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There is an enormous void in our hearts, Saoirse Ruane’s mother tells funeral

The mother of Saoirse Ruane, who inspired the annual Late Late Toy Show appeal, has told her daughter’s funeral there is an “enormous void in our hearts” that will never be filled. The 12-year-old, from Kiltullagh, died at her home on Tuesday, years ...

10 Mar 2024 at 18:14

Ireland

Saoirse Ruane, 12, described as ‘wonderful little angel’ at her funeral

Saoirse Ruane, who inspired the annual Late Late Toy Show appeal, has been described as a “wonderful little angel” at her funeral on Co Galway. The 12-year-old, from Kiltullagh, died at her home on Tuesday years after she was diagnosed with cancer. ...

10 Mar 2024 at 15:55

Ireland

Man dies after being hit by truck in Co Galway

A man has died after being struck by a truck after leaving his vehicle following a separate crash in Co Galway. At approximately 5am on Wednesday, the man aged in his 50s left his vehicle after a crash on the M6 near Athenry. Gardai said no other ...

26 Jul 2023 at 13:20

Ireland

Councillor condemned over migrant comments slams ‘irresponsible’ border policies

A Fianna Fail councillor criticised by Tanaiste Micheal Martin for his comments on the Government’s immigration strategy has accused his party leader of presiding over “irresponsible open border policies”. Noel Thomas claimed Ireland has been ...

20 Dec 2023 at 09:36

Ireland

Four arrested over fire at hotel set to house asylum seekers

Four people have been arrested in relation to a fire at a disused hotel in Co Galway last December. The building in Rosscahill had been earmarked for housing 70 asylum seekers. Two men, aged in their 40s and 50s, have been arrested for ...

28 Mar 2024 at 09:20

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Saoirse Ruane, 12, described as ‘wonderful little angel’ at her funeral

10 Mar 2024 at 18:33

Ireland

Man in his 80s dies in Co Galway road crash

A man in his 80s has died after a crash in Co Galway. Three cars were involved in the collision on the M6 westbound at around 2pm on Thursday. The driver of one of the cars, a man in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene....

20 Jan 2022 at 19:55

Ireland

Community ‘devastated’ after mother and daughters killed in Co Mayo crash

A community has been left “devastated” after a mother and her two young daughters were killed in a crash in Co Mayo. Una Bowden and her daughters Ciara, 14, and Saoirse, 9, died when the car they were in collided with a ...

28 Mar 2024 at 11:31

Ireland

Man arrested in connection with human trafficking investigation

A man has been arrested in connection with a human trafficking investigation. Gardai said a search and arrest operation was carried out in Co Galway on Monday. The operation was part of continuing investigations into ...

28 Nov 2022 at 21:38

Ireland

Toy Show Appeal star Saoirse Ruane dies of cancer aged 12

The Co Galway girl who appeared on the Late Late Toy Show and inspired its annual charity appeal has died aged 12. Saoirse Ruane, from Kiltullagh, died at her home on Tuesday after being diagnosed with cancer in ...

07 Mar 2024 at 11:24

Ireland

Cannabis seized during searches in Galway

Irish police have seized cannabis plants and herb following two searches in Co Galway. On Saturday, as part of Operation Tara, Gardai attached to the Galway Divisional Drug Unit carried out a planned search of ...

29 Jan 2023 at 16:34

Man says ‘my world is so empty’ after wife and daughters killed in crash

A man whose wife and two young daughters were killed in a crash has said he lost his “whole family in one go”. Una Bowden and her daughters Ciara, 14, and Saoirse, 10, died when the car they were in collided ...

03 Apr 2024 at 14:34

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