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Wales Online
27-06-2025
- Wales Online
Man, 20, who stabbed and killed generous and caring dad to be sentenced today
A 20-year-old man who swung a knife at a "generous, caring and thoughtful comedian" in a city park and caused a fatal stab injury is is being sentenced today. He was described as waving a 15-inch blade "with no fear" and left the victim "covered in blood" before he collapsed. Georgie Tannetta stabbed James Brogan, 43, in the arm and left him bleeding heavily at Train Park in St Mellons, Cardiff on November 12 last year. Mr Brogan suffered multiple organ failure as a result of a cardiac arrest and died in hospital the following morning. Tannetta, of Rhodfa Crughywel, Trowbridge, denied murder and possession of a bladed article but was found guilty following a trial at Newport Crown Court in May. A 17-year-old boy witnessed the stabbing and in a police interview played to the court, he said: "I went to work, I've come home, I don't go out normally because I'm busy training and stuff. Went to a boy's house, all the boys were there, we walked to the Train Park where it all happened and we saw the suspect stab James Brogan. "As soon as it happened I stood there, watched because I was shocked, and rode off.' He added: 'He's come over to all the boys, the person who did it, I was behind them so I don't know what he said to the boys. He's come over, he's started to walk over to Chicken Lane where James Brogan was standing with a can of Stella speaking to someone. "He came over with the knife behind his coat, he's pulled it out and he's swinging it with no fear.' When asked to name the person, the teenager said: 'Georgie Tannetta.' The 17-year-old said: 'I seen him go over there and stab him. It was going on a good 30 seconds to a minute. He kept swinging it and as he's run off, as he's swinging it he dropped the knife and picked it back up and kept going. 'As he was swinging it James Brogan shouted 'Tannetta'. He ran over to them and asked them if they wanted to chill and they said no. We rode off on our bikes.' Mr Brogan had been stabbed and had collapsed while bleeding heavily. He was treated by paramedics at the scene and on route to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, and at the intensive care unit at that hospital. However, despite the best efforts of medical staff he died as a consequence of his injuries. Tannetta was later found hiding in the attic of his aunt's home in Cardiff and was arrested on suspicion of murder. He later told officers had been assaulted by Mr Brogan two days before his death. The defendant is due to be sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court today and will receive a sentence of life imprisonment. Paying tribute to Mr Brogan his family said he was a "generous, caring and thoughtful" man. They added he was a "comedian who loved making people smile and laugh.' The statement said: "James was 43 years old when his life was stolen from him, still a young man. James was a deeply loved son brother uncle nephew cousin and very proud father of three children. James will never get the opportunity to watch his children grow their own families and become a grandfather the way it should be. None of us will see him pop his head around our doors and crack a joke making us laugh, we are all victims still here, dealing with our great loss. 'James Brogan will never be forgotten by his loved ones, family and friends. We pray he gets the justice he deserves and rests in peace." Scroll down for live updates from court:
Irish Independent
25-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Donegal councillor elected as Chair of the Regional Health Forum West
The annual general meeting of the Regional Health Forum West took place t, as outgoing Chair of the forum Cllr Brogan leaves position saying 'We all have the same objective and that is to make sure that we improve the health service that we have'. Coimisiún na Meán Today at 04:40 Donegal county councillor Cllr Gerry McMonagle has been elected to the Chair of the Regional Health Forum West with Cllr Michael Kilcoyne from Mayo elected to the position of Vice Chair. Sinn Féin councillor McMonagle, was nominated by Cllr Donagh Killilea who said; 'Gerry is well experienced as we know and has served as chair in the past, we will put our faith in him for the 12 months.' Cllr Kilcoyne, an Independent representative from Mayo, will take on the position of Vice Chair of the forum. His nomination was also proposed by Cllr Killilea who said, "Albeit he's from Mayo and I'm from Galway, he's a fine man. He's served that position for the last 12 months and he's always stepped in when needed.' The outgoing Chair of the forum, Cllr Ciaran Brogan, seconded his nomination. The position of Chair of the Regional Health Forum Committee was filled by Cllr Bridie Collins. The Fianna Fáil representative from Limerick City and County Council was nominated by Cllr Francis Foley and Cllr Kilcoyne. 'Thank you to my colleagues for nominating me for Chair. I was nominated as Deputy Chair last year. I ended up chairing but its been a great learning experience for me. I'm very happy and delighted to be able to take that role on for the next year again,' she said. Lastly the position for Vice Chair of the Committee was taken by Cllr Gary Doherty, a Sinn Féin representative from Donegal County Council, whose nomination was seconded by Cllr Brogan. Outgoing Chair of the forum Cllr Brogan said: "It's been a busy time and after the local elections there's a new forum and a lot of new members. I want to thank you for the cooperation you have given me over the last 12 months, "We all have the same objective and that is to make sure that we improve the health service that we have, ADVERTISEMENT "We as elected members, irrespective of what political affiliation or what area we represent, all have the same passion to try and challenge the system towards the needs of the patient.' This article has been funded by the Local Democracy Scheme
Irish Independent
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Organisers of Donegal International Rally proud to deliver one of Ireland's biggest racing events
The Donegal International Rally is now underway, starting on Friday morning until Sunday afternoon, when the winner will be crowned at the renowned ramp in Letterkenny. The Donegal Motor Club, along with Donegal County Council and An Garda Síochána have been working hard to make sure it's a weekend to remember for competitors and fans. Over the years, the Rally has become one of the biggest events in the country. Brian Brogan, Chairman of Donegal Club, said there is over 200 entries to this year's rally with another 40 plus in reserves. 'There is probably nowhere with as big a number of entries as we have here in Donegal. "This has happened historically and it is a very important thing for us. "It happens on the third week in June and it takes place in various parts of the county so it is beneficial for the entire county,' said Mr Brogan. The race travels around Donegal covering 270km with different routes incorporated each year. "We work with the Council to determine the routes,' said Mr Brogan. "There might be different tarring programmes in place so we don't always get to use the same stages all the time. "It is important to work with the council and the local residents too. "We have a good working relationship with a lot of people and understandably, there can be a lot of movements to different places,' said Mr Brogan. With the large crowds coming to the county for the weekend, Mr Brogan has urged everyone attending to act responsibly on and off the roads. "Donegal Motor Club promotes motor sport in a safe environment on closed roads. "Everything we do is done very professionally and every plan is in place to benefit the competitor who is competing in the event. "In regards spectators, all we can do is ask them to abide by the rules of the road and keep the race in its place so everyone gets home safe after the weekend,' said Mr Brogan. An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland have launched a Cross-Border Traffic Management Plan for the event while additional resources will be in place to ensure the safety of people attending the rally and visiting Donegal over the weekend. This includes increased checkpoints, high-visibility patrols and additional marked and unmarked vehicles, Garda motorcyclists and the Garda Air Support Unit. Mr Brogan said Donegal Motor Club is extremely grateful for the support of the gardaí, PSNI, Donegal County Council and other agencies who assist in the safe running of the rally. "We are meeting with these agencies for the past four months and we get around the table every year and we all share measures that need to be shared. Follow Independent Donegal on Facebook "We work very well together in relation to road closures and correspondence over the weekend on how we can help each other,' said Mr Brogan.
Irish Examiner
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Christy O'Connor: Nobody has greater appreciation for Mayo and Donegal rivalry than Padraig Brogan
Midway through the second half of the Mayo-Donegal 1992 All-Ireland semi-final, just after Donegal's Declan Bonner had missed a free, Croke Park began to stir into a craze, the sudden jolt of electricity running through the ground all connected to the sight of the Mayo number 24, Padraig Brogan, running onto the pitch. As soon as Brogan handed his substitute slip to referee Tommy Sugrue, the Donegal welcome party lined up to greet him, ramming into Brogan like bumper cars at a fairground as he made his way into the full-forward line to take up his position. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner. Annual €120€60 Best value Monthly €10€4 / month Unlimited access. Subscriber content. Daily ePaper. Additional benefits.
RTÉ News
11-06-2025
- Health
- RTÉ News
Families call for approval of new 'game changer' Muscular Dystrophy drug
Parents of children with an incurable muscle-wasting condition have called on the Minister for Health to accelerate the approval and funding of a new drug which they have described as a "game changer". It is estimated that over 100 boys are currently living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a genetic disorder, mainly affecting males, that causes progressive muscle weakness. As the life-limiting condition progresses, it affects the respiratory system and over time those with the condition may need the use of a wheelchair. Families affected are now campaigning for the approval of a new drug, known as Givinostat, to be accelerated. Among those calling on the medicine to be made available to patients here are the Brogans from Deansgrange in Dublin. Their nine-year-old son, Fionn, was diagnosed with DMD when he was aged three. 'We were told on the day of the diagnosis that there really wasn't many options of to go off and ''live your best life'',' said mother Meave Brogan. Ms Brogan said Givinostat is a "massive game changer". While it does not provide a cure for the condition, clinical trials, she says, have shown it can significantly slow down its progression. "There's no cure for Duchenne, but hope for a real slowdown of the progression." 'We've had to have a lot of really hard to him why he's struggling is the first time that we could have a conversation about something that could help," said Ms Brogan. "What makes it so difficult is that we have to explain to him that it's out there, but we just can't access it. "So the hope feels actually quite painful. It's so close, but it's still really far away because of the process that it has to go through." The drug received EU conditional marketing authorisation earlier this week, meaning it is on course for fast track approval as it fulfils an unmet medical need. Campaigners here are concerned that even with full approval, it could take up to two years before it is rolled out. "If it was anything near that, it's likely that Fionn will not be able to access that drug, and that is absolutely heartbreaking," said his dad, Michael Brogan. "But it's also unacceptable to us, and that's why we're calling on the Minister for Health to intervene." Mr Brogan said those with the condition do not have time to wait and that every day muscle is lost. 'We've a really resilient, really determined boy who wants to get on with life, and he wants to do the best he can we want to give him every opportunity to be able to do everything he wants to do in life," he said. "There's no cure for Duchenne, but hope for a real slowdown of the progression. "There's examples of boys that are still able to take steps in their late teens," he said. Families affected are gathering outside Leinster House to bring their campaign directly to politicians. They are also calling for the health authorities here to follow Scotland and England in speeding up approval. In a statement, the Department of Health said it was aware of the plight of patients with DMD and acknowledges the important of access to medicines. It said the HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on medicines, based on comparative clinical and cost effectiveness and engages with patients and clinicians throughout the assessment process. It also said if the makers of the drug choose to submit a pricing and reimbursement application, the HSE will give "fair consideration" to the application.
