oldest of 11 children. After child number nine was born, my father was struck by severe rheumatoid arthritis. It wasn’t long before many of his joints were frozen and his fingers were twisted and immobile. He lived in excruciating pain, from his jaw down to his toes. His inability to work for over a year cost him the home in the country he’d spent four years building on weekends and evenings, all by hand with no power t...

Timeline of 21: Ireland faces tricky commemorative year as violence leads to Treaty What are the main commemorative dates to keep an eye on this year? By Rónán Duffy Friday 1 Jan 2021, 8:00 AM Jan 1st 2021, 8:00 AM 23,965 Views 27 Comments The President of the GAA lays a wreath in Croke Park to commemorate Bloody Sunday. Source: Brya...

The 18 criminals locked up for the worst crimes in Wales in 2020 The list includes murderers, a man who attacked his pregnant girlfriend with a claw hammer, dangerous drivers who caused serious injuries to their victims, and other criminals 03:00, 27 DEC 2020 The inside stories on the latest court stories from Wales When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we of...

Edison Cops for Tots toy drive a success, more than 3K toys... Edison Cops for Tots toy drive a success, more than 3K toys distributed to children for the holiday season   2 / 6    3 / 6    4 / 6    5 / 6    6 / 6  ❮   2 / 6    3 / 6    4 / 6    5 / 6    6 / 6  ❮ ❯ EDISON – More than 3,000 toys were distributed to approximately 400 township children for the holiday season through the Cops for Tots first toy drive. The Community Oriented Policing Unit, whic...