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BreakingNews.ie
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- BreakingNews.ie
Three people injured following collision in Co Kerry
Three people have been injured following a two-vehicle collision in Killarney, Co. Kerry, on Thursday morning. The incident happened on the N22 Killarney to Tralee road at Coolcorcoran shortly after 9.30 am. Advertisement A passenger in one of the vehicles, a woman in her 60s, was conveyed by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The drivers of both vehicles, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 60s, were brought to University Hospital Kerry for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening at this time. The road remains closed at this time pending a technical examination. Local traffic diversions are in place; however, these diversions are not suitable for heavy vehicles and drivers are advised to use alternative national routes. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. Any road users who may have dash-cam and were travelling in the area between 9:00am and 9:45am are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Irish Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Woman, 60s, airlifted to hospital and two others injured after horror collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a woman was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Kerry. Shortly after 9.30am on Thursday, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a van on the N22 Killarney to Tralee road at Coolcorcoran, Killarney. A passenger in one of the vehicles, a female in her 60s, was conveyed by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The drivers of both vehicles, a male in his 80s and a female in her 60s, were brought to University Hospital Kerry for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening at this time. The road remains closed at this time pending a technical examination. Local traffic diversions are in place; however, these diversions are not suitable for heavy vehicles and drivers are advised to use alternative national routes. Gardai are appealing for witnesses. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. A Garda spokesperson said: 'Gardaí in Killarney are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision on the N22 Killarney to Tralee road at Coolcorcoran, Killarney, Co. Kerry, which occurred today, Thursday, 31 July. 'Any road users who may have dash-cam and were travelling in the area between 9:00am and 9:45am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.' Get all the big crime and court stories direct to your phone on our new WhatsApp service. Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Sunday World
15 hours ago
- Health
- Sunday World
Funeral details announced for Cork man (68) killed in workplace accident
Pat Corcoran (68) from Boharbue, Macroom, County Cork lost his life in an accident which occurred at the Mid-Cork Pallets premises in Clondrohid village which is close to Macroom The funeral arrangements for a man who lost his life in a workplace incident in Macroom in Co Cork on July 28th have been announced. Pat Corcoran (68) from Boharbue, Macroom, County Cork lost his life in an accident which occurred at the Mid-Cork Pallets premises in Clondrohid village which is close to Macroom. Emergency services were called to the scene and the man was transferred to Cork University Hospital (CUH) where he was pronounced dead. The coroner has been notified, and a postmortem examination will be completed at CUH. An inquest will take place at a later date. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has confirmed that a death occurred at a business premises in Co Cork. Mr Corcoran's funeral Mass will take place at 12 noon on Friday Aug 1st at St Abina's Church, Clondrohid, Co Cork with burial afterwards to Clondrohid Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mary T, daughters Louise and Fiona and sons Jack & Brian. Paying tribute one colleague wrote ''Pat was a wonderful and esteemed colleague and a true gentleman and will be forever missed''. Another wrote ''Dear Mary Theresa and family, we were shocked and saddened to hear about Pat, a lovely man, may his gentle soul rest in peace and may your memories bring you comfort''. Cork North West Fianna Fáil TD, Aindrias Moynihan, said that it was sad to hear of such a tragic event at a local place of work. 'You go to work to do business, and you expect to come home safe. It is very tough for his work colleagues, family and anyone who knows him.' A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed that gardaí and emergency services attended at the scene of a fatal workplace accident in Macroom . "A male aged in his 60s was taken from the scene to Cork University Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. "The Health and Safety Authority (HAS) has been notified and will conduct an examination.' No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. Pat Corcoran (68) News in 90 Seconds - Thursday, July 31
Irish Examiner
a day ago
- Health
- Irish Examiner
CUH launches Ireland's first public treatment programme for children with peanut and tree nut allergies
Cork University Hospital (CUH) has launched the country's first publicly-funded specialist treatment programme for children with peanut and tree nut allergies – a move hailed by experts as a major milestone for allergy care in Ireland. The hospital has become the first and only public hospital here to offer the life-changing food oral immunotherapy (OIT) programme to children aged under five, as part of routine clinical care. Professor Colin Hawkes, the clinical director of the paediatrics directorate at CUH, described it as a major milestone for allergy care in Ireland. 'We know that children with nut allergies and their families live with constant vigilance and fear," he said. "By offering oral immunotherapy in the public healthcare system, CUH is not only improving safety but also restoring a sense of normalcy and freedom for these young patients. This development is one of many ways in which CUH is delivering excellence in paediatric care, innovation, and research.' A child with a nut allergy lives with the worry of accidentally eating them, and of serious allergic reactions like anaphylaxis, which often need emergency medicine, hospital visits, and causes a lot of stress. (Left to right) Dr Sadhbh Hurley, Dr Juan E. Trujillo Wurttele and Dr Colin Hawkes at Cork University Hospital. OIT treatment involves the gradual introduction of an allergenic food into their diet in increasing amounts, helping patients build tolerance, and helping the immune system reduce the risk and severity of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. While not a cure, it is proven to reduce accidental reactions and improve day-to-day safety and confidence. Until now, Irish families hoping to access OIT have had to travel abroad, facing annual private costs ranging from €6,000 to €18,000. But since its launch in May, CUH says more than 30 oral immunotherapy courses have been completed through the programme, with participating families reporting fewer allergic reactions and a significant reduction in day-to-day anxiety. Referrals to the service are now being accepted nationwide, and by 2027 it is expected that 170 to 200 new nut-allergic children will begin treatment through the programme annually. The CUH team plans to launch new supra-regional specialty allergy clinics in Limerick and Clonmel, to extend the reach of the specialist service to children and families across Munster and beyond. Dr Juan Trujillo, a consultant paediatric allergist at CUH, and Dr Sadhbh Hurley, a consultant paediatrician, said the new service is a major step toward equitable access to allergy care. 'Initiating this service has been a priority of the allergy team in CUH for some time,' Dr Trujillo said. 'We are delighted to now be able to provide this care which will dramatically increase the quality of life and safety of nut-allergic patients attending CUH.' CUH, in partnership with University College Cork, is also the only centre of excellence in Ireland accredited by the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) and has been involved in global OIT clinical trials for more than a decade. The new OIT programme brings that international expertise directly to Irish patients, delivering both cutting-edge treatment and significant quality of life improvements for affected families. 'The WAO centre of excellence in allergy is a result of CUH and UCC's collaboration, which has enabled the integration of clinical care and research,' Dr Trujillo, co-director of the Centre of Excellence, said. 'Our OIT program is an example of this and will deliver even higher standards of care for children across the region and beyond.'
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man in critical condition after alleged assault as suspect flees scene
A man is in a critical condition at Cork University Hospital as Gardaí appeal for witnesses to an alleged assault that took place in Tipperary last week. The victim, a man in his 30s, was rushed from Clonmel to the hospital last Thursday night, July 24, after sustaining life-threatening injuries during an attack in the town. The attacker, another man whose age is currently unknown, fled the scene, reports Cork Beo. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to get in contact with them after launching an investigation into the alleged assault. The attack occurred on O'Connell Street in Clonmel shortly after 5pm last Thursday and as of Monday evening, the victim remained in a critical condition in hospital. The victim is in a critical condition at Cork University Hospital (Image: CUH) Witnesses or drivers who have dash cam footage from the area around the time of the attack have been asked to come forward. A report can be made at any Garda station or via the Garda Confidential Line, which allows people with knowledge of a crime to come forward in strict confidence. A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault that occurred at O'Connell Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, on Thursday the 24th of July 2025. "Shortly after 5pm that evening, a man aged in his 30, was assaulted by a male. The man was transferred by ambulance to Cork University Hospital, where he is in critical condition. "Gardaí in Clonmel are appealing for witnesses to this incident. Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of O'Connell Street and surrounding areas between 4.45pm and 5.15pm and who may have camera footage (including dash cam and action cameras) is asked to make this available to Gardaí." Anyone with information that may assist Gardaí in their investigation is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on 052 6177640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
