Boy, 12, dies after car-train crash at Mayo level crossing
Shocking news. A 12-year-old boy has died after a crash involving a car and a train in Co Mayo. Shortly after 8:45 pm on Thursday (3 September), Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision at a level crossing in Kiltybo near Ballyhaunis. The 12-year-old boy was a passenger in the car. He […]
6 days ago
Teenage girl sadly dies after drowning at Burrow Beach
Gardaí have confirmed that the girl drowned in the sea off the north Dublin coast on Sunday evening Gardaí have confirmed that a teenage girl has died after being recovered from the water at Burrow Beach in north Dublin on Sunday. In a statement made Monday morning, a spokesperson said that Gardaí and the Coast […]
3 months ago
Bonnie Tyler ‘resuscitated after cardiac arrest’ as doctors tried to bring her out of induced coma
Get well soon Bonnie. Bonnie Tyler had to be “resuscitated after going into cardiac arrest” when doctors attempted to bring her out of an induced coma in an Algarve hospital, according to reports in Portugal. The 74-year-old Welsh icon, best known for Total Eclipse of the Heart, suffered the terrifying setback late last week following […]
4 months ago
Valerie’s Law nears final approval as Cabinet decision looms
“This is child protection.” Legislation that would prevent someone who killed their child’s other parent from automatically retaining guardianship rights is on the way. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan will bring his proposals to the Cabinet today (May 7). The law would be applied retrospectively, subject to the discretion of the court, according to a […]
4 months ago
British woman with no illness to end life at Swiss assisted dying clinic this week
Warning: This article includes discussion of suicide and assisted dying A devastated mother has flown to Switzerland to end her own life at a euthanasia clinic. Wendy Duffy was granted permission to end her life at Pegasos clinic after a year long application process. While Wendy is physically healthy she has been struggling with grief […]
4 months ago
Man dies in bus crash at Dublin Airport as some lanes in area ‘remain closed’
It has been suggested that motorists travelling to Dublin Airport this morning allow extra time for their journey. A man has died after a crash involving a bus and a pedestrian at Dublin Airport. Shortly after 12.10am on Thursday (23 April), Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of the collision which occurred at […]
5 months ago