Thu, 30 Apr, 2020
Mon, 27 Apr, 2020
A man who believed he was fleeing from a “devil” who wanted to “possess” him, collided with a car in a head-on impact, resulting in the death of the other driver, a 73 year old grandfather, the victim’s inquest heard Wednesday.
Wed, 04 Dec, 2019
A “vulnerable” man suffering with a psychiatric medical condition, died in his cell at Limerick Prison after a “systems failure, in relation to his incarceration”, his inquest today heard.
Fri, 22 Nov, 2019
July is the most dangerous month of the year for farm fatalities, which are continuing to rise overall, according to Teagasc.
Tue, 25 Jun, 2019
An inquest into the death of a former Bord na Mona employee, who died from an asbestos-related cancer, heard claims today the deceased was exposed to asbestos while working at one of the company’s briquette factories over 50 years ago.
Tue, 07 May, 2019
The son of a former Labour Party councillor who died in a house fire which his inquest heard was probably caused by a tumble dryer, said warnings about potential fire risks should be placed on all manufactured dryer machines.
Tue, 16 Apr, 2019
As the Garda hunt for the killer of an elderly Limerick woman last Christmas continues, her inquest was adjourned yesterday.
Wed, 12 Sep, 2018
John Sexton is the share farmer in the 100-cow share-farming arrangement set up by Teagasc and Shinagh Estates in Bandon, Co Cork.
Fri, 01 Sep, 2017
A man aged 82 whose body was found by a home help, died by suicide, it has emerged.
Sun, 26 Mar, 2017
A law student whose dangerous driving caused the death of a mother and daughter last Christmas was banned from driving for 15 years and given a suspended jail sentence today.
Mon, 21 Nov, 2016
Thu, 29 Sep, 2016
Mon, 15 Aug, 2016
A 21-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a mother and daughter who were killed three days before Christmas.
Sun, 24 Jul, 2016
A 21-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving causing the death of a mother and daughter who were killed three days before Christmas, writes Joe Leogue.
Fri, 22 Jul, 2016
A student’s body was discovered in an apartment in Limerick by friends, with whom he had shared accommodation.
Thu, 14 Jul, 2016
A farm health and safety specialist has urged people to be cautious when working with or near farm tractors, vehicles or machinery in order to reduce the risk of farm deaths and injury.
Mon, 04 Jul, 2016
Low back pain is the most common physical complaint of farmers.
Thu, 23 Jun, 2016
Fatal farm accident data shows that 80% of deaths in the first five months of 2016 were associated with vehicles and machinery.
Thu, 16 Jun, 2016
Bovine studies can be used to to breed cattle for docility, Teagasc’s Dr Noirín McHugh has told a livestock safety seminar in Teagasc Moorepark, Co Cork.
Thu, 12 May, 2016
A 41-year-old motorcycle enthusiast who was innocently enjoying a Saturday afternoon spin died when a car emerged onto the main road and left him with no chance to avoid it.
Fri, 29 Apr, 2016
Most fatal farm electrical powerline accidents occur when loading or stacking bales of hay or straw, ESB Networks have warned.
Wed, 06 Apr, 2016
Farm safety
Thu, 24 Mar, 2016
A prisoner found in a coma at Limerick Prison died from a cocktail of drugs which included heroin, methadone and two types of prescription sedatives.
Wed, 23 Mar, 2016
Sat, 06 Feb, 2016
Fri, 01 Jan, 2016
Many a campaign was plotted in the front room of John and Maureen McNamara’s house on Shamrock Hill in Clonmel, many a victory celebrated, many a defeat mourned, many a cup of tea shared over the years on good footballing days and bad.
Tue, 01 Dec, 2015
Thu, 15 Oct, 2015
As a mother kissed her newborn baby in St Munchin’s Regional Maternity Hospital in Limerick, she was told her daughter was dying in her arms, an inquest heard.
Wed, 16 Sep, 2015
Mon, 15 Jun, 2015
Tue, 09 Jun, 2015
Thu, 05 Mar, 2015
Clonmel and Bandon were last night celebrating memorable Munster club title successes.
Mon, 16 Feb, 2015
Farmers will be asked to help each other to boost safety on their land, with the Health and Safety Authority admitting it is “clutching at straws” in its efforts to reduce serious accidents.
Fri, 23 Jan, 2015
Tue, 16 Dec, 2014
The parents of a stillborn baby girl have pleaded: “Let our little girl be the last to die like this.”
Thu, 11 Dec, 2014
Consideration is been given to staging show jumping at a number of greyhound stadia next year.
Fri, 05 Dec, 2014
Please allow me to acknowledge the tremendous achievement, both on and off the field, by Cork City FC.
Fri, 31 Oct, 2014
Thu, 16 Oct, 2014
The troubled mother of a Limerick gang killer drowned when she accidentally fell into a city canal when very drunk, a coroner’s court has heard.
Wed, 15 Oct, 2014
Thu, 11 Sep, 2014
Tue, 12 Aug, 2014
A teenager was accused of breathtaking arrogance, ignorance, and a lack of human feeling by a judge over parking his car across two disabled spaces.
Thu, 10 Jul, 2014
The battle for Longford-Westmeath once again highlights Ireland’s curious tradition as a Republic that often takes comfort in voting for the hereditary principle when choosing elected representatives.
Sat, 17 May, 2014
Mon, 28 Apr, 2014
Fri, 25 Apr, 2014
Helen Mirren is in talks for 'Trumbo.'
Tue, 15 Apr, 2014
The family of Limerick teenager Chloe Kinsella whose body was recovered from the River Shannon a week after she went missing say their appeal to young people to avoid alcohol has “fallen on deaf ears”.
Thu, 27 Mar, 2014
An East Clare farmer was banned from driving for four years after refusing to provide a blood specimen because the doctor designated to take the sample was black.
Tue, 28 Jan, 2014
After taking an enormous bite of the Big Apple over the last six days, courtesy of the National Lottery, 78 prize winners touch down in Dublin Airport this morning laden with shopping and wonderful memories.
Thu, 03 Oct, 2013
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