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Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
William and Harry's cousin, 20, found dead 'with firearm nearby'
By A firearm was found near to her body at the property in Norton. She had been packing for a trip away with friends, an inquest heard. Rosie's family have paid tribute to her, saying she was a 'darling daughter' to her parents Pippa and Hugh and an 'incredible sister' to Archie and Agatha. A spokesman for the family said the 20-year-old 'will be sorely missed'. Emergency crews were pictured responding to a serious incident at the family home at around 1pm on Monday, July 14. An ambulance, three ambulance officers, two firearms officers and numerous local response officers were in attendance. Rosie was the granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle, the 5th Baron Fermoy, Edmund Roche, who killed himself in 1984 after suffering from a long bout of depression. He was found dead aged just 45, from a gunshot at his home, Eddington House. His sister Frances was the mother of Princess Diana. Last February, Thomas Kingston, the husband of royal Lady Gabriella Windsor, died with a gun found near his body at his parents' home in the Cotswolds. A spokesman for Prince William declined to comment. An inquest into Rosie's death at Wiltshire and Swindon coroner's court was opened on Sunday and adjourned until October 25. Coroner Grant Davies said police 'have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement'. A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said on July 14: 'This relates to the sudden death of a woman in her 20s. There are no suspicious circumstances and our thoughts are with her family. 'We would ask that their privacy is respected at this terrible time.' Ms Roche had been studying for a degree in English Literature at Durham University. An obituary published by the Yorkshire Post said: 'Roche, Rosie Jeanne Burke. Died on Monday 14th July 2025. Darling daughter of Hugh and Pippa, incredible sister to Archie and Agatha, Granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long. Private family funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date.' The death notice of Ms Roche also appeared in The Times newspaper. Durham University has paid tribute today. University College principal Professor Wendy Powers said Rosie had made a strong impression on both staff and students during her short time at Durham. 'University College staff and students are extremely saddened by the tragic death of Rosie Roche,' she said. 'Rosie was a first year student studying for an English Literature degree. Rosie had settled into the University and College beautifully and had lots of friends. She was loved for her creativity, energy, her love of books, poetry and travel among many other talents. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and condolences are with Rosie's family and friends, and we are offering support to those affected at this extremely difficult time.' The student was a scion of the Barons Fermoy and the eldest child of (Edmund) Hugh Burke Roche, 53, and his wife the former Phillipa Kate Victoria Long. Her grandfather was the 5th Baron Fermoy, Princess Diana's uncle, who shot himself dead in 1984. Last February, Thomas Kingston (pictured right), royal Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband, died from a head injury, with a gun found near his body at his parents' home in the Cotswolds. An inquest in January heard that he had been given several drugs to treat depression by a GP at the Royal Mews Surgery, a practice at Buckingham Palace, after having trouble sleeping following stress at work. In the days leading up to his death, the former hostage negotiator turned financier had stopped taking any medication and toxicology tests showed caffeine and small amounts of sleeping tablet zopiclone in his system. The coroner found that he took his own life while 'suffering adverse effects of medication he had recently been prescribed'. For confidential support, call Samaritans on 116 123, visit or visit
BreakingNews.ie
09-07-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Michael Flatley says security for costs application an attempt to embarrass him
Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley has claimed that a court application to require him to put up €2.8million security for costs in advance of his upcoming action over works carried out at his Cork mansion, Castlehyde, is 'a final effort to derail my claim.' And the entertainer in an affidavit opened to the Commercial Court said it was also an attempt to embarrass him. Advertisement Michael Flatley's counsel, Ronnie Hudson BL, instructed by Maxwell Mooney solicitor, told the court that the dancing star is an Irish citizen and has assets in this jurisdiction, and he contended it could be 'a form of discrimination' if the court were to make an order for security of costs against him. Ms Justice Eileen Roberts has been asked by the parties being sued over work carried out on Castlehyde in Fermoy after a 2016 fire to order that as much as €2.8m be lodged in court by the entertainer in advance of the hearing of the action. A security for costs application is usually made when the defendants in the case apply to the court seeking to have their costs covered if they end up successfully defending the main proceedings. The application in the Flatley case is expected to last two days. Advertisement In an affidavit opened to the court Mr Flatley said said Lord of the Dance is continuing to sell out venues worldwide and he had spent the last 30 years of his life travelling the world promoting Ireland and Irish culture globally. He said Lord of the dance has sold over €1 billion worth of tickets. Lord of the Dance, which he said had received ' a lifetime of standing ovations' has been valued 'at a conservative minimum of €200 million. Mr Flatley also said a section of New York's 42nd St was renamed Flatley Way in recognition of his Irish American cultural work . Advertisement Mr Flatley said his Statement of Affairs which valued Lord of the Dance at €200million, his whiskey business at €10million and his Castlehyde mansion at €20 million is accurate. He said he owns all of the rights and intellectual property for Lord of the Dance and the valuation could be double the €200million figure. He said his liability is a €7.9 million mortgage on Castlehyde which will be repaid from his business activities over the next two years. He said he agreed with the €20 million valuation on Castlehyde and he regarded the suggestion that a €10.5 million valuation by the defendants for the mansion is in any way credible as 'complete nonsense.' Advertisement Mr Flatley in the affidavit which was sworn last month also said he 'intends to return to live in Ireland permanently as soon as possible.' Andrew Fitzpatrick SC for the underwriting and insurance defendants submitted Mr Flatley lives in Monaco, outside the EU. He said Mr Flatley's suggestion that Lord of the Dance could be worth €400m was a "wild assertion." The entertainer, he said, has repeatedly averred in court documents that he is a man of means and has means to pay costs and the court could take comfort in the fact that if it makes the order for security for costs it won't stop Mr Flatley's access to the courts. The question to be answered, counsel said, is whether Mr Flatley has sufficient or ample assets in this jurisdiction against which an order for costs can be forced. Advertisement He said his clients were concerned there are not sufficient assets in this jurisdiction and he contended the €20million value Mr Flatley puts on his Castlehyde mansion should be discounted. Ireland Michael Flatley's legal battle over security for c... Read More Counsel for Austin Newport , Stephen Dowling SC said his side say that Mr Flatley used Castlehyde, as a holiday home and as 'an ad hoc temporary residence from time to time.' In the main proceedings, the Riverdance performer claims he and his family had to vacate the Castlehyde period property in October 2023 after alleged toxic chemical residue was detected during routine maintenance. Mr Flatley is suing Austin Newport Group Ltd, the main contractor and insurance underwriters — MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd, AXA XL Underwriting Agencies LTD and Hamilton Managing Agency Limited along with Lloyds Insurance Company. All of the allegations are denied. The application for security for costs continues on Wednesday.
Irish Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Michael Flatley says request for €2.8m as security for costs an attempt to embarrass him
Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley has claimed that a court application seeking he put up €2.8 million security for costs in advance of his upcoming action over works carried out at his Cork mansion is 'a final effort to derail my claim.' The entertainer, in a sworn statement opened to the Commercial Court on Tuesday, said the application was also an attempt to embarrass him. Flatley's counsel Ronnie Hudson BL, instructed by solicitor Maxwell Mooney, told the court that the dancing star is an Irish citizen and has assets in this jurisdiction, and he contended it could be 'a form of discrimination' if the court were to make an order for security of costs against him. Ms Justice Eileen Roberts has been asked by the parties being sued over work carried out on Castlehyde in Fermoy after a 2016 fire to order that as much as €2.8 million be lodged in court in advance of the hearing of the action. READ MORE A security for costs application is usually made when the defendants in the case apply to the court seeking to have their costs covered if they end up successfully defending the main proceedings. The application in the Flatley case is expected to last two days. In the main proceedings, the Riverdance performer claims he and his family had to vacate the Castlehyde period property in October 2023 after alleged toxic chemical residue was detected during routine maintenance. Flatley is suing Austin Newport Group Ltd, the main contractor and insurance underwriters – MS Amlin Underwriting Ltd, AXA XL Underwriting Agencies LTD and Hamilton Managing Agency Limited along with Lloyds Insurance Company. All of the allegations are denied. In an affidavit, Flatley said the Lord of the Dance show is continuing to sell out venues worldwide, and he had spent the last 30 years of his life travelling the world promoting Ireland and Irish culture globally. He said Lord of the Dance has sold over €1 billion worth of tickets. Lord of the Dance, which he said had received 'a lifetime of standing ovations', has been valued 'at a conservative minimum of €200 million. Mr Flatley also said a section of New York's 42nd Street was renamed Flatley Way in recognition of his Irish-American cultural work. Flatley said his Statement of Affairs, which valued Lord of the Dance at €200 million, his whiskey business at €10 million and his Castlehyde mansion at €20 million, is accurate. He said he owns all of the rights and intellectual property for Lord of the Dance, and the valuation could be double the €200 million figure. He said his liability is a €7.9 million mortgage on Castlehyde, which will be repaid from his business activities over the next two years. He said he agreed with the €20 million valuation on Castlehyde, and he regarded the suggestion that a €10.5 million valuation by the defendants for the mansion is in any way credible as 'complete nonsense.' Flatley, in the affidavit which was sworn last month, also said he 'intends to return to live in Ireland permanently as soon as possible'. Andrew Fitzpatrick SC, for the underwriting and insurance defendants, submitted Flatley lives in Monaco, outside the EU. He said Flatley's suggestion that Lord of the Dance could be worth €400 million was a 'wild assertion.' The entertainer, he said, has repeatedly stated in court documents that he is a man of means and has means to pay costs, and the court could take comfort in the fact that if it makes the order for security for costs it won't stop Flatley's access to the courts. The question to be answered, counsel said, is whether Flatley has sufficient or ample assets in this jurisdiction against which an order for costs can be forced. He said his clients were concerned there are not sufficient assets in this jurisdiction and he contended the €20 million value Flatley puts on his Castlehyde mansion should be discounted. The application for security for costs continues on Wednesday.
BBC News
07-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Tesco Ireland to create 400 jobs across 10 new stores
Tesco Ireland has announced plans to create 400 new jobs across the Republic of Ireland as part of a €40m (£35m) investment. The retailer is to open 10 new stores in the Republic over the next 12 months. The new jobs will bring Tesco Ireland's permanent workforce to more than 13,500 staff. Among the roles being offered will be customer assistants, grocery home delivery drivers and line managers. The 10 new stores will be larger supermarkets and smaller Express shops, according to Irish national broadcaster RTÉ.It will bring Tesco's total presence in the Republic to 193 the new jobs, 100 will be at Tesco's new Fermoy store in County Cork, which is set to open at the end of Tesco stores will also be opened in Dublin, Galway, Louth and Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke described the jobs announcement as an incredible boost for local towns and the Irish economy.
Irish Independent
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Sliabh Luachra and Fermoy confirmed to host National Cycling championships
Ireland's emerging cyclists will descend on North Cork in mid-August for the Youth National Cycling championships. Sliabh Luachra and Fermoy clubs are hosting the prestigious event on Saturday/Sunday, August 16/17. This year's championships are sure to be bigger than ever with the time trial and road race courses set to bring riders to Knocknagree and the criterium event is scheduled for Fermoy. 'We are excited to be hosting the youth nationals in conjunction with Fermoy Cycling Club. The hosting will attract significant numbers and the event will be a boost for the entire region', said Sliabh Luachra CC spokesperson Tim Murphy. 'There is exciting talent surfacing all over the country, all the indications that a memorable weekend of action is predicted in mid-August'. Potential participants sampled the Knocknagree roads for action on a club staging, Sliabh Luachra CC acknowledged three deceased former members with commemorative perpetual cups saluting great men Paud O' Leary, Gary O' Leary and Andy Davis. A great day's racing took place in favourable weather and Sliabh Luachra Cycling club applauded the local communities of Cullen and Knocknagree for their support and patience during the course of the day.
