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Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Extra.ie
GAA pay tribute to mother and children killed in Fermanagh shooting
A heart-wrenching tribute was paid at Croke Park for the mother and two children killed in Co Fermanagh last week. It took place ahead of the All Ireland Senior Football final in memory of Vanessa Whyte and her children, James and Sara who were fatally injured following a shooting at their home on Wednesday. The trio's names appeared on a screen alongside their picture while a minute's applause took place before Kerry faced off Donegal. It took place ahead of the All Ireland Senior Football final in memory of Vanessa Whyte and her children, James and Sara who were fatally injured following a shooting at their home on Wednesday. Pic: Facebook Veterinary surgeon Ms Whyte was in her 40s and originally from Co Clare. A man remains in hospital following gunshot wounds with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) believing the horror incident was an attempted murder-suicide. The popular matriarch had played camogie for the local club, St Joseph's Doora Barefield, with locals telling of her love of hurling and Clare GAA. Vanessa, James & Sara remembered in @CrokePark today at the @officialgaa All Ireland. 💚🤍 — Fermanagh GAA (@FermanaghGAA) July 27, 2025 St Josephs' Doora Barefield GAA club said it was 'shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic passing yesterday of Barefield native Vanessa Whyte and her two beautiful children James and Sara in Fermanagh'. After relocating to the North, Vanessa joined St Patrick's Lisbellaw Hurling Club, where her children were also members. No funeral details have been released for the family as of yet, though it is expected it will take place in Vanessa's native of Clare. After relocating to the North, Vanessa joined St Patrick's Lisbellaw Hurling Club, where her children were also members. Pic: PSNI/PA Wire Fr Tom Fitzpatrick, parish priest in Barefield, Co. Clare, told Clare FM last week that though no details have been finalised, it's the family's wish that the funeral be held in Clare. Clare FM reported that Ms Whyte 'was a frequent visitor to friends and family in Barefield and was a keen Clare GAA supporter, even attending last year's All-Ireland hurling final with Sara and James'. A vigil took place over the weekend at Maguiresbridge Primary School, where James and Sara had both previously attended. School principal Honor Irvine described the two sporty kids as popular, noting she had taught them both for two years. 'James was full of fun, always laughing, loved to get a laugh, loved to be outdoors. Sara was the same. Sara loved outdoors, bit of a tomboy, and the two of them got on very well, [had] lots of friends and were very popular in school' she said.
Extra.ie
6 days ago
- Extra.ie
Funeral of mum and children killed in Fermanagh shooting expected to take place in Clare
The funeral of a woman murdered along with her children this week is expected to take place in her native Co. Clare. Vanessa Whyte, her son James and daughter Sara were shot at their Co. Fermanagh home on Wednesday. Ms Whyte's estranged husband was found with serious gunshot wounds in what the North's police believe was an attempted murder-suicide. Vanessa Whyte with her two children James and Sara. Pic: Facebook Fr Tom Fitzpatrick, parish priest in Barefield, Co. Clare, told Clare FM yesterday that although no details have been finalised, it's the family's wish that the funeral be held in Clare. Ms Whyte, 45, a veterinarian, was killed along with her son James Rutledge, 14, and daughter Sara Rutledge, 13, in a gun attack at their home in Maguiresbridge, Co. Fermanagh. Clare FM reported that Ms Whyte 'was a frequent visitor to friends and family in Barefield and was a keen Clare GAA supporter, even attending last year's All-Ireland hurling final with Sara and James'. People attend a vigil for shooting victims Vanessa Whyte, 45 and her children, James, 14, and Sara, 13, during a vigil at Maguiresbridge Primary School, in Co Fermanagh Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire Last night, hundreds of people gathered for a community vigil in Maguiresbridge to remember the three victims. The vigil was organised by a community group and held at Maguiresbridge Primary School, which James and Sara previously attended. A book of condolence was also opened at the school. School principal Honor Irvine described James and Sara as popular pupils who loved sport. 'I taught them both for two years,' she told PA. Vanessa Whyte (centre) with Sara Rutledge and James Rutledge. Pic: PSNI/PA Wire 'James was full of fun, always laughing, loved to get a laugh, loved to be outdoors. Sara was the same. Sara loved outdoors, bit of a tomboy, and the two of them got on very well, [had] lots of friends and were very popular in school.' Ms Irvine described their mother Vanessa, who was a member of the parents' support group which organised fundraisers for the school, as 'full of life', and a 'roll up your sleeves, get the job done' type of person. She said the vigil, facilitated by the school, offered a place for the community to grieve together. 'It's been lovely to hear people who knew Vanessa and knew Sara and knew James, talking about them and sharing memories. For the community, it's a place to mourn together and to support and comfort each other.' She said the family were 'much loved' and would 'live on in our memories at Maguiresbridge Primary School for many, many years to come'.
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Child injured after dog ‘launched' at her in busy town as OAP bit by German Shepard MULTIPLE times in separate attack
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into two separate dog attacks involving an elderly woman and a child in Co Clare. The shocking incidents were both reported in The first incident involved an elderly woman who was reportedly bit by a German Shepherd. Talking on Clare FM, County council dog warden Frankie Coote stated that the victim suffered multiple bites in the attack. She had to be brought to the nearby In a separate incident, a German Shepherd, which was on a lead and wearing a muzzle, left a young girl injured. READ MORE ON DOG ATTACKS Mr Coote said the dog's muzzle fell off when it "launched at the young girl". It is believed that the attack involved a different dog from the incident involving the elderly woman. A spokesperson for Clare County Council told the Irish Sun: "The Dog Control Service received a complaint on Monday relating to a lady being attacked by a dog in Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare. "This matter is currently under investigation by the Dog Warden with the assistance of MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN "Separately, another complaint was received last Monday relating to a child being bitten by a dog in Newmarket-on-Fergus. This matter is also under investigation by the Dog Warden." Mum's face left 'pouring with blood' after being attacked by 'pitbull-type dog' she went to stroke on night out Earlier this week, the HSE released shocking statistics on the number of A total of 488 people had medical attention in after dog attacks last year, compared to 343 treated in 2023. The The 145 increase in patients suffering dog attack injuries comes as the Government brought in XL BULLY BAN No one is allowed to keep a The move to regulate the dangerous dogs came after a rise in dog attacks nationwide which culminated in She was attacked and mauled to death by her own pit bull dogs at her Limerick home causing grave shock nationwide. In a second serious incident a nine-year-old boy, The child had been out playing on the street with other kids in the Forgelands housing estate, Enniscorthy, The dog's owners Niall Byrne and Karen Millar were both subsequently jailed on various charges over the incident. The hopes the new pit bull ban will reduce the number of dog attacks nationwide. 1 Two separate incidents involving an elderly woman and a child were attacked by a German Shepherd Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Sunday World
03-07-2025
- Sunday World
Elderly woman and child attacked by German Shepherds in separate incidents in Clare
The first incident involved an elderly woman who was bitten by a German Shepherd. Two separate dog attacks involving an elderly woman and a child in County Clare are being investigated by the local dog warden. The incidents were both reported in Newmarket-on-Fergus on Monday June 23. The first incident involved an elderly woman who was bitten by a German Shepherd. Stock image of a German Shepherd. News in 90 Seconds - Thursday, July 3 Talking on Clare FM, county council dog warden Frankie Coote said the person who was attacked suffered multiple bites. She had to be brought to the hospital and she may require surgery. Separately, another incident involving a German Shepherd left a child injured. Mr Coote said the dog was on a lead and was wearing a muzzle. However, the muzzle fell off when the dog 'launched at the young girl'. It is understood that this attack involved a different dog to the incident involving the elderly woman. A spokesperson for Clare County Council said: 'The Dog Control Service received a complaint last Monday relating to a lady being attacked by a dog in Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare. This matter is currently under investigation by the Dog Warden with the assistance of An Garda Síochána. 'Separately, another complaint was received last Monday relating to a child being bitten by a dog in Newmarket-on-Fergus. This matter is also under investigation by the Dog Warden.'
Irish Independent
03-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Elderly woman and child attacked by German Shepherds in separate Clare incidents
The incidents were both reported in Newmarket-on-Fergus on Monday June 23. The first incident involved an elderly woman who was bitten by a German Shepherd. Talking on Clare FM, county council dog warden Frankie Coote said the person who was attacked suffered multiple bites. She had to be brought to the hospital and she may require surgery. Separately, another incident involving a German Shepherd left a child injured. Mr Coote said the dog was on a lead and was wearing a muzzle. However, the muzzle fell off when the dog 'launched at the young girl'. It is understood that this attack involved a different dog to the incident involving the elderly woman. A spokesperson for Clare County Council told the Irish Independent: 'The Dog Control Service received a complaint last Monday relating to a lady being attacked by a dog in Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare. This matter is currently under investigation by the Dog Warden with the assistance of An Garda Síochána. 'Separately, another complaint was received last Monday relating to a child being bitten by a dog in Newmarket-on-Fergus. This matter is also under investigation by the Dog Warden.'
