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The Irish Sun
18 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
‘Huge shock' – Tributes paid to All-Ireland sheep shearing champion who died in fatal farming accident in Kerry
TRIBUTES have been paid to an All-Ireland sheep shearing champion who was killed in a farming accident in Co Kerry. Breda Lynch, 64, from Bonane, Kenmare, Co Advertisement The fatal work-place accident occurred in Bonane on June 17, at around 5pm. Breda Lynch was an Speaking at an event in 2019 about her career she said she wasn't sure how many All-Irelands she had won. Breda said: "I definitely have 12 but it could be 14." Advertisement Read more in News 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 Independent Councillor Dan McCarthy, who is also the manager of Kenmare Mart, said: "There is huge shock in the area at the passing Breda. She was very well-known in this area and beyond." Advertisement Most read in Irish News Breaking Exclusive A spokesperson for They said: "Gardai 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." Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads Gardai 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 Advertisement The The HSA have also confirmed an investigation is underway. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. 1 Breda Lynch, 64, lost her life following a fatal farm accident in Kerry on Tuesday last Credit: Journalist Collect Advertisement
Sunday World
19 hours 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.
Dublin Live
6 days ago
- Dublin Live
Community rallies to rebuild Dublin family's home that was destroyed in mistaken identity firebomb attack
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Kindhearted Dubliners are rallying together to rebuild a Ballyfermot family's home that was destroyed following a devastating mistaken identity firebomb attack. The Curran family's home was ruined and their beloved dog Zach was killed after careless criminals threw a petrol bomb at the wrong house. Breda and Pat Curran, and their son Luke, escaped from their home on Landen Road in Ballyfermot after the attackers threw the device through their front window in the early hours of May 21. The house was also uninsured, leaving no safety net to recover from the fire. Pat and Breda's son John has set up a GoFundMe to help raise funds for his parents and brother to help them rebuild. The rebuild is being led by Mark O'Neill and his team who have kindly taken on the major project on top of their usual work schedule. The team hope to have the house ready for the family in the coming weeks but are appealing to any suppliers who can offer assistance to get in touch with them. Mark told Dublin Live: "The rebuild is starting next week and we still need lots of suppliers on board. When the build is complete, we'll need some local businesses to furnish the house with beds, sofas, curtains, curtain poles, TVs, etc." If you would like to make a donation to the fundraiser or get in touch to offer help, you can do so here. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Former Premier League star facing 13 YEARS in prison as he stands accused of importing two tons of cocaine worth £48m
A former Premier League star has been accused of smuggling two tons of cocaine, with a street value of an incredible £48million. The ex-player featured in front of a court on Tuesday alongside their brother in Breda, the Netherlands where they stood accused of bringing in the drug illegally from South America in 2020 and 2021. Should he be found guilty, the former defender could be hit with up to 13 years behind bars, as well as a fine of £1.5m. Former Wigan and Twente star Ronnie Stam was arrested in June along with his parents, brother and girlfriend and he has remained in custody ever since. During the court hearing, prosecutors claimed that evidence of encrypted phone logs had been found between Ronnie and brother Rudi, evidencing drug shipments, with pictures also said to have been shared of cocaine. The Sun reports that he informed the court his healthy bank balance was a direct result of his professional football career. Despite this the prosecutors are thought to have called for a 13-year sentence for the former defender, which would see him remain imprisoned until 2038 due to his role in the crimes. Stam is reported to have told the court he was an accomplice in the import of 20kg of cocaine to Germany from Brazil back in 2020, but is thought to have denied any further involvement or wrongdoing. Stam played for Wigan between 2010 and 2013, and represented Twente and Standard Liege during his career as well as having two spells at NAC Breda. He won the FA Cup with Wigan in 2013 but didn't feature in the final. In September last year a court in Breda heard that Stam was involved in trafficking 2,217 kilos of cocaine. A prosecutor told the hearing: 'This case concerns hundreds of kilos of cocaine each time. I contend that Stam was a major player in the drugs world.' Stam wasn't in court to hear the accusations against him last year. In June police raided six homes and a camper van as part of the investigation. They found £85,000 in cash. Police seized the money, three properties, a yacht, three cars, six luxury watches and jewellery. Stam is the only family member who remains in custody, with his lawyer asking for him to be provisionally released. The judge refused, with there being concerns that Stam could flee to Dubai to join his brother.
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Ex-Premier League star facing 13 YEARS in prison after being accused of smuggling TWO TONNES of cocaine
FORMER Premier League star Ronnie Stam is facing THIRTEEN YEARS in jail - after being accused of smuggling two tonnes of cocaine. And the ex- Wigan defender could also be fined up to £1.5million if found guilty of trafficking the drugs, with a street value of £48m. 3 3 3 Stam, 40, had three top-flight seasons with the Latics - making 73 appearances. He played in their FA Cup -winning campaign of 2013, but missed the final against Manchester City before leaving for Standard Liege that year. But the now-retired player appeared in a Dutch court on Tuesday alongside his brother Rudi, 43. The trial at Breda heard that the brothers transported cocaine from South America to the Netherlands in 2020 and 2021. Prosecutors said evidence of drug shipments was found in encrypted phone chats between Ronnie and Rudi. Photos of blocks of cocaine were reportedly seen among the duo's messages. The public prosecutor called for Stam to be imprisoned until 2038, and fined Є1.7m, for his part in the alleged crimes. Meanwhile, brother Rudi is facing over six years in jail, plus an identical fine, if found guilty. Stam told the court that he has been involved in a 20 kilo shipment to Germany in 2020, but denied any further involvement in the drug trade. The Breda-born former defender claimed the money in his bank accounts had come from his football career. Stam won the Dutch title with FC Twente in 2010, under ex- England boss Steve McClaren, before landing a £2m move to Wigan that year. He has been in custody since first being arrested last June. The trial continues.
