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A SCHOOL is in mourning after one of its young students died following an assault in Wexford. An eight-year-old girl died from injuries sustained in the incident, which occurred at around 11.45pm on December 1 at a house in New Ross. She was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she died from her injuries in the early hours of yesterday morning (December 2). A woman and … [Read more...] about School mourns ‘tragic’ death of eight-year-old student

A WOMAN has been left with life-threatening injuries in hospital following an attack in Cork city. The woman, aged in her 30s, is reported to have been attacked by a group of people outside the former Savoy Cinema in St Patrick’s Street. The incident happened at around 8pm on December 1. “Gardaí arrived at the scene at the Savoy at approximately 8pm and found a woman who was … [Read more...] about Woman left fighting for life in hospital following serious attack

THE Co. Mayo farmer Padraig Nally, who came to prominence 20 years ago when he shot an intruder at his farm, has died. The 81-year-old shot John 'Frog' Ward at his farm near the village of Cross in October 2004. He was initially jailed for six years for the manslaughter of Mr Ward, who sustained fatal injuries when he was confronted on the property in October 2004. Mr Nally … [Read more...] about Death of farmer who made national news after shooting dead an intruder on his farm

Belfast court jails 89-year-old in sexual abuse cases after long PSNI investigation PAUL DUNLEAVY, a Christian Brother and former school principal, was sentenced in Belfast last week to 10 years imprisonment, after being found guilty of 36 non-recent sexual abuse offences relating to nine victims. The sentence will begin in May 2026 at the conclusion of his current sentence for … [Read more...] about Christian Brother sentenced to further 10 years

A study developed by Sheffield Hallam University's Sport Industry Research Group, with assistance from Manchester Metropolitan University and Ulster University, has found that the societal impact of the GAA on Ireland is valued at €2.87 billion. The report set out the economic impact across 32 counties and 1,600 volunteer-led clubs in Ireland. The GAA, LGFA, and Camogie … [Read more...] about Landmark study finds GAA’s value to Irish society is worth €2.87 billion