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Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gardai pay heartbreaking tribute following death of 'Little Blue Hero' Saoirse
Heartbreaking tributes have poured in following the death of a young girl from Co Mayo whose "laughter, spirit, and gentle soul touched everyone who knew her". Saoirse Duggan, from Bekan in Claremorris, passed away earlier this week following a brave battle with cancer. A notice shared by her family on states: "We are heartbroken to share the unbearable news that our precious little girl, Saoirse Duggan, passed away peacefully after a long illness so bravely borne, leaving behind her devastated parents Tommy and Martina and sister Éabha. "Saoirse leaves behind her beloved family and will be sadly missed by her loving parents, sister, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and her large group of friends and the wider Duggan, O'Brien, Heneghan and Mahon families. "We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the medical and healthcare staff who looked after Saoirse with such care, kindness, and love during her illness." Saoirse's tragic death comes just a few short months after she was made an honorary garda by the Little Blue Heroes foundation - a charity operated entirely by volunteers made up of Garda members and staff. The not-for-profit charity aims to help families in need from local communities in Ireland who have children undergoing long-term medical treatment for serious illness. With many young children being fascinated by police uniforms and the equipment, they organise for children to become an 'Honorary Garda' to live out their dreams. Little Blue Heroes arranged a special day for Saoirse and her family in March, with Community Garda John Monaghan presenting the youngster with her new Honorary Garda uniform. Saoirse hit the ground running, and on her first day of duty, she was in the lead car at the Claremorris St. Patrick's Day Parade with her mom, dad, and baby sister. Gardai in Mayo have tribute to the honorary garda in a poignant message shared on social media. "Our hearts are saddened to hear that one of our Little Blue Heroes in Mayo, Honorary Garda Saoirse Duggan passed away peacefully after a long illness so bravely borne, leaving behind her devastated parents Tommy and Martina and sister Éabha," they said in a post shared on the Mayo An Garda Siochana Facebook pace "Her laughter, spirit, and her gentle soul touched everyone who knew her. Saoirse's time with us was far too short, but her impact was immeasurable. "Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam." Saoirse's funeral mass was held on Wednesday at Bekan Church in Claremorris with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Founder of Hilton Head St. Patrick's Day Parade passes away
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (WSAV) — The founder of the Hilton Head St. Patrick's Day Parade and Coastal Restaurants and Bars (CRAB) passed away on Friday. Tom Reilley was 78-year-old. He had seven children. He and his wife, Dianne, opened Reilley's Grill and Bar in 1982. Reilley went on to found CRAB and helped run eight restaurants in 11 locations on Hilton Head. The town celebrated its 40th anniversary of their St. Patrick's Day Parade this year. To celebrate that milestone, they gathered at Reilley's Grill and Bar when Tom's wife, Dianne was announced as the grand marshal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tom Reilley, Hilton Head icon and founder of St. Patty's Day Parade passes away at 78
Tom Reilley, founder of Coastal Restaurants and Bars, passed away Friday at the TidePointe retirement community on Hilton Head Island. He was 78 and died with family members by his side, his son Brendan said. His restaurant empire spans eight restaurants with 11 locations on Hilton Head Island, including The Crazy Crab, Benny's Coastal Kitchen, and The Old Oyster Factory. In March, Tom's wife Diane Reilley told The Island Packet that he had been in intensive care since mid-February. A celebration of life is planned for Tom, with the date to be determined, according to Brendan. Brendan said his father was a 'great man.' He had seven children but was 'a father figure to so many more.' Tom and wife Diane opened their first restaurant, Reilley's Grill and Bar, in 1982, the same year the the four-lane fixed span bridge was built to Hilton Head Island. His restaurant business grew with the increasing popularity of the area to both visitors and a growing population of local residents. The restauranteur also founded Hilton Head's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade that just celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. He was awarded the John Curry Tourism Award by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce in 2018. Veteran Island Packet columnist David Lauderdale wrote in March of this year when Tom's wife Diane was named grand marshal of the 40th annual parade, 'The parade has grown like the Reilley family, and like their business that today is known as Coastal Restaurants and Bars. With various investors and partners, the group now has 11 restaurants, including the two Crazy Crab locations, Benny's Coastal Kitchen, the Old Oyster Factory, and Fish Camp locations on Hilton Head and in the town of Port Royal outside of Beaufort.' Lauderdale continued in his March column about the couple, 'Diane and Tom came from Rhode Island in 1977, with no plans to stay on Hilton Head, a place with a swing-span bridge and one traffic light. They weren't yet married, and they had no game plan. But it was February and they were glad to get away from the cold. They stayed with Tom's late sister Mary Rankin and her husband Bill, then a golf pro.' 'They got married by a justice of the peace in Charleston, and later celebrated it with a ceremony at Holy Family Catholic Church. They bought their own place down the street from Mary in the Squiresgate neighborhood, and Tom bought a vintage red Mustang convertible, which became his pride and joy.' 'He treated everyone he met like one of his own,' Brendan wrote in a text message Friday. 'He cared about the community, his friends and his family. He will be missed dearly.'
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
New Trump Tower Announced for Middle East City Skyline
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A new Trump Tower and Hotel, featuring luxury apartments and sky pools, is planned for construction in the Middle Eastern city of Dubai. The project adds to the portfolio of Trump-branded properties already present in the United Arab Emirates' high-end real estate market. Why It Matters The project's launch was announced as President Donald Trump prepares to visit Gulf nations that are striving to diversify their economies beyond oil—a shift that has strengthened U.S. ties with regional allies through investment opportunities, arms deals, and strategic political partnerships. Participants dressed in green and Irish themed costumes march across the Trump Tower during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 5th Avenue in Manhattan on March 17, 2025 in New York City. Participants dressed in green and Irish themed costumes march across the Trump Tower during the St. Patrick's Day Parade on 5th Avenue in Manhattan on March 17, 2025 in New York To Know The Trump Tower and Hotel, an 80-story building, is set to be constructed in Dubai's Downtown district, home to major landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa, and will feature sea-view luxury residential units, suites, penthouses, private clubs, and sky pools. "This landmark project marks the Middle East's first and only Trump International Hotel & Tower," read a press release by Trump Organization, the hospitality company overseen by Trump's sons, and the Saudi-owned London-listed real estate developer DarGlobal. Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, posted images on X showcasing the proposed design of the new Trump Tower and Hotel. Coming Soon! Trump International Hotel & Tower, Dubai — Eric Trump (@EricTrump) April 30, 2025 One real-estate brokerage firm, Off-Plan Properties Dubai, set a starting price for tower apartments on its website at AED 2,542,000, approximately $692,000. The Dubai tower follows earlier ventures bearing the Trump name in the region, including Trump Tower Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and the Trump International Golf Club and Hotel in Oman, both under development. Trump has aimed to capitalize on strategic partnerships with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, amid rising regional conflict, seeking to strengthen a front to curb Iran's influence. U.S. forces remain militarily engaged with Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen—a group that Saudi Arabia and the UAE fought extensively between 2015 and 2022. Despite business and arms deals, Gulf nations have voiced criticism of Israel's growing military offensive in Gaza and opposed Trump's relocation plans, complicating the U.S. president's efforts to persuade more Arab countries to join the Abraham Accords normalizing ties with Israel—an agreement the UAE signed in 2020. What People Are Saying Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization told Reuters: "This whole region is dependent on a strong America. And I hear that time and time again. I hear that from the biggest leaders in the Gulf. Dubai, like the entire world, thrives on a healthy, safe world, and that's what President Trump wants." User by the name of 'awl4588' on Instagram: "Grotesque. Unwanted. And an eye sore. How apt." What Happens Next On his first overseas trip since becoming president, Trump is expected to hold high-level meetings with Gulf leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar between May 13 to May 16.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Could the next pope be a cardinal from St. Louis?
ST. LOUIS – Vatican City thrums with activity in the wake of Pope Francis' death, who passed away Monday at age 88 from heart failure caused by a stroke. While the late pontiff lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica ahead of Saturday's planned funeral, the College of Cardinals readies for the responsibility of filling the papal interregnum. Following Pope Francis' funeral and burial at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, select members of College of Cardinals will sequester themselves inside the Sistine Chapel to choose a successor. Among the North American cardinal electors, 10 are from the United States. Of those 10, two have ties to St. Louis: Cardinals Raymond L. Burke and Timothy M. Dolan. Burke, 76, served as archbishop for the St. Louis Archdiocese from January 2004 to May 2008, when he was appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to positions in the Roman Curia, among them the Congregation of the Clergy. Burke was elevated a cardinal in Nov. 20, 2010, and he participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis. Deemed one of the more conservative cardinals, Burke routinely challenged Francis' more progressive views of contraception, the LGBTQ+ community, civil marriages, and capital punishment, as well as the Vatican's COVID-19 response. Pope Francis eventually removed Burke from the Congregation of the Clergy and his post on the Apostolic Signatura, the high court of the Catholic Church. However, the pope would eventually reappoint Burke to the high court. Francis named Burke patron of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in November 2014, but removed the cardinal from that position in June 2023. 'He left me with a title, but I don't have a function…it's clear that the pope doesn't want me in any leadership position, that he doesn't see me as the kind of person he wants to be giving any strong direction to things. But I've never had the impression that he thinks I'm his enemy,' Burke said in the interview. Dolan, 75, was born in St. Louis in 1950 and grew up in Ballwin, Missouri, attending Holy Infant. He entered Kenrick-Glennon Seminary (then Saint Louis Preparatory Seminary) in Shrewsbury in 1964. He earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Cardinal Glennon College and was ordained in June 1976. He celebrated his first mass at Holy Infant Parish. Pope John Paul II named Dolan auxiliary bishop of St. Louis in June 2001. The following year, he was appointed archbishop of Milwaukee. In February 2009, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Dolan the archbishop of New York. Dolan was elevated to cardinal on Feb. 18, 2012, and would participate in the conclave to elect Pope Francis. During the 2013 conclave, Dolan was briefly mentioned as a possible contender for the papacy. He served as president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops from 2010 to 2013. Like his colleague Burke, Dolan is among the conservative wing of the cardinalate. He opposes gay marriage; and while he welcomed gays to march in New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade, Dolan did not agree with Pope Francis' more opening stance on the issue. The cardinal has previously chastised both Republicans and Democrats on matters of gun control and abortion, respectively. In addition, Dolan has opposed the demonization of immigrants. He penned a 2023 op-ed saying members of all faiths 'have a moral duty to welcome, clothe, feed and respect newcomers, no matter how they got here.' The Catholic Church recognizes 264 men having held the title of Pontifex Maximus across 266 official papal reigns (Pope Benedict IX, who holds the distinction of being the youngest pope in history, was Bishop of Rome on three separate occasions) over its two millennia history. Under governing rules, Cardinals under the age of 80 at the time of the papal vacancy (in this case, April 21) are eligible to participate. Of the 252 members of the College of Cardinals, only 135 meet the requirement to serve as electors. At the time of this writing, two of those cardinals have said they will be unable to attend for health reasons, bringing the number of electors to 133. A papal candidate must receive two-thirds of the participating electors; in this case, 89 votes. Four rounds of voting are held each day until a candidate reaches that two-thirds threshold. While any baptized Catholic male in the world is eligible to be elected, the next pope is typically chosen from the electors within the College of Cardinals. The last non-cardinal to be elected pope? Pope Urban VI in 1378. When they aren't voting, the 133 cardinal electors will reside in dormitories within Vatican City. Europe will have the most electors, with 51 (17 from Italy alone); followed by Asia, with 23; North America, with 20; Africa and South America have 18 and 17 electors, respectively; and the Oceania region has 4. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
