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Irish Independent
27-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Louth man accused of stealing hospital patient's phone granted bail
Shane McKenny (39), no fixed abode, was brought in custody before that day's sitting of Drogheda Court. A garda gave evidence of arresting the defendant at 6.30am and charging him at 8.23am. She said that he made no reply after caution to each of six charges. He is accused of, on May 26 last at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, the theft of a Samsung phone valued €250 and, at Fr Connolly Way, possession of a Stanley blade knife without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. Mr McKenny is further charged with, on May 23 last at Hardmans Gardens, Drogheda, getting into a stationary vehicle; stealing a black flick wallet and its contents valued €175; theft of goods worth €18.75 at Circle K Mellifont, North Road, and using a debit card by deception to pay for items valued €26.30 at the same store. During a contested bail application, the arresting officer said it will be alleged that the accused had no permission to be in the Triage area after being discharged from the hospital. A lady left her handbag lying on a seat and it will be alleged that Mr McKenny took a phone from the handbag and was seen by another patient. Gardaí took statements from the injured party and a male patient. It will also be alleged that the phone was found on him. En route to Drogheda Garda Station the garda continued that it will be alleged he attempted to dispose of a Stanley knife in the back of a patrol car. He said that he had it for his own protection. Regarding the earlier incident, the court heard it will be alleged that at 2.15am on May 23, the defendant got into a car without permission at Hardmans Gardens and stole a black wallet and its contents before using a debit card for payment of €26.30 at Circle K at 2.50am. Judge Nicola Andrews granted Mr McKenny his own bail of €300, nil cash lodgement. He was remanded on bail to Drogheda Court on July 7. Conditions include that he not enter Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital except by ambulance or for a medical appointment, sign on twice daily at Drogheda Garda Station, stay off West Street, Drogheda, and out of all Circle K premises in Co. Louth. The accused, unemployed, was granted legal aid.
Irish Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
'The lovely lady' - tears and tributes for woman killed in horror collision
An elderly pedestrian killed when she was hit by a bus on Monday has been described as a 'lovely neighbour' who was 'the salt of the earth.' Named locally as Colette Campbell, in her 80s, she is one of five women who lost their lives in separate road crashes in counties Louth, Meath, Wexford, Clare and Tyrone over the weekend. Ms Campbell has been described by local councillor Bernie Conlon as 'a lovely neighbour with a heart of gold.' Ms Campbell, who lived on Main Street in Dunleer, Co Louth is understood to have just left her home when she was struck by a bus at approximately 12.20pm on Lower Main Street on Monday. Ms Campbell was transferred by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where she was sadly pronounced dead. Her tragic death has left the local community in shock Speaking to Irish Mirror on Monday afternoon, Cllr Conlon said: 'I and the whole community are in shock for the lovely lady, Colette Campbell, who lost her life. 'She was a lovely neighbour who had a heart of gold. I am a neighbour of the McCreanor and Campbell families. It's so sad that at her age she lost her life through tragic circumstances," said Cllr Conlon. 'I am deeply saddened by the loss of Colette which has saddened the whole community. "Everyone knew Colette and she was the salt of the earth," said Cllr Conlon. "I am also so sorry for the emergency services ambulance, the Garda, the paramedics and the fire brigade personnel that came upon such a heartbreaking accident and I feel for the bus driver as well.' The road was closed on Monday afternoon for a technical examination of the scene to be conducted and diversions were in place. Investigating Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. In a statement, An Garda Siochana said: 'Any road users who were at Lower Main Street, Dunleer, between 12:10pm and 12:30pm on Monday, May 26 and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardai.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. Ms Campbell's death brings to five the number of women who lost their lives in separate road collisions over the weekend. Mother-of-three and grandmother Theresa Morgan (63), from Ashbourne, Co Meath died when she was struck by a car on the Dublin Road (R135), in Ashbourne on Saturday. Ms Morgan, who was a pedestrian, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another female pedestrian, aged in her 20s, was killed in Wexford on Saturday at around 3pm on the R702 Curragraigue, Enniscorthy. Separately, a female cyclist, understood to be a Canadian tourist on a cycling trip to Ireland, was killed in an incident involving a tractor in Tulla, Co Clare on Saturday. And in Tyrone, Bernadette 'Bernie' Cranley, 82, who was from Lifford in Co. Donegal, died after a two vehicle crash off the A5. Ms Cranley was the driver of a silver Toyota Vitz which was involved in a collision with a blue Suzuki Vitara on the Mellon Road between Omagh and Newtownstewart near the Ulster American Folk Park around 12.30pm on Saturday.
Irish Daily Mirror
26-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Elderly woman dies after being hit by bus in Louth
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a bus in Co Lough in the latest tragedy on Irish roads. The pedestrian, a woman in her 80s, was walking at Lower Main Street in Dunleer when the tragedy happened. Emergency services rushed to the scene and she was taken to hospital where she was later pronounced dead. The death comes after a weekend of carnage on Irish roads - four women died in separate incidents on Irish roads yesterday. A driver, two pedestrians and a cyclist were killed in counties Wexford, Clare, Meath and Tyrone. A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Dunleer, Co Louth today, Monday, 26th May 2025. "The collision between a pedestrian and a bus occurred at approximately 12:20pm at Lower Main Street. The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 80s, was transferred by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where she was later pronounced dead. "The road has been closed for a technical examination of the scene to be conducted and diversions are in place. Investigating Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. "Any road users who were at Lower Main Street, Dunleer, between 12:10pm and 12:30pm on Monday, 26th May and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kern County Catholics express hope, excitement over introduction of new American Pope
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The world's 1.4 billion baptized Catholics watched in wonder and excitement at Thursday's introduction of the new Pope. That number included Kern County's 240,000 Catholics – many of them quite young. A number of things set Pope Leo XIV apart. One, of course, is that he's an American. Another is that he speaks multiple languages. Perhaps the most remarkable, is that he's only 69-years-old, which means young Catholics will grow up with this Pope. 69-years-old is young for a pontiff, and since the average age of the Pope at his time of death since 1900 has been 78, young Catholics are likely to know Pope Leo as the leader of their religion into young adulthood. Day 2 of the Conclave was a day of great anticipation for Kern County Catholics, young and old. There was palpable excitement outside downtown Bakersfield's Saint Francis of Assisi Parish. 'It's exciting, very thrilling,' St. Francis parishioner Karen Townsend said early Thursday morning. 'It's a joyful time.' When the white smoke came, it indicated that the 133 Cardinals in attendance had selected a new Pope. 'To me, this is very good,' said religion educator Dinah Pequeno. 'It comforts me. I trust this process and we're just very excited.' 'We were in Mass and we got a message,' said fourth grade teacher Stephanie Tobias. 'And everyone started whispering and so everyone is super excited.' PHOTOS: New pope elected on Day 2 of voting Erica Meyer, principal of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, saw the Conclave as a learning experience. 'They've been waiting and they know a little bit about it,' she said of her students. 'They've been learning throughout the process, and just very inquisitive.' 'He kept mentioning peace,' said sixth grader Mateo Figueroa. 'I thought that was a good thing for a Pope to care about.' It's a relationship that will need to grow, as introductions have barely been made. 'I just wanted to know more about him and about what he cares about,' said seventh grader Jiselle Rivera. One thing that intrigues them – Pope Leo is an American! A Chicago Cubs fan, of all things. He speaks Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian and, most fluently, English. 'We can, like, understand him and relate to him better,' said seventh grader Annie Pryor. Adults feel the same way about the American Pope. 'I didn't expect that,' said Nicolette Thomson, who was picking up a toddler from the Our Lady preschool. 'I expected a different continent. Maybe Africa, maybe Asia. But I'm excited to see what an American Pope can bring to the Vatican City.' 'I think for Americans it's probably just national pride more (than anything),' said Jeanne Varga, also picking up a pre-schooler. 'But I think an American Pope, with everything that's going on in the world, is gonna be able to reach out.' One can only hope. A new generation of Catholics awaits his guidance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Donard, Dunlavin, Hollywood, Kiltegan and Stratford-on-Slaney
Bluegrass BBQ The much anticipated Bluegrass BBQ takes place at Donard Community Hall on Saturday 31st May featuring Whistle, Dublin Bluegrass Collective, The Blueberry Pickers and Redwood bringing you a day of bluegrass, americana and country. Tickets (€20) are on sale from Toomey's Bar and O'Keeffe's Country Store in Donard and online through Eventbrite. This is a community fundraiser with proceeds going to community projects in Donard-Glen. Please note food is not included in the ticket price. DUNLAVIN St Vincent de Paul Our local St Vincent de Paul are always in need of volunteers. If you feel you could help your local branch please get in touch. There has never been a more urgent need for volunteers, with the increase of hardship and loneliness in our community. Those who have volunteered have found this to be a challenging but rewarding work. Contact the parish office or 089 2702650 for more information or with any questions. If anybody is in need of support please do not hesitate to contact the local group - you can do so by leaving a note into the parish centre or contacting 089 2702650. Please be assured all contact is private and confidential. Bingo Volunteers Imaal Hall Bingo are looking for volunteers, Saturdays 8.30 to 11pm (even one Saturday a month). If you are able to give a few hours back to the community, please contact imaalhalldunlavin@ or the parish office. They are looking for volunteers who can assist the participants, call bingo numbers and sell books. Rosary at the Grotto Join us praying the Rosary every evening in May at 7.30pm. Most evenings we will be at the statue of Our Lady in the garden outside church, except before mass on Tuesdays and Saturdays, when we'll be joining the regularly Rosary pray-ers inside church. All are welcome. Dunlavin Tidy Towns The application deadline for this year's Tidy Towns competition is fast approaching, and we're hopeful for another strong result in 2025. We're always on the lookout for new volunteers to lend a hand, or you can simply take pride in your own space and keep it clean. ADVERTISEMENT Dunlavin should look its best all year round, but especially in summer when the adjudicator visits. Last year, that visit coincided with the Arts Festival, so keep that timing in mind. We're not asking for major projects, just a bit of awareness. Please watch out for litter, and dog owners, we need you to pick up after your pets and bin it. This continues to be an issue. We regularly get messages asking for more bins, but evidence shows that more bins don't solve the problem and often make it worse. We all know the repeat offenders. It's not up to Dunlavin Tidy Towns or any community group to police dog waste. It's up to each of us to take responsibility. Culture Bus The culture bus will leave Dunlavin at 11am on May 24th to visit Ballinttubbert Gardens and Solas Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington. Return for Dunlavin at 6pm. Telephone 087 9693960 to book a seat on the bus. Death The death took place of Gerald Dunne, Colbinstown, Dunlavin, on April 27th. Peacefully at Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Barbara, his six children, Shaun, Gerald Jnr, Justin, Katrina, Barbara Jnr & Robert, his 5 grandchildren, Gerry, Kiera, Oísin, Joshua & Emily-Joy, daughters-in-law Lisa & Chloe, son-in-law John, extended family, relatives & friends. Gerald's funeral took place in Crookstown. May Gerald Rest In Peace. Golf Classic St Kevin's Community College will host a Golf Classic on Friday and Saturday May 9th and 10th. Team of 4 €200. Enquiries to Alan on 085-1052389. Sympathy Sympathy to Ann Sully and family on the death of Ann's brother Joe O'Leary. Joe's funeral took place in Kilcullen, may he rest in peace. Parish Lotto Draw Our Parish Lotto Draw returns on a monthly basis with our first draw returning on Saturday, May 17th at the Bingo in the Imaal Hall. Tickets are now on sale from the Parish centre and our promoters at €10 per month. If you'd like to become a promoter please call into the Parish centre for a card. Monthly prizes are €1,000, €250, €100 and 3 prizes of €50. For further details please contact Breda on 086 3598866 or the Parish office on 045 401871. The best of luck! A list of our May winners will be available on the Church notice board. Class Reunion A class reunion of students in St. Kevin's Community College in the years 1988/89 will take place in Germaine's, Baltinglass on June 7th. Anyone interested in going or helping organise it can contact Catherine McEnroe, on 087 2020795. Sympathy Sympathy to Breda Bowes, Colbinstown, on the death of her brother Jim O'Keeffe, Hacketstown. Jim's funeral took place in Knockananna. May Jim rest in peace. Dunlavin GAA Please be advised that there are strictly NO dogs allowed in the GAA grounds at any time. We ask everyone using the facilities to please adhere to this policy as a lot of hard work goes into ensuring the grounds are kept clean, safe & hygenic for all to enjoy its use. Thank you. Arts Group A new arts group is being set up in West Wicklow-for musicians, visual artists, writers, performers and other art practitioners. The idea behind this is to bring artists in West Wicklow area together. If interested fill out the form on Adoration Adoration of the Blessèd Sacrament will take place in St Nicholas of Myra Church, on Thursday evenings from 8-9pm. Baltinglass Hospital Appeal The hospital would like donations of used Christmas, birthday, Easter ETC cards. The residents love to cut them up and create new cards to sell. Can be dropped or posted to the hospital. A great way to recycle effectively. The hospital wish to thank everyone for their support during the year and every good wish for 2025. Bingo Bingo has resumes in the Imaal Hall on Saturday at the new time of 8.45pm. Great prizes to be won, come along and support your local hall. Scoil Nioclais Naofa Bus Escorts are needed to travel with students to and from school. Candidates should have experience working with children who have additional needs. Applicants will need to be Garda vetted. Please apply to craddockstownschool@ St Vincent de Paul If anybody is in need of support please do not hesitate to contact the local group - you can do so by leaving a note into the parish centre or contacting 089 2702650. Please be assured all contact is private and confidential. Trip to Medjugorje There will be a trip to Medjugorje this year, leaving on September 10th for one week. Price €899. Contact Mary O'Sullivan at 087 6121951 for details. Pickle Ball Pickle Ball takes place every Tuesday in the Imaal Hall from 7pm to 9pm. Everyone welcome. €5 pay as you go. Great fun and great way to meet new friends. Dunlavin AFC Anyone interested in playing Under 18 soccer should contact Brian on 087-7778663. Players must be born between 2007 and 2008. First score winner last week was James Travers. Thanks to all who support. Line Dancing Line dancing takes place in the Imaal Hall every Wednesday 8-10pm, all welcome. Great way to meet new friends and keep fit. Social Dancing Social Dancing takes place in Donard Community Hall on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-12pm. All welcome. Baby and Toddler Group Dunlavin Baby and Toddler Group meet in Seomra (Imaal Hall) on Wednesdays from 9:30am-12noon. Please come along for a play and a cuppa. All welcome Friendship Club Dunlavin Friendship Club meet every Friday at 3pm. All are welcome. Check if a neighbour needs a lift. HOLLYWOOD Hollywood ICA Hollywood ICA meet every Wednesday morning 10.30am-12.30pm, so if you have a craft or a skill to teach us, or if you are new to the area you are especially welcome to join us. Music Generation Music Generation Wicklow and Music Under The Mountains are coming together to offer lessons on guitar, tin whistle, traditional flute, fiddle, accordion and concertina. Lessons will take place in the Hollywood centre on Saturday mornings 10.30am-12.30pm beginners and advanced levels welcome. age 8-17. Cost is €8 for 40-minute Lesson in small group for 25. total cost per year is €200 payable in two online instalments. Any queries contact musicgeneration@ Hollywood Bingo Bingo takes place in the Hollywood Centre every Thursday night at 8pm with two jackpots to be won with one jackpot of €6,000 and second €5,000. Hollywood Pre-School Hollywood Pre-School are in the Hollywood Centre every morning from 9.00 until 12.30 for further information contact Barbara on 083 3376499. Friendship Club We meet every Wednesday from 2.15 to 4.15pm in the Hollywood Centre. New members most welcome. Contact Marie Tutty on 085 1072356 or 045 864289 Hillbillies Football Football is on every Monday night in the Hollywood Centre from 8.15pm to 9.15pm. For further information contact Paul Clarke on 083 1522272. Hollywood Bowls The Club bowl every Tuesday nights in The Hollywood Centre between 8-10pm. New Members are always welcome, so come along and see what it is all about. Sinead O'Brien Dance School Dance Classes are on every Friday with a new timetable 3-6yrs 4.00-5.00pm, 7-10yrs 5.00-6.00pm, and new class 11yrs up 6.00-7.00pm contact Sinead for Details on 087 2924559. Badminton Adult Badminton takes place every Wednesday night from 8.00-10.00pm in the Hollywood Centre. For further details contact Deirdre Keogh on 087 6193509. Centre/notes To book the Hollywood Centre, or place a notice in the district section of the Wicklow People please contact the Centre on 045 864979 or Email: info@ All notes MUST be in the Hollywood Centre before 11am on Friday for the following week. KILTEGAN Ramblers Night A night of music and storytelling takes place on Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. in O'Toole Memorial Hall Rathdangan. Come along for an evening of entertainment and community connection. Share a talent, a song, a joke, a poem (or not, no pressure) or sit back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere. New Ramblers always welcome. STRATFORD-ON-SLANEY Table Quiz Stratford Grangecon GAA Club will hold a Family Fun Table Quiz on Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse. €50 per table (2 adults, 2/3 children). There will be a raffle on the night.
