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Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Book of evidence served on alleged Kinahan cartel figure Sean McGovern
A book of evidence has been served on alleged Kinahan cartel figure Sean McGovern relating to the murder of Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan. McGovern, 39, of Kildare Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12, who was extradited from Dubai earlier this year, appeared before the three-judge Special Criminal Court on Monday. He is charged with the murder of Mr Kirwan on December 22, 2016 at St Ronan's Drive, Clondalkin in Dublin. Mr McGovern is also charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation in connection with the same murder between October 20, 2016 and December 22, 2016. He is further charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation in connection with the surveillance of James Gately in preparation for the commission of an indictable offence between October 17, 2015 and April 6, 2017. He is also charged with contributing to or participating in activity intending or being reckless as to whether such activity would facilitate a criminal organisation in the murder of Mr Kirwan. He faces a similar charge of facilitating a criminal organisation in a conspiracy to murder Mr Gately. The book of evidence relating to the Kirwan murder was served on the accused on Monday morning, defence counsel Keith Spencer said. A second book of evidence will be served in October via electronic means. Counsel reiterated the defence's plan to contest the legality of McGovern's extradition from Dubai in May of last year. Counsel noted that this legal challenge could be brought before the Special Criminal Court or another appropriate court. McGovern was remanded back in custody to Portlaoise Prison to appear before the court again in October. Sign up to the Irish Mirror's Courts and Crime newsletter here and get breaking crime updates and news from the courts direct to your inbox. 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
The South African
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The South African
All Blacks legend: 'Worst Springbok performance for a while'
The Springboks have roared to three comfortable victories at the start of the 2025 season, and another one is expected against Georgia this Saturday. However, based on the quality of the opposition (the Barbarians and Italy), the Springboks have still not escaped some criticism and scepticism. Speaking on The Rivals podcast, All Blacks legend John Kirwan – admittedly a well-known critic of the Springboks – suggested he wasn't overly impressed by the Springboks' latest 45-0 win over Italy. 'I thought it was the worst and most frustrating performance I've seen from South Africa in a long time,' said Kirwan. 'I know they scored six or seven tries, I just didn't feel that they got into the real rhythm of their game. 'A few of the [Springbok] guys on the weekend, I don't feel they were up to the level of the older guys. So it was really revealing. You're always looking for a fault or a way to beat the world champions.' 'Georgia are a tough outfit, and they pride themselves on their physicality and brute force in the collisions, so the set pieces, mauls, and breakdowns will be key areas,' said Rassie Erasmus. 'They also have quality backline players to round off their team, so we need to be sharp in all the departments of our game to ensure that we continue to lift our standards, build momentum, and get the desired result.' The match kicks off at 17:10 and will be broadcast live on SuperSport. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Herald Scotland
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Airline hails 30 million passengers through Scottish airport
Ryanair said it has now carried 30 million passengers through Glasgow Prestwick Airport since it began operations there in 1994. The Dublin County-headquartered airline said it has invested heavily in Prestwick since then, with 'two based aircraft representing a $200 million investment, state-of-the-art training and maintenance facilities, and support of over 550 local jobs'. The airport at night. (Image: Getty Images) It said it also provides travellers with more choice with a 'robust' schedule of 94 weekly flights across ten routes from Prestwick Airport including holiday destinations like Alicante, Barcelona, Faro, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, and Tenerife. Jade Kirwan, Ryanair director, said: 'We're pleased to announce 30 million Ryanair passengers through Glasgow Prestwick Airport since we began operations back in 1994. 'This significant milestone showcases Ryanair's ongoing support and investment at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, delivering important connectivity, traffic, tourism, jobs, and economic growth. This summer, Ryanair is operating a robust schedule to/from Glasgow Prestwick Airport, with 94 weekly flights across 10 routes, including top holiday destinations like Alicante, Barcelona, Faro, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Tenerife.' READ MORE: Ms Kirwan also said: 'Ryanair's super Summer 2025 schedule will largely operate on the 2 aircraft we have based at Glasgow Prestwick Airport – an investment of $200m and supporting over 550 local jobs. 'While Ryanair has grown significantly at Glasgow Prestwick Airport over the years, we could be growing more rapidly here and across the wider UK, but Rachel Reeves' bizarre decision to raise Air Passenger Duty taxes by £2 per passenger damages these growth prospects. 'If the UK Government wants to deliver growth, they should abolish their damaging APD tax, which makes the UK uncompetitive when EU countries like Sweden, Hungary, and regions in Italy are abolishing aviation taxes, and winning dramatic traffic, tourism, and jobs growth from the UK. 'We look forward to carrying millions more passengers to/from Glasgow Prestwick Airport on Ryanair's low-fare flights over the years to come.'
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Family's fury as Kinahan cartel murder victim called for jury duty with warning of €500 fine 7 years after he was killed
RELATIVES of Kinahan cartel murder victim Caine Kirwan have demanded answers after he was called for jury service. Advertisement 4 Caine Kirwan was shot dead in Co Westmeath in 2017 Credit: Refer to Caption 4 Family and friends mourned Caine during his funeral mass Credit: Garrett White - The Sun 4 His father Noel, 62, was shot dead in December 2016 And the letter outlined how the He was also warned he would be fined €500 if he refused to be sworn in as a juror or made a 'false representation'. The summons claimed there would also be a €2,000 The letter was sent in the same week that the Advertisement Read more on News At present, people who are on the electoral register are normally called for jury service by an automated computer. It's understood the families of loved ones who have passed away are required to inform local councils to remove them from the electoral register. But a relative of the They told us: 'Caine was murdered almost eight years ago and surely someone responsible for jury selection would know this? Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun 'The family have been in and out of court these last number of years and it's just hard to believe that this was sent out. 'Surely there has to be a better system in place so families don't receive these types of letters? 'UPSETTING' 'When relatives receive letters for their loved ones who have been murdered it can be upsetting.' Our revelations on the 13th victim of the Advertisement A new senior investigating officer has been appointed at Ashbourne Garda station. In recent months, Gardai have also held a number of case conferences on the murder. At present, the murder is classified as 'active and ongoing'. 'Caine was murdered almost eight years ago and surely someone responsible for jury selection would know this?" Kirwan family relative The chief suspect in the case is a notorious Dublin criminal who's in Advertisement It's understood he was helped by a west Dublin Both men have been involved in serious and organised crime for many years. Gardai suspect that Kirwan, whose father Noel, 62, was shot dead in December 2016, was lured to his death by the chief suspects. Although Kirwan wasn't part of the Hutch gang, investigators suspect he was targeted by the Kinahan gang who feared he would target them. Advertisement 'SEEKING REVENGE' They believe Kirwan was seeking revenge for the murder of his dad the previous year. One source added: 'Kirwan wasn't part of the feud and was just doing his own thing. 'They were worried about him because he was volatile but he was keeping a low profile at that time. 'They simply wanted him gone because of their paranoia." Advertisement The young dad was murdered just three months after Kinhan cartel foot soldiers Andrew O'Keefe, 36 and Owen Cummins, 46, targeted him on September 6, 2017. But their mission failed when they were intercepted by investigators from the Garda National Both men later received eight year sentences for their roles in the kill plot. WHO IS BEHIND KINAHAN CARTEL? CHRISTY Kinahan Sr began preying on Dublin's vulnerable drug users at the height of the city's heroin epidemic in the 1980s. His early efforts came to a sudden halt when he was arrested in September 1986, and was slapped with a relatively-lean six-year jail sentence in 1987. But prison wouldn't stop him from working to expand his now-€1billion empire. He was one of the first Irish prisoners to get his own computer — and used it to brush up on the skills that would make him one of the world's deadliest narco-terrorists. Now, his son Daniel has stepped into his shoes as the top dog of the cartel, while also attempting to forge a legitimate career in boxing. Today, his sons and their cronies continue to evade the US' DEA, An Garda Siochana, Interpol and a number of other police services globally. The ruthless Kinahan family has dominated gangland crime in Ireland and across Europe for years. But the shocking attack at Dublin's Regency Hotel in 2016 and a murderous feud that resulted in 18 killings thrust them into the global spotlight. And the sheer scale of their criminal empire was laid bare in April 2022 when the US government announced a $5million bounty for information leading to the arrests of the heads of the Kinahan cartel — Christy and his sons Daniel and Christy Jr. 4 Daniel Kinahan took over running the cartel from his father Advertisement
Irish Examiner
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
The different stages of breast cancer and the five key early symptoms to look out for
Singer and songwriter Jessie J revealed to her fans on social media that she has been diagnosed with 'early breast cancer' and plans to undergo surgery. In a video posted on Instagram, the 37-year-old singer, real name Jessica Cornish, said: 'Before No Secrets [the most recent single] came out I was diagnosed with early breast cancer…cancer sucks in any form but I'm holding onto the word early. 'I have been in and out of tests throughout this whole period. I just wanted to be open and share it one because selfishly I do not talk about it enough. I'm not processing it because I'm working so hard. I also know how much sharing in the past has helped me with other people giving me their love and support and also their own stories.' She also added that she was going to 'disappear for a bit' after a June 15 performance to have surgery. The announcement highlights the importance of staying breast aware. Jessie J told her Instagram followers that she wanted to share her experience of breast cancer. Here, Dr Cliona Kirwan, a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon, explains what the different stages of breast cancer are and the five key early symptoms to look out for. What are the different stages of breast cancer? 'Initially, breast cancer starts as pre-cancer, as cancerous cells trapped in the milk ducts, and that's called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), which you can only really see and find on a mammogram,' says Kirwan. 'Then it can break through the wall of the milk duct and become a true invasive breast cancer within the breast, so usually that would be a little lump inside the breast, and that's the stage that most ladies present symptoms at.' The next stage is when the breast cancer spreads up to the lymph nodes, most commonly to the lymph nodes in the armpit next to the breast it originated from, adds the breast surgeon. 'That's what we'd call locally advanced breast cancer, or lymph node positive breast cancer,' she explains. 'Then eventually the cancer breaks through the lymph nodes in the armpit and spreads around the body. That would be advanced, metastatic or secondary breast cancer. At that stage, treatment is more about control than cure.' What are some early warning signs? 1. Lumps: 'The classic one is a lump. So, people should regularly examine their breasts about once a month,' advises Kirwan. 'If you are still having period, I would recommend checking your breasts a week after your period, because you tend to be lumpier before a period, and the hormone-sensitive bits of breast swell a bit naturally. A lump in the armpit could also be a sign that the cancer has spread to the armpit.' 2. Dimpling: 'Also look for dimpling,' says Kirwan. 'Dimpling is when you lift your arms up and you see an area of the pulling in that didn't used to do that, so it's a shape change in the breast from the normal move curvature that you'd have.' 3. Nipple changes: 'Look out for any nipple changes, like nipple inversion or rashes on the nipple,' recommends Kirwan. 4. Nipple discharge: 'Bloody nipple discharge is another sign to be aware of,' she says. 5. Skin or size changes: 'Also, look out for any general skin changes around the breast area,' advises Kirwan. When should you seek medical advice about these symptoms? Early diagnosis is crucial, so make sure you book an appointment with a GP if you start to present with any of these symptoms. How is breast cancer treated? 'The only way you can cure breast cancer is to remove it, so the main treatment is surgery,' says Kirwan. 'In the early stages, most ladies can have breast-conserving surgery. In other words, they get to keep the breast and we just remove that area where the cancer is and often we then remodel the breast and try and keep a nice shape. 'Sometimes ladies will need a mastectomy, and that is often when the lump is big compared to the size of the breast, and so taking out the area of disease would mean there just wasn't enough breast tissue left for it to be worth saving. Surgery on armpits is also common, to check if any cancer has got into the lymph nodes.' Many patients are also offered chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. 'Some patients also get anti-oestrogen tablets, which is effectively the opposite of HRT,' adds Kirwan. 'Then there are also lots of new drugs coming on the scene, which are targeted therapies. The drugs are getting very clever, so every year outcomes are improving with new drugs that come along.' People should examine breasts about once a month. Read More A period of life we need to talk about — the stigma that still surrounds menstruation
