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Irish Independent
16-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Cork City Marathon 2025 breaks fundraising records with over €307,000 raised for Irish charities
The Cork City Marathon 2025 has crossed a new finish line—raising more than €307,673 for charities and community organisations across Ireland, making it a record-breaking year for the annual event. Donations were made by more than 9,400 supporters, who rallied behind friends, family, and colleagues running in the full marathon, half marathon, and 10k races on Sunday, June 1. The result is a powerful show of generosity that will benefit dozens of causes across health, wellbeing, and community support sectors. After almost doubling the amounts fundraised last year, the Cork City Marathon has reinforced its role as more than just a sporting event—it's a powerful engine for change and community impact. Among the top beneficiaries this year were Breakthrough Cancer Research, Marymount University Hospice, Pieta, and the Irish Cancer Society, each receiving five-figure sums. Cork-based charities featured strongly, with substantial funds raised for Cork ARC Cancer Support House, The Mercy Hospital Foundation, CUH Charity, The Rainbow Club Cork Centre for Autism, and Iris House Cork Cancer Support. Other well-supported Cork causes included Enable Ireland, Cork Mental Health Foundation, Cork Simon Community, and Sanctuary Runners, who brought vibrant local representation to the race. Nationally, much-needed support also went to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Breast Cancer Ireland, Irish Heart Foundation, Epilepsy Ireland, Diabetes Ireland, Jack and Jill Children's Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Mental Health Ireland, along with services like BUMBLEance, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, and Make-A-Wish Ireland. From cancer research and mental health to paediatric care, disability services, hospice care, and suicide prevention, the sheer range of causes supported is a testament to the deeply personal reasons that inspired thousands to take part in this year's event. Race Director Eamon Hayes praised the community spirit behind the figures: 'Every year, we are humbled by the kindness and determination shown by our runners and their supporters, and 2025 has been our most impactful yet. Mr Hayes continued: 'Whether running in memory of a loved one, in solidarity with a cause, or to give back to a service that's helped them, these fundraising efforts are at the heart of what makes the Cork City Marathon so special. 'It's not just a race. It's a platform for hope, solidarity, and genuine impact in our own communities,' he added. Donations continue to come in, but the figures already confirm 2025 as a record-breaking year for the marathon, whose campaign #YourRaceTheirHope really hit home. Early registration for the 2026 Cork City Marathon on Sunday, May 31 went on sale last week and are selling extremely fast this year. For more information, visit
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Grieving daughter, 14, of murdered Cork man delivers ‘you deserve every second of life term' statement to sword killer
THE teenage daughter of a man murdered with a samurai sword yesterday told his jailed killer: 'You deserve every second of your life sentence.' Zoe Baitson, 14, also said her 'heart shattered' when she heard her father, Ian, had died at the hands of Dylan Scannell, 31. 2 Dylan Scannell was sentenced to life for murder Credit: Cork Courts 2 Ian Baitson was killed in March 2024 At the Central Criminal The tattoo artist, of O'Rahilly Street in Cobh, Co He had pleaded not guilty to The trial heard that READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS Mr Baitson texted him back insisting that he only owed him a couple of hundred On the night of the attack, Ian went to meet Scannell with €185 in his pocket which he planned to give to him. But he never got the chance — the killer came out of a car and attacked him with a sword. Following the attack, Scannell threw the sword in to the sea. Most read in Irish News Mr Baitson was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, but he sadly died four days later in Brave teen Zoe said Scannell had taken her much-loved and precious dad from her forever. 'MY HEART BROKE' In her victim impact statement, she told how her dad had turned his life around after a period where drug taking was an issue. She said: 'We got very close after that. I was so happy to have my daddy back to his normal self. 'In March 2024, we celebrated my younger brother's birthday. Daddy was so happy. 'Then a few days later, we got a call saying my father had been attacked. My heart broke.' Zoe said that it was scary to see her father hooked up to multiple machines in the ICU at Cork University Hospital. 'HAVE NEVER CRIED SO MUCH' She said: 'Sometimes my daddy's eyes would open and I thought he was going to be OK, but the nurse told me that is just the machines keeping him alive. 'I visited him in ICU every day. 'One day, we got the call that he was not going to recover and they had to take him off life support. 'I have never cried so much in my life.' Zoe put two teddy bears on her dad's shoulder as he lay dying in bed — bears that were from her and her baby brother. She added: 'My heart shattered and I never felt so much pain like this. I would never wish this on anyone. You (Scannell) deserve every second of your sentence.' 'BEACON OF LOVE' Richard Baitson, Ian's brother speaking on behalf of himself and his mother Helen, said: 'Ian was a beacon of love, strength and joy.' In the period before he died, Ian had taken up running and intended to participate in the Cork City Marathon. 'Sometimes my daddy's eyes would open and I thought he was going to be OK, but the nurse told me that is just the machines keeping him alive." Zoe Baitson Richard also said that the murder of his 'decent, loving and caring brother' had caused huge trauma to those who loved him. Killer Scannell, a father of two, wrote a letter which was read in court by his barrister, Tom Creed, SC, in which he stated: 'I will have to carry his cross with me for the rest of my days. 'It will haunt me for the rest of my life.' Ms Justice Eileen Creedon praised the Baitson family for the eloquence of their statements.
RTÉ News
11-07-2025
- RTÉ News
Man jailed for life for murder of chef in Cobh
Thirty-one-year-old Dylan Scannell has been jailed for life after he was convicted of the murder of 33-year-old Ian Baitson in Cobh, Co Cork, last year. Mr Baitson's family delivered victim impact statements at the sentencing hearing at the Central Criminal Court today. One of them told Dylan Scannell of O'Rahilly Street, Cobh, he deserved every second of his life sentence. Ian Baitson was a 33-year-old father of two who worked as a chef. He was described by his family today as a devoted father, a talented son and a decent, loving and caring brother. Drug taking had been an issue for him, but he left it behind and turned his life around, hoping to take part in the Cork City Marathon. Tattoo artist Dylan Scannell admitted to the manslaughter of Ian Baitson. The jury at his trial convicted him of murder. The trial heard Ian Baitson owed Dylan Scannell a small amount of money over a drug debt. On the evening of 15 March last year, the two men met in a carpark in Cobh. Dylan Scannell attacked Ian Baitson with a sword, almost severing one of his legs. Det Garda Paul Cotter told today's hearing that Scannell had "ferociously" struck Mr Baitson with the samurai sword. He stated that the attack was "incredibly vicious" in nature. Ian Baitson died four days later in hospital. In victim impact statements delivered today at the Central Criminal Court, Ian Baitson was described as a beacon of love, strength and joy. His family said he had been stolen from them in a senseless, cruel and violent manner. One member of Ian Baitson's family told Dylan Scannell he deserved every second of his life sentence. Ms Justice Eileen Creedon thanked members of the Baitson family for their attendance in court. She commended them for delivering their victim impact statements in person. She described their testimony as being eloquent and moving. In sentencing Scannell to the mandatory term of life in prison, she said the death of Ian Baitson was needless.
