A security worker at a Dublin boathouse who saw a backpack floating in the River Liffey later discovered it was attached to a body, an inquest heard. Alan Coleman of Trinity Boathouse, Islandbridge, Dublin 8 spotted the backpack in the river on Sunday, March 8 2015.

Regency Hotel shooting victim David Byrne died of multiple gunshot wounds, an inquest into his death heard.

The jury at an inquest into the death of a prisoner accused of killing his wife have recommended that staff levels at Cloverhill Prison be urgently reviewed

A man died from blunt force trauma to the head after reportedly intervening in a row during which a woman was being accosted.

A reknowned Irish player of an online game which requires physical visits to landmark sites died during a late-night mission, an inquest has heard. 

A man was shot dead at close range by a gunman as he made his way to work 11 years ago, an inquest heard.

A woman suspected of drinking window cleaner spent 50 days in a coma before she died.

I read the article “Coroner notes rise in heroin deaths in Cork” earlier this month and stories about two teenagers who died having taken ecstasy in Dublin recently.

Actor Paul Walker, who starred in the Fast And The Furious movie series, has died in a car crash near Los Angeles. He was 40.

A lethal combination of drink and speed led to the deaths of three brothers and their friend in Co Offaly last year, Coroner Brian Mahon told an inquest in Tullamore today.

The inquest into the death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar is expected to conclude today.

Authorities are investigating the apparent drowning of a crew member who was working on a set for 'The Lone Ranger' film.

The victim of a targeted shooting shared a can of beer with his killer moments before he was shot three times in the head, an inquest heard.

The inquest into the death of a woman whose cause of death cannot be determined was adjourned again as her family reacted angrily at Dublin Coroner’s Court to the prospect of an open verdict.

A CORONER has blamed “pure loneliness” as a contributory factor to a high incident rate of suicides in a rural region.

A CORONER has appealed for anyone who can help gardaí with their investigation into the death of a 10-day-old baby, which was treated as murder, to come forward.

A CORONER has questioned the materials being used to make mobile homes after a man burned to death in a fire.

A CORONER said yesterday a great white shark probably killed a teenage body boarder at a Central California beach.

A CORONER has ordered three brothers, who were cleared of charges linked to the death of a man following his ejection from a pub, to attend an inquest.

An experienced firefighter killed on duty with his young colleague warned superiors weeks before they died of dangerous practices in the local fire service.

SAYING he presided over 26 cocaine-related deaths in 2007, the Dublin County Coroner yesterday issued a stark warning to people about the dangers of using drugs, including cocaine, which he termed “by far the biggest killer” of all.

PREPARATIONS are being made for the return of the remains of murdered Swiss language student Manuela Riedo to her home country.

A CORONER is to raise concerns with the authorities about a dangerous junction near Kerry Airport following an inquest yesterday.

THE position in which a woman, who died from hypothermic shock after consuming “a very high level” of alcohol, was lying could have contributed to her death, an inquest heard yesterday.

Whitney Cerak and Laura VanRyn looked remarkably alike, both attractive young women with blonde hair, similar facial features and the same build and height.

A FATHER, whose son drank himself to death at a New Year’s party, warned other young people yesterday of the dangers of binge drinking.

REFUSE TO BEND’S Vodafone Derby price was on the slide yesterday when negative vibes emerged after the Dermot Weld-trained colt galloped yesterday morning.

DUTCH GOLD and Kris Kin will both be added to the field for the Vodafone Der

Dalakhani, the Aga Khan’s unbeaten dual Group One winner, is one of 24 remaining acceptors left in the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby) at Chantilly on Sunday.