‘Misadventure’ verdict on woman who died suddenly
A 70-year-old woman who died suddenly at her home in Co Meath had a “high” level of alcohol in her blood but also had a “toxic” level of a prescription drug, an inquest has been told. The inquest conducted at Trim Courthouse by Coroner for Co Meath Nathaniel Lacy was...
Government sleepwalking into ‘worst ever’ special education needs
Sinn Féin spokespersons on Education and Special Education, Darren O’Rourke TD and Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh TD, have announced that the party will bring forward a Dáil motion this week calling for an urgent and fundamental shift in how the state provides for children...
Man set upon at river walk ‘feared for my life’
A man who decided to take a walk along a scenic location in Ratoath “feared for my life” after being set upon by two balaclava-wearing men who robbed him, a court has been told. One of the men, Mikolaj Kawalec (20) with an address at Milltown Meadows, Ashbourne was...
