By
May 1595 – almost two years into what would become known in Irish history as
the Nine Years War - the relief of the Monaghan garrison had become crucial for
the Crown forces.
Following
the death of his second wife, Joanna O'Donnell, O'Neill asked Bagenal for the
hand of his sister Mabel in marriage. This approach was repulsed with
contempt ...
Brady urged to resign as new sex abuse cover-up emergesThe head of Catholic Church in Ireland was urged to resign today after he admitted being at meetings where victims of a notorious paedophile priest were forced to take a vow of silence.
Road re-opens after fatal accidentA section of the N3 outside Belturbet in Co Cavan which had been closed for a technical examination after a woman died yesterday has re-opened.