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BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Fire at Co Mayo site set for major social housing development
A fire has caused extensive damage at a derelict building in Ballina, Co Mayo, on Monday night. The incident occurred on Kevin Barry Street at the property opposite the bus station, with the fire breaking out shortly after 9 pm. Advertisement Emergency services were alerted after the alarm was raised and the blaze was brought under control. The Western People reports Councillors had last week granted Part 8 planning permission for 31 social housing units at this site. The street remains closed off to traffic this morning, and diversions are in place. Gardaí have said no injuries have been reported at this time.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Olympian Sharlene Mawdsley pays tribute to boyfriend Michael Breen after Tipperary win
The champion runner was among those wearing the blue and gold jersey cheering on Tipperary after the Premier County won the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final at Croke Park in Dublin yesterday. In a post on social media, the sprinter from Newport in west Tipperary posted a picture of the couple holding the Liam MacCarthy Cup. "Proud of you every day, but that little bit prouder today,' she wrote on Instagram, also sharing a heartwarming photo of the pair hugging each other. The pair hit the headlines earlier this month when they were pictured kissing after Tipperary beat Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-finals. They did a 'hard launch' of their romance on May 18, following Tipperary's win against Waterford in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship. The Olympian athlete shared a photo of herself and Breen from the pitch in their matching county colours, captioning it 'Tippin' on'. Irish Olympian Sharlene Mawdsley and hurler Michael Breen celebrate Tipperary's win in Croke Park yesterday. Photo: Instagram/Sharlene Mawdsley Michael Breen of Tipperary celebrates with his girlfriend, Irish Olympian, Sharlene Mawdsley and the Liam MacCarthy Cup after his side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Mawdsley was on the Ireland team that came fourth in the Paris Olympics last year in the 4x400m relay. She suffered heartache just last month following the sudden death of her father, Thomas 'Tucker' Mawdsley, on June 3, at the age of 67. The runner returned to the track just a few weeks later when a last-minute decision to compete saw her finishing third in the Women's 400m at the European Team Championships in Slovenia. Achieving a season's best, she dedicated her bronze medal win to her father. Tipperary's defender Michael Breen (31), also plays for Tipperary Senior Championships club Ballina. His hurling career started at his home town of Ballina on the Limerick border, where he joined his local club at an early age. Breen made his senior championship debut as a substitute in the 2015 Munster semi-final against Limerick. He was nominated for All-Star awards at midfield in 2016 and 2020 and won an InterProvincial hurling medal with Munster in 2016. The hurler also posted a picture on Instagram with his teammates holding a trophy after Tipperary's victory. "Liam is coming home,' he captioned the post. Tipperary claimed a 29th All-Ireland hurling title on Sunday, their first since 2019, defeating Cork with a 3-27 to 1-18. rs. Michael Breen (right), with Eoghan Connolly and Robert Doyle (left). Photo: Instagram/Michael Breen
News.com.au
16-07-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Ballina man Craig Nolte remembered after dying from lyssavirus
A devastated NSW community is mourning the death of a beloved local carpenter who died from lyssavirus after being bitten by a bat, despite receiving treatment. Craig Nolte, aged in his 50s, died on July 3 after what his wife described as a 'very quick case of lyssavirus'. Mr Nolte is the first confirmed case of the rare infection in NSW. Typically transmitted through bites or scratches from infected bats, lyssavirus is closely related to rabies. Mr Nolte's wife, Robyn, shared the news on social media, paying tribute to her 'best friend'. 'I said goodbye to Craig on the 3rd of July to a very quick case of lyssavirus,' she said. 'RIP my love, my best friend.' She said Mr Nolte, affectionately known as 'Zebbo', was a familiar face in the community after operating Ballina Kiddi Care for 18 years. 'I need to put this out to the community,' she said. 'We knew a lot of families.' Ms Nolte said her husband had been bitten by a bat eight months before his death and had received the full post-exposure prophylaxis treatment. 'Eight months ago Craig got bitten and he got the post exposure prophylaxis injections,' she said. 'NSW Health still grappling in their words to how this happened that the injection didn't work.' NSW Health issued a statement expressing 'sincere condolences to the man's family and friends for their tragic loss' and confirmed his case was being 'looked at by experts'. 'The man had been bitten by a bat several months ago and received treatment following the injury,' a NSW health spokesperson said. 'An investigation is underway to understand factors which may have played a role in his illness. 'Post-exposure prophylaxis for lyssavirus exposure includes both immunoglobulin and at least four vaccines given over several weeks. 'The treatment is very safe and has been proven worldwide to be highly effective.' While cases of the virus are extremely rare, health authorities acknowledged that there have been occasional reports of breakthrough infections worldwide. 'These are thoroughly investigated to determine the contributing factors. This recent case in NSW is being looked at by experts.'
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Aussie father-of-two who DIED after catching a horrific virus when he was bitten by a bat is identified - as horror new details emerge
A father-of-two who died after being bitten by a bat has been identified, with his grieving wife claiming health authorities are still 'grappling' with how medical treatment failed to save his life. Craig Nolte, 56, tried to free the bat - which had flown into the verandah of his Ballina home and gotten trapped - when he was bitten in October last year. The carpenter by trade contracted the Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) from the bite, which marked the first case of the virus in NSW. His wife Robyn, who operates a childcare centre in Ballina, confirmed he received a prophylaxis immunoglobulin injection after he was bitten by the animal. 'NSW Health [is] still grappling in their words [about] how this happened that the injection didn't work,' she wrote in a post to social media on Wednesday. 'RIP my love my best friend.' NSW Health confirmed he received initial treatment but later developed symptoms and fell into a critical condition. On Wednesday, it offered its 'sincere condolences' to friends and family and said an investigation was underway into the circumstances surrounding his illness. 'Post-exposure prophylaxis for lyssavirus exposure includes both immunoglobulin and at least four vaccines given over several weeks,' it said. 'The treatment is very safe and has been proven worldwide to be highly effective.' More to come.
Irish Independent
11-07-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
IFI opens fourth draw for River Easkey salmon tags for 2025
Brown tag regulations remain in effect at the River Easkey from February 1st until September 30th, 2025, when the salmon fishing season ends. Anglers wanting to enter a lottery draw on July 30th for one of 15 brown tags can apply at the IFI website from today, July 11th, until midnight on July 27th, 2025. Commenting, Mary Walsh IFI Western region director(Ballina) said: 'The numbers of wild Atlantic salmon returning to our rivers is declining. The risk of over-fishing puts stocks in further jeopardy. "Brown tag measures for salmon and sea trout are required on the Easkey River to conserve stocks and prevent accidental over-harvesting. "Where there is a modest harvestable surplus, this brown gill tag system is introduced to closely monitor the angling quotas." A total of 60 brown tags are available for the 2025 angling season. Tags will be distributed to anglers with a rod licence via four draws the 2025 angling season, with 15 brown tags available to be won in each draw. Anglers who receive a brown tag via the lottery should place them on a salmon or sea trout – along with a blue tag – as proof it was lawfully caught and may be retained for private use. Each angler is limited to one entry per lottery and is eligible to win one brown tag per season. Previous draws were held in February, April and May. Any anglers not allocated a brown tag are permitted to fish for salmon and sea trout at the River Easkey catchment on a catch-and-release basis, where the fish is returned safely to the same waterbody. Anglers must use catch-and-release methods only, involving single or double barbless hooks. Use of worms as bait is not permitted.
