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Hindustan Times
05-08-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Kids hurl abuse at Ireland-born doctor in ‘broken Indian accent', impersonate Simpsons' Apu
An Irish-born doctor was left shocked after a group of kids, including one as young as 10-year-old, hurled racist remarks at him. According to reports, the group of children shouted abusive remarks towards the Pakistani-origin doctor in 'broken Indian accent.' They went on to impersonate Apu, an Indian immigrant proprietor in the popular American animated series The Simpsons. A man born and working in Ireland was allegedly verbally abused by kids. (Representative image). (Unsplash/hocraveiro) The Irish Mirror reported that Dr Taimoor Salman was on his way home from work when he stopped at a shopping centre to pick up groceries. When he stepped into his car, a young boy allegedly hurled a slur at him. "I said he was being very rude and as I reversed an older boy, a young teen, came up and asked me if I had said something so I told him that his friend had been rude," Salman said. The doctor continued, 'The older boy told me to shut up and then started doing impersonations of Apu, the Indian shopkeeper in the Simpsons. I just left. I didn't say anything more as they were children.' 'Horrible pack mentality' Recalling his experience, he said, 'I was stunned and upset. I have seen racial abuse and throw away remarks first hand to me and my colleagues at the hospital but I would never expect this from children who are generally very accepting of other nationalities. There seems to be a horrible pack mentality and this incident was insidious.' Did the doctor face racism as a kid? Salman, who was born in Ireland, attended primary school there before relocating to the UK and later to Saudi Arabia with his family. He is currently working with Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland. He said he never faced racism as a kid. His parents were born in Pakistan. "I lived in Navan and went to primary school here and have nothing but good memories of the town as a child. I never experienced any racism here,' he said, adding, 'That's part of the reason I came back to live here with my wife and young daughter in 2017 and after I began working in the hospital in Drogheda." However, he now believes that the locality has recently become too dangerous. "This wave of hatred to people of colour is quite recent and increasingly more open and brash. I've been back in Ireland for 15 years. In 2017, it was a peaceful and safe place and I could walk anywhere at any time without fear. Now it is too unsafe and I would only go to crowded places."
Irish Independent
01-08-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Three Louth hospitals awarded prestigious international nursing accreditation
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital (Drogheda), Louth County Hospital (Dundalk), and the Cottage Community Hospital (Dunleer) have been awarded the Pathway to Excellence® accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) - a global benchmark in recognising healthcare organisations that foster positive practice environments for nurses. The accreditation reflects the hospitals' commitment to creating inclusive, supportive, and collaborative workplaces, with an emphasis on staff well-being, shared decision-making, and professional development, all of which directly contribute to improved patient care. Adrian Cleary, Director of Nursing, said: 'The Pathway to Excellence® designation will put us on the global map as a positive and inclusive place to practice nursing. This recognition supports better outcomes for our patients through nursing excellence and ensures we continue to attract and retain the very best nurses.' The journey to accreditation was rigorous. Over the past 12 months, Louth's nursing team, many of whom had participated in the EU Magnet4Europe research programme compiled a 700-page evidence-based submission and participated in a comprehensive staff survey. The survey achieved an exceptional 85% response rate. The Pathway to Excellence® framework outlines six core standards for a high-quality nursing environment: Shared Decision-Making, Leadership, Safety, Quality, Well-being, and Professional Development. Patrick Clerkin, Integrated Healthcare Manager for Louth/Meath, said: 'This recognition highlights how we continually strive to improve patient care and uphold the highest standards of safety and quality. It also helps us to identify improvements needed to ensure the best experience for both staff and patients.' The accreditation not only elevates the profile of nursing in Louth but also supports a long-term vision of building resilient, highly skilled, and motivated teams across all healthcare settings in the region. The ANCC's Pathway to Excellence® programme is considered the premier international designation for healthy work environments in healthcare, positively impacting staff retention, job satisfaction, safety standards, and patient experience.
Sunday World
13-06-2025
- Sunday World
Suspects in violent death of man in Dundalk have left country, inquest told
It is believed he was attacked on the street close to the house a short time earlier by a group of men with weapons. A number of individuals suspected of having been involved in an incident which resulted in the violent death of a man in Dundalk three years ago have left the jurisdiction, an inquest has heard. Marius Juodenas (44) was discovered with serious injuries in his home on Barrack Street, Dundalk, Co Louth shortly before 7pm on July 5, 2022. It is believed he was attacked on the street close to the house a short time earlier by a group of men with weapons. The injured man, who came originally from Lithuania, was brought by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Co Louth and later transferred to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin where he died on July 26, 2022 after a life support machine was turned off. Marius Juodenas Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 13 2025 The deceased man, who was known to gardai following a number of court appearances, had previously lived in a number of locations in Cavan where he held down a number of jobs for short periods but had been living in Dundalk at the time of the fatal incident. Detective Inspector Liam Donoghue told a sitting of Dublin District Coroner's Court that the investigation in Mr Juodenas' murder was still ongoing. Det Insp Donoghue explained that it was 'a complex investigation' as a number of individuals believed to have been involved in his death were no longer in Ireland. He told the coroner Aisling Gannon that the investigation was 'still very much alive' with various inquiries being pursued. Det Insp Donoghue expressed hope that an investigation file could be forwarded to the DPP. He claimed a delay in the case was due to attempts to locate the people suspected of being involved in Mr Juodenas' death. Det Insp Donoghue applied for an adjournment of the inquest under Section 25 (1) of the Coroners Act on the basis that criminal proceedings are being considered. A murder investigation was launched by gardaí following Mr Duodenas' death three weeks after he was attacked. It is understood detectives believe the victim was attacked in a planned assault by a number of males known to him who come originally from eastern Europe. Ms Gannon granted the application and said she would adjourn the inquest for three months. The coroner said she would require a detailed update and timeline for the investigation at the next sitting of the case on September 10.
Irish Independent
06-06-2025
- Irish Independent
Louth motorist with previous dangerous driving causing death conviction sentenced over high-speed crash
Peter Mohan, Rathkeelan Park, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, pleaded guilty to a charge of endangerment stemming from a collision on the Castleblayney Road out of Dundalk, at Annavackey, Hackballscross, on November 2, 2023. The defendant has a previous conviction for dangerous driving causing death for which he received a prison sentence and disqualification. The impact in question occurred on a blind hillcrest and evidence was heard that the drivers only saw each other at the last second, with Mr Mohan on the wrong side of the road. Gda Bernard Keown testified that a Volkswagen Passat containing two people was travelling from Crossmaglen to Dundalk at 7.40pm when the driver saw lights coming towards him. He attempted to swerve but was hit by a Vauxhall Insignia driven by the accused. The Passat flipped and came to a stop in the middle of the road. His passenger got out and after crawling into the back of the car, the driver was able to get out through the same passenger door. The passenger remembered the other vehicle on the wrong side of the road. There was not much time to react. It happened at the top of a hill, a blind hillcrest. The speed limit was 80kmh and the road governed by a double continuous white line. Gda Keown said that the Insignia was 'propelled' into a field. Another driver gave a statement about Mr Mohan's car 'overtaking aggressively' forcing him into evasive action by slowing to make space so that there was no head-on collision. A different man, behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Caddy, said that the Insignia overtook him at such speed his van 'shook'. He estimated it was doing 'over 100mph'. He heard a bang and saw the Passat sliding on its roof. The defendant's car was in a field. Mr Mohan was not at the scene having been taken to Daisy Hill Hospital by a car which pulled up. He was discharged the next morning. His father had turned up at the scene and was sympathetic to the two young men in the other car. That driver was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He had cuts and bruises, pain to the right shoulder and back. He also had pain in his legs, and suffered nerve tingling in his hands and feet and found it difficult to concentrate for a number of months. Gda Keown said that a blood sample taken from the Insignia matched the DNA of Mr Mohan. He went to Dundalk Garda Station by arrangement and in an interview said that he couldn't remember what happened and woke up in hospital. He had turned off the M1 alone in his father's car, a journey he made four or five times a week. The court heard of four previous convictions, including for dangerous driving causing death for which an 18-month sentence and eight-year disqualification were imposed at Monaghan Circuit Court in 2002. The other convictions were for dangerous driving reduced to careless driving and handling stolen property. Gda Keown replied to senior counsel Garnet Orange, instructed by solicitor Ciarán Hughes, that from M1 Junction 17 to Hackballscross the road was wide and had a 100kmh speed limit. Counsel submitted that a good stretch of road funneled into a bad stretch but that doesn't excuse Mr Mohan driving at 'grossly excessive speed'. He had no reasonable explanation. A driver for a living, he was on his way home from work having driven from Wexford. It could have gone an awful lot worse. There was no one to blame but him. He should have been 100% concentrating on driving. He was nearly home after a long drive. The defendant wanted to apologise. He co-operated and his early plea of guilty must be of some value. Letters from two physicians treating Mr Mohan's family were handed into court, as well as notes from him and his partner. Their daughter had significant difficulties and health challenges and he was actively involved in looking after her. Mr Orange said that the defendant was dealing with the mental and physical consequences of the collision. Judge Dara Hayes said that this was a serious matter which he would finalise on July 30.
RTÉ News
26-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Woman, 80s, becomes fifth killed on roads in three days
A pedestrian in her 80s, who died after being hit by a bus in Dunleer, Co Louth, has become the fifth woman killed on Irish roads in three days. The collision took place on Lower Main Street in the town at around 12.20pm. The woman has been named locally as Colette Campbell, who lived on Upper Main Street. Ms Campbell was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where she was later pronounced dead. Her death brings to five the number of women killed on the roads on the island of Ireland since Saturday. A driver, two pedestrians and a cyclist died in counties Clare, Meath, Wexford and Tyrone within an eight-hour period on Saturday. Investigating gardaí are appealing to witnesses to the collision in Dunleer to come forward. They particularly want to speak to any road users who were on Lower Main Street between 12.10pm and 12.30pm this afternoon and who may have camera footage, including dash-cam. 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. Ahead of the June bank holiday weekend, the Road Safety Authority has advised all road users to "stay alert". Drivers are also being urged to slow down and be mindful of vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, who will be more prevalent on the roads over the summer months.
