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Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
OAP spent 73 days in hospital after being hit by jack-knifed horse trailer
James Farrell, 62, appeared in court to face a charge of careless driving causing serious bodily harm along a section of the main N55. A collision involving what Judge Owens described as two "long based jeep type vehicles", one of which was driven by James Farrell left an old age pensioner with broken ribs, a punctured lung fractured pelvis vertebrae in his back alongside a multitude of other injuries, a court has heard. James Farrell (62) had been intending to plead guilty to a charge of careless driving causing serious bodily harm before Judge Bernadette Owens deemed the case to be too serious to be heard in the District Court. An old age pensioner was forced to spend almost three months in hospital and left with multiple broken bones when he was 'propelled into a ditch' by a vehicle that collided with a towed horse trailer along a busy national carriageway in the midlands. The elderly man, aged in his 80s, was left with several broken ribs, a punctured lung and fractured pelvis together with breaks to his left leg and shoulder, a dislocated right shoulder and fractured vertebrae in his back as a result of a collision which occurred at Cranalagh More, Edgeworthstown, Longford on August 18, 2024. Sixty-two-year-old James Farrell, with an address at Cranley Beg, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford appeared at a sitting of Longford District Court to face a charge of careless driving causing serious bodily harm along a section of the main N55. James Farrell (62) had been intending to plead guilty to a charge of careless driving causing serious bodily harm before Judge Bernadette Owens deemed the case to be too serious to be heard in the District Court. The court was told how the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had directed the case to be disposed of in the District Court on a guilty plea only. Judge Bernadette Owens, in deciding jurisdiction, was informed the incident took place shortly after 8am when the pensioner exited the front passenger seat of a jeep he had been travelling in order to go to the toilet. The accused, the court heard, had been travelling in a "long based jeep type' vehicle when it collided with the horse trailer. Such was the force of the collision, the trailer jack-knifed and struck the elderly man who was thrown into a ditch as a result. James Farrell outside Longford Courthouse. Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 27th Farrell's defence solicitor Tom Madden indicated that while a guilty plea would be forthcoming, there were a certain degree of 'extenuating circumstances' at play. They chiefly revolved around the fact the collision took place at a particularly hazardous location and occurred at a time when his client's vision had been impaired by the glare of a rising morning sun. Having heard the State's evidence and submission made on behalf of Farrell, Judge Owens said the court had to weigh up a number of factors before deciding whether its sentencing powers were sufficient enough to dispose of the case. A collision involving what Judge Owens described as two "long based jeep type vehicles", one of which was driven by James Farrell left an old age pensioner with broken ribs, a punctured lung fractured pelvis vertebrae in his back alongside a multitude of other injuries, a court has heard. She said Farrell's intention to plead guilty was one such element, as was Mr Madden's contention in reference to the challenges posed by a low lying sun, the location of the collision on a 'narrowish' stretch of road and by the fact its locus was governed by the presence of a continuous white line. More crucially, however, she said were the 'very significant injuries' that emanated from the incident and which ultimately coincided in the elderly man's hospitalisation for a total of 73 days. On that basis, Judge Owens said the court had no option but to refuse jurisdiction. That prompted Sgt Enda Daly to take to his feet and reveal the DPP, on foot of the court's ruling, would now be consenting for Farrell to be returned for trial to the Circuit Criminal Court for trial or for sentencing on a signed guilty plea. Mr Madden confirmed sufficient disclosure of all State evidence in the case had been made in order to discuss those practicalities with his client. Farrell was consequently remanded on bail to appear back at a sitting of Longford District Court on September 23.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
A-List movie star, 48, shocks fans with his chiselled torso as he goes shirtless while grabbing a coffee in LA - can YOU guess who it is?
One of Hollywood's biggest stars stunned onlookers earlier this week, as he showed off his shirtless physique while grabbing a coffee in Los Angeles. Colin Farrell showed of his chiselled torso as he enjoyed the low-key outing, which was posted by a fan on TikTok. The Irish born actor, 48, cut a low-key figure as he headed out solo, before stopping to send a text. Posting a clip of the surprise sighting, a fan captioned the post: 'Living in LA is so wild because why was I craving a coffee and I got...' with the photo of Colin. One fan begged for a similar interaction and said 'may this type of celebrity sighing find me'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The sighting comes after The Gentleman actor shared a heartfelt message about placing his adult disabled son into care. He explaining that he wants to ensure his son's care is properly managed while he and his ex-partner are still alive, and to provide him with a strong sense of community. The actor previously explained how son James, 21, was heartbreakingly misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy before doctors eventually confirmed he was suffering from Angelman syndrome. Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system, causes severe physical and intellectual disability. Speaking to Candis Magazine, Colin revealed he and his ex Kim Bordenave have made a decision and plan to settle James into a long-term care facility. He said: 'It's tricky, some parents will say: "I want to take care of my child myself." And I respect that. 'But my horror would be... What if I have a heart attack tomorrow, and, God forbid, James' mother, Kim, has a car crash and she's taken too – and then James is on his own? 'Then he's a ward of the state and he goes where? We'd have no say in it.' He and Kim are hoping to 'find somewhere we like where he can go now, while we're still alive and healthy, that we can go and visit, and we can take him out sometimes'. Colin continued: 'We want him to find somewhere where he can have a full and happy life, where he feels connected.' The Phone Booth actor previously discussed his first-born son's condition and said medical advice was sought after James missed developmental milestones and struggled to sit up or crawl as a baby. Colin explained how many sufferers of the rare syndrome are often misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy due to both conditions having similar symptoms. He told People: '[James] couldn't sit up. He wasn't crawling. I think he was a year and a half when we took him to get really checked out, and he was diagnosed as having cerebral palsy.' Cerebral palsy is the name for a set of conditions affecting movement and co-ordination stemming from a problem with the brain that takes place before, during or soon after birth. Difficulty speaking, swallowing or seeing — along with learning difficulties — can also be symptoms. Colin said: 'It was a common misdiagnosis, because it shared a lot of the same characteristics. And that was a downer for sure.' The Oscar nominee revealed that, when James was only about two and a half years old, a pediatric neurologist suggested he be tested for Angelman syndrome. Recalling the moment he received the diagnosis, he shared: 'I remember the first two questions I asked were, "What's the life expectancy and how much pain is involved?" 'And the doctor said, "Life expectancy, as far as we can tell, is the same for you and for me, and pain, no."' A doctor had noticed an unusual symptom that prompted him to test for Angelman syndrome. The actor is now launching the Colin Farrell Foundation to provide support, education, and advocacy for adults with intellectual disabilities. 'This is the first time I've spoken about it, and obviously the only reason I'm speaking is I can't ask James if he wants to do this,' he said. The proud dad stated that his eldest son 'has worked so hard all his life, so hard'. He said: 'Repetition, repetition, balance, his jerky gait. When he started feeding himself for the first time, his face looks like a Jackson Pollock by the end of it. But he gets it in, he feeds himself beautifully. I'm proud of him every day, because I just think he's magic.' Colin also described watching his son take his first steps just before his fourth birthday. Detailing the 'profound' moment to People, Colin said: 'I knew they [James's carers] were working on walking. And I stood over there, and she let him go, and he just came to [me].
South China Morning Post
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Colin Farrell's eldest son James Farrell? The ‘well-adjusted and happy' 21-year-old has a rare genetic disorder called Angelman syndrome, and was the reason The Penguin actor quit drinking
Colin Farrell may be a critically acclaimed actor in Hollywood, but outside of work, he's a doting dad to his two sons. Actor Colin Farrell is the father of two sons. Photo: Xinhua After winning the title of Best Male Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series at the 2025 Golden Globes for his role in The Penguin, the 48-year-old talked backstage to People magazine about how he continues to put his children first. 'I don't know if I feel pride to be honest with you, which is not to say I'm not a prideful person. I do feel pride in my life,' he said. 'I feel very proud of my kids and who they are as men and watching them navigate the world.' Advertisement Farrell has two children from two different relationships. Here's what we know about his eldest son, 21-year-old James Farrell. James Farrell was born in 2003 Kim Bordenave and her son James Farrell. Photo: @kimbordenave/Instagram Colin Farrell's first child, James Padraig Farrell, was born on September 12, 2003. Actor Colin Farrell with Kim Bordenave (left), and his sister, right, at the 2003 Oscars. Photo: AP He shares James with his ex-girlfriend, American model Kim Bordenave. 'I adore [James] and I will always be in his life forever,' Colin told the Irish Examiner in 2004. 'He'll always know who his dad is. Fatherhood for me is the ultimate success.' He has a brother
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Opening interprovincial alcohol trade could be 'disastrous' for 2 N.L. breweries, unions warn
Union representatives are worried about two major breweries in St. John's if the province joins on with the rest of the country to limit trade barriers on alcohol. (CBC News) Newfoundland and Labrador is the only province not participating in a national deal to allow alcohol to flow more freely across the country — and the unions representing workers at two St. John's breweries say protecting jobs needs to be the priority. The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE) represents about 60 employees at the Labatt-owned brewery in St. John's. NAPE president Jerry Earle says he's worried that reducing interprovincial trade rules could mean Labatt and Molson Coors would close their breweries in the city. "They can probably reduce their production cost, throw Newfoundlanders and Labradorians out of work, produce beer in southern Ontario and ship it in on a container vessel or on a truck. Sure, they would love it," Earle said in an interview with CBC Radio's The St. John's Morning Show. Last week, Finance Minister Siobhan Coady told reporters that the provincial government is monitoring the deal between the other provinces, and trying to avoid any "unintended consequences" for Newfoundland and Labrador employees. She specifically referenced the breweries owned by Molson Coors and Labatt. The Newfoundland and Labrador Liquor Corporation (NLC) requires beer sold in convenience stores to be brewed within the province — meaning Labatt and Molson Coors have access to that market as long as their breweries stay open. Earle and James Farrell, industrial director at FFAW-Unifor, which represents over 50 employees at the Molson Coors brewery in St. John's, are concerned about the potential elimination of that rule — and the resulting fallout. James Farrell is the industrial director at FFAW-Unifor, which represents over 50 employees at the Molson Coors brewery in St. John's. (Darrell Roberts/CBC) Farrell says he's worried that reducing barriers could mean the local market would become flooded with beer brewed outside the province, and Molson Coors, a multinational company, would no longer have a strong incentive to operate a plant within the province "It'd be detrimental, disastrous, to the local brewing industry in the province," he said. Brewery closures 'not on the table,' says Beer Canada CBC News asked both Labatt and Molson Coors for comment. Labatt has not responded, but Molson Coors referred the request to Beer Canada, a lobbying firm representing some of the biggest breweries across the country — including Molson Coors and Labatt. The organization also represents Quidi Vidi Brewery. CJ Hélie, president of the trade association Beer Canada, says companies are always looking at ways to run more efficiently, but the current discussion around interprovincial trade does not include closing plants in Newfoundland and Labrador. Peter Madden, co-owner of Wooden Walls Distilling, says reducing interprovincial trade obstacles could give his business more access to the market. (Darrell Roberts/CBC) "That's not on the table at the moment," he said. "What they're really talking about is this very limited direct-to-consumer opportunity." Direct-to-consumer sales would allow consumers in one province to buy alcohol directly from a producer in another province. Peter Madden, co-owner of Wooden Walls Distilling in St. John's, says he'd welcome changes that would make it easier for his business to enter new markets. "That would probably be the best outcome, right? That we do remove all interprovincial trade barriers, but we sort of continue with this momentum we have of, like, supporting local and supporting Canadian sort of secondarily," he said. In a statement, NLC spokesperson Tara Haley said the company is monitoring plans in other provinces for direct-to-consumer alcohol sales. Meanwhile, she said the sale of products within Newfoundland and Labrador — including in convenience stores — is part of a bigger discussion. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
