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Irish Times
4 hours ago
- General
- Irish Times
Tributes to two Irishwomen who died after competing in separate marathon events
Two Irishwomen have died after competing in separate race events. Olivia Touhy (24) from Ennis, Co Clare collapsed after participating in the Edinburgh half marathon on Sunday, May 25th. She was a student at Queen Margaret University in the city. In the funeral notice published on she was described as a 'bright and beautiful spirit' with a 'bubbly personality and kind heart'. READ MORE Clare Ladies Gaelic Football described her as a vibrant spirit whose 'absence will be felt profoundly'. 'Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, her partner and all who loved her during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.' Ms Touhy is survived by her parents Kieran and Liz, her brother Stephen and her partner Michael. Funeral details will be announced at a later date. Separately, Ellen Cassidy (24) died in hospital on Sunday after becoming unwell at the finish line of the Cork City marathon. Ms Cassidy, of Old Mallow Road in Co Cork, became ill at about 1pm on Sunday after she had finished the half marathon, which is part of the overall race, in Cork City centre. She was tended to at the scene by medics before being transferred to Cork University Hospital by ambulance. She was pronounced dead a short time later. Ms Cassidy was a graduate of University College Cork and a former student of St Angela's College on Patrick's Hill in the city. She was a champion swimmer who participated in competitions over the years in Ireland and overseas. She joined Dolphin Swimming Club on the north side of Cork City at the age of nine and competed with distinction for her club, Munster and Ireland. She also broke a large number of club records for Dolphin where she was a former Swimmer of the Year and team captain. Ellen Cassidy (24) died after competing in the Cork City half marathon on Sunday, June 1st. In a post on Facebook, the club said Ms Cassidy made a tremendous impression on everyone she met. 'Ellen swam through life with grace, strength and passion ... Your smile and your drive will never be forgotten,' the club said. Swim Munster said she 'was an inspiration to everyone she met and dedicated to her sport of swimming and the promotion of it'. Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork and Green Party councillor Honore Kamegni posted on X that he learned with 'deep sadness' of the passing of the runner. 'She became unwell at the finish line on Patrick Street. Immediate medical attention was provided to her. My heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones,' he said.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
Tributes paid to Irish runner (24) who died in Edinburgh Marathon
Tributes are being paid to a young Irish athlete who died while participating in the Edinburgh half Marathon on May 25th . Olivia Touhy's (24) passing has shocked the tight-knit community in Ennis, where she hails from. Advertisement In a moving tribute, her family said: "Olivia, a bright and beautiful spirit, passed away on the 25th May while participating in the Edinburgh Half Marathon. "Olivia's bubbly personality and kind heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her''. Tributes were also paid by Clare Ladies football. They said: ''We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Olivia Tuohy. "Her kindness, warmth, and vibrant spirit touched so many lives on and off the football field , and her absence will be felt profoundly. Advertisement "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, her partner and all who loved her during this difficult time. May she rest in peace'." The Banner Ladies football club said: "'We wish to express our sadness at the passing of our friend and former teammate Olivia Tuohy, daughter of Liz and Kieran. "Our thoughts and prayers are with her parents, her brother Stephen, her partner Michael, and her family at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace." A minute's silence was observed at all games in Clare yesterday. Advertisement Olivia is survived by her parents Kieran and Liz and her brother Stephen and his partner Laura, her partner Michael. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. Olivia's death comes as news that a female runner in the Cork Marathon passed away during the race on Sunday, June 1st. The runner, understood to be a young woman aged in her late 20s, was close to the finish line on Patrick Street when they suffered a medical emergency and were attended by emergency services on the scene. The incident occurred shortly after midday and Cork CityCouncil has since announced that the runner has passed away. In a statement Cork City Council said: "Cork City Council is deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away.
BreakingNews.ie
6 days ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
'Progress made' in case of ex-Ryanair pilot charged over €10m drugs seizure
A Garda has told a court that 'there is a level of progress being made' in the case where a former Ryanair pilot is charged in connection with the possession of more than €10 million worth of drugs. Brendan O'Mara (62), of An Tulach, Summerhill, Meelick, Co Clare, on Wednesday made his third appearance at Ennis District Court over the seizure of cannabis worth an estimated €10 million at his home on May 7th. Advertisement Mr O'Mara appeared in court via video-link from a booth at Limerick prison after a judge previously refused him bail following Garda objections. From his prison booth on Wednesday, Mr O'Mara said "good morning", and when asked to confirm his name for the court, he said 'it's Brendan O'Mara'. Solicitor Ted McCarthy said Mr O'Mara's name appears incorrectly as O'Meara on the charge sheets and the correct spelling is 'O'Mara'. Sgt John Burke said there are no directions yet available from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) but 'there is a level of progress being made in this case'. Advertisement 'A provisional cert has come from Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) which indicates the substance is cannabis,' he told the court. 'There are other investigations going on and there is progress being made,' he added. Judge Alec Gabbett said he would further remand Mr O'Mara in custody to reappear before Ennis District Court on June 11th via video-link. The judge said if there are other court applications elsewhere and they are successful – referring to a possible application for bail to the High Court – then Mr O'Mara would have to attend the court in person if not in custody. Advertisement Mr O'Mara faces two charges – possessing cannabis for sale or supply, and possessing cannabis, on May 7th. At the contested bail hearing on May 10th, gardaí told the court Mr O'Mara made no reply to the charges after caution, and that 'further, and more serious charges' may be brought against him in respect of the case where gardaí seized an estimated 502kg in cannabis. Sergeant Rob Sheehy of the Limerick Divisional Drugs Unit, said he was objecting to bail because of the 'strength and nature of the evidence' as well as the high value of the drugs. He told the court that the Garda investigation was in its 'infancy', but he said gardaí believed that 'it stretches to a number of countries and there are a number of persons that need to be established'. Advertisement He claimed Mr O'Mara was also a flight risk, due to his 'aeronautical knowledge', that he has a number of pilots licenses, and has links to the USA. Applying for bail on May 10th, solicitor Tara Godfrey said the accused had 'three pilots licences including a helicopter licence, a UK pilot licence and a EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) licence', and he would 'hand over' his licences to the State and not leave the country. Ireland Former Ryanair pilot (62) charged with possession... Read More 'His Ryanair crew card is being returned to his former employers,' Ms Godfrey said. Ms Godfrey said a sister of Mr O'Mara was in the court and had pledged to act as an independent bail surety for the accused for up to €177,000. Appealing for the court not to hold the accused in custody, Ms Godfrey said Mr O'Mara 'has offered up all the means he could to leave this country' and has significant ties here. 'He enjoys the presumption of innocence,' she said.
Irish Examiner
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
St. Flannan's College, Ennis capture National soccer title
FAI Schools First Year Boys National Cup final: St. Flannan's College, Ennis 3-2 Scoil Dara, Kilcock (Ben Lyne, '10, '13, Jack Wren '42) The curtain came down on the 2024/25 FAI Schools Post-Primary Schools National Cup campaign with St. Flannan's College, Ennis defeating Scoil Dara of Kilcock in a compelling decider at Athlone Town AFC on Monday afternoon. It had the all the makings of a pulsating tie with both teams featuring goal-scoring prowess with Ben Lyne netting all three goals in their 3-2 victory over St. Jarlath's College, Tuam in their semi-final outing while Jack Wren netted four of his schools five goals in their magnificent 5-2 display against Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana at the other end of the draw. Ben Lyne had a few chances early on to open his account but both opportunities were wide of the target but it was third time lucky as Cian O'Dwyer's free kick was delivered with precision to Lyne on the edge of the box, his quick feet and majestic turns saw him turn over three defenders before he slotted the ball past Davin Quinn at the far post. 1-0 to St. Flannan's in the tenth minute. Ben Lyne netted a second minutes later when Seadna Ryan's long ball forward wasn't dealt with by the Kilcock defence as Lyne ran onto the loose ball, his pace saw him one on one with Quinn as he released a neat finish just as the keeper was diving down to smother the effort, the ball rolling underneath him and in! The Ennis side took this two goal cushion into the break. Seadna Ryan had a beautiful curling effort drift wide of the far post six minutes into the restart as Davin Quinn denied Lyne's original effort with the rebound falling nicely to Ryan but it was inches off the woodwork. Jack Wren got his team back in contention half-way through the second period when he rifled off a shot from 20 yards out, it was too hot to handle as O'Connor lost grip of the intercept with the ball rolling into the bottom corner. Ben Lyne could have secured his hat-trick seven minute from time but his looping effort just drifted over Quinn's upright. Equally, Scoil Dara could have drawn level seconds later as substitute Ryan Tracey forced an excellent save from Ennis shot-stopper O'Connor at the other end. The Kilcock crew never gave up and had two quick fire corners in the last three minutes of the game but Graham O'Connor was superb to deny Scoil Dara an equaliser. Both teams impressed throughout the park as St. Flannan's managed the game out in the final quarter. With this win, St. Flannan's College have the opportunity to represent FAI Schools at the SAFIB Allen McKinstry Cup in May 2026 as Northern Ireland play host. Last year's National Cup Champions, St. Gerald's College, Castlebar came fourth in last week's tournament in Newcastle with Thomas Telford School in England winning the three day event. No doubt there is more to come from this young team as they merited their place alongside Scoil Dara in this season's Cup tie finale. The Ennis school are back to winning ways having served nearly a twenty year hiatus since their last National title. The Ennis girls have a fabulous Cup campaign capturing a First Year Girls National trophy back in 2007. The same crew went on to win the Minor Girls Cup crown the following season, 2008. Is this something that the boys could replicate in 2026? Time will tell. ST. FLANNAN'S COLLEGE, ENNIS: Graham O'Connor, Michael O'Leary, Oran Biswas, Cian O'Dwyer, Erik Bejenarin ©, Seadna Ryan, Bob Casey, Oscar Deegan, Ben Lyne, Daire Cullinan Alex Malone Subs: Tadhg Moloney, Jack Barrett, Donncha Ryan, Sean Daly, Eoin McInearty, Tommy Malone, Iker Zambarno Sicard. SCOIL DARA, KILCOCK: Davin Quinn, Kealan Gibson, Jamie Craig, Rapolas Tamulis ©, James McElligott, Ewan Calderwood, Adam Dunne, Ryan Connolly, Jack Wren, Giancarlo Di Mauro, Zaki Abdollah Subs: Adrian Bartczak, Ryan Treacy, Matthew Attoe, Oran O'Neill, James O'Neill, Moses Dacosta, Will Doherty Referee: Damien Conlon (Westmeath)
Dublin Live
24-05-2025
- Dublin Live
Dublin man pleads guilty to harassing uncle and sister with 'menacing' emails
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Dublin recruiter harassed his uncle and sister with more than 130 "menacing" emails due to what his solicitor claimed was a "family feud", a court heard. Ross Ennis, 46, of Dundrum View, Dublin 14, who claimed he was trying to "extend an olive branch" with his relatives, was handed a no-contact order by Judge Treasa Kelly as she adjourned sentencing for a year. The first-time offender pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to harassment and sending threatening messages between September – November 2023. The court heard some of the emails carried voice messages "in a menacing manner", but they were not played during the hearing. The court sergeant told Judge Kelly that the man sent 139 emails to an uncle in Kerry and his Galway-based sister. Victim impact statements were not forthcoming. Defence solicitor Mark O'Sullivan said it was rooted in "a sad background" going back 15 years. The court heard that he and his now-deceased father had a difficult relationship, and "sides were taken". Ennis, who worked in recruitment, became estranged from his relatives and has been living and working in the UK for several years. Mr O'Sullivan said, "This family feud got out of hand," his client had tried to extend an olive branch, but they did not want to talk to him. The solicitor described it as an isolated incident, adding that there has been no communication since. Ennis, who is on bail, told the court he is now "sofa surfing" in the UK, and the judge noted he has been out of work since being charged. However, he hoped to go into a business venture with two friends and was "asking for a chance". Mr O'Sullivan pleaded with the judge to consider the Probation of Offenders Act and to spare his client a criminal record. Judge Kelly indicated she would consider that if there was no unsolicited communication between him and the victims for the next 12 months. The case resumes in May 2026.
