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Irish Independent
19 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Man found with stolen bike on St Patrick's Day ‘all over the place' on ketamine, court hears
A man caught pushing a stolen bike along beside him as he cycled on a Dublin street on St Patrick's Day had taken ketamine and was 'all over the place', a court heard.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Letters: Latest ‘solution' to buying a home leaves more questions than answers
First, do they all live and share all the amenities, like kitchen and bathroom rosters? What if they want people to stay overnight? What about noise? What about use of the garden for a barbecue, do you need to book in advance? Also, what about the patter of little feet? Maybe the other couple don't have or want kids. And the ultimate problem: what if one of these couples falls on hard times and can't pay the mortgage? Does the other couple lose the house? I think they need to go back to the drawing board. Colette Collins, Friars Hill, Wicklow Sex work is not a viable option – it simply traps people in cycle of poverty Jenny Maguire suggests that sex work is a viable option for the economically marginalised ('Why the potential closure of Sex Workers Alliance Ireland signals a deep societal failure', Irish Independent, July 21). Prostitution is not like other work, there's no career ladder and most leave it harmed, not promoted. Claiming prostitution is a regular job ignores the conditions that trap women in cycles of poverty by pretending it's a choice. Sandra Adams, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 Ireland has failed to play both sides in Washington and it leaves us vulnerable Fionnán Sheahan rightly warns that Ireland, once Washington's darling during Brexit, now risks being outflanked by countries like Israel using its own playbook of targeted lobbying and diaspora engagement ('Israel has copied Irish Brexit playbook, exposing our Washington complacency', Irish Independent, July 21). But this isn't just a case of Ireland losing its touch, it signals a broader shift. In an era of transactional politics and polarised power blocs, soft power is no longer stored in UN chambers or St Patrick's Day photo calls – it's deployed relentlessly, issue by issue, in the corridors of Capitol Hill. The lesson is clear: in the US, influence is now a perishable commodity. The Irish Government's failure to maintain bipartisan relationships leaves it vulnerable not just on the Occupied Territories Bill, but on future transatlantic issues – from corporate tax to data flows – where Ireland may find itself facing hostile coalitions with no natural allies. If Dublin doesn't relearn the habits of constant, hard-nosed political engagement across both aisles in Washington, it will watch its past leverage turn into a cautionary tale of how soft power evaporates when left untended. Enda Cullen, Tullysaran Road, Armagh World leaders hold talks in luxury while families are annihilated in Gaza We have to ask the question: just how long more do we have to watch the humiliating scenes of cruelty inflicted on the most innocent and wonderful people of Gaza? We watch our daily news now filtering into months, and soon years, cringing at the prospect that one man, Benjamin Netanyahu, is allowed to continue with such evil atrocities. Should we not ask what sort of world leaders have we when they allow this sort of carnage unhindered day in, day out. Just when you think it can't get much worse, you hear in the last few days that dozens of starving citizens queuing up for food are attacked and killed while children look on, trying to make sense of it. The only Catholic church in Gaza, the Church of the Holy Family, was targeted and worshippers killed and the priest injured. All this inhumanity going on and all the powers-that-be seem to worry about is 'is it genocide or not?' while families' lives are ripped away because they live in that part of the world. Shame on them and on anyone whose duty is to prevent this sordid situation. We see plenty of grand, luxurious, expensive meetings going on, but to no avail. Mary Haran, Kilbride, Aclare, Co Sligo After a week of sporting highs and lows, all eyes turn to Kerry and Donegal The expert opinion was that the Tipperary boys would have to play out of their skins and the Cork men would have to collapse for Tipp to have any chance of winning the All-Ireland senior hurling championship final. But that's exactly what happened. The old cliche that 'it's all about delivery on the day' rang true once again. At half-time, Cork had one hand on the Liam MacCarthy Cup, but who could have foreseen that the Rebels would only raise the white flag twice in a 39-minute second half while the Premier County amassed a phenomenal 3-14. Such is the agony and the ecstasy of sport, where the winners take the spoils of victory and the losers are left distraught and inconsolable. During the week, we rejoiced in the glory of Ben Healy's stage win and wearing of the yellow jersey for two days in the world's greatest cycling race, the Tour de France. We suffered with Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry when the former's stroke gave flight to two golf balls and the latter's practice stroke bizarrely incurred a two-stroke penalty at the Open Golf Championship in Portrush. But my focus is now on next Sunday's football final, when our Kerry warriors take on the mighty men from Donegal. After their annihilation of Meath, Donegal will be many people's fancy for Sam. But Kerry's performance against Tyrone has us Kerry folk quietly confident. The level of expectation is sky high. The county is awash in green and gold. Billy Ryle, Tralee, Co Kerry Second-half masterclass will surely be studied by experts for years to come As I drove from Co Meath to Co Mayo on Sunday afternoon through heavy thunder showers, I was highly entertained by the excellent RTÉ Radio 1 commentary on the hurling final between Tipperary and Cork. No doubt the second half of the game will be used by sport psychologists as a motivational tool for all sports players for years to come. I hope the cows of Tipperary were milked on Sunday evening during the celebrations. Finally, the Tipperary captain gave an excellent speech after the game and had the presence to mention all involved and those who were watching from above. Seamus Joyce, Richmond, London
Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Irish Examiner
Hospital arrangements made for 'flagrantly unwell' man accused of St Patrick's Day disturbance in Cork
A 36-year-old man who was described as 'flagrantly unwell' had his case adjourned again on Monday for arrangements to be made for his admission for hospital treatment. The case against Mbuku Desire who was living at an apartment at Clonliffe Road, Dublin, came to light arising out of a report of him causing a disturbance at Little Island on St Patrick's Day. On the application of Sergeant Gearóid Davis, Judge Mary Dorgan remanded the defendant in custody with consent to bail to July 31 for update in relation to the defendant's treatment and for an updated psychiatric report. It was previously alleged that gardaí were attempting to arrest a man on the busy platform of Little Island's railway station on March 17 when he ran through the crowd to get away from them. Garda Mary Gallagher charged 36-year-old Mbuku Desire with engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour likely to lead to a breach of the peace. Garda Gallagher said the alleged incident occurred at Little Island train station at Kilcoolishal, Glounthaune, County Cork, on St Patrick's Day. It was alleged that he ran along the railway platform at a time when it was busy with a lot of families out for the parades and celebrations. As well as the public order charge the defendant was charged under the Immigration Act with failing to produce on demand to a member of An Garda Síochána a valid passport or other equivalent document establishing his identity and nationality. Shane Collins-Daly, solicitor, said the defendant is a national of the Republic of Congo. Advanced nurse practitioner from the forensic psychiatric team at Clover Hill Prison, Philip Hickey, testified last month in relation to therapeutic bail when a person is stuck in the prison system with a mental disorder. The nature of such bail is that a person is brought by prison staff to a centre approved under the Mental Health Act as soon as a bed becomes available and is then returned by prison staff to prison following his treatment. In the present case, the availability of a bed is still awaited.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Online fundraiser for Dublin firefighter accused of rape in US taken down
An online fundraising campaign launched by the family of Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie, who is accused of raping an American woman in a Boston hotel room in March last year, has been shut down. The 38-year-old's court hearing last month which ended in a mistrial heard that the Dublin native was in the American city with work colleagues as part of the St Patrick's Day celebrations on March 14, last year. His trial, in which he pleaded not guilty, began in the Suffolk County Courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts on June 9, before presiding judge Sarah Weyland Ellis. Mr Crosbie's next trial is due to take place on October 14. After declaring the mistrial, Judge Ellis increased his bail from $10,000 to $50,000, declaring him a flight risk. It is alleged that on March 14 last year Crosbie raped the now 29-year-old woman at the Omni Parker House, a hotel in downtown Boston. Crosbie had flown to Boston from Ireland on the same day of the alleged incident with colleagues and that he was scheduled to leave the following Tuesday, March 18. Mr Crosbie was sharing a hotel room with a fellow firefighter, whom the alleged victim said she had consensual sex with after meeting earlier in the Black Rose pub. They subsequently fell asleep in separate beds. Terence Crosbie. The victim alleged that she woke in the early hours of the following day to another man sexually assaulting her, and identifying him to police as the defendant. The fundraiser, Family, Friends & Colleagues for Terence Crosbie on claimed on Friday that "without immediate support," he may lose the "very legal team that knows his case best and has worked tirelessly to defend him. "That would not only delay his case further, prolonging his unjust confinement, but would risk the fairness of the proceedings altogether." The organisers outlined that: "Since March 2024, Terence (Terry) Crosbie has been incarcerated in Suffolk County Jail, thousands of miles from home and separated from his beloved wife and two young daughters. He is facing serious legal proceedings in the United States, a foreign country where the legal system is unfamiliar and the costs are staggering." They added that from the very beginning, Mr Crosbie has fully cooperated with law enforcement and "steadfastly maintained his innocence." In a statement on the fundraising site, organisers continued: "In order to defend himself and clear his name, he and his family sought out highly respected legal counsel—attorneys who believe in him and have built a strong defence. "Terry's legal team fought hard for him in his first trial. But despite their efforts, the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict. That means a second trial is now required—and the fight continues. "The emotional and financial toll of defending oneself abroad is more than any one family can bear alone. Terry's loved ones have poured everything they have into supporting him, but the continuing legal costs—attorney's fees, expert witnesses, trial preparation—are simply too great." The fundraiser reveals that the firefighter's family "misses him so deeply". "Terry is a devoted husband, a loving father, and a kind and loyal friend. His wife and daughters are counting down the days until they can hold him again. Your generosity, your prayers, and your willingness to share this page with others—they all mean more than words can say." Terence Crosbie, 38 However, the GoFundMe fundraiser is no longer online and no reason has been provided for it being removed either by the campaign organisers or by the company which runs the website. More than €10,000 had been raised by donations prior to the online campaign being removed. In the court hearing defence counsel contended that Mr Crosbie did not rape the woman and that his DNA was not found on her. The Dublin man's defence team repeatedly asked the woman about her account of events focusing on aspects of her story they claim changed at last month's trial. Crosbie has been detained at Nashua Street jail in Boston since his arrest last year. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Maple Leafs Have Adoptable Dogs From Rescue Help Release 2025-26 Schedule
The Toronto Maple Leafs have used dogs from a non-profit rescue in their 2025-26 schedule release. The video opens with Auston Matthews' dog, Felix, along with a few of his buddies, including Bo and Charlie Tavares, as well as Sunny and Regis Tanev, introducing the dogs from Save our Scruff, a non-profit dog rescue in Toronto, who reveal key dates in the Maple Leafs' schedule. The first dog is Daisy, and she's sitting in front of a net while Toronto's preseason schedule rolls in front of her. The Maple Leafs have six preseason games, against the Ottawa Senators (September 21 and 23), Montreal Canadiens (September 25 and 27), and Detroit Red Wings (October 2 and 4). Major is then on the jumbotron inside Scotiabank Arena announcing the home opener, which is on October 8 against the Canadiens. Mascarita then reveals Toronto's first Saturday at home against the Seattle Kraken on October 18. Majesta sits on a dog bed with a lion toy, revealing the Maple Leafs' first game against the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers on December 2. Wiley sits in front of the Ontario flag, with a knight's helmet beside them, announcing that the first Battle of Ontario is on December 27. Major then returns to the video, surrounded by St Patrick's Day party decorations, revealing their annual St. Pats game will be against the New York Islanders on March 17. Mitch Marner's Return To Toronto And Other Key Dates As Maple Leafs Unveil Full 2025-26 NHL Regular Season Schedule The Toronto Maple Leafs unveiled their 2025-26 regular season schedule on Wednesday. Other key dates in Toronto's schedule include their first game against former Maple Leaf Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights on January 15. Marner makes his all-awaited return to Toronto on January 23. Their regular-season finale will be on April 15 in Ottawa against the Senators. The Maple Leafs have 15 back-to-backs, their busiest month will be January (16 games), and they have three five-game home stands (October 13 to 21, December 6 to 16, and January 19 to 27). (Top photo of dog: Toronto Maple Leafs / YouTube)
