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The Irish couple whose romantic street proposal captured hearts online just married in front of 240 guests in their hometown. Despite stormy weather, Brendan Galvin and Catherine O'Connell celebrated what they called a "spectacular weekend" in Kerry.
Kerrie Franc worries every morning when her 14-year-old daughter Pippa sleeps in, but says life with her Williams syndrome child is filled with "masses of joy and love." Despite constant anxiety and sleepless nights, this Ballarat mom celebrates the magical moments that last forever.
After 11 heartbreaking final defeats spanning 75 years, Ireland's Mayo football team finally won the All-Ireland Championship, dethroning favorites Kerry in front of 80,000 fans. The victory breaks what locals called the "Mayo Curse" and fulfills the lifelong dreams of generations of supporters.
After 75 years of heartbreak and 13 final losses, Mayo's football team finally claimed Ireland's most coveted trophy with a thrilling comeback victory over Kerry. The emotional win ended three quarters of a century of pain for fans and players alike.
A Kerry student invented a keychain that could save lives by storing emergency medical information on a chip. His school just won €10,000 to bring the idea to life.
When 21 dolphins stranded on a County Kerry beach, locals, visitors, and police joined forces in an urgent rescue effort. Working together, they managed to save 12 dolphins and return them safely to the sea.
When gunshots rang out at a Washington gala, Representative Jamie Raskin didn't hesitate to protect human rights activist Kerry Kennedy with his own body. His calm reassurance during five terrifying minutes shows the best of humanity in crisis.
An emergency room physician with over 20 years of experience is investing in the next generation of scientists with a nationwide scholarship opportunity. The Dr. Kerry Evans Scholarship challenges students to think deeply about scientific collaboration and their future contributions to the field.
A team of retired bakers voluntarily endures 3:30am wake-up calls and 14-hour shifts to keep a historic underground bakery alive in abandoned outback town Farina. Their efforts fund the preservation of Australia's early settler heritage, one pie at a time.
Just weeks after 14-year-old Kohen Pittman suffered multiple fractures and a brain bleed in an e-bike accident, he's already returning to school part-time. His remarkable recovery has his family calling him their miracle.
After 75 years and 11 heartbreaking finals, Ireland's Mayo County has finally won the All-Ireland football championship, breaking what locals called "the Mayo curse." The stunning upset victory featured 18-year-old star Kobe McDonald, who's now headed to Australia's AFL.
After 75 years and 11 heartbreaking final losses, Ireland's Mayo county finally claimed the all-Ireland Gaelic football championship, breaking a legendary curse and sending waves of joy across the globe. Even rival fans wept at the emotional victory that ended one of sport's longest droughts.
Brain cancer survivor Gemma Coffey is climbing three of Ireland's tallest mountains in three days to raise funds for the charities that supported her through treatment. The 30-year-old Cork native will take on the challenge this May Bank Holiday weekend.
A charity shop manager in Norwich got the surprise of her career when a bag of donated coats started breathing. The spiky stowaway turned out to be a hedgehog that had nestled in for a nap.
Michael Soroka struck out three batters on nine straight pitches in his first game as a Diamondback, joining an elite club of just four Arizona pitchers to accomplish the rare feat. After missing nearly three full seasons due to back-to-back Achilles injuries, the 28-year-old's comeback performance proves perseverance pays off.
Steve Budash missed two college seasons and an entire summer after reconstructive knee surgery. Now he's back on the field and leading his league in batting average.
A charity shop manager in Norwich got the shock of her day when a bag of donated children's coats started breathing. The spiky stowaway was safely rescued and taken to an animal sanctuary.
When wildfires scorched 300,000 acres of Oklahoma ranchland, volunteers from across the state grabbed their trucks and trailers to deliver hope by the bale. What started as one man's mission tripled in size within a week.
A retired Sea Shepherd vessel that saved 6,000 whales was bought for just $10 and lovingly restored over seven years. Now the MV Steve Irwin is heading back to sea for marine conservation work.
Angelo State University just expanded its scholarship program to help more students afford college without crushing debt. The changes mean an extra $1 million in financial aid next year for incoming freshmen and transfer students.
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