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Irish Independent
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Stu-pendous home success for Grehan in Irish Amateur Championship at Seapoint
The 32-year-old former professional is a native of Offaly, but he now lives in Termonfeckin and that made the victory all the more special. He started the final round four shots in arrears after carding a level-par 72 on Saturday but saved his best until last, shooting a bogey-free 66 to take the championship to extra holes before he won it on the 10th green. Going into the final day, the defending champion Matt McClean from the Malone club was still in contention after opening with a course-record 64 and he went on to set a -13 total and assume the clubhouse lead after landing eight birdies in his last round. Marlborough's Hayward was also in the shake-up along with County Louth's Gerard Dunne, while Grehan started the final round four shots adrift in a tie for fourth place. He went on to put together an outstanding 18 holes, though, and when his approach landed on 18th green he had a real chance of posting an insurmountable lead. However, his eagle putt finished inches short and that left Hayward with a birdie chance to win, but he missed his chance and the tournament went to a play-off. The atmosphere became more tense when Grehan went over the 18th green on the second play-off hole, but Hayward missed his opportunity and Grehan made him pay after they returned to the 10th. As Grehan celebrated with his young family, he said he was 'absolutely thrilled', revealing that he regularly walks his dog around the Seapoint area. It was only last October that Grehan called time on his career as a touring professional to focus on his work as a financial consultant, expressing the wish that he could regain his amateur status and challenge for a place on Great Britain and Ireland's team for the 2026 Walker Cup in Lahinch. Meanwhile, the aforementioned Gerard Dunne eventually finished in a tie for fourth in Sunday's finale, with Dundalk's Caolan Rafferty tied for 15th and Seapoint's leading finisher Dylan Keating in 29th place.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
County Louth: Man arrested over €1.8m drugs seizure
A man has been arrested after Gardaí (Irish police) seized approximately 90kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of €1.8m (£1.5m) in County Louth. The 50-year-old was arrested and detained at a Garda station in County Louth on Monday. The seizure and arrest were the result of a joint operation by Irish customs officers and Garda drugs units. The drugs seized have been sent for forensic analysis and investigations are ongoing.
Irish Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Fundraiser for Irish nurse who died suddenly in Australia sees huge support
A fundraiser launched for a young Irish nurse who died suddenly in Australia has seen an outpouring of support, with over €50,000 raised in a short few hours. Marie Claire Rogers sadly passed away in a hospital in Sydney last Monday at the age of 23, days after arriving in Australia to visit her sister Heather, who was on a year long break in the country with friends. It is understood that the recently qualified nurse became ill on Friday, with her condition worsening over the weekend. Friends said she was not feeling well on Friday and went to see a doctor. A blood test was performed and it was discovered she had leukaemia. The young County Louth ladies footballer was rushed into hospital for urgent treatment but her condition seriously deteriorated over the weekend and she tragically died on Monday morning. Marie Claire's parents, Andrew and Mary, had been travelling to see her but did not arrive before she passed away. A fundraiser has not been launched for Marie Claire to help support the travel costs to Australia for her family and boyfriend to accompany her on her 'final journey home', as well as to help with other unexpected expenses. 'As many of you know, our beloved Marie Claire Rogers tragically passed away unexpectedly while on holiday in Australia,' a post on GoFundMe, penned by Marie's family member, read. 'This GoFundMe page has been created for those who would like to support with travel costs for her family and boyfriend as they accompany Marie Claire on her final journey home to Ireland, and help them navigate the many unexpected challenges that come with such an overwhelming loss. 'On behalf of the family, they would like to sincerely thank everyone for the incredible love and support they have received.' Since being created on Tuesday morning, the GoFundMe has raised €52,077, far surpassing the initial €20,000 target. To donate to the fundraiser, click this link. Maire Claire played Gaelic football with her local Naomh Fionnbarra club, where her dad is also a prominent ladies football referee, with the club penning a heartfelt tribute on social media. In a statement published on Facebook Naomh Fionnbarra said: "Our club and community are beyond shocked and saddened at the sudden passing of our cherished club member and friend Marie Claire Rogers in Sydney, Australia. "As her many friends, team mates, and colleagues come to terms with the devastating news, we offer our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the extended Rogers and Osbourne families both at home and abroad. As a mark of respect to Marie Claire and her family, all club activities are suspended until 12 noon on Wednesday. "Marie Claire's passing has brought a wave of sorrow and grief across the community. Offers and messages of support have been pouring in and are greatly appreciated."
Irish Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish nurse tragically dies in Australia days after arriving to see her sister
A 23 year-old County Louth ladies footballer has died suddenly in Australia after a short illness. Recently qualified nurse Marie Claire Rogers passed away in a Sydney hospital last Monday morning Ms. Rogers arrived in Australia several days before her passing to visit her sister Heather, who has been on a year's break there with friends. It is understood that she took ill on Friday, only a few days after she had landed in Australia and her condition deteriorated over the weekend. Her devastated parents Andrew and Mary were on the long journey out to see her but she sadly passed away. Friends say she wasn't feeling well on Friday and went to see the doctor. The medic did a blood test and discovered she had leukaemia. She was immediately taken into hospital for urgent treatment but her condition seriously deteriorated over the weekend and she sadly died. The whole seaside Togher and Annagassen area of County Louth is devastated by her tragic death. Maire Claire played Gaelic football with her local Naomh Fionnbarra club and her dad is also a prominent ladies football referee. In a statement published on Facebook Naomh Fionnbarra said: "Our club and community are beyond shocked and saddened at the sudden passing of our cherished club member and friend Marie Claire Rogers in Sydney, Australia. "As her many friends, team mates, and colleagues come to terms with the devastating news, we offer our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the extended Rogers and Osbourne families both at home and abroad. As a mark of respect to Marie Claire and her family, all club activities are suspended until 12 noon on Wednesday. "Marie Claire's passing has brought a wave of sorrow and grief across the community. Offers and messages of support have been pouring in and are greatly appreciated." The club is also holding an evening of remembrance in honour of Maire Claire. In a tribute on social media one friend , Derek Rath wrote: "Maire Claire was an AMAZING nurse and colleague. Maire Claire was the type of nurse that if you saw her in the ward you knew you would have a good day. RIP Marie Claire I have nothing but amazing memories of you." Another friend, Emily Doye said: "My heart goes out to Marie Claire's family and friends at this devastating news, such a beautiful young girl with her whole life ahead of her." Apart from her parents Marie Claire is survived by her sisters Frances, Grace and Heather. A Go Fund Me page for the family has also been set up. The family have also been given consular assistance by Irish Department Foreign Affair officials in Sydney.
