Friday 23 April, 2021
Many Irish people have emigrated over the centuries and whilst making names for themselves abroad have been largely forgotten in their native land, writes Tom Hurley.
Meanwhile, tennis legend Boris Becker insists “tennis is clean” and has hit out at Andy Murray’s suggestions to the contrary.
Former Ireland striker David Kelly recalls his days in the green jersey and the meeting with Jack Charlton that changed his life.
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
The infamous bushranger, who was hanged at Old Melbourne Gaol in 1880 , will be laid to rest beside his mother Ellen in a private burial on Sunday.
The Irish-Australian outlaw’s remains were discovered in a mass grave outside an old prison last year and will be given to his descendants for first time since his 1880 execution.
A series of deaths masks for commemorating the powerful and famous, from monarchs to musicians.
The body of the infamous Irish-Australian outlaw – whose body was only formally identified two months ago – will be reinterred.
Ned Kelly was hanged for his part in the murder of three policeman in 1880. Mystery surrounds the disappearance of his skull.
