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Extra.ie
a day ago
- Health
- Extra.ie
Irishman in ICU after horror seven-storey fall from building in Lithuania
An Irishman has been seriously injured after he fell over seven storeys from a building while in Lithuania. David (Daithí) Manley, from Oulart in Co Wexford was severely injured while travelling in Lithuania when he fell from a seven-storey height. He suffered multiple broken bones, including a lower spine injury that has left him with no mobility below the waist. Surgery on his spine cannot go ahead as he is in intensive care with respiratory and cardiac issues. David Manley was severely injured in Lithuania after he fell seven storeys. Pic: GoFundMe With him set to undergo an intense and long period of rehabilitation, his family have started a GoFundMe to help with expenses toward his recovery, including hopefully being able to bring him home soon. 'Hopefully in due time he will be able to get this surgery done, which might help release the pressure on his spinal cord and hopefully bring back the mobility in his legs,' the GoFundMe's description read. 'We would be ever so grateful for any donations you could make to the family, which may help with expenses, David has a long road ahead of him on this recovery path, and we really want to try bring him home. 'We are so grateful for the hospitality that David is receiving in Lithuania, they are taking great care of him and he is being very well looked after. We also appreciate all the help we have already received from family and friends, words cannot thank you all enough.' David's family have started a GoFundMe to help with his road to recovery, and to hopefully bring him home. Pic: GoFundMe The GoFundMe has raised over €53,000 of its €100,000 goal at the time of writing, with friends and former employers of David's wishing him well. 'We are absolutely shocked and heartbroken for our dear friend and past employee David Manley (Daithi),' the Vine Thai Restaurant wrote. 'Sending him love, hugs, and prayers. Shiv, David, Katie, Issy and all at the Vine.' Pic: GoFundMe Those who wish to donate to the GoFundMe can do so HERE.
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Wexford man seriously injured after seven-storey fall from building in Lithuania
A Co Wexford man has been seriously injured after he fell seven storeys from a building in Lithuania. David 'Daithí' Manley from the village of Oulart has suffered multiple injuries including a spinal injury which has left him paralysed from the chest down as a result of the fall which occurred at 11am local time last Monday. Advertisement Mr Manley is currently in intensive care in a Lithuanian hospital after surviving the fall in which he sustained other serious injuries, including multiple fractures according to his sister Aoife. Ms Manley explained that his condition is 'not very good'. She continued: 'He (David) has a severed spinal cord, and has no movement (or) feeling from just below his chest line. That will not be coming back or improving.' She has described how her brother's breathing and lungs are not 'very good' and doctors are concerned he could develop pneumonia. '(Medical staff) are worried about his heart but have it under control at the minute. All (of the) bones that are fractured and broken will repair.' Advertisement But on a more positive note, Ms Manley added that her brother's 'mind is good (and) there's been no brain damage. He is chatting when he has energy and rest assured he is still managing to make some funny jokes.' Mr Manley is to undergo spinal surgery once his condition stabilises and doctors hope that he will be able to return to a hospital in Ireland in the coming weeks when his condition improves. A GoFundMe campaign, Help Get Daithí Home, has already raised almost €40,000. The funds will help cover medical bills, travel, and necessary adaptations to the family home in Wexford. The Vine Thai Restaurant in Wexford town, where Mr Manley previously worked said they 'are absolutely shocked and heartbroken' for their 'dear friend and past employee". Eoin Reynolds Cars Ltd continued: 'We were extremely shocked to hear of his accident.A proper gent and wishing him all the best from everyone here."
USA Today
04-02-2025
- Business
- USA Today
As Trump tariffs debated, Canada company makes good on $123 million Mississippi investment
Southeastern Timber Products announced this week it is investing $123.4 million to expand its operations in Ackerman, which could create as many as 40 jobs. Southeastern Timber Products is a family-owned-and-operated manufacturer of southern yellow pine lumber, timber and decking products. The company is expanding its Ackerman sawmill to increase production capacity from 120 million board feet per year to 300 million board feet per year. To facilitate the project, Southeastern Timber Products will install a new sawmill line, new dry kilns and storage facilities. Southeastern Timber Products has a joint venture partnership with Tolko Industries Ltd., a company based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. One of the largest Canadian investments in Mississippi, Tolko has embarked on what will ultimately be a $150 million investment in the STP lumber mill that was announced in 2022. Under the banner of Southeastern Timber Products LLC, the project is a joint venture with STP Holdings, LLC. 'Today's announcement enables us to further invest in our people, customers and local community," said David Manley, Tolko Industries U.S. Ltd. vice president. "We greatly appreciate the Mississippi government's support of all strategic investments that will help us by continuing to grow STP's capacity to 300 million board feet per year.' The news comes at a time President Donald J. Trump wants to sign an executive order introducing a 25% tariff on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on goods from China. The order on China went into effect on Tuesday, while the orders on Canada and and Mexico have been put on hold as of Wednesday. Canada is Mississippi's largest trading partner and Mississippi would likely feel negative impacts from a 25% tariff on all goods coming from Canada. There also would likely be some reactionary impacts on goods that are exported from Mississippi to Canada. What's next:Trump takes aim at largest MS trading partner. See impact on proposed tariffs with Canada More jobs:New company bringing 250 jobs to Mississippi. Get the details Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. Choctaw County also is assisting with the project. The 40 new jobs are expected to come to fruition within the next two years. 'This project not only strengthens Southeastern Timber's long-term relationship with Mississippi, it also brings 40 new opportunities to the people of Choctaw County and the surrounding area," said Bill Cork, Mississippi Development Authority executive director, in a statement. "This $123.4 million investment will enhance the company's operations and encourage future growth, both of which benefit the local workforce and economy for generations. MDA appreciates the Southeastern Timber team for once again choosing Mississippi to continue the company's legacy of producing top-quality lumber, timber and wood products.' Ross Reily is a writer for the Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network. He can be reached at rreily@ or 601-573-2952. You can follow him on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter @GreenOkra1.
