Gardaí have described the attack as ‘reckless and callous’ Four-year-old Tadhg Farrell who was killed in a petrol bomb attack was at his grandaunt’s house to watch the Late Late Toy Show. Tadgh Farrell and his grandaunt Mary Hold (60) died after an accelerant was thrown through the window of Ms Holt’s home in Castleview […]

3 months ago

Gardaí have described the attack as ‘reckless and callous’ Detectives believe four-year-old Tadhg Farrell and his grandaunt Mary Holt were murdered in the attack carried out by a local drugs gang as part of an intimidation campaign. Gardaí have since issued a nationwide alert for all units to be on the lookout for a getaway […]

3 months ago

Friends and family of the young athlete have expressed their sadness over his untimely passing. Tributes have been pouring in for a young Offaly man who died suddenly this week. Mark Lee passed away “unexpectedly” at his home near Tullamore on Tuesday. A talented GAA player, Mark played football and hurling for his local club […]

1 year ago

A boy known to the woman has been arrested. The woman who was killed in a shock attack in Offaly has been named locally as Lorna Woodnutt. At around 1pm on Friday (29 September), Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a “violent incident” at a residential property near Tullamore. The body of Ms […]

2 years ago

It has been reported that the boy was known to the woman. A teenage boy has been arrested following the violent death of a woman in Offaly, according to reports. In a statement on Friday afternoon, a Garda spokesperson said officers were currently at the scene of a “violent incident” at a residential property in […]

2 years ago

She was saved by a very particular item of clothing. A woman in Offaly is “lucky to be alive” after she was struck by lightning while standing in her kitchen on Tuesday. Caroline Burke was standing in her kitchen when lightening struck a tap outside the house which caused an “explosion.” “As I was putting […]

3 years ago