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Irish Examiner
a day ago
- General
- Irish Examiner
Tributes to Kerry farmer and All-Ireland sheep shearing champion who died in farm fatality
Tributes are being paid to a multiple All-Ireland sheep shearing champion who was killed in a farming accident in Co Kerry on Tuesday. She has been named locally as Breda Lynch, 64, from Bonane, Kenmare, who lost her life following a fatal farm accident in Kerry. The fatal workplace accident occurred in Bonane on Tuesday evening at 5pm. Ms Lynch was an All-Ireland sheep shearing champion on several occasions. Speaking at an event in 2019 about her career, she said she wasn't sure how many All-Irelands she had won. "I definitely have 12 but it could be 14." She added: "I didn't get a trophy every year I won so I don't actually know how many I have won. "I won the All-Ireland Ladies Championship on Sunday with the electric shears, and I had only gone up as a spectator. I've been ill for a few years, and at one point I thought I'd never compete again. It was a spur-of-the-moment thing. I also got a certificate for Outstanding Service to the Sheep-Shearing Industry''. Paying tribute, local councillor Dan McCarthy, who is also the manager of Kenmare Mart, said there was huge shock in the area at Breda's death. "She was very well-known in this area and beyond." A spokesperson for An Garda Siochána confirmed they attended the accident and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. 'Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a work-related incident that occurred in Bonane, Kenmare, Co Kerry, on Tuesday June 17, 2025, at approximately 5pm.' Gardaí said an examination of the scene was conducted. The Coroner for Kerry has been notified and a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was notified and is investigating the matter. The HSA has also confirmed an investigation is under way. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.
Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Former sheep shearing champion named as woman (64) killed in Kerry faming accident
'There is huge shock in the area at the passing Breda. She was very well-known in this area and beyond.' Tributes are being paid to a multiple All-Ireland sheep shearing champion who was killed in a farming accident in County Kerry on Tuesday. She has been named locally as Breda Lynch (64) from Bonane, Kenmare, Co. Kerry lost her life following a fatal farm accident in Kerry. The fatal work-place accident occurred in Bonane, yesterday evening, June 17 at 5pm. Ms Lynch was an All-Ireland sheep shearing champion on several occasions. Speaking at an event in 2019 about her career she said she wasn't sure how many All-Irelands she had won. She said: 'I definitely have 12 but it could be 14.' Breda Lynch News in 90 Seconds - June 19th She added: 'I didn't get a trophy every year I won so I don't actually know how many I have won.' She added: 'I won the All-Ireland Ladies Championship on Sunday with the electric shears, and I had only gone up as a spectator. I've been ill for a few years, and at one point I thought I'd never compete again. It was a spur of the moment thing. I also got a certificate for 'Outstanding Service to the Sheep-Shearing Industry'. Paying tribute local Councillor Dan McCarthy said: 'There is huge shock in the area at the passing Breda. She was very well-known in this area and beyond.' A spokesperson for An Garda Siochána confirmed they attended the accident and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a work-related incident that occurred in Bonane, Kenmare, Co. Kerry on Tuesday June 17, 2025 at approximately 5pm.' Gardaí said an examination of the scene was conducted. The Coroner for Kerry has been notified and a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was notified and are investigating the matter. The HSA have also confirmed an investigation is underway. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet.
Extra.ie
12-06-2025
- Extra.ie
Cutest Garda recruit keeping 'paw and order' on the job
The latest recruit to An Garda Siochána is already causing a stir with a number of drug busts on his first weekend on the job in County Galway. Gunner, the latest addition to the Garda Drug Squad is an 18-month-old Golden Cocker Spaniel mix who joined Gardai this past weekend at an MIT (Mandatory Intoxicant Testing) checkpoint, where alongside his two legged colleagues, Gunner detected two drivers who tested positive for drugs. Gardai seized one car while several other drivers were issued with fines and penalty points for a range of road traffic offences. Gunner – Latest Garda Recruit Gunners' human colleagues say he has a great nose for the job, and people can expect to see much more of him out and about this coming summer as he works alongside his human companions at the North Western Regional Garda Dog Unit. Gardai say there will be high visibility policing involving Gunner over the coming weeks in an effort to promote awareness and deter drink and drug driving on the roads. Pic: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos After a good shift on duty, we are told Gunner likes to play fetch at home with his Garda handler and their family. The name Gunner is of historical Viking origin and was chosen for its meaning, Brave, bold and spirited warrior.
RTÉ News
06-06-2025
- RTÉ News
Watch: Former soldiers and a baker among new garda recruits
Today, 120 new gardaí graduated from the Garda College in Templemore, bringing the strength of the force to over 14,300 sworn members. Of the 89 men and 31 women, 22 were born outside the State and come from Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, England, Italy, Moldova, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Scotland, South Africa and Spain. Most of them, 74 in all, will be sent to Dublin. We spoke to three of the new gardaí, an Irish and an Italian soldier, and a baker who returned from Australia, and asked them where they come from, why they joined and what they hope to achieve in An Garda Siochána.
Sunday World
01-06-2025
- Sunday World
Man dead and child injured after shots fired in Carlow shopping centre
A lone gunman is believed to have discharged a number of shots, but was later declared dead at the scene A man has died following a shooting incident at a shopping centre in Carlow, while the bomb squad has also been called. A nine-year-old child was also shot in the leg during the terrifying incident this evening. Gardaí were alerted to reports of shots being fired at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow shortly after 6pm. A lone gunman is believed to have discharged a number of shots, but was later declared dead at the scene. A suspicious device was also found on the man, which necessitated the Army bomb squad to be called to the scene. A nine-year-old shot was in the leg, and it is understood their injuries are non-life threatening. No other injuries have been reported. A statement from An Garda Siochána said: 'Gardaí are currently at the scene of an incident at a retail premises in Carlow town. The alarm was raised shortly after 6.15pm. 'The premises has been evacuated and the scene is preserved. The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been requested to attend. Stock image News in 90 Seconds - June 1st 'At this time, there is no further concern for public safety.' Gardaí added that anyone who may have recorded footage of the incident is urged not to share it on social media platforms or messaging apps, but instead to provide it to Gardaí at Carlow Garda Station. Anyone with information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station at 059-9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111. Fine Gael councillor Fergal Browne told the Irish Independent he had heard extensive unconfirmed reports. But he urged calm in the community. 'I've heard unconfirmed reports that sound like a very serious incident here in Carlow this evening,' Cllr Browne said. 'The community is in shock at such a disturbance on a bank holiday Sunday. The town was busy. My friend was at the bottle bank and heard three gun shots go off. They thought it was fireworks. 'My thoughts are with anyone who witnessed this incident. I compliment the gardaí and emergency services who rushed to this scene. We are still learning more, so I urge calm.' More to follow
