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Body of pensioner (84) left undiscovered in Cork sitting room for seven months, inquest hears
The coroner said it was ‘disheartening’ that the man’s absence from day-to-day life was not noted sooner.
Fatal Alabama tornado: 7 members of one family and four children among victims
The four children who died in the tornado were aged 6, 8, 9 and 10.
Carrickmines rescue attempts: 'I found Sylvia and Thomas but I couldn't lift them'
Yesterday the jury was told safety guidelines did not apply to the site as it had originally been intended as a temporary housing solution.
Ana Kriegel inquest hears she died of blunt force trauma to the head
The 14-year-old girl’s body was found at a disused farmhouse on 17 May.
Coroner calls for parental vigilance after 10-year-old boy dies from allergic reaction to McDonald's Peri Peri wrap
Maleek Lawal had known allergies to fish, milk (which the wrap contained) and eggs.
Coroner warns of dangers of steroid use at inquest into death of 18-year-old Limerick boy
Luke O’Brien May died after becoming ill in the midst of his Leaving Certificate exams last year.
Swedish journalist 'was strangled or had her throat cut' on submarine
Kim Wall was on the submarine belonging to Danish inventor Peter Madsen.
Verdict of medical misadventure returned at inquest into death of nine-month-old baby
Baby Eoin Julian died at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin on 30 December 2015.
Husband of Irish woman shot dead while on holiday in Tunisia found her beneath a beach towel
38 people were killed in the 2015 attack, including three Irish people.
Wicklow man died after taking headshop drug known as 'gravel' and 'bubble'
An inquest heard cause of death was Alpha PVP toxicity with restraint as a contributory factor.
All 58 victims of Las Vegas mass shooting died of gunshot wounds, says coroner
The incident on 1 October was the deadliest mass shooting in US history.
Accidental death verdict at inquest of man who choked on Mars bar on the Luas
The inquest heard that a number of people got off the Luas at the Abbey Street stop in a bid to help David O’Reilly.
'Death by misadventure' recorded by inquest into the five fatalities in Buncrana Pier tragedy
Five members of the same family were killed when a car entered the water.
Father and three-year-old son drowned after falling into ditch, inquest hears
Sean Sweeney and his son Tyler Joyce were found dead in 10 inches of water on Easter Sunday 2016.
'I've visited families where their son or daughter has died by suicide. That sticks with you'
Kerry coroner Terence Casey began compulsory retirement last week, and reflects on his career with TheJournal.ie
Woman dies after 'side effects from contraceptive pill were not treated'
The woman was instead treated for lower back pain.
"We weren't allowed to take him out of the incubator, we could only touch his little hand through it"
An inquest into the death of Darragh Byrne in February 2013 found that he died due to medical misadventure.
Cyclist killed after early morning collision in Co Louth
The man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene.
Irish man who died in kayak in UK 'had stab wounds to neck and wrist'
Dr Morgan Savage (40) was found on a beach on the Isle of Wight in September.
Man killed in Kildare assault described as 'well liked character'
The 58-year-old was taken to Naas General Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Man's body found in apartment in Sligo
The discovery was made today.
Budget cuts in Sligo could see coroners' fees put to rest
The Council’s budget will make efforts to tackle debt from establishing water infrastructure.
Robin Williams' death officially ruled a suicide
The 63-year-old had become more paranoid in the time before he took his own life, coroners have said.
Was Peaches a heroin addict?: 'Yes'. Husband tells inquest Geldof was in drug treatment
Full inquest rules that the 25-year-old died of a heroin overdose.
Gardaí search for missing motorbike after fatal Dublin crash
A man in his 20s died in the crash last night, but his motorbike was taken from the scene before gardaí arrived.
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Man wakes up in body bag at funeral home, says he's definitely alive
Family members say the 78-year-old told them he’s happy to be alive.
Post-mortem due after tragic three-year-old death in lift shaft
Two separate investigations have been launched by gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority.
Body of man discovered in car found submerged in Naas canal
Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to the collision, which took place overnight.
University Hospital Galway apologises to Praveen Halappanavar and family
The apology comes after the publication of a damning HIQA report into Savita’s treatment at University Hospital Galway.
Body of young woman found in search for missing teen Chloe Kinsella
Gardaí said the body, which was recovered from the River Shannon, is that of the missing 15-year-old.
Suicide resource centre dedicates rooms to Donal Walsh
Donal Walsh’s parents donated funds to the Console Centre in Tralee so special rooms for teens could be refurbished.
Suicides in Kerry decreased since Donal Walsh spoke out, says coroner
Terence Casey says the “plague” of suicides in Kerry has reduced since the late teenager appealed to young people not to take their own lives.
Bodies of three women found wrapped in plastic bags in Ohio
Police say they are searching for more victims.
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Inquest into deaths of five Tit Bonhomme crew members opens today
The fishing vessel sank off the coast of Cork in January last year with just one member of the crew surviving.
Use of helmets on Dublinbikes 'would not be possible to enforce'
Following the death of a student using a Dublinbike last year, the coroner had recommended the council make helmets available to hire with the scheme.
Boost for Hillsborough families as new inquests to be held close to home
The coroner Lord Justice Goldring made the announcement this evening.
Body found at back of Tipperary house
The body, which has not been identified, was found at 2pm today near Tipperary town.
Inquest into Savita death enters fourth day
Proceedings are due to resume at 10am this morning.
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