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  • Woman killed in Limerick collision was travelling home from children’s party

    Woman killed in Limerick collision was travelling home from children’s party

    A woman in her 30s died following the Limerick collision. A young mother who died in a Limerick road accident was returning home from a Halloween party. The woman, aged in her 30s, was involved in a two-vehicle collision on Monday, 31 October. The incident happened in Rathkeale, Limerick, shortly after 4.15 pm. Both cars […]

    3 years ago

  • Vicky Phelan pays tribute to Lynsey Bennett

    Vicky Phelan pays tribute to Lynsey Bennett

    “Lynsey had an amazing will to live.” Vicky Phelan has penned a moving tribute to her friend Lynsey Bennett. The mum-of-two sadly passed away from cancer at the age of 34 on October 27th. Alongside a photo of Lynsey and her two daughters, Vicky revealed she isn’t too well herself. “I am very late posting […]

    3 years ago

  • Cervical cancer campaigner Lynsey Bennett has sadly passed away

    Cervical cancer campaigner Lynsey Bennett has sadly passed away

    Rest in peace. Cervical cancer campaigner Lynsey Bennett has sadly died at the age of 34. She passed away on Thursday, 27 October with her family confirming the devastating news on Friday afternoon. “It is with great sadness that the family of Lynsey Bennett wish to announce that Lynsey passed away peacefully last night,” they […]

    3 years ago

  • Government plans to ban smoking from parks and beaches

    Government plans to ban smoking from parks and beaches

    Great news. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced plans to ban smoking from beaches and parks. Government is considering introducing by-laws in a bid to stop people from smoking in these areas. Department of Health’s Tobacco-Free Ireland announced the plans in their latest report. The ban will protect children from passive smoking. The government […]

    3 years ago

  • Here’s how to support those affected by the tragedy in Creeslough

    Here’s how to support those affected by the tragedy in Creeslough

    An Post is among those accepting donations from the public from Monday. Fundraisers have been set up to support those affected by the petrol station explosion in Creeslough on Friday, 7 October. A Donegal man living in Australia has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help the families of the deceased as well as the injured. […]

    3 years ago

  • 23-year-old Irishman killed in action in Ukraine, family confirms

    23-year-old Irishman killed in action in Ukraine, family confirms

    Rory Mason passed away last month in the Kharkiv region near the Russian border. A 23-year-old Irishman has been killed in action in Ukraine. Rory Mason passed away on Wednesday, 28 September. His family discovered the news from the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Department of Foreign Affairs is supporting Rory’s family at this time. […]

    3 years ago

  • Primary school children in Ireland to be offered in-school counselling

    Primary school children in Ireland to be offered in-school counselling

    “Students have met many challenges.” Irish children at primary school level are set to be offered in-school counselling. Both parents and teachers have expressed concerns about the rising levels of anxiety among school children, especially those in primary school. To combat the rise in children suffering from anxiety, the Department of Education plans on introducing […]

    3 years ago

  • WATCH: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield speak out against queue-jumping claims

    WATCH: Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield speak out against queue-jumping claims

    Phillip and Holly said they understand the public’s frustration. Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have responded to backlash after they reportedly skipped the queue at the Queen’s lying in state. The pair claim they were present as journalists, but the public is furious over their behaviour. Both Phillip and Holly said they understand the backlash […]

    3 years ago

  • Woman in her 70s found dead in Kerry home named locally

    Woman in her 70s found dead in Kerry home named locally

    Gardaí are reportedly treating her death as suspicious. Gardaí are continuing to investigate after the body of a woman was discovered at a house in Killarney in Kerry. She has since been named locally as 75-year-old Miriam Burns, with a post-mortem scheduled to take place later on Tuesday (16 August). The woman’s body was discovered […]

    3 years ago

  • Eamon Ryan’s mother dies in tragic accident on family holiday

    Eamon Ryan’s mother dies in tragic accident on family holiday

    Tragic news. Mary Ryan, the mother of Green Party leader Eamon Ryan, has sadly died in a tragic accident in Galway. Mary Ryan was visiting the island of Inisbofin at the time of the accident, which occurred on Tuesday (9 August). Following the accident, she was rushed to Galway University Hospital by the Air Ambulance […]

    3 years ago

  • 4-year-old girl killed in Sligo caravan park named as Alice Dunleavy

    4-year-old girl killed in Sligo caravan park named as Alice Dunleavy

    Alice Dunleavy will be laid to rest on Monday morning. The 4-year-old girl who was killed in a tragic accident in a Sligo caravan park has been named as Alice Kitty Dunleavy. The young girl sadly passed away during a family holiday in Enniscrone on Friday, 5 August. Alice Dunleavy hails from Ballina in Co. […]

    3 years ago

  • Siblings who died in tragic Kerry drowning named locally

    Siblings who died in tragic Kerry drowning named locally

    A heartbreaking tragedy. The siblings who died in the Ballybunion beach drowning tragedy have been named. The brother has been identified as Desmond Byrne, 50, and the sister has been identified as Muriel Eriksson, 62. Multiple reports state that Desmond and Muriel were on their holiday in Kerry when they both got into difficulty swimming […]

    3 years ago

  • Rebekah Vardy speaks out after Wagatha Christie verdict

    Rebekah Vardy speaks out after Wagatha Christie verdict

    Vardy said she is extremely disappointed. Rebekah Vardy has spoken out about the Wagatha Christie verdict for the first time. On Friday, it was announced that Vardy had lost the libel trial against Coleen Rooney. In a statement this afternoon, Vardy said she is extremely disappointed by the news. She also said that she is […]

    3 years ago

  • Ivana Trump has died at the age of 73

    Ivana Trump has died at the age of 73

    “Our mother was an incredible woman” Businesswoman, fashion designer and model Ivana Trump has died at the age of 73. The ex-wife of Donald Trump passed away at her home in New York City. Ivana’s family issued a statement to ABC News after her death. “Our mother was an incredible woman — a force in […]

    4 years ago

  • Tributes paid to six-year-old Dublin boy who died after hotel swimming pool accident

    Tributes paid to six-year-old Dublin boy who died after hotel swimming pool accident

    “Oliver, you made the kids smile every day.” The boy who died after a hotel swimming pool accident in Offaly has been named. The victim has been identified as Oliver Forde (6) from Crumlin in Dublin. Sadly, Oliver died after he is believed to have gotten into difficulty while swimming at the Tullamore Court Hotel […]

    4 years ago

  • Tom Niland has regained consciousness following burglary attack

    Tom Niland has regained consciousness following burglary attack

    “It’s a miracle he’s still alive.” The family of Tom Niland have revealed that he has regained consciousness. The pensioner, who was attacked in his home in Skreen, Co Sligo in January, was left in a coma after a burglary, but doctors feared he’d never recover. Thankfully, his family says he has finally regained consciousness. […]

    4 years ago

  • Vicky Phelan “finally back walking” as she shares hopeful update

    Vicky Phelan “finally back walking” as she shares hopeful update

    “I can get out of the house.” Vicky Phelan has shared a hopeful health update after taking a break from social media. The cervical cancer campaigner surprised her followers with a new post Wednesday evening (30 March) and confirmed she is doing well. Vicky explained that she hasn’t been able to walk without an aid […]

    4 years ago

  • Marty Morrissey pays tribute to his mother Peggy at her funeral

    Marty Morrissey pays tribute to his mother Peggy at her funeral

    “I’ve got to let you go now, mam.” Marty Morrissey has paid an emotional tribute to his late mother Peggy. Peggy Morrissey (née Twomey) was laid to rest in St Mary’s Church in Mullagh, Clare on Sunday, 12 December. The RTÉ reporter said he had “the greatest mother” in a spirited address at her funeral. […]

    4 years ago

  • 38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sabina Nessa

    38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sabina Nessa

    “No mother or father should have to go through this.” A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Sabina Nessa. The primary school teacher’s body was discovered in Cator Park in Kidbrooke, Greenwich, London on Saturday, 18 September. Metropolitan Police confirmed a man was arrested in Lewisham and is currently being […]

    4 years ago

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