A REPORT into the death of a teenager at University Hospital Limerick (UHL) has said her passing was 'almost certainly avoidable'. Aoife Johnston, 16, waited more than 13 hours for sepsis medication, despite her parents and fellow patients expressing concern over her worsening condition. In his report, former Chief Justice Frank Clarke highlighted failures in hospital … [Read more...] about Report says death of teenager at Limerick hospital was ‘almost certainly avoidable’
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Appeal for information over teen missing from Co. Waterford
GARDAÍ have appealed for information on the whereabouts of a teenager who is missing from Co. Waterford. Jake Hafford, 17, is reported missing from Waterford City since Wednesday, September 18. He is described as being approximately 5' 11" in height with a slim build, short brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing black pants, a grey T-shirt, grey hoodie and … [Read more...] about Appeal for information over teen missing from Co. Waterford
Arrest after pensioner dies in Co. Fermanagh hit-and-run
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died following a hit-and-run incident in Co. Fermanagh. Richard Maze, 70, passed away from his injuries following the incident on Boa Island Road, Belleek at around 2.55pm on Thursday. Another man, also aged 70, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Paying tribute to Mr Maze, the Priesthill Methodist Church … [Read more...] about Arrest after pensioner dies in Co. Fermanagh hit-and-run
Man jailed after subjecting child to ‘horrific sexual abuse’ more than 30 years ago
A MAN who subjected a young girl to 'horrific sexual abuse' has been jailed after being convicted of non-recent indecent assaults against a child. Earlier this month, 72-year-old Edmund Hennessy of Letheridge Park in Bishops Lydeard, Somerset, was sentenced to seven years for eight offences. His crimes were uncovered after the victim came forward to police to report what had … [Read more...] about Man jailed after subjecting child to ‘horrific sexual abuse’ more than 30 years ago
Auld Reekie goes green with the Irish Culture and Heritage Day
FOLLOWING the successful revival of the Irish Culture and Heritage Day in Edinburgh in 2023, the Consulate General of Ireland in Scotland has announced that it will host this year’s event on Saturday, September 28 at the Grange Club in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Andrea Wickham Moriarty, Vice Consul General, Consulate General of Ireland in Scotland told The Irish Post that she is … [Read more...] about Auld Reekie goes green with the Irish Culture and Heritage Day