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Boy dies after house fire where mum and son were left fighting for their lives
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (504+ words) Cole Leighton with his mum Kim Tributes have been paid to a "brave little warrior", who has died five months after he was critically injured in a devastating house fire. Cole Leighton, 11, was severely injured in the fire, which took…...
Teens leave friend to die in 'cowardly act' after high-speed crash
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) A teenager was left to die as his friends tried to escape an allegedly stolen car after a crash, according to police. Police said the car, a Skoda grey sedan, was trying to run another vehicle off the road Melbourne's…...
'Tragedy beyond words' GAA clubs lead tributes to schoolboy
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (384+ words) An outpouring of grief and support for Padraig's family has been expressed by the local community following the sad news GAA clubs have paid tribute to a schoolboy after his passing following a long battle with illness. Padraig Rafferty was…...
'Entire community numb with shock' following sudden death of young GAA star
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (744+ words) Ciar'n O'Neill passed away on Friday(Image: Facebook / Stradbally GAA Club) A tight-knit community in Co Laois has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of a young GAA star whose 'dedication, talent and presence will never be forgotten…...
Woman visits Cliffs of Moher after travelling 4, 500 miles and it doesn't go well
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (433+ words) A student who moved 4, 500 miles from Delhi to Ireland in search of iconic sights has revealed her long-dreamed visit to the famed Cliffs of Moher proved far less magical than expected A student who travelled thousands of miles from Delhi…...
Surfer dies alongside friend who tried to save him during 'extreme' winds
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (480+ words) A British man and his friend tragically drowned while surfing after strong winds swept them out to sea in Australia. Emergency services were called to Frankston Beach, in Melbourne's south-east, following reports of two men in trouble in the water…...
Motorcyclist dies following collision in Louth
9+ mon, 20+ hour ago (272+ words) A motorcyclist died in hospital on Sunday following a crash in Louth, while another biker is in serious condition after a separate crash in Monaghan. Garda" in Drogheda continue to investigate a two-vehicle collision involving a van and motorcycle that…...
Newstalk legend Pat Kenny reveals 'big impact' career change
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (361+ words) Broadcasting legend Pat Kenny has extended his contract with Newstalk into 2026 - and also announced ongoing plans for his future with the station with one major twist. Pat will continue to host his current Monday to Friday programme into 2026 and will…...
'My partner was escorted off Turkey flight - I never saw him again"
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (555+ words) The partner of a "kind and caring" dad who was escorted off a flight to Turkey for being drunk has been left "traumatised" by his death. Ben Crook, 32, was reported missing after he jetted off to Antalya with his partner…...