Former Cork hurler Anthony Nash has dangerous driving charges dismissed

Former Cork goalkeeper Anthony Nash. Photo: Diarmuid Greene / SPORTSFILE Former Cork hurling goalkeeper Anthony Nash has had two charges of dangerous driving against him dismissed at Cashel District Court as the State did not present evidence that they occurred in a public place. Mr Nash, of 21 Barterswood, Tower, Blarney, Co Cork, was charged … Read more

50-tonne rock perched high over Waterford village is being held in place by one wire rope

Safety works are set to be undertaken to secure the rock after talks between the landowner, Lord Waterford, and the county council People power has forced action to be taken on the dangerous rock after two local sisters organised a petition to raise awareness of the dangers posed to the villagers’ homes. Footage from RTÉ’s … Read more

Tributes to ‘gentle giant’ who died in Tipperary ride-on lawnmower crash as funeral announced

Kieran McArdle, of Woodlands, Kilcash, Clonmel, died in a tragic crash on the N76 at Kilcash Cross, Co Tipperary on Friday, April 11 Funeral arrangements have been announced for Kieran McArdle who died in a tragic accident while driving a ride-on lawnmower near Kilsheelan in south Tipperary on Friday. Gardaí are continuing to appeal for … Read more

Tipperary GAA community devastated following death of Aoife Shelly (22)

Aoife Shelly of Clonakenny, Roscrea, died suddenly on Sunday, March 30, aged 22. Predeceased by her grandfather Paddy Shelly, Aoife is mourned with “inexpressible grief” by her heartbroken mother Claire, Dad Joe, brother Eoghan, grandparents Tom, Anne Hassett and Eileen Shelly, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and a very large circle of friends. Aoife will lie … Read more

Judge warns that evidence from Google Translate is ‘hearsay’ in drink driving case

Judge Brian O’Shea was speaking at Cashel District Court during a drink driving case involving a man whose native language was not English A District Court judge has warned that evidence obtained from a defendant by using Google Translate is ‘hearsay’ which could be challenged in court. Boncho Asenov was disqualified from driving at Cashel … Read more

Nomination of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for Tipperary Peace Prize is revoked after online campaign

‘Cashel for Palestine’ group gathered nearly 3,000 signatures for their petition in 24 hours Mr Blinken was among 13 individuals and groups announced as nominees for the prize, whose previous recipients include Nelson Mandela, and former President of Ireland, Professor Mary McAleese. Antony John Blinken is an American lawyer and diplomat currently serving as the … Read more