On This Day In History - April 24th
On This Day in History is a mini-series documenting significant world events. The series showcases events from all cultures, giving Independent.ie readers a bite-size digest of Irish and world history.
Latest News
One-fifth of Irish people say they would keep a life-changing Lotto win secret
What you need to know about Harry Styles’ four opening acts at Slane
Why Harry Styles was gifted pink swim shorts ahead of sold-out Slane gig
Revealed: Conor McGregor, Katie Taylor and Shane Lowry top list of highest-earning Irish athletes on Instagram
Calls for ‘respect and dignity’ for Cork nursing home residents who fear being moved out
The €1.5 trillion family and its relentless quest to buy the world
Gardaí appeal for help finding Ellen O’Reilly (13) missing from Cavan
Harry Styles: Gardaí release key information video ahead of Slane 2023
New York enveloped in smog, flights disrupted as Canada wildfires rage on
Central Bank warns risks to financial system have increased
Top Stories
‘It’s devastating. I’m very much aware I have broken dreams’ – Vera Pauw
‘There could be others’ – Donna McCarthy waives anonymity in case stepfather, ex-RTÉ cameraman Tony Byrne, abused more girls
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigns as MP
‘He was more important than Brian Cody’ – The legacy of renowned Brother Damien Brennan celebrated by Cats heroes
Latest NewsMore
Curators ‘delighted’ to add Chanel’s 1926 little black dress to exhibition
Neighbours prepare for annual 80-metre Pride march in housing estate
What to watch on TV, Netflix, AppleTV+ and Disney+ today: Crime series Annika, romantic drama A Star is Born and true story The Crowded Room
Sam Fender plays homecoming gig at Newcastle’s St James’ Park
Rory McIlroy produces storming finish to keep hat-trick bid on track after bogey-free 67 in Canada
Have I Got News For You jokes about recording on Friday after Johnson quits
Shels begin life under new owners with stalemate at Tolka Park
Shamrock Rovers go six clear as teenager Cruise on target in rout over UCD
George Fensom becomes first contestant to leave Love Island villa
John Martin’s late strike lifts Dundalk in fifth
