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Sunday World
7 days ago
- Sunday World
Second tragedy in less than a year for family of young man killed in crash
The driver has been named locally as David Henry (33) A family have been left devastated by the loss of a second child in less than a year following a crash in County Offaly on Monday August 4th. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after the single vehicle collision at Ballina Cross, Annaharvey, Tullamore shortly before midnight on August 4th. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a man aged in his 30s, was fatally injured. He has been named locally as David Henry (33), of Clonad Daingean in County Offaly. Locals said that David was a gentleman. David Henry News in 90 Seconds - August 6th One former teacher at Daingean NS said ''My heart is broken to hear this news about David. "He was a pupil of mine for several years in Daingean NS school and I was extremely fond of him. "He was a lovely kind boy, interested in everything to do with nature, and close to his family. "I remember the great chats we had in class and as he moved further on in school. I only met him occasionally over the years but was always delighted to see him anytime I did''. Tragically David's sister Ashley passed away peacefully just 11 months earlier on September 13th 2024. David is survived by his parents John and Catherine, sister Emma, brother Eoin. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage and were travelling in the area between around 11:40pm and midnight are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. David is the 99th person to die on Irish roads this year.
Irish Times
7 days ago
- Irish Times
Two men killed in road crashes in Dublin and Offaly named locally
Two men who died following separate road incidents in Dublin and Tullamore have been named locally. Cyclist Luke Byrne (19), who was injured in a collision in Clondalkin, Dublin, in late July, died in Beaumont Hospital on Monday, August 4th. Mr Byrne was struck by a car on Fonthill Road South at about 11.40pm on Sunday, July 27th. His mother, Martina McGarry, paid tribute to her son on Facebook, saying he was 'back home with your dad now'. READ MORE 'You gave me 19 years of happy memories that I'll cherish forever,' wrote Ms McGarry in a social media post on Tuesday. 'You'll never be forgotten you will always be in my heart I know you will be in heaven looking down on me your back home with your dad now gone but never forgotten love you so much son sleep tight.' The coroner has been notified of the death and a postmortem will be carried out. Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision and road users with relevant camera footage are asked to make this footage available to gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda station at 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. Tributes have also been paid to David Henry, the man in his 30s who died following a single-vehicle crash in Tullamore, Co Offaly, on Monday night. Mr Henry from Clonad, Daingean in Co Offaly, was fatally injured at Ballina Cross, Annaharvey, in Tullamore at about 11.50pm on Monday, August 4th. His body was removed to the mortuary at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, for a postmortem. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, and any road users who may have camera footage and were travelling in the area between about 11.40pm and midnight are asked to make it available to gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Al Etihad
28-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Emerge, Misk City sign landmark solar agreement to power vision for green urban future
28 July 2025 17:17 RIYADH (WAM) Emerge, the energy solutions joint venture between Masdar and EDF power solutions, has signed a long-term solar energy agreement with Misk City to deliver sustainable electricity over the next 20 years, marking a milestone in the City's journey to becoming a model of environmental innovation and green signing ceremony was held in Riyadh at Misk City and attended by David Henry, CEO of Misk City, Omar AlDaweesh, Emerge board member, Michel Abi Saab, General Manager of Emerge, and Samuel Ménard, Economic Counsellor and Anouar Mekkas, Nuclear and Renewable Energy Advisor at the French Embassy in agreement will see the development of a 621-kilowatt peak (kWp) rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) plant atop a dedicated carport structure and other assets within Misk City, located in the northwest of operational, the system is expected to significantly reduce the city's CO₂ footprint, contributing significantly to Misk City's ambition of achieving a higher level of environmental performance through LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and establishing itself as one of the region's most advanced green urban City is the world's first nonprofit city of its kind, a pioneering urban model that reflects the Kingdom's ambition to cultivate knowledge, creativity, and sustainable development in alignment with Vision to integrate innovation, education, and sustainability, Misk City offers a dynamic, human-centered environment that attracts talent and fosters entrepreneurship and serves as a regional hub for education, digital media, culture, and the arts, strategically positioned as a leading platform for both local and international sustainability at its core, Misk City is committed to setting new benchmarks in green urbanism. From renewable energy integration and utilising green schemes, to fostering walkability urban context and smart mobility solutions, the City reflects a holistic approach to an outstanding urban on a framework agreement signed earlier this year, the partnership reflects both entities' shared commitment to decarbonisation, energy innovation, and sustainable urban transformation. Emerge will undertake the full development and delivery of the project, including engineering and design, financing, procurement, construction, operations, and said, 'From the very beginning, Misk City has been envisioned as a forward-looking, sustainable urban community – designed to empower future generations and lead by example in innovation and environmental responsibility. Integrating clean energy into our infrastructure is a natural extension of that vision. This project marks a meaningful step in advancing our sustainability goals, reinforcing our commitment to building a city that thrives in harmony with its environment.'AlDaweesh said, 'This partnership is a testament to the growing momentum for clean energy adoption in the Kingdom. By supporting Misk City's pioneering sustainability goals, Emerge is proud to be contributing to a new urban narrative, one where innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Emerge's holistic, turnkey model removes complexity and accelerates the transition to clean power for clients across the region.' Alshimmari said, 'At Emerge, every project we deliver is tailored to the unique needs and ambitions of our partner. This agreement with Misk City exemplifies our commitment to supporting clean energy transformation through fully customised energy solutions. By drawing on the global expertise of Masdar and the EDF Group, we ensure world-class quality and innovation at every stage – from design and financing to construction and long-term operations.'
Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Three network blackout meant man 'unable to dial 999' when mum disappeared
A Three network outage caused chaos across the UK with one man unable to get in touch with his mum after seeing an ambulance outside her house via a video camera A man who saw an ambulance outside his mum's house through his video camera was unable to call her or the emergency services after a mass network outage. David Henry was alerted to a possible incident at his mum's home in Fife when an alert went off on his phone. When he clicked onto the camera app, he saw an ambulance outside her address. David, a freelance TV producer, feared the worst as his elderly mother has Alzheimer's, and immediately tried to call her landline and also spoke to a cyclist through the video camera who his mum had flagged down to call an ambulance. However, due to an issue with Three's mobile network causing chaos a network outage across the UK on Wednesday, June 25, none of David's calls would connect as he got in his car and drove 30 miles from Edinburgh to Methill. When he arrived, the ambulance had just left his mum's house. David frantically tried to call 999 to find out what had happened and where his mum had been taken, but he claims calls to the emergency services also would not connect. At the same time, the paramedics were also trying to get through to David to find out details of his mum's condition and medication. David eventually drove to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy where he assumed she had been taken. After waiting for two hours, he was still in the dark about where his mum was or if she was hurt. After being approached for comment a spokesperson for Three apologised the network was not accessible. It's understood Three was also investigating why none of David's calls to the emergency services were connected through an alternative network. Speaking to EdinburghLive David said: "She flagged someone down to call an ambulance which visited her home. I have a camera which sends me alerts to my phone as I'm her carer and keep an eye on things. "I saw that and tried to phone her. I couldn't make any calls and thought it was engaged. I eventually spoke to a man through the camera itself and he said the phone is back on the hook can you try again. "I tried again and it still wouldn't work so I dropped everything and jumped in the car. By the time I got there I just missed the ambulance so I went to A&E assuming she had been taken there but there was no sign of her. "I was waiting for two hours with no idea where she was or what happened. Eventually they phoned the ambulance service from A&E for me and discovered they had dropped her off at a day care place. "I had an extremely stressful day thanks to this. I tried to dial 999 at her house to find out where she was and I couldn't even do that. "That is a very serious service error. I got all the messages and missed calls through this morning (Thursday). Indeed the ambulance did try phone me to discuss her medical needs." David raised serious concerns about those who were in need of an ambulance on Wednesday and were unable to get through. A spokesperson for Ofcom confirmed it was in contact with Three to establish the scale and cause of the problem. David continued: "I went in to A&E and they just said she wasn't on the system so I was there two hours getting more and more wound up. I was thinking 'well where could she be?' "It was a terrible two hours. Of course mum doesn't remember anything about it and thankfully she wasn't injured. "999 is always meant to work, whether you've got credit on your phone or not. This was a complete failure and there is no excuse for it. These systems are meant to be backed up. "I phoned my friend as I was jumping in the car and that worked on WhatsApp. She then told me it's all over the news there is a mass outage. This is a very serious licence failure so I hope Ofcom take this seriously." Last year Ofcom fined BT £17million for being "ill-prepared" to respond to a failure of its emergency call handling service in 2023. In June 2025 BT experienced a network fault that affected its ability to connect 999 calls between 6am and 5pm. During this time nearly 14,000 call attempts were unsuccessful. A Three spokesperson said: 'We're sorry that Mr Henry couldn't use our network on Thursday. While outages of this nature are rare, we understand the impact they can have and are doing everything we can to ensure it doesn't happen again." An Ofcom spokesperson said: "Phone networks must take appropriate and proportionate measures to reduce the risk of - and prepare for - potential outages. Where we've found failures to do so, we've shown we'll take action. "We're aware that Three has experienced problems with its network, and we're in contact with the company to establish the scale and cause of the problem as soon as possible."
Daily Record
27-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Panicked Scot unable to call 999 during Three mobile outage
The mass outage left David Henry helpless as he drove 30 miles to his mum's home unable to get in contact with anyone about why she needed an ambulance. A Scots man says he was unable to contact his elderly mother or emergency services after spotting an ambulance outside her home via a security camera, due to a major mobile network outage. David Henry, a freelance TV producer, was alerted to potential trouble at his mother's home in Methil, Fife, when he received a motion notification from a camera installed at her address. His mother, who has Alzheimer's, had reportedly flagged down a passerby to call for an ambulance. When Mr Henry checked the live feed, he saw paramedics attending the scene. He attempted to call her landline but was unable to connect due to a network outage affecting customers of the mobile operator Three. According to Mr Henry, calls to emergency services also failed to connect as he drove 30 miles from Edinburgh to her home. 'When I got there, the ambulance had just left,' Mr Henry told Edinburgh Live. 'I went to A&E assuming she had been taken there but there was no sign of her.' He added: 'I was waiting for two hours with no idea where she was or what happened. Eventually they phoned the ambulance service from A&E for me and discovered they had dropped her off at a day care place.' Three experienced a significant outage on Wednesday, June 25, leaving customers across the UK unable to make or receive calls, including to 999. Mr Henry said he was unable to make any calls, even to emergency services, as he tried to determine what had happened. 'She flagged someone down to call an ambulance which visited her home. I have a camera which sends me alerts to my phone as I'm her carer and keep an eye on things,' he said. 'I tried to phone her. I couldn't make any calls and thought it was engaged.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. After speaking with a passerby via the camera app, he confirmed that the phone had been placed back on the hook. 'I tried again and it still wouldn't work so I dropped everything and jumped in the car,' he continued. Mr Henry also said: 'I tried to dial 999 at her house to find out where she was and I couldn't even do that. That is a very serious service error.' According to Mr Henry, paramedics were also unable to reach him to discuss his mother's medical history and care needs. He only received voicemails and missed call notifications the following morning, after the network issue began to resolve. '999 is always meant to work, whether you've got credit on your phone or not. This was a complete failure and there is no excuse for it. These systems are meant to be backed up,' he said. 'This is a very serious licence failure so I hope Ofcom take this seriously.' A spokesperson for Three said: 'We're sorry that Mr Henry couldn't use our network on Thursday. While outages of this nature are rare, we understand the impact they can have and are doing everything we can to ensure it doesn't happen again.' It is understood Three is investigating why Mr Henry's emergency calls were not rerouted to alternative networks, as required. Data reportedly shows that 999 calls continued to connect in normal volumes on the day, though Mr Henry's experience suggests potential gaps in that fallback system. A spokesperson for Ofcom confirmed: 'We're aware that Three has experienced problems with its network, and we're in contact with the company to establish the scale and cause of the problem as soon as possible. Phone networks must take appropriate and proportionate measures to reduce the risk of—and prepare for—potential outages. Where we've found failures to do so, we've shown we'll take action.'
