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Irish Independent
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford students inspired to write after visit from Galway author
New Ross Standard Today at 04:00 First Year students in St Mary's Secondary School enjoyed a visit from Patricia Forde, children's writer and current Laureate na nÓg on Tuesday, April 29. Patricia, a Galway native, has published over 25 books for children and young adults in both English and Irish, and as Ireland's children's literature laureate she celebrates children's writers and illustrators and fosters a love of literature in young people. Laureate na nÓg celebrates children's literature and its special contribution to cultural life in Ireland, and Ms Forde was brought on board as Laureate na nÓg in 2023 and will hold her position until 2026. 'Your minds are full of stories' she told the students during her visit, adding that 'all writers are storytellers'. Patricia stressed the importance of books in our lives and explained that at certain times in life they resonate with the reader as does 'a mirror where you recognise yourself in certain characters, but also a window where you see the lives of people who are different to you'. The first year students, and the staff alike, enjoyed an inspirational presentation from Patricia, where she encouraged them to tell their own stories and to 'make it up as you go along'. Annie Byrne and Lilly Venn, both first year students, said they were delighted to meet a writer in person and Patricia's words of encouragement have inspired them to keep reading and to start writing their own stories.
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘My heart goes out' -Heartbreaking tributes pour as teenager, 13, who died in Cork racing event crash named locally
TRIBUTES have been paid to the 13-year-old girl who died in a crash while competing in an auto grass racing event in Cork yesterday afternoon. The popular school girl has been named locally as Lauren O'Brien of Knockane, Terelton. She was driving a hatchback car in a competition at a private car racing track in Castletown Kennigh near Enniskean, in West Lauren, who was a first year student in St Mary's Secondary School in Macroom in Co Cork, was She was one of four competitors in the junior event which was held in conjunction with a big number of races on a sunny afternoon when tragedy struck around 3.30pm. Other young people who were taking part in the heat in which Lauren died were deeply upset by what had occurred. READ MORE IN NEWS Large numbers of spectators also witnessed the accident including members of her family. Racing got underway at 11am yesterday morning and was immediately suspended when the accident happened. TRIBUTES FLOW Irish Racing driver Hanna Celsie posted on Most read in Irish News She said: 'My heart goes out to the family and friends of this young talented girl who sadly past away yesterday after an accident, racing at an event put on by Cork Autograss Racing Club. RIP.' Kart Paddock, a social media page which posts karting and motor racing results, said that it would not be posting results 'out of respect to the young girl who died.' They said: 'Thoughts and condolences are with the family, friends, teams and everyone in the Autograss Racing Club paddock.' Cork Autograss Club was formed in 1998 from the West Cork Hotrod club. The club races from Castletown Kennnigh Track which is part of a community complex that includes a soccer pitch located inside the large racing track where night competitions are also held because the track is fully floodlit. WITNESS APPEAL Gardai have preserved the scene for a technical examination. The Coroner was notified of the death and an inquest will be held at a later date. A family liaison office will also be appointed to assist the family. The West Cork Hotrod Club has raced at the Castletown Kennigh track for nearly three decades. A major track extension was carried out in 2010 in conjunction with Castletown Celtic football club whose pitch is the centre of the track. Autograss Racing is motor racing on loose surface track with anything from near road spec 1000cc hatchbacks to full space framed saloons with engines varying from large v8's to twin bike powered and even the odd turbo diesel. The sport caters for competitors from the age of twelve upwards. Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the incident. Anyone who may have camera footage and were attending the event between 3pm and 4pm yesterday are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on (023) 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. The death is being treated as a tragic accident. 1 The young girl was sadly pronounced dead at the scene Credit: Social Media
