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Laois woman dies from burns caused by overflowing bath after fall on day of partner's funeral
Inquests
Maura Templey, 86, of Killimy, Emo, Co Laois, died at St James’s Hospital in Dublin on November 30, 2022 – six days after she was discovered on the floor of the bathroom in her home by her brother.
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Family of 'healthy young man' who died after Covid vaccine get no explanation in 'baffling' case
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Waterford man Roy Butler died at Cork University Hospital having received a Covid vaccine at a pharmacy five days earlier. Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster who carried out the postmortem described the case as 'baffling' and 'extremely rare'.
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Tallaght man died after 11 hour wait for doctor, when he should have been examined within 10 minutes
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Gary Crowley (35) a security guard from Killinarden Estate, Tallaght, died in the emergency department of Tallaght University Hospital on September 21, 2021 after suffering a cardiac arrest. An inquest returned a verdict of death by misadventure.
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Dad-of-five drowned after falling into Liffey while boarding boat after party, inquest hears
Drowning Tragedies
John Wedick (78) was a well-known figure in sailing circles
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Tears as inquest hears of 'complex' death of dad-of-three gunned down while working on housing development
Gangland violence
Clinton McCormack (44), a married father of three with an address in Bray, Co Wicklow died at St Vincent’s University Hospital
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Potential hazard of fragile surface identified 15 months before worker fell to his death, inquest hears
Inquests
The married father-of-seven fell 24 metres down a ventilation shaft after stepping onto a surface that looked like a concrete floor but which consisted of just insulation and fire-resistant material
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Top beautician died after fall in her south Dublin home just two days after 85th birthday
Inquests
Bronwyn Conroy was known for her beauty therapy training school and a range of beauty salons
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Girl, 13, died after just one sip of Costa Coffee drink 'due to processes not being followed'
Costa Coffee
Hannah Jacobs suffered an 'immediate reaction' as her hot chocolate was made with the wrong kind of milk
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Teen died when car he was working on crushed him after jack slipped, inquest hears, as dad pays tribute
Farming deaths
Colm Donnelly (18), a Leaving Certificate student from Tinnock, Gorey, Co Wexford died at St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin on February 14, 2023
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New lines of enquiry emerge in murder probe of man shot as he left Dublin restaurant with wife
Gangland violence
Darren Kearns (33) of Ashington Dale, Navan Road, Ashtown suffered a number of fatal gunshot wounds when confronted by a lone gunman
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Dublin man found injured in apartment after taxi journey 'died from stab wound to stomach'
Knife crime
Kevin Walsh (35) was pronounced dead at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown in Dublin at around 6.45pm on January 7, 2024
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Family of nurse who died in Dublin motorbike collision appeal DPP's 'no criminal prosecution' decision
Road Deaths
Marie Farragher Pollard died two days after the incident at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin
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Talented Limerick footballer drowned in jet ski tragedy after giving life jacket to teen passenger
Drowning Tragedies
Wassiou Ayawe Moran died in the accident at Lough Derg, Killaloe on May 31st last
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Chef found dead in bed after altercation during night out in Dublin died from 'blunt force head injury'
Inquests
James Kailedzi (31), who came originally from Malawi, was pronounced dead at his home on Hatch Street, Dublin 2
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Heroic homeless man drowns in River Liffey rescuing stranger trying to take his own life
Inquests
James Nicholl had been living in temporary accommodation with his partner when he came across a man in distress about his friend jumping in the river. The bodies of both men were recovered from the River Liffey several hours later.
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Meath mum died after severe reaction to common drug used to treat skin conditions
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Coroner, Clare Keane, returned a verdict of death by misadventure after finding that Ms Tan had died 'on the balance of probabilities' from a reaction to a drug.
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Inquest into George Nkencho's death adjourned as family seek explanation for no Garda prosecutions
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Mr Nkencho (27) suffered fatal gunshot wounds during an incident involving members of the Garda Armed Support Unit outside his family home at Manorfields Drive, Clonee, Co Dublin on December 30, 2020.
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Garda probe into suspected 'one punch' road rage death of Dublin man 'almost complete', inquest hears
Road rage
Martin Lynn (33) suffered fatal injuries in a one-punch attack close to his family home on Larkhill Road, Whitehall last summer
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Stardust campaigner, 87, facing one more battle to attend commemoration event
Stardust fire tragedy
Exclusive: Bridget McDermott, who lost three of her children in the tragedy, suffered a stroke after the recent inquest verdict, and is hoping to get out of hospital before June 23
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Mum finds partner dead on same day she gives birth to their baby daughter
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Rebecca Moss found her partner Thomas Gibson, 40, dead on the day of her elective Caesarean section. 'Wake up, it’s baby day,' she told him and went to kiss him but found him stiff and cold.
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Warning issued after two Irish women die following weight loss surgery abroad
Cork
Two separate inquests were heard in Cork today following the deaths of two Irish women who had undergone such procedures.
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Guest died at Clare wedding reception after steak lodged in his throat: 'He slumped over'
Clare
Brendan Glynn was a guest at the wedding at the Armada Hotel at Spanish Point on Friday, December 22nd last year
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Criminal proceedings initiated over road death of Dublin gran who had been celebrating wedding anniversary
Dublin
Carol Seery (66) suffered fatal injuries after being struck while crossing Phibsborough Road near Cross Guns Bridge at around 9pm on October 4, 2023
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Stark warning at inquest of man who died after taking cocaine at party: 'No quality or quantity is safe'
Dublin Coroner's Court
Coroner Aisling Gannon made her remarks about the danger of consuming cocaine at an inquest into the death of David O’Grady at his home in Cabinteely, Co Dublin in 2022
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