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Kerry man to run Boston Marathon "to honour his mother" on 40 year anniversary of her death to cancer
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (120+ words) The Irish Independent John O'Shea from Bonane and New York who is runnning the Boston Marathon on April 20 in honour of his mother Mary who died from lung cancer. Kerry man John O"Shea"s life has tragically been touched…...
Son charged with assault causing harm after father found dead on Waterford farm
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (360+ words) The Irish Independent Court told defendant denied kicking his father in the head and insisted he acted in self'defence during confrontation The judge was told the accused's mother was present in court and was in favour of him returning to…...
Monaghan father and daughter lead calls for Dog DNA database after "devastating" attacks on pedigree sheep
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (146+ words) The Irish Independent Eamon and Niamh Monahan are leading a nationwide call for a DNA dog database to be rolled out after four attacks on their pedigree run sheep farm in county Monaghan over the past five years left them…...