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Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Times
How U12 rivalry helped forge one of the great Cork partnerships
O n a June evening in 2009 the Newtownshandrum under-12s came to the field in Milford to meet Sean Clárachs, Charleville hurling's youth wing, two parishes stuck together like the houses on Coronation Street, families and lives all mingled up together. But distinct and different, too. Charleville was the big town hard on the Limerick border without any significant hurling tradition. Out the road, Newtown were the tiny village citadel of Ben and Jerry O'Connor, winners of county titles and an All-Ireland, crafting new ways of hurling that would change the game itself. These were two places that usually hurled on different plains. Usually. Newtown had Tim O'Mahony, brother of Gerdy who won an All-Ireland minor medal with Cork and a cousin of the O'Connors, already tall and rakey and running the show. The Charleville under-12s were hunting their second successive league title. Darragh Fitzgibbon was their star, all skill and no size. Not yet.
Irish Times
09-07-2025
- Irish Times
Judge praises animal welfare inspector for saving dogs' lives as puppy breeder avoids jail over neglect
A judge has praised an animal welfare inspector for saving the lives of nine dogs by removing them from a puppy farm operator. Mallow Appeals Court heard ISPCA animal welfare inspector Caroline Faherty feared 13 dogs belonging to dog breeder Vasyl Fedoryn (41) would die if they were not removed from his property at Ballypierce, Charleville, Co Cork. Judge Helen Boyle said Ms Faherty must be 'commended for saving the lives of these dogs'. The judge said some had to be euthanised later, but a veterinary inspector believed they would all have died a 'slow, painful death from neglect' if Ms Faherty had not removed them. 'Dogs obviously need to be fed and watered, but they also need to be exercised and stimulated, and they need love and care and attention, and they got none of these under your care,' Judge Boyle told Fedoryn, a Ukrainian man with Irish citizenship. READ MORE The judge was commenting in Fedoryn's appeal against a three-month custodial sentence imposed on him earlier this year at Mallow District Court over the neglect of his dogs. Fedoryn had pleaded guilty to nine breaches of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 on April 21st, 2023, concerning 13 dogs he was breeding at his home at Ballypierce in Charleville. The judge said she hoped Fedoryn appreciated what being in custody is like. She then allowed his appeal against the jail term and ordered him to do 240 hours of community service. Earlier, Ms Faherty told the court how the dogs she found in two sheds on Fedoryn's property were the worst she had ever encountered, with the animals kept in the dark with no bedding and forced to lie in their faeces. Ms Faherty said she found a German Shepherd and four puppies in one shed without water. She found three German Shepherd puppies and five Collie puppies in another shed without light or bedding. She said their coats were matted from lying in their excrement. Ms Faherty said the Collie puppies had gone feral from the lack of socialisation, while three German Shepherd pups were walking on their back knees as they were malnourished and had no muscle mass in their legs. Three of the Collies had to be euthanised soon after they were removed because due to being feral while some time later one of the German Shepherds was also put down. Ms Faherty said Ferdoryn saw nothing wrong with the way he was treating the dogs and was 'completely unrepentant' about his care of them. She said he later breached an undertaking not to keep any animals at his holding, as she found he began keeping cats there. Defence barrister Paula McCarthy said her client pleaded guilty at the first opportunity, had no previous convictions and has been of good behaviour since. She said he was not appealing a €500 fine, dog rehabilitation costs of €16,450 and legal costs of €3,000.
Irish Times
06-07-2025
- General
- Irish Times
A ‘typical but unique teenager' - Darragh Byrne, who died at Conor's Pass in Kerry, remembered in service
A 16-year-old boy who died following a fall near a lake on the Conor Pass in Co Kerry was remembered at his requiem Mass as a warm, kind and talented youngster who was taken from this life 'far too soon'. Darragh Byrne of Ballysally in Charleville, Co Cork, was visiting the area with his parents when he fell from a height at Pedlar's Lake close to Daingean Uí Chúis on Tuesday afternoon. He was the only child of James Byrne and his schoolteacher wife Siobhan. Fr Pat Corkery told mourners at noon requiem Mass in the Holy Cross Church in Charleville on Sunday that Darragh made very good use of his life. READ MORE 'Ever since a very young age, Darragh had a great interest in computer and technologies,' he said. 'Many an old laptop he patched up. He enjoyed many outdoor pursuits including swimming, cycling and hiking.' He had a great love for music and took up drums at an early age, the Mass heard. He had also recently begun to teach himself the guitar and was a keen reader who loved history and the classics. 'He was a strong believer in wrongs and rights and was deeply concerned about current world affairs. He had a deep desire for peace.' Fr Corkery, who celebrated the Mass alongside two other priests, said classmates of Darragh had gathered at CBS Charleville earlier this week to remember their close friend. His friends were asked to write down memories they had of Darragh. Fr Corkery read out a sample of the notes, one of which said Darragh 'liked to get his point of view across' while also being 'fun in class.' Another boy said Darragh 'liked the craic and the joke'. 'Darragh always showed great loyalty to his family and friends. Family was very important to Darragh,' Fr Corkery said. 'Darragh will be so missed by all who loved him. In many ways Darragh was a typical teenager. But he was also completely unique. Darragh has gone ahead of you far too soon. But he is waiting for you in eternity.' Fr Corkery said the family had asked that he thank doctors, paramedics, gardaí, Dingle and Killarney Mountain Rescue, Shannon Rescue 115, CBS Charleville, family, neighbours and friends for their help since tragedy struck. Locals had formed long lines to sign the condolence book for Darragh in the church foyer. A picture of a smiling and happy Darragh had been placed next to it. A photograph of the youngster had also been put on his wicker coffin at the top of the church. Pupils of CBS Charleville, dressed in their school uniforms, were among the mourners. Darragh is survived by his parents, his grandfather George Fehilly, grandmother Marie Byrne, and extended family and friends. Following the Mass a cremation service took place at Shannon Crematorium. In a post on social media earlier this week management at CBS Charleville said Darragh was much liked teachers and classmates alike. 'Darragh was a bright and uplifting presence in our school community – a gentle, kind hearted and considerate young person who radiated warmth and positivity,' it said. 'Whether in the classroom, walking our corridors, or spending times with his friends, he left a meaningful and lasting impact. His generous nature, intelligence and talent inspired all who knew him. 'Darragh will be missed deeply by his friends, his classmates, and all the staff here at CBS Charleville. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled, and we will remember him with great affection and sorrow.' A file on his death is to be prepared for the Coroner and an inquest will take place at a later date.
News.com.au
06-07-2025
- News.com.au
Chemical fire locks down Mitchell Highway, west of Brisbane
A chemical fire has shut down a major regional highway. Emergency services were called to Baker's Bend near Charleville, about 950km west of Brisbane, about 6.30am on Sunday morning after reports of 'two chemical trailers on fire'. The police have now declared a large 20km exclusion zone covering parts of the Mitchell Highway and surrounding properties. 'A PSPA was declared at 8.59AM with the exclusion zone encompassing a large section of the Mitchell Highway near the Angellala Creek bridge,' a Queensland Police spokesman said. 'Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and residents within the exclusion zone are advised to leave immediately.'
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chemical fire locks down regional highway
A chemical fire has shut down a major regional highway. Emergency services were called to Baker's Bend near Charleville, about 950km west of Brisbane, about 6.30am on Sunday morning after reports of 'two chemical trailers on fire'. The police have now declared a large 20km exclusion zone covering parts of the Mitchell Highway and surrounding properties. 'A PSPA was declared at 8.59AM with the exclusion zone encompassing a large section of the Mitchell Highway near the Angellala Creek bridge,' a Queensland Police spokesman said. 'Members of the public are advised to avoid the area and residents within the exclusion zone are advised to leave immediately.' More to come.
