# Anniversary

Last month

May 2023

# Memorial

Wreath laying takes place to mark 49th anniversary of Dublin-Monaghan bombings

35 people were killed by four no-warning bombs in 1974.

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May 17th 2023, 2:42 PM

This year

2023

# gfa25

Sunak urges return to Stormont on 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement signing

The agreement was signed on 10 April 1998, but most commemorative events took place on Good Friday.

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Apr 10th 2023, 7:27 AM

# Anniversary

Twin sister appeals for information on 46th anniversary of Mary Boyle's disappearance

Boyle disappeared while visiting her grandparents in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.

22.0k

Mar 18th 2023, 5:41 PM

# One Year On

Ukraine War: How countries across Europe are responding to the refugee crisis, one year on

The invasion of Ukraine sparked the largest refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War.

12.7k

Feb 24th 2023, 12:05 AM

Voices

Tom Clonan: 'Putin's aggression is going nowhere as this war reaches its first anniversary'

The security analyst says Putin’s back is to the wall and the global community must redouble efforts to bring an end to this war.

24.6k

Feb 20th 2023, 10:40 PM

# Anniversary

Crowds chant ‘death to US’ as Iran marks anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Thousands of Iranians marched through major streets and squares decorated with flags, balloons and placards with revolutionary and religious slogans.

11.6k

Feb 11th 2023, 2:22 PM

Last year

2022

# Anniversary

Gardaí take part in parade to mark 100th anniversary of policing handover

The Civic Guard, formed by Michael Collins and the Irish Government in 1922, was later renamed An Garda Síochána.

19.6k

Aug 27th 2022, 2:02 PM

Voices

Mary Lou McDonald: Michael Collins is a divisive figure, but history is complex

As the anniversary of Collins’ death approaches this weekend, the Sinn Féin leader examines his legacy.

47.8k

Updated

Aug 16th 2022, 1:15 PM

# One Year On

Taliban celebrates 'day of conquest' to mark turbulent first year in power

While the Taliban is celebrating the anniversary, ordinary Afghans are facing increased hardships – especially women.

14.2k

Aug 15th 2022, 11:22 AM

# Anniversary

Warnings over nuclear weapons as 1945 Hiroshima bombing remembered

Around 140,000 people died following the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima on this day in 1945.

8.8k

Aug 6th 2022, 3:53 PM

# Disaster

Part of Beirut’s port silos collapse on second anniversary of massive explosion

The northern block of the silos consisting of four towers had been slowly tilting for days.

16.5k

Aug 4th 2022, 5:45 PM

# Anniversary

Thousands of runners to mark five-year anniversary of Manchester Arena bombing

Survivors of the attack, Mayor Andy Burnham and Coronation Street actors are among those taking part in the Great Manchester Run.

11.8k

May 22nd 2022, 10:47 AM

# Elad

Israel launches manhunt after attack kills three

It is understood three men in their 40s were killed in the attack.

7.9k

May 6th 2022, 7:38 AM

# 100 years

Irish Air Corps celebrates 100 years of service with Dublin city fly past

The Irish Air Corps celebrated 100 years since its formation at Casement Aerodrome this morning.

21.1k

Updated

Mar 23rd 2022, 1:11 PM

All time

# Anniversary

Michael Collins should be commemorated like a statesman, says Micheál Martin

The Taoiseach ruled out holding a state inquiry into who killed the republican leader when he was shot dead in Co Cork in 1922.

31.9k

Dec 26th 2021, 10:20 AM

# 100 years on

Quiz: How well do you know the history of the Treaty negotiations?

The Anglo-Irish Treaty was signed 100 years ago this week.

41.7k

Dec 5th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Anniversary

Commemorations held for the 80th anniversary of the North Strand bombing

Dublin’s Lord Mayor Hazel Chu and the German Ambassador to Ireland led a wreath-laying ceremony to mark the event.

14.9k

May 31st 2021, 5:26 PM

# Anniversary

Wife of Richard O’Halloran 'overwhelmed at support’ as family mark two years of Irishman’s detention in China

Hundreds gathered online this evening for a prayer service via Zoom.

34.7k

Feb 26th 2021, 10:59 PM

# jacinda ardern

New Zealand marks 10th anniversary of Christchurch earthquake

The 2011 quake killed 185 people and flattened much of the city’s central area.

10.5k

Feb 22nd 2021, 7:36 AM

# Anniversary

Italy marks one year since country's first death from Covid-19

Italy’s first known fatality from Covid-19 was a 77-year-old man from Vo.

20.6k

Feb 21st 2021, 3:40 PM

# white island

New Zealand marks one year since deadly volcanic eruption

22 people died after superheated steam spewed out from the volcanic crater’s floor on White Island last year.

14.0k

Dec 9th 2020, 7:03 AM

# Going Strong

Ireland's first LGBT+ inclusive club celebrates turning 15

The Dublin Devils have enjoyed good growth since starting out as a casual kickabout.

5.9k

Dec 1st 2020, 6:45 AM

# Anniversary

Tributes paid to former Cork Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney on centenary of his death

MacSwiney died in Brixton Prison, where he had been on a hunger strike for 74 days.

20.5k

Oct 25th 2020, 6:42 PM

# Anniversary

On this day in 2002, Middlesbrough smashed their club transfer record for an Italian striker

Massimo Maccarone arrived from Empoli for £8.15m.

624

Jul 2nd 2020, 5:22 PM

# Youghal

Tomorrow marks three years since missing Cork woman Tina Satchwell was last seen

Gardaí today made a renewed appeal for information about the missing woman.

21.1k

Mar 19th 2020, 4:16 PM

# Artane

'Remember, these names, they were all real people': Vigil marks 39 years since the Stardust disaster

A permanent plaque listing all 48 names was unveiled.

9.4k

Feb 14th 2020, 3:38 PM

# Flowers for Emma

Cervical cancer campaigner Emma Mhic Mhathuna to be honoured on first anniversary

Emma was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2016.

35.2k

Oct 4th 2019, 3:24 PM

# Looking Back

Williams to leave Harlequins 10 years on from 'Bloodgate' scandal

‘There’s a stigma that’s still attached to my name now that’s no longer attached to Harlequins.’

8.3k

Apr 12th 2019, 10:58 AM

# FA CUP

Sanchez set to feature against Arsenal on anniversary of uninspiring first year at Man United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed the 30-year-old will be involved on his return to the Emirates tomorrow night.

4.9k

Jan 24th 2019, 11:56 AM

# mirror image

'People say life goes on, but tomorrow I think it should stop for a day': Busby, Fergie and United's mid-90s heyday

It’s 25 years since the death of the club’s first great Scottish boss.

6.8k

Jan 20th 2019, 9:27 PM

# Genocide

Rohingya refugees protest for 'justice' on first anniversary of a Myanmar military crackdown

The Myanmar military crackdown sparked a mass exodus of 700,000 to camps in Bangladesh.

5.6k

Aug 25th 2018, 2:52 PM

# Naas

'Get it off your mind': 20 years on, family of Deirdre Jacob plead for 'vital' information

Her family has called for the establishment of a dedicated garda missing person’s investigation unit.

20.1k

Jul 27th 2018, 1:33 PM

# Coast Guard

Life jacket and helmet from Rescue 116 discovered by fisherman

The items were discovered by a fisherman one nautical miles off Achill Island.

37.1k

Jul 16th 2018, 1:08 PM

# Anniversary

Group behind far-right Charlottesville rally gets approval for 'white civil rights' march in Washington

The rally is due to take place on the anniversary of the Charlottesville event during which a woman was killed.

17.7k

Jun 21st 2018, 9:08 AM

# Anniversary

Taoiseach planning measures to 'recognise the wrongs' done to those criminalised for homosexuality

Ireland officially passed legislation which finally decriminalised homosexuality on 24 June 1993.

13.6k

Jun 12th 2018, 5:45 PM

# retro

Nike are bringing back some iconic football boots for the 20th anniversary of the Mercurial

They were first released back in 1998.

9.9k

Apr 19th 2018, 11:48 AM

# Dolores O'Riordan

Watch: A four-minute director's cut of a famous, 'critical' 1996 tourism ad

The video features the Cranberries song Dreams sung by the late Dolores O’Riordan.

29.4k

Apr 10th 2018, 10:49 PM

# Anniversary

Husband of woman jailed in Iran says Boris Johnson has not done enough to secure her release

The case sparked a political firestorm when Boris Johnson told a parliamentary committee she was in Iran “training journalists”.

17.8k

Apr 2nd 2018, 7:59 PM

# amyloidosis

'Chieftain's Walk' to raise awareness of rare disease Martin McGuinness died from

It’s just under a year since the former Deputy First Minister died.

29.1k

Mar 19th 2018, 8:30 AM

# finish it

Cranberries to go ahead with anniversary album following death of Dolores O'Riordan

“This is something that we started as a band, with Dolores, we should push ahead and finish it.”

16.8k

Mar 8th 2018, 2:34 PM