Tag: Galway
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Martin Hefferon Obituary: Beloved Father and Grandfather from Mayo
Tribute to a life well-lived Martin Hefferon, a cherished member of the Muing community in Belmullet, Co. Mayo, passed away peacefully at University College Hospital Galway on December 25, 2025. His passing marks the end of a long and meaningful chapter, filled with family, friendship, and a quiet strength that touched all who knew him.…
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Death Notice: Evelyn Barrett (née Naughton) from Newcastle, Galway
Obituary: Evelyn Barrett (née Naughton), Newcastle, Galway It is with heartfelt sympathy that we share the passing of Evelyn Barrett (née Naughton) on 22 December. Evelyn’s gentle soul departed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at University Hospital Galway. Her kindness touched many, and she will be deeply mourned by friends and neighbors across Newcastle…
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Early Present: Galway Family Celebrates Christmas with Preemie Baby Home for the Holidays
Christmas Miracle: A Homecoming After Months in Care For Nicola and Robert Harty of Galway, Christmas 2024 became a rare, joyful milestone. After months of uncertainty following the birth of their son Luke last May, the family finally got the early present they had hoped for: Luke is home for the holidays. Their story sheds…
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Early Present: Galway Family Reunites as Premature Baby Goes Home for Christmas
Christmas Comes Early for Galway Family The holiday season carried a different kind of magic for Nicola and Robert Harty this year. Their son Luke, born last May after a challenging fight in hospital, has finally been discharged — a milestone the Galway-based family could only dare to hope for as they faced weeks and…
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Early present: Premature baby discharged home for Christmas joy in Galway
A Christmas Miracle for a Galway Family For Nicola and Robert Harty of Galway, Christmas arrived a little early this year, wrapped in the first real smiles and a tiny heartbeat. Their son Luke, born prematurely last May after a challenging pregnancy, has now been discharged home with his siblings just in time for the…
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Galway mosque plot: Right-wing group held on terror offences as court hears of 15-point attack plan
Overview of the case A suspect linked to a cross‑border police investigation into plans to attack a Galway mosque has appeared in court amid claims of a broader network connected to a right‑wing extremist group. Prosecutors say the investigation uncovered evidence suggesting a highly structured plan, described in court as a “15‑point attack plan,” aimed…
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Galway Mosque Plot: Right-Wing Group’s 15-Point Attack Plan Uncovered in Court
Background to the Galway mosque plot case A Northern Ireland man facing terror offences connected to a cross-border police investigation into a planned attack on a Galway mosque has been refused bail, a court has heard. The case centers on alleged involvement with a right-wing network accused of formulating a detailed plan to carry out…
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Northern Ireland man denied bail over Galway mosque plot, court hears 15-point attack plan
Overview of the case A Northern Ireland man has been refused bail in connection with a cross-Border investigation into a planned attack on a mosque in Galway. The case centers on alleged ties to a far-right network and a so-called “15-point attack plan” that prosecutors say outlined the intended assault. The court heard details of…
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Irish Doctor Dies in Manchester Hospital After Wrong Drug
Overview of the case A Galway-born doctor who had spent more than four decades in Britain died in a Manchester hospital in February after he was given the wrong medication for a chest infection, a coroner has concluded. The tragedy has prompted calls for transparency and a renewed focus on safety protocols within hospitals to…
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Tragic Road Collision in Co Galway Claims Life of Man in His 30s
A man in his 30s dies in Co Galway road crash A man in his 30s has died following a road crash in County Galway in the early hours of this morning, police said. The incident, which involved a single vehicle, occurred in [location placeholder] and the man, who was travelling alone, was pronounced dead…