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RTÉ News
31-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Limerick strike late against Westmeath to secure Tailteann Cup quarter-final berth
Limerick have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Tailteann Cup after a dramatic win by the narrowest of margins against Westmeath, as it finished 0-19 to 0-18 at Laois Hire O'Moore Park. For the vanquished it's a preliminary quarter-final date next weekend. The opening 20 minutes was a cat-and-mouse affair with both teams retaining possession and reluctant to have a pot at the target due to the swirling wind, and they were tied at 0-05 apiece at this juncture. Limerick's scores came courtesy of the outstanding James Naughton (four, including three from play) and Emmett Rigter (one), while Luke Loughlin (two), Kevin O'Sullivan, Nigel Harte, and Sam McCartan raised white flags for the Lake County outfit. Midfielder Ray Connellan scored a wonderful two-pointer in the 25th minute for the Lake County - as it transpired, the only one of the contest - and when Lorcan Dolan added a one-pointer soon afterwards it looked like the pre-match favourites might pull away. However, it was Jimmy Lee's charges who took over for the final quarter-hour of the first half, registering five one-pointers in that period from the boots of Naughton, Paul Maher, Tommy Childs, Rigter, and Danny Neville to deservedly lead by 0-10 to 0-08 at the interval, despite Westmeath having had strong claims for a penalty waved away in the 29th minute after skipper Ronan Wallace had made a great goalward run. Limerick had the better of the third quarter and they had deservedly increased their lead to five points (0-15 to 0-10) by the 52nd minute, with Naughton again prominent in attack. Dermot McCabe's troops spurned a glorious goal chance in the 44th minute when McCartan looked certain to score from close range. However, Westmeath had a purple patch for the next 12 minutes during which they scored seven unanswered points in open play, including a brace apiece from their most consistent duo of Wallace and Loughlin – the latter's second was an inspirational score. Limerick remained composed and points from Naughton, sub Rob Childs and goalkeeper Josh Ryan (seconds after Westmeath sub Brandon Kelly had hit the post with a fisted effort) edged them ahead with a minute of normal time remaining. A minimum of three minutes' added-time was announced, and when Loughlin slotted over a free in the second of these a draw seemed certain, thereby making Westmeath potential group winners on scoring difference. But up popped Rigter to complete his points' hat-trick with time almost up to give the Shannonsiders their first ever competitive win against their midlands rivals. Westmeath: Conor McCormack; David Giles, Sam Smyth, Jamie Gonoud; Joe Moran, Ronan Wallace (0-02), Sam McCartan (0-02); Ray Connellan (0-03, 1 2pt), Eoghan McCabe; Matthew Whittaker, Kevin O'Sullivan (0-01), Nigel Harte (0-01); Luke Loughlin (0-07, one free), Stephen Smith (0-01), Lorcan Dolan (0-01). Subs: Brían Cooney for McCabe (28), Tadhg Baker for Harte (inj., 35), Danny Scahill for Giles (h-t), Brandon Kelly for Dolan (53), Shane Allen for Connellan (69). Limerick: Josh Ryan (0-01); Jason Hassett, Darren O'Doherty, Mark McCarthy; Paul Maher (0-01), Iain Corbett, Tony McCarthy; Tommie Childs (0-01), Darragh O'Hagan: James Naughton (0-08, two frees), Emmett Rigter (0-03), Cillian Fahy; Peter Nash (0-01, free), Danny Neville (0-02), Killian Ryan.
Irish Examiner
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Limerick secure Tailteann Cup progression with stunning victory over Westmeath
Tailteann Cup: Limerick 0-19 Westmeath 0-18 Limerick booked their spot in the Tailteann Cup quarter-finals following a dramatic 0-19 to 0-18 win over Westmeath at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise. Westmeath had kicked seven points on the trot to reverse a five-point deficit they faced with 20 minutes to go but Limerick fought back to earn a stunning win with Emmet Rigter's score proving decisive. It was a cagey opening five minutes of the contest, with Luke Loughlin and Darragh O'Hagan both missing the target from the respective opening attacks. Limerick did hit the front on six minutes with James Naughton landing the first of five scores in the opening half. Westmeath hit back through Loughlin and Karl O'Sullivan but a Naughton free squared the game up once more. Naughton fired Limerick in front with a second from play that Nigel Harte cancelled out, before Emmet Rigter saw Jimmy Lee's men 0-4 to 0-3 clear. Naughton then put daylight between the teams, only for Loughlin and an excellent Sam McCartan score to level the game for a fourth time. Ray Connellan put Westmeath back in the ascendancy with a two-pointer that was quickly followed up by a smart Lorcan Dolan score. Limerick didn't panic and were soon level for a fifth time with Naughton, Paul Maher and Tommie Childs seeing the score at 0-8 apiece in the lead up to half time. Rigter's second of the half and a fine Danny Neville effort from play saw put Limerick 0-10 to 0-8 up at the end of an entertaining opening stanza. A Naughton free increased Limerick's advantage to three points in the early stages of the second half but two Loughlin efforts had Westmeath to back to within one with 40 minutes played. Naughton again hit the target to restore a two-point advantage but Westmeath missed out on a golden opportunity to go in front after Ronan Wallace and Loughlin combined. Still, the final pass went astray close to the Limerick goal. Limerick then enjoyed a period of dominance with Neville, Peter Nash and substitute Darragh Murray all registering scores to see them 0-15 to 0-10 ahead on the 50-minute mark. Tadhg Baker was then denied a goal for Westmeath after a smart Josh Ryan save, but Westmeath scores from Stephen Smith and Wallace kept Dermot McCabe's charges in touch heading into the final quarter. Conellan, Wallace, McCartan and two from Loughlin then brought Westmeath into a two-point lead, looking good for victory. However, Limerick fought back through Naughton and Bob Childs to level and then Ryan popped up with a score to put them ahead once more. A Loughlin free squared the game up for an eighth time but Rigter found a winner for Limerick to send them into the Tailteann Cup quarter-final. Scorers for Limerick: J Naughton 0-8 (2f), E Rigter 0-3, D Neville 0-2, P Maher, T Childs, P Nash 1f), D Murray, B Childs and J Ryan 0-1 each. Scorers for Westmeath: L Loughlin 0-7 (1f), R Connellan 0-3, (1tp), S McCartan and R Wallace 0-2 each, K O'Sullivan, N Harte, L Dolan and S Smith 0-1 each. Limerick: J Ryan; J Hassett, D O'Doherty, M McCarthy; P Maher, I Corbett, T McCarthy; T Childs, D O'Hagan; J Naughton, E Rigter, C Fahy; P Nash, D Neville, K Ryan. Subs: D Murray for Fahy (47), R O'Brien for Maher (56), B Childs for T Childs (56), A Meade for Neville (70). Westmeath: C McCormack; D Giles, S Smyth, J Gonoud; J Moran, R Wallace, S McCartan; R Connellan, E McCabe; M Whittaker, K O'Sullivan, N Harte; L Loughlin, S Smith, B Kelly. Subs: B Cooney for McCabe (26), T Baker for Harte (34), D Scahill for Giles (h-t), B Kelly for Dolan (52), S Allen for Connellan (70). Referee: K Eanatta (Tyrone).
West Australian
27-05-2025
- West Australian
Jye Cooper charged after Rockingham mum Nicole Naughton mowed down while walking her dog
Harrowing footage shows the moment a Rockingham mother was mowed down on her evening walk and left for dead. The CCTV was released by the husband of the victim, Nicole Naughton, who wants people to see exactly what she endured. It shows Ms Naughton walking her dog on Evinrude Bend about 5pm on May 18, when an SUV turns a corner and swerves onto the wrong side of the road. At that point, Ms Naughton, who was just metres from home, is mowed down, sent sliding down into the dirt. She was critically injured — and the Nissan X-Trail doesn't stop. Ms Naughton, 58, was left alone for ten minutes before police arrive. A couple of minutes later, an ambulance arrives. Ms Naughton was so injured she was rushed straight to Royal Perth Hospital and into an operating theatre. She had 12 broken ribs. Her only saving grace was that her skull was spared. But the mother's face has been stitched back together. Jye Cooper, 36, has been charged over the incident. Crash investigators allege he had alcohol and drugs in his system. He is facing charges of failing to stop and rendering assistance after an incident causing grievous bodily harm, failing to report the incident and dangerous driving occasioning bodily harm under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He will be back before a magistrate in July. In the meantime, Ms Naughton faces more surgeries and rehabilitation.
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Perth Now
WATCH: WA mum left for dead after horror hit-and-run
Harrowing footage shows the moment a Rockingham mother was mowed down on her evening walk and left for dead. The CCTV was released by the husband of the victim, Nicole Naughton, who wants people to see exactly what she endured. It shows Ms Naughton walking her dog on Evinrude Bend about 5pm on May 18, when an SUV turns a corner and swerves onto the wrong side of the road. At that point, Ms Naughton, who was just metres from home, is mowed down, sent sliding down into the dirt. She was critically injured — and the Nissan X-Trail doesn't stop. Ms Naughton, 58, was left alone for ten minutes before police arrive. A couple of minutes later, an ambulance arrives. Ms Naughton was so injured she was rushed straight to Royal Perth Hospital and into an operating theatre. Nicole Naughton faces more surgeries and rehabilitation. Credit: 7NEWS / 7NEWS She had 12 broken ribs. Her only saving grace was that her skull was spared. But the mother's face has been stitched back together. Jye Cooper, 36, has been charged over the incident. Crash investigators allege he had alcohol and drugs in his system. CCTV of the moment Nicole was mowed down and left for dead in a hit and run in Rockingham. Credit: 7NEWS / 7NEWS He is facing charges of failing to stop and rendering assistance after an incident causing grievous bodily harm, failing to report the incident and dangerous driving occasioning bodily harm under the influence of alcohol and drugs. He will be back before a magistrate in July. In the meantime, Ms Naughton faces more surgeries and rehabilitation.
Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
People will be able to fill in Census 2027 forms online for first time although paper option will still be available
The 2027 Census will be collected in April and May 2027 but an exact date for Census night has not yet been decided. 'Census 2027 will be a major undertaking for the CSO as, for the first time in Irish history, the public will have the option to complete their census form online,' junior minister at the Department of the Taoiseach, Hildegarde Naughton said. She added that hundreds of thousands of people will still submit their Census answers in paper form. 'While the majority of the public are likely to avail of the new online option, it is expected that several hundred thousand households will opt to handwrite their Census responses onto a paper form. Both online and paper census forms will be available in Irish and English,' she added. 'This is a complex digital transformation programme, which involves a fundamental redesign of how the census is conducted.' Ms Naughton was answering a parliamentary question from Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne. Mr Byrne said a digital option will help to analyse data and said this Census will be used to revise constituency boundaries ahead of the next general election. 'Moving to a digital census will help to process and analyse the data,' he added. 'The census is critical for planning on the effective use of state resources. 'The option will still be there for the paper forms. ADVERTISEMENT 'Politically the next census will also be important as it will be used to revise the local, European and Dáil constituencies in advance of the 2029 elections. 'Given population growth, we will need to look at limiting the Dáil size but also to increase the number of local councillors that we have.' Last year, the CSO selected 20,000 households in 44 locations in counties Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny, Louth, Mayo, and Offaly to participate in the Census Pilot Survey ahead of Census 2027. It comes as the Government is to release the 1926 census for the first time, detailing personal information about nearly three million people who lived in Ireland on Census night 100 years ago. It was the first census of the Irish Free State. It will be fully digitised, searchable and freely available online with the aim of providing universal and simultaneous public access. Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh called on the Government to make every effort to find what he said is the lost returns of the first census by the Free State which was carried out across 11 counties in the west and south of the country in 1925. 'The first census, albeit partial, carried out by the Free State in fact took place a year previously, in the summer of 1925,' he said.
