The
Christian Brothers had only just (April 1903) moved to what we later referred
to as the Masters House in Abbey Yard.Much later the adjoining three buildings would be purchased and united
to become the first AbbeyGrammar School.The originals had been built a century before
by the Corry family – cousins of the Chancellor Isaac Corry (of Chancellor’s
Road fame).
15 women rescued in sex-trafficking raidsFifteen women were rescued today as police raided a series of brothels in a major crackdown on human trafficking in the North.
Trains to cease on south-east linePlans to cease passenger trains in the south-east, on the Rosslare to Waterford line, have been approved by the National Transport Authority (NTA).
President McAleese to visit RussiaPresident Mary McAleese will make a four-day visit to Russia next week in a bid to build business links between the countries, it was disclosed today.