Person: Paddy O'Brien

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>It is understood that Joyce O’Mahony was extremely private, did not venture out much, and was last seen alive in 2021. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

munster

Discovery of Cork woman's remains prompts further call for 'safety net' system

Campaigner Paddy O’Brien, who raised concerns about what he called 'increasing urban isolation', said such cases are happening on a far too frequent basis

<p>Elderly rights campaigner Paddy O'Brien: The effect a callous crime like this can have on older people is appalling. It can affect them for the rest of their lives.' Picture: Jim Coughlan</p>

munster

Call for designated shopping hours for elderly after Cork pensioner targeted

<p>In one such instance in recent years, the remains of Nick and Hilary Smith were found last year in their house in Cloneen, Co Tipperary — up to 18 months after they had died. Picture: Neil Mchael</p>

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How can someone die alone and lie undiscovered for years?

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Appeal for neighbours to be vigilant after pensioner who died in Cork lay undiscovered for seven months

rugby

Ward: Irish ref Rolland adhered to IRB guidelines

gaa

McAndrew returns for Kildare hurlers

Shamrocks’ 11-point comeback wins club semi-final

Kilkenny duo Henry Shefflin and James 'Cha' Fitzpatrick were in top form as Ballyhale Shamrocks beat Toomevara 2-20 to 3-14 this afternoon in an epic AIB All-Ireland club hurling semi-final.

Sat, 10 Feb, 2007

Larkin and McEvoy put on the style for Stephens

James Stephens 1-18 Ballyhale Shamrocks 2-12

Mon, 24 Oct, 2005

Tipp wait on Corbett fitness

Tipperary manager Ken Hogan will give corner forward Lar Corbett until the last possible moment to prove his fitness for Sunday's Munster SHC final.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2005

Old Munster rivals meet in semi-final

Cork are through to this year’s Munster SHC final on June 26, and the All-Ireland champions will discover today who they will face in the decider as Clare and Tipperary go head-to-head in the semi-final at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

Sun, 05 Jun, 2005

Two changes for Tipp

Tipperary manager Ken Hogan has made two changes from the side that narrowly overcame Limerick for Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final clash against Clare at the Gaelic Grounds.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2005

Tipp’s three changes for replay

THE Tipperary Senior hurling team to play Limerick in tonight’s Munster SHC replay shows three changes from the drawn match.

Sat, 21 May, 2005

Tipp and Limerick begin Munster campaign

The 2005 Munster senior hurling championship gets underway today with the meeting of Tipperary and Limerick at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Sun, 15 May, 2005

Devaney gets Tipp championship debut

Tipperary boss Ken Hogan has handed attacker Francis Devaney his senior championship debut in Sunday's Munster hurling championship clash against Limerick at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Thu, 12 May, 2005

Hogan puts off naming Tipp side

Tipperary boss Ken Hogan has postponed naming his side to face Galway in the National Hurling League on Sunday until later in the week.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2005

Rebels overcome Down - Div 1B round-up

Down 0-11 Cork 1-19

Sun, 20 Mar, 2005

Carley shoots down Tipp

Wexford 2-19, Tipperary 2-15

Mon, 14 Mar, 2005

Division 1B hurling previews

Tipperary host Wexford in Division 1B of the National Hurling League today and boss Ken Hogan has made three changes to the side that defeated Limerick last time out.

Sun, 13 Mar, 2005

Three changes for Tipp

Tipperary boss Ken Hogan has made three changes to the side that defeated Limerick in the last round for Sunday's National League visit of Wexford to Semple Stadium.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2005

Limerick agree on interim boss following exit of Whelahan

THE Limerick County Board last night appointed an interim manager following the departure of Padjoe Whelahan.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2005

O'Sullivan opts for Wasp to provide Scot sting

WITH Eddie O'Sullivan holding out hope that Brian O'Driscoll and Gordon D'Arcy may still be available to face Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, the return of Jonny O'Connor at open-side wing-forward in place of Denis Leamy will hardly receive the attention it merits.

Wed, 09 Feb, 2005

Northern champions supremely confident

RIGHTLY or wrongly, the general perception of next weekend’s All-Ireland semi-finals of the AIB club hurling championship would be that Kilkenny champions James Stephens will advance at the expense of Ulster standard-bearers O’Donovan Rossa, while Athenry may have a slight edge over Toomevara.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2005

Victory at a price

IRELAND were as unpredictable as a Roman taxi driver at the Stadio Flaminio yesterday, but in the end they just about survived.

Mon, 07 Feb, 2005

Foley: Things can only get better after Roman grueller

FEW will be surprised that the new tackle law was a major topic of conversation over the weekend.

Mon, 07 Feb, 2005

Luck of the Irish for O’Sullivan’s men

Italy 17 Ireland 28

Mon, 07 Feb, 2005

Ireland hold slim lead against Italy

Italy 6 Ireland 8

Sun, 06 Feb, 2005

Ireland’s gladiators expecting tough battle in Rome

THE Eternal City was at its picture postcard best in yesterday’s glorious sunshine and with more of the same expected for the weekend, conditions should be perfect for Ireland’s Six Nations opener against Italy in the Stadio Flaminio tomorrow.

Sat, 05 Feb, 2005

O’Sullivan queries timing of new rule

IRISH coach Eddie O’Sullivan yesterday questioned the wisdom of introducing a “draconian rule” a week ahead of the start of the Six Nations Championship.

Thu, 03 Feb, 2005

Toomevara stage dramatic comeback

Mount Sion (Waterford) 1-13 Toomevara (Tipperary) 1-14

Sun, 21 Nov, 2004

Galaxy of stars ready to shine

EVEN if it wasn't a case of there being little else on the sporting front, for hurling fans throughout Munster and Leinster, tomorrow's meeting of Toomevara and Mount Sion in the Munster Club hurling final is a must-see event.

Sat, 20 Nov, 2004

Piarsaigh showdown with Toomevara sure to be tip-top tussle

OVER the last 12 or so years in senior club hurling, there hasn’t been a more impressive performer inside its own county than Toomevara.

Sat, 06 Nov, 2004

Quality is central to industry’s future success

NEVER before in the history of the Irish livestock and meat industry has the issue of quality become so central to its future success, Bord Bia’s new chief executive Aidan Cotter has told producers.

Thu, 09 Sep, 2004

Jones urges rugby bosses to give sinbin red card

AUSTRALIA coach Eddie Jones has called for the sinbin to be scrapped from international rugby because he believes referees are too scared to use it.

Mon, 28 Jun, 2004

Dunne returns for Tipperary hurlers

The Tipperary Senior Hurling team to play Waterford in Thurles on Sunday at 3:30pm shows one change from the side which started against Galway.

Wed, 21 Apr, 2004

Cummins’ super save sees Tipp edge home

Tipperary 2-15 Galway 2-13

Mon, 19 Apr, 2004

Talented seniors set to strut their stuff

SHOULD Michael Flatley be at home at the time, he could be greatly impressed by the angelic warbling coming from next door.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2004

England reach World Cup Final

France 7 England 24

Sun, 16 Nov, 2003

Wilkinson on target once again

England have stretched their lead to eight points against France thanks once again to Jonny Wilkinson.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2003

Laurels for Italy, plaudits for Canada

Italy 19 Canada 14

Wed, 22 Oct, 2003

Toome withstand Sars rally

Toomevara 3-19 Thurles Sarsfields 3-16

Mon, 13 Oct, 2003

Rugby’s bad boys

The bans imposed last weekend on South Africans Robbie Kempson and Bakkies Botha for, respectively, a late cheap shot on Toutai Kefu and “deliberately attacking the face” of Aussie hooker Brendan Cannon, has highlighted once more the basic fact that rugby probably has more ‘bad boys’ than most sports. Declan Colley looks back at some of the sport’s anti-heroes.

Wed, 06 Aug, 2003