Mr. Blair suggested that the legal system favors criminals, emphasizing the injustice his family faces as they bear the public scrutiny while the perpetrator remains anonymous.
"My girlfriend made a joke with me before the thing started, she said you have to put out a celebration if you score... I said, 'do you know what - I'm going to hop on the horse and ride the saddle to victory'."
The atmosphere at St Anthony's Boys' School was not one of despondency or depression, but rather a flatness that underscored the mood during the election.
Rory Healy's social media post urged the local community to give Mary a proper farewell, as she had no next of kin or many visitors due to her circumstances. He wanted to ensure that the nearly 90-year-old would not be sent off alone, stressing the importance of community support in honoring her life and contributions to Carlow.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin stated that Pairc Ui Chaoimh is being "seriously looked at" as a potential alternative venue for the Euros after Casement Park was ruled out due to funding issues from the UK government, indicating a strong interest from the GAA to host games throughout the island despite the challenges.
In the first half of 2024, the National Ambulance Service reported no one-hour delays for highest priority incidents, despite overall incidents in Cork showing excessive delays.