D-Day is underway. Some would argue that what's happening right now is the most daring and ultimately successful operation in the history of military Alliances.
Note: the majority of troops are friends of the US from eight countries. Eisenhower has been told that three-quarters of the 23,400 airborne troops will be lost. He's hoping that the prediction will be wrong.
The Jaws of Death. So reads the caption on this National Archives image of A Company 16th Inf. landing on Easy Red Sector of Omaha Beach. 2/3rds will become casualties. The American graveyard is today above the bluffs. See here https://t.co/EEg00P06y6
Thinking of all our friends and old colleagues in wonderful Jamaica as #hurricane#Melissa makes landfall , hard to describe the power of these natural events , stay safe one and all.
A huge congratulations to our incredible Created in Cavan members who brought home some well-deserved awards!
Ice Cream Treats, Drummully Boxty, Cullys Craft Bakery, Aine Handmade Chocolate, Moran's Mega Jam, and Mushrooms and Love all recieved awards 💙
https://t.co/hi18ubzSLd
Ireland is the most highly educated country in the world, according to @CBRE. We are the only nation listed in which a majority of adults aged 25–64 have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Education has transformed our country's fortunes for the better. 🇮🇪👍
https://t.co/GUYgHVHD5S
Electric Ireland Ulster Minor Football Championship Semi Final
Full Time
Cavan : 1-17(20)
Donegal: 0-15(15)
Cavan will contest our first Minor Ulster final since 2017 when we take on @TyroneGAALive
Well done lads! 🟦⬜️
Back in Belfast ... 91-year-old George Mitchell & his wife Heather today @QUBelfast to deliver a speech entitled 'Passing the Torch'. He has encouraged young people to stay here, if they can.
This St. Patrick’s Day, we pay tribute to Irish people making remarkable contributions around the world and showcasing the very best of what it means to be Irish.
🎵🔊 'A Rainy Night in Soho', performed by Cat Dowling
Happy #StPatricksDay!
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh
David Fitzgerald's photo captures the moment Lt Col Mark Prendergast (Retd) and Comdt Ciara Ware (Retd) congratulate their son and Irish outhalf Sam after today's Six Nations clash with Scotland.
🎄🎅 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐆𝐀𝐀! 🎅🎄
As we look back on a historic year—finally winning the Junior Football Championship & stepping up to Intermediate in 2025–we thank our players,mgmt, supporters, volunteers and community ❤️
Dunsany Abú 🔴⚪
A fitting and moving tribute in Ballinamore today marking the anniversary of Pte Kelly and Garda Sheehan, where mass was celebrated followed by the unveiling of a special memorial in honour of the two fallen comrades. Well done to all involved in today’s occasion.