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Sunday World
2 days ago
- General
- Sunday World
Tributes paid to young Irishwoman who died during Edinburgh Half Marathon
Olivia Tuohy from Ennis, Co Clare had been studying at Queen Margaret University in the Scottish capital before her passing A Clare woman has passed away while taking part in the Edinburgh half marathon. Olivia Tuohy, aged 24, from Ennis, Co Clare, was studying in Edinburgh before her untimely death. In a tribute posted on Olivia is described as a 'bright and beautiful spirit'. The full tribute reads: 'Olivia, a bright and beautiful spirit, passed away on May 25 while participating in the Edinburgh Half Marathon. 'Olivia's bubbly personality and kind heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 'Olivia is survived by her heart broken parents Kieran and Liz and her brother Stephen and his partner Laura, her loving partner Michael and his parents Maria-Elena and Steven, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and her friends both in Ireland and Edinburgh.' Olivia Tuohy, 24. Image: News in 90 Seconds - 3rd June 2025 The 24-year-old was studying at Queen Margaret University in the Scottish capital before her passing. An avid Gaelic football player, tributes have poured in for Olivia across Clare from her previous teams and others. Clare Ladies Gaelic Football Club expressed their sadness in a post on Facebook: 'We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Olivia Tuohy. Her kindness, warmth, and vibrant spirit touched so many lives on and off the football field, and her absence will be felt profoundly. 'Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, her partner and all who loved her during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.' Banner Ladies Football Club also shared their condolences to Olivia's family through Facebook. 'We wish to express our sadness at the passing of our friend and former teammate Olivia Tuohy, daughter of Liz and Kieran,' the club said. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with her parents, her brother Stephen, her partner Michael, and her family at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace.' Details of the funeral have not yet been announced, however, the family is requesting donations, if desired, be sent to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Ms Tuohy's passing is the second death of a young Irish woman while taking part in running events over the past week. On Sunday, Ellen Cassidy, of Carhoo, Mallow Road in Cork died while taking part in the Cork Half Marathon. Emergency service workers fought to save the life of the 24-year-old who collapsed 'seconds from the finish line' on St Patrick's Street on Sunday. Ms Cassidy was taken to Cork University Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The young woman was a graduate of University College Cork. She was also a former student of St Angela's College on Patrick's Hill in the city. Ms Cassidy was a keen swimmer who participated in numerous competitions over the years both in Ireland and overseas.
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sport
- Sunday World
Young woman running in Cork City Marathon event dies
She was attended to by emergency services at the scene close to the finish line on Cork's Patrick's Street, but later died. A participant taking part in the Cork City Marathon event has died, it has been confirmed. It is understood the runner was a young woman who was running the half-marathon race. She was attended to by emergency services at the scene close to the finish line on Cork's Patrick's Street, but later died. The full marathon commenced at 8.15am in the city centre, while the the half marathon commenced at 10.15am from Monahan Road. A 10k race was also part of the event. Road closures were rolled out across the city to facilitate the race. A spokesperson for Cork City Council said: 'Cork City Council is deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away. "The person was attended to immediately by the emergency services on the scene. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.' Runners starting the Cork City Marathon 2025, a Cork City Council event. Photo: Darragh Kane News in 90 Seconds - June 1st
Sunday World
22-05-2025
- Sunday World
M1 motorist caught travelling at 176kmh loses licence for two years
Judge and gardaí refuse to reduce dangerous driving charge A motorist who drove at 176kmh on the motorway at Dunleer, Co Louth, has received the mandatory two-year disqualification after being convicted of dangerous driving. Olatunji Johnson (53), Duncairn Avenue, Belfast, pleaded guilty to the offence after gardaí and the judge refused to reduce the charge to careless driving. Gda Alan Macklin testified that at 11.19am on January 19 last at Athclare, Dunleer, M1 Southbound, he was operating a speed check when he detected an Audi A3 travelling at 176kmh. Traffic was moderate and conditions fair. Gda Macklin continued that it took a 'considerable distance' for him to catch up with this car but as soon as he came behind it, Mr Johnson pulled over. Solicitor Dermot Monahan said that his client had no previous convictions. Mr Johnson was living in Ireland 10 years, married with two children and working part-time in security, earning between €200 and €300. He co-operated with gardaí. The loss of his licence would effect his work. Judge Stephanie Coggans imposed a €350 fine and two-year driving disqualification. Bail in the event of an appeal was set in a personal bond of €300. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme Stock image. Getty News in 90 Seconds - May 22nd
Sunday World
19-05-2025
- Sunday World
Noonan turns soccer club into limited company as brother jailed for role in €2.7m drug haul
Former League of Ireland player and Bluebell United manager Andrew Noonan (45) was jailed for 13 and a half years this week Sean Noonan has taken over Bluebell United and turned it into a for-profit company The brother of convicted drug dealer Andrew Noonan has turned the Bluebell United club he managed from a non-profit organisation into a for-profit limited company in recent weeks. Former League of Ireland player and Bluebell United manager Andrew Noonan (45) was jailed for 13 and a half years this week in relation to his high-level role in a €2.769m heroin importation enterprise. At the time the heroin was seized, Andrew Noonan was the manager of Bluebell United. Andrew Noonan was previously arrested twice by gardai in relation to the shooting of innocent postman Robert Delany in 2008 but released without charge. Dad-of-two Robert was shot in the head in 2008, leaving him in a permanent vegetative state. Andrew Noonan was convicted of drug offences Mr Delany's father Terry led a public protest after Andrew Noonan was appointed manager of Bluebell United in 2011, highlighting how he was a suspect in his son's shooting. 'They wouldn't even correspond or deal with us when Andrew was managing and we were protesting,' Terry said this weekend. Andrew's jailing on Friday doesn't end the Noonan family's relationship with Bluebell United, a Dublin football club currently based near Clondalkin. Sean Noonan has taken over Bluebell United and turned it into a for-profit company News in 90 Seconds - May 19th In recent weeks Andrew's brother Sean, who was also quizzed by gardai over the shooting of Mr Delany and later released without charge, has taken over Bluebell United and turned it into a for-profit limited company, of which he is a director. Until his takeover, Bluebell United was a company limited by guarantee (CLG) which is a non-profit company normally used for organisations such as sports clubs and charities which are set up for a specific purpose such as to benefit the community. There are no shareholders in CLGs. Andrew Noonan in his playing days According to company documents, Sean Noonan is now the sole shareholder in Bluebell United AFC Ltd and one of two directors. A spokesperson for the FAI said it was at the discretion of Bluebell United and its former committee members if they decided to turn into a limited company. 'What a club does in terms of company law is its own decision. We don't have any recourse in that area. Their obligations are based upon company law.' The spokesperson said that the FAI has very little say in the day-to-day running of clubs but did run the FAI Club Mark scheme, which is a three-tiered accreditation award based on best practice in the governance, management and administration of a football club. The spokesperson said while Bluebell have applied, they have not yet met requirement in relation to best practice. 'They have engaged with the process but they haven't got approval. They haven't been successful with that as it currently stands,' the spokesperson said. Sean Noonan did not respond to requests for comment this week. Terry Delany leading a protest at a Bluebell United match He previously told the Sunday World he did not want to discuss Robert Delany's shooting. 'What's it to do with me? I don't have anything to say.' He added: 'We were questioned, not arrested. I was just one line of enquiry, no charges were ever brought.' He attended his brother's sentencing hearing on Friday along with other family members. Sean and Andrew's father John Noonan, an ex-IRA commander who was involved in the Concerned Parents Against Drugs protests decades ago, was also arrested after Mr Delany's shooting but later released without charge. The father of two was shot in the head when he looked out the window of his apartment in Tallaght, Dublin, in 2008. The innocent postman, who had no involvement in criminality, was targeted because of a minor exchange of words outside a pub. Terry Delany said he feels people should boycott Bluebell United due to the links to the Noonan family. 'I just hope that people look at Bluebell now. They make a lot of money and had a boxing tournament recently with loads at it. They also use the club for social functions. People should have a long hard look at Bluebell now and their relationship with the Noonans.' Innocent Robert Delany He said it was particularly ironic that Andrew Noonan was convicted of drugs offence, considering his father's past. 'When you go back on the history of the father and his involvement in Concerned Parents Against Drugs, it's a joke.' Another former Bluebell United player, Keith Quinn (36), was previously jailed over the same drugs haul as Andrew Noonan after pleading guilty and has since served his sentence. Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, Noonan continues to protest his innocence over the drugs shipment. His solicitor Kevin Winters of KRW Law released a statement this weekend saying he will appeal the guilty verdict. 'Our client wants it put on record that he abhors drugs and anything to do with them. Andrew is a well-known sportsman and enjoys a stellar reputation in Irish league soccer both as a former player of note and more latterly as a manager with a series of clubs through out the country. 'He has helped many people with rehabilitation from addiction as well as influencing and touching the lives of many footballers down through the years. Put simply, drugs are anathema to his world of family and sport.' Noonan was caught after gardai posed as delivery men in a controlled delivery of the drugs to his co-accused Keith Quinn at Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11, on August 5, 2020. Quinn contacted Noonan by phone after collecting the drugs before meeting up with him and moving the drugs. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that gardai believe Noonan had a supervisory role in relation to his co-accused Quinn and say Noonan's level in the overall context of the enterprise was 'high'. Noonan, with an address at Redhills Park, Ellistown, Co. Kildare, has prior convictions for road traffic offences, unauthorised possession of a firearm and possession of an air rifle in suspicious circumstances over 25 years ago.
Sunday World
18-05-2025
- Sunday World
Hopes are high that remains of ‘Disappeared' IRA man Joe Lynskey have finally been found
A republican source in rural Monaghan told us: 'I know we've been down this road before, but I honestly believe this time we have Joe Lynskey' Joe Lynskey with the Price sisters in Say Nothing This is the spot at Annyall Cemetery where Fragments of human remains were discovered by Independent Commission for the Location of Victims this week as the search continues for Joe Lynskey. This is the spot at Annyall Cemetery where fragments of human remains were discovered by Independent Commission for the Location of Victims this week as the search continues for Joe Lynskey Hopes were high last night that the remains of 'Disappeared' IRA man Joe Lynskey have finally been found, the Sunday World has learned. On Tuesday, we were made aware that a convoy of Garda vehicles and a number of black Mercedes cars had assembled near the grave of the Comiskey family in a small Catholic cemetery at Annyalla, Co Monaghan. It came five months after six bodies were exhumed from the family grave of Bishop Brendan Comiskey. However, in March the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims Remains (ICLVR) revealed that DNA tests confirmed that Lynskey was not one of them. The 40-year-old former Cistersian monk from Belfast was killed and secretly buried by the IRA in 1972. The Sunday World can reveal that human remains which were removed from the cemetery this week were 30 yards from the Comiskey plot, where Bishop Comiskey was buried earlier this month. This is the spot at Annyall Cemetery where fragments of human remains were discovered by Independent Commission for the Location of Victims this week as the search continues for Joe Lynskey It's a remote and silent spot, shaded yesterday by a lone hawthorn in full bloom of mayflower. Just a short distance away, boys and girls were inside the adjoining St Michael's church making their First Communion. And last night, a republican source in rural Monaghan told us: 'I know we've been down this road before, but I honestly believe this time we have Joe Lynskey.' He added: 'It's in all our interests that we do all we can to facilitate the finding of the bodies of the Disappeared.' Late on Friday afternoon And following an inquiry from the Sunday World, the ICLVR issued a statement to the press that partial human remains had been discovered. Eamon Henry, lead investigator of the ICLVR, said: 'Following the recent exhumation at Annyalla Cemetery in relation to the search for Joe Lynskey, information came to the ICLVR indicating another small area of interest within the confines of the cemetery. 'This was not another family grave site. The search continues for Joe Lynskey 'I want to emphasise that this information did not relate directly to the disappearance of Joe Lynskey and until we have positive identification or the elimination of the remains of Joe Lynskey, or any of the other Disappeared, we have to keep an open mind.' Joe Lynskey News in 90 Seconds - May 18th Mr Henry also said he was aware the hopes of the Lynskey family had been raised once before, only to be disappointed. And he cautiously added: 'The process of identification could take some time and we will continue to offer the family what support we can.' Garda officers remained at the graveyard on Tuesday and Wednesday, while specially trained experts brought in a small digger machine to begin a new search operation. Last December, Bishop Comiskey had personally given the go-ahead for the search to take place at his family's grave, bearing the bodies of his mother and father and other members of his family. And when Bishop Comiskey was buried there, the family plot was closed for good. It had previously been wrongly believed that the IRA had taken advantage of a tragedy at the Comiskey family farm to cover up the fate of Joe Lynskey. Lynskey had gone missing from his west Belfast home around the same time that Bishop Brendan Comiskey's mother Clare died in fire at the family farm at Tasson, near Annyalla. Former bishop of Ferns Brendan Comiskey pictured during a confirmation cermony in 1997 . Photo When her elderly husband Patrick went off to summons help, Mrs Comiskey re-entered the blazing farmhouse in an effort to retrieve valuables. Lynskey went missing from his home in the Beechmount area of west Belfast in 1972. He was driven to Monaghan town by IRA volunteer Dolours Price. And on the journey, he shared with her the trail of debris he had left in his wake, which almost sparked a full-scale feud within rival factions of the republican movement. Lynskey had previously been in the IRA during the failed 'Border Campaign'. And when violence erupted on the streets of Belfast in the early 1970s, he joined the Provisional IRA. As he was older and had some weapons experience, he was appointed to senior post with a number of younger men under his command. Soon afterwards, he became infatuated with the wife of a young IRA member. And in an effort to get rid of his love rival, he ordered another IRA volunteer to shoot the woman's husband dead. The order was carried out, but it was botched and the targeted man survived. He approached a number of leading Provos and he told them Lynskey had ordered him to be shot because he was having and affair with his wife. But Lynskey had already told his IRA bosses that the shooting was the work of the Official IRA, which at the time was as powerful as the Provos. The Provo leadership had already ordered a number of retaliatory attacks on the Officials. Joe Lynskey with the Price sisters in Say Nothing But when the full truth emerged, Lynskey was court marshalled and ordered to travel to Monaghan until the IRA decided his fate. On the journey across the border, Dolours Price later revealed how she felt sorry for her passenger, even offering to leave him off at a cross-channel ferry terminal, but Lynskey insisted he had to take his medicine. The journey scene was re-enacted in the recent Disney+ series Say Nothing. In Monaghan, Lynskey was dropped off at the Park Street home of a well-known republican family related to legendary IRA figure Fergal O'Hanlon, who was shot dead in 1957 attacking Brookeborough RUC barracks in Co Fermanagh. We recently learned that although Lynskey was under IRA orders, he wasn't a prisoner and he was free to come and go as he pleased. In the evenings, Lynskey prayed a lot and he enjoyed discussions about Irish history with Einaghan O'Hanlon – Fergal's brother – as they ate home-made bread and drank tea. We learned from republican members who knew Lynskey that he was resigned to his fate and he was fully aware that one day he would pay the ultimate price for trying to deceive the IRA leadership. Eventually, an order came from Belfast saying he was to be shot dead. But local volunteers who had come to know him and liked him refused to carry it out. In the end a number of IRA gunmen from Belfast were despatched to Monaghan to carry out dirty deed. According to our sources, Lynskey asked to be buried in consecrated ground. And his killers took him to the cemetery at Annyalla where they shot him dead. As DNA testing on the remains found there this week begin, many of Lynskey's old republican friends are praying and hoping the tests prove positive. As well as Lynskey, the commission is also tasked with finding three other victims – County Tyrone teenager Columba McVeigh, British army Captain Robert Nairac and Seamus Maguire, who was in his mid-20s and last seen in a bar in Aghagallan, Co Antrim. Anyone with information on the four outstanding Disappeared cases, can contact the Commission on 00 353 1 602 8655 or by email to secretary@ or by post to ICLVR, PO box 10827, Dublin, Ireland.
