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RTÉ News
14 hours ago
- Health
- RTÉ News
Two people rescued after separate falls from cliffs
A multi-agency operation was launched after a person fell from a cliff in Bundoran, Co Donegal. The alarm was raised shortly after 7am when a member of the public heard calls for help and contacted the emergency services. Bundoran RNLI volunteers found the casualty at the base of the cliff having landed on the rocks. An RNLI crew on the scene recovered the casualty to the beach where the Sligo-based Coast Guard helicopter, Rescue 11 landed to assist. The casualty was then stabilised and airlifted by Rescue 118 before being transferred to Sligo General hospital for further treatment. Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Daimon Fergus, said: "We are grateful to the member of the public who raised the alarm this morning. "This was a challenging situation, and thanks to the swift response and teamwork between all agencies, the casualty was reached quickly and is now receiving the medical care they need. "We wish them a full recovery." In a separate incident last night, a man in his 20s fell from a cliff in Lahinch, Co Clare. The alarm was raised at 10.15pm and the Coast Guard was assisted by gardaí, the fire service and ambulance service in the rescue. The Shannon-based Rescue 115 helicopter attended the scene along with the Doolin Coastguard Unit. The Coastguard said it was a difficult rescue as the man had fallen into an inaccessible area and initially the fire service could not reach him. The man suffered a lower leg injury, and his injuries are understood to be non-life threatening. He is being treated at Galway University Hospital.
RTÉ News
a day ago
- RTÉ News
Man rescued from cliff in Lahinch, Co Clare
A man in his 20s is recovering at Galway University Hospital after he fell from a cliff in Lahinch, Co Clare, last night. The alarm was raised at 10.15pm and the Coast Guard was assisted by gardaí, the fire service and ambulance service in the rescue. The Shannon-based Rescue 115 helicopter attended the scene along with the Doolin Coastguard Unit. The Coastguard said it was a difficult rescue as the man had fallen into an inaccessible area and initially the fire service could not reach him. The man suffered a lower leg injury, and his injuries are understood to be non-life threatening.
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Munster crematoriums report €750,000 in profits
The firm that operates the Shannon Crematorium in Co Clare last year recorded post-tax profits of €526,543. New accounts show Anput Ltd recorded the average weekly post tax profits of €10,125 from the crematorium, located near Illaunmanagh cemetery in Shannon, in the 12 months to the end of June last. The €526,543 post-tax profit for last year followed post-tax profits of €499,700 in 2023 and €394,943 in 2022. During the year under review, the remains of legendary singer Shane MacGowan were taken in December 2023 for cremation to Shannon Crematorium before they were scattered on the River Shannon. At the end of June last, Anput Ltd's accumulated profits totalled €1.7m. The firm's shareholder funds amounted to €2.56m after called-up share capital of €859,202 is taken into account. The company is controlled by James Cranwell Snr, with other Cranwell family members also having a shareholding. The accounts show the amount owed by the firm to Mr Cranwell during the year reduced from €966,152 to €1,152. Shannon Crematorium opened in June 2017 and the Shannon-based enterprise enjoyed an increase in profits as greater numbers continue to opt for cremation. The increase in profits also coincides with a slight decrease in the number of deaths registered nationally last year, at 35,173 which was, according to CSO figures, 286 fewer than the 2023 total of 35,459. Cash funds at the firm last year almost halved from €891,741 to €480,883. The 2024 profits take account of non-cash depreciation costs of €42,816. Directors' remuneration last year totalled €48,500, which was a slight increase on the directors' pay of €48,360 for 2023. Built at a cost of €2.4m, Shannon Crematorium was completed after a nine-year planning process. The building includes a chapel, which can seat 140 people, with video screens where tributes can be played. Separate accounts lodged for Island Crematorium Ltd which operates a crematorium at Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Cork, show it recorded post-tax profits of €224,650 in 2023. This followed post-tax profits of €251,643 in 2022. At the end of December 2023, the company's accumulated profits totalled €736,094. The company's cash pile increased from €709,064 to €1.16m. The firm employed six during 2023, where staff costs totalled €247,742. The company recorded pre-tax profits of €297,088, and incurred a corporation tax charge of €72,438. Read More Cork adventure company Zipit opens fourth location in latest expansion
Irish Independent
10-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
University of Limerick honours a captain of industry for his ‘immense legacy' of economic magic
Under his leadership of over 35 years Ei Electronics has become one of Ireland's largest and most successful indigenous manufacturing and exporting companies with a turnover of €425 million in 2024. One of the largest employers in the Mid-West, Ei continues to buck the trend and has built a reputation for delivering market-leading innovations on a world stage. It is estimated that since its inception, over 17,000 people have worked at the Shannon-based organisation. As well as being an outstanding supporter of engineering and economic growth in the Mid-West, Michael developed a unique reputation for giving back to the community. He has made significant contributions to education, sport, arts and culture, health and welfare, and communities across the region. He set up the Michael Guinee Charitable Foundation to support his philanthropic pursuits into the future. He established the Ei Women in Engineering Scholarship at University of Limerick in 2019 and Ei's graduate programme supports UL's cooperative education programme as well as the recruitment of many UL engineering and science graduates annually. Speaking from the ceremony in Plassey House this Tuesday afternoon, UL's Acting President Professor Shane Kilcommins said: 'Michael Guinee's work in engineering, sustainability, business and community development has been recognised on multiple occasions by both Ennis and Limerick chambers of commerce and today, it is fitting that University of Limerick recognises and honours his immense legacy. 'Michael's extraordinary commitment to maintaining manufacturing in Shannon, his tenacious support of his dedicated staff and his ability to innovate at scale are just some of the many reasons we celebrate him. 'Today's honorary conferring is a recognition of the transformative role that industry leaders like Michael play in shaping Ireland's future, and a reaffirmation of our commitment to honour those who lead with purpose and principle.' Michael Guinee is a native of Mallow and after graduating from UCC with a Bachelor of Engineering, Michael completed a master's degree in Industrial Engineering in UCD. He worked for a short time with the ESB before moving to General Electric to work for ECCO, a GE company in Dundalk. He moved to Shannon in 1981 and two years later, he was appointed Managing Director of GE subsidiary Ei Company.
Irish Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Garda hospitalised after Shannon Airport security incident as arrests made
A member of An Garda Síochána was hospitalised following a security incident at Shannon Airport on Saturday afternoon. Three women were arrested after they allegedly gained access to the airside area of the airport and caused criminal damage to an aircraft. It's the second security incident at Shannon this month. The incident is believed to have occurred at around 4.30pm on Saturday. The last aircraft to land before the incident touched down at around 4.25pm. Once the security breach was detected, operations were brought to a standstill forcing three arriving aircraft into holding patterns. Flight crews were advised by air traffic controllers that there had been an 'incident' at the airport. The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter, which was preparing to depart on a training exercise, was also grounded once operations were suspended. It's understood this fire cover at the airport was reduced as a result of personnel from Shannon Airport Police and Fire Service responding to the security incident thus, without the required amount of fire cover, operations were halted. Three women are believed to entered the airport an approached an Omni Air International aircraft parked at Stand 42 at the end of the terminal building. They are understood to have thrown red paint onto forward section of an Omni Air International Boeing 767-330(ER) aircraft that was parked there. All three were detained and when it was confirmed there were no other persons at large, operations at Shannon resumed. The crews of the holding aircraft were advised shortly before 5pm that operations had returned to normal. Operations were affected for less than 30 minutes. A Garda spokesperson confirmed: "Gardaí responded to an incident of criminal damage at Shannon Airport, Co. Clare that occurred shortly after 4pm this afternoon Saturday 17th May, 2025. "Three females, aged between 20 and 50 years breached the perimeter fence and caused criminal damage. The three women were arrested at scene and are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Garda stations in Co. Clare. "During the course of the arrests one member of An Garda Síochána was injured and has since been taken to University Hospital Limerick for assessment. Her injuries are non-life threatening. Investigations ongoing." Saturday's security incident is the second of its kind at the airport this month. On May 1, three people were arrested after they allegedly entered the airport grounds after crashing a van into a security fence. The van was stopped from entering an airport taxiway after it got stuck in a drain.
