Gardai seeking missing Co. Kilkenny Woman

Gardai in Kilkenny are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the where about of a 37 year old woman who has been missing from her home in Paulstown in Co. Kilkenny.

Louise Brennan was last seen at around 11am on Christmas Day at Rathaleek in Callan.

She is described as 5 foot 6 in height with straight shoulder length hair and with blue eyes.

When last seen Louise was wearing a Lilac/Purple hoody with Blue jeans and grey hiking boots. It is reported that she was driving a silver Toyota Corolla with the registration 04 CW 2410.

Gardai have said they are concerned for Louise’s welfare and have asked anyone who might have seen her to contact them at Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5306, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or at any Garda Station.

County Waterford Woman Dies at St. Stephen’s Day Sporting Event

A County Waterford woman has died in an accident near Dungarvan today, where a Hot Rod Competition was taking place.

The woman died during the Annual Demolition Derby Day at The Pike between Dungarvan and Lemybrien.

Gardai seek help in finding missing teenager

Gardai in Clonmel have called on the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a teenager.

17 year old Dylan O’Brien was last seen on Monday in the Ferryhouse area of Clonmel.

Dylan is described as being 5 foot 8 Inches in height of stocky build, with brown eyes and short black hair.

When last seen he was wearing a navy tracksuit bottoms, black jacket and blue runners.

Gardai have called on anyone who saw Dylan or who can assist them in locating him to contact them at Clonmel Garda Station on 052 6177640, the garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or at any Garda Station.

 

Third Victim in Dungarvan Crash is named as second victim is remembered at Funeral Mass

The second man that died in a horrific crash near Dungarvan on December 4 was cremated today at The Island Crematorium in Cork after mass at Saint Augustine’s Church in Abbeyside today.

Eamon Dixon from Murphy Place in Abbeyside lost his life along with Michael Tobin from Old Parish who was buried after 10am Mass at Old Parish on Sunday last and 39 year old Kenneth O’Sullivan from Blackpool in Cork.

Two adults and four children were also seriously injured in the crash after the car they were travelling in to Waterford collided with the Volkswagen Golf in which the three men were travelling in the opposite direction on the Military Road.

During the mass celebrated by local Parish Priest Fr. Ned Hassett, prayers were said for all those affected by the tragedy.

His uncle Marcus Dixon on behalf of the family paid tribute to his nephew. “From the day you were born you brought us nothing but joy and a smile. It’s easier for us to think of you going away for a while. You were a gift given to us but only for a short while,” he said.

Eamon was brought the short journey to Saint Augustine’s Church from Murphy Place before the mass accompanied by his parents Lorraine and Darren, his siblings, grandparents and other relatives and friends.

Fr Ned Hassett, said he had been told many stories about Eamon since last week’s tragedy, many of which related to his love for his family. “He loved his music,” Fr Hassett said, and added that Eamon loved helping his grandfather on the grounds of the Friary College, and loved greyhounds and coursing.

Elsewhere in Waterford today Rachel Hennessy who lost her life as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash at the Five Cross Roads near Stradbally on Thursday night last was also laid to rest today.

Rachel from Whitewell in Stradbally lay in repose at Thompson’s Funeral Home in Barrack Street yesterday from where she was removed to the Church in Ballybricken.

Requiem Mass for Rachel was celebrated today at 10am after which she was brought to Saint Otteran’s Cemetery for burial.

Meanwhile, the man who died in yesterday's work place accident at a building site at Parnell Street in Waterford has been named as Alois Makarov (20) an Estonian national. A wall collapsed onto Mr Makarov, resulting in injuries to his head.

The man was rushed by ambulance to University Hospital Waterford but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority have launched separate investigations and are investigating the circumstances of the death.

South Tipperary General Hospital has second highest number on trolleys across Ireland

Figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives organisation yesterday showed that there were 352 patients on hospital trolleys or waiting to be admitted to a bed yesterday morning.

There were 259 people in emergency departments on trolleys which is 23 higher than the maximum allowed under new HSE targets which came into force on the first day of this month.

Cork University had the highest numbers waiting with 34, five more that what was waiting at South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel which is often the first port of call for emergency treatment for people in the South Tipperary, West Waterford, South Tipperary and North Cork regions.

Health Minister Simon Harris said that while the overcrowding figures were unacceptable, the number of patients on trolleys was less this year than last year.

Pressure has been put on many hospitals across the country due to the large number of bed closures and the significant rise in infections and the winter vomiting bug.

INMO General Secretary Liam Doran has said it’s too late to invent beds this month, but said more has to be done on staffing to deal with pressures.

Two of three killed in Dungarvan Crash named locally

The names of two of those that died in Sunday’s road traffic crash near Dungarvan have been named locally.

The pair are named as Eamon Dixon from Abbeyside and Mikey Tobin from Old Parish.

The pair were in a Volkswagen Golf which exploded on impact with a people carrier in which two adults and four young children from Co. Cork travelling to a Winterval in Waterford City. 

The name of the third man who died in the crash has not yet been named but it is understood that he was from Co. Cork.

The adults in the people carrier Gary Fenton, from Cobh, and Mary Bermingham, from Banteer in Co Cork both underwent emergency surgery following the accident.

The four children in the car are between the ages of six and fourteen years with one reported to have special needs.

Gardai continue to seek witnesses to Dungarvan Crash.

Post mortems are to take place today in Waterford of the three men that died in a horrific car crash outside Dungarvan.

The Collision on a stretch of the N72 known locally as the Military Road happened about 10am yesterday involving two cars travelling in opposite directions.

The six occupants of the other car, a man and woman and four children were air lifted to hospitals in Cork and Waterford where they were treated for their injuries.

Three of the most critical underwent operations on last night. The children are aged between six and 14 and one has special needs. 

Reports suggest that the man is from Cobh and works for the naval service, while the woman lived in the Mallow area.

One of the children was discharged from hospital this morning.  The woman's three children remain in hospital along with her and her partner.

The Car with the three men that died went on fire on impact and they were pronounced dead at the scene.

The three men that died in the crash have not been formally identified and may have to be identified from dental records. There are unconfirmed reports that at least two of the dead are from the Dungarvan area.

The road remained closed overnight but is expected to reopen this afternoon.

Gardai in Dungarvan are continuing to appeal for information about the crash and have called on anyone on the stretch of road around the time of the crash to contact them on 058 48600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or at any Garda Station.

Meanwhile the N72 claimed the life of another motorist this morning.

A man in his 20’s died following a head on collision in North Cork.

The Crash happened about 8-15am this morning on the Fermoy to Mallow road at Castlehyde.

The driver of one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other car had an adult and two children in it were also injured. The child received head injuries and both were brought to Cork University Hospital to be treated.

The section of road remains closed this afternoon pending an investigation by a forensic crash investigation team.

 

Three die and six injured in Dungarvan Crash

Three people have died and six others are seriously injured following a two car crash on the Military Road near Dungarvan this morning.

It was first reported that two people had lost their lives in the crash. That figure was updated to three this evening.

The Crash between a car and a people carrier happened at about 10am this morning on a stretch of road between Ballyneety Cross and Master McGrath.

It is understood that the car which was travelling in a westward direction burst into flames on impact and all three occupants of the car died.

The People Carrier is understood to be travelling from the Cork direction towards Waterford and contained six people, two adults and four children.

The occupants of the People Carrier were airlifted from the scene to hospitals in Waterford and Cork to be treated for their injuries some of which are described as serious.

Members of the Waterford County Fire Brigade as well as Ambulances from across the region and Gardai arrived quickly on the scene following the reporting of the accident and a major emergency plan was put in place.

The Irish Coast Guard Helicopter based at Waterford Regional Airport and an Air Corps Helicopter were also tasked to the scene to lift the injured to hospital.

Local Parish Priest Fr. Michael Kennedy was also called to the scene where he performed the last rites on the dead and blessed the injured.

Gardai have still not formally identified the three deceased from the car that went on fire.

Diversions were put in place to allow the emergency services to work uninterrupted at the scene throughout the day.

In the last while, the bodies of the deceased were removed from the scene. The road remains closed.

Gardai in Dungarvan have called for any witness or those that travelled the road at around the time of the accident to contact the investigation team in Dungarvan to contact them on 058 48600 or at any Garda Station.

 

N24 and N25 closed following incidents

Two major roads into Waterford are closed this evening following collision’s.

The N24 between Waterford and Clonmel is closed southbound at the junction for Piltown. Local diversions are in place in the area.

The N25 between Dungarvan and Waterford is closed between Kilmeaden and Carrol’s Cross is also closed due to a collision and again diversions are in place.

The Newcapel Road of the N24 between Clonmel and Cahir is also closed this evening following a collision and motorist in the area are asked to used alternative routes.

Earlier today a Status Orange Fog Warning was issued for the country with fog expected to linger until midday on Friday.

A status yellow low temperature was also issued today for the entire country with frost developing overnight and continuing until around midday tomorrow. Lowest temperatures overnight are expected to drop to -5 degrees.

The AA on their website this evening has warned of foggy and frosty conditions in and around Waterford city and have asked drivers to drive with care.