Seven people died from the flu in the first week of January and two died from the RSV respiratory virus over the holiday period, new figures show. The figures were released as the HSE warned that hospitals in Cork and Kerry remain “under severe pressure”. By Saturday, 159 children aged under four had been admitted … Read more
The family of a teenage contestant of RTÉ’s Ireland’s Fittest Family, who died last year before it was set to air, will feature in this week’s episode. 15-year-old Cillian Flaherty, from Whitestown, near Blanchardstown in west Dublin, died suddenly at home on October 21, 2024. He was due to feature in the new series, which … Read more
Garda Numbers Struggle to Reach 15,000 Target Despite Recruitment Efforts The strength of the Garda Síochána continues to face challenges as member numbers remain below the long-standing target of 15,000. Despite ongoing recruitment drives, the force struggled to consistently surpass the 14,000 mark throughout 2024. November Sees Slight Dip in Garda Force The latest monthly … Read more
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Georgina and Anto Hogg died in a road traffic incident earlier this week, involving a car and four pedestrians at Blanchardstown Road North in Dublin 15. Georgina was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her husband Anto was conveyed to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of serious injuries. On Friday morning, gardaí confirmed he had died. … Read more
A young woman who was killed in a car crash on Monday night had recently discovered she was expecting her first baby, her funeral mass has heard. Amy Stokes nee Reilly, 20, from Ballyconnell in Co. Cavan died on December 23 in Derrylin Co. Fermanagh. Her funeral mass this morning at Our lady of Lourdes … Read more
Dublin Dental Hospital Faces Scrutiny Over €161,000 Food Spending The Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) is under scrutiny for spending over €160,000 on catered lunches and meetings over a four-year period without a public tender. Data reveals that between 2020 and November 2023, the hospital spent €161,202 on food and beverages from numerous local coffee … Read more
A woman found dead in her home in Wexford early on Thursday has been named locally as Paula Lawlor. Ms Lawlor, 32, was found unresponsive by gardaí and emergency services in a residence in Baile Eoghain, Gorey at about 3am. She had some visible bruising and was pronounced dead at the scene. A man, who … Read more