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Plaques for Kilkenny teenager gunned down in 1921 on centenary of tragedy Thomas Phelan was killed in War of Independence at his home farm in Ballyragget, aged 18 years Reporter: ); Two new plaques are being unveiled in Ballyragget in honour of Thomas Phelan, an 18-year-old gunned down by British soldiers near his home 100 years ago yesterday (April 21). The project is the culmination of hard work by the Ballyragget Town Development Association, Ballyragget Heritage Group and the family of the late Thomas Phelan, with the assistance of the county council. Grand-nephew of Thomas Phelan, John O’Shea, says great credit is due to local groups, including Ballyragget Tidy Towns, who helped out, and the people of Ballyragget for their enthusiasm for the project. Unfortunately, due to the public health guidelines at present, there can be no large public gathering or unveiling for the time being. ....
Haumoana School celebrates centenary 2 minutes to read Local pastor Jo McGlashan from the St Francis Co-operating Church of Clive and Haumoana leads the final blessing ceremony of the celebrations on Sunday. Photo / Paul Taylor Local pastor Jo McGlashan from the St Francis Co-operating Church of Clive and Haumoana leads the final blessing ceremony of the celebrations on Sunday. Photo / Paul Taylor Hastings Leader Haumoana School celebrated 100 years with a spectacular community event that drew more people than expected. The country school celebrated its centenary over two days last weekend with a range of events. The number who attended was larger than expected, with more than 200 registered but another 130 or so from the school community and wider community attending. ....
America s Cup skipper Peter Burling comes home for Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club centennial 4 Apr, 2021 07:00 PM 7 minutes to read Celebrations at the viaduct after Team NZ wins America s Cup. The Tauranga yachting club where hometown hero Peter Burling learned the ropes celebrated 100 years of sailing this weekend. Burling spoke to the Bay of Plenty Times about the influence the club and Tauranga Harbour has had on his life. It was a humble hero s welcome for America s Cup-winning skipper Peter Burling this weekend, as he returned to the Tauranga yachting club where he learned the ropes of the sport he has conquered. ....
3 people wanted for 10 bank robberies in the Denver metro area Denver7 and last updated 2021-04-03 01:57:56-04 DENVER â Investigators are searching for three people they believe are involved in 10 bank robberies in the Denver metro area since Jan. 6. According to the FBI Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force, the people involved in the robbery held bank employees and customers at gunpoint in a take-over manner before taking off. The individuals are considered armed and dangerous, authorities say. Descriptions of the suspected robbers are limited, but Metro Denver Crime Stoppers released the below photo compilation of the people involved. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers ....
City of Tulsa sued for Race Massacre-related documents KEN MILLER, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail FILE - In this Friday, June 26, 2020, file photo, attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons speaks during a news conference in Tulsa, Okla. Solomon-Simmons, who has sued the city of Tulsa for reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, filed a lawsuit Wednesday, March 31, 2021, against the city for records related to the massacre. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP, File)Mike Simons/AP OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) An attorney who has sued the city of Tulsa for reparations for victims and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has filed a lawsuit for the release of records related to the massacre and the coming centennial of the attack. ....