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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
‘Community spirit is alive and well in Granard' – Large crowds descend on north Longford town as agricultural show season kicks into overdrive
Now in its 75th year, patrons came from near and far to sample the rustic delights of a show that is fast becoming one of the most popular spectacles on the rural calendar. Part of that rapidly growing repute was borne out by the presence of Tánaiste Simon Harris who was among the many legions of spectators to file through the gates of Higginstown Showgrounds for what was a two day affair like no other. A long-held destination of choice for some of the finest pedigree champions in the country, this year's offering certainly didn't disappoint with both its cattle and horse sections attracting particularly noteworthy entries. One of the chief, overriding highlights came courtesy of the Buddy Kiernan Milling Commercial Heifer Class with its winner's mantle going to Kevin Devine from Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Judge Sam Coleman expressed his own 'astonishment' at the calibre of cattle which were on show to the wider public, a feeling that was mirrored by fellow judge Philip Scott in the horse ring. Chairperson Gerry Tully said that level of positive feedback was one he and his fellow committee members were keen to build on in order to underpin the show's enduring legacy for the next 75 years and beyond. 'The Young Handlers classes were a huge success in all sections,' he told the Irish Independent. 'It is important to keep running these Young Handlers classes to ensure the involvement of the youth attending agri shows.' A key element behind that drive to inspire the next generation of show enthusiasts was very much evidenced by a local schools competition which was spearheaded by local librarian and committee member Rosemary Gaynor in the event's main indoor exhibition hall. There was an almost equal level of excitement when Longford based McNally Motors took the wraps off its all new Toyota Landcruiser. Organisers have already set their sights on holding a major fundraising draw in the hope of selling 1,000 tickets at €100 each with the winning entrant getting their hands on the keys to a brand new landcruiser at its 2026 showcase. As has been customary fashion with its schedule of events in recent years, a healthy crowd of spectators turned out on Sunday to take in an afternoon of high-class showjumping action. 'We cannot thank all the sponsors, volunteers, gate personnel, judges, spectators and anyone that helped us in any way possible to ensure our 75th anniversary show was the best yet,' added an enthused Mr Tully. 'We are forever indebted to each and every one of them for their continued support and it just shows how community spirit is alive and well in Granard and surrounding areas.'
7NEWS
6 days ago
- 7NEWS
Elderly pair killed in rural highway intersection crash with caravan
Two people have been killed in a crash at a rural intersection in northeast Queensland. A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s both died at the intersection of the Kennedy Hwy and Malanda Atherton Rd in Atherton, about 90-minutes southwest of Cairns, on Thursday. The elderly pair had been travelling in a Toyota Landcruiser when they collided with a Subaru towing a caravan at about 11.45pm. Emergency services treated the elderly man and woman at the scene, but were unable to save them. It is understood the occupants of the Subaru were unharmed. Netizens familiar with the intersection commented on its danger in a local Facebook community group after the incident. 'That can be a busy intersection and oncoming traffic approaches fast. Afternoon sun can also be a hazard. I'm heartbroken,' one person wrote. 'Perhaps it's time for some traffic lights. There are too many accidents happening. So many spots that would benefit from traffic lights ... I myself was in a three-car pile-up in Atherton also ... traffic lights could have prevented that,' another wrote. 'They need to put in an extra two lanes ... so people can pull out of there and just keep going ... one should start at the Mobil and come down so you turn straight into (Atherton) Malanda Rd, so easy — then we won't have this stuff happening. Poor people. RIP, so sad,' another person wrote.
7NEWS
13-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Gary Cahill: Adored grandfather on daily postie run when tragically killed in horror Bridgetown car crash
An adored grandfather and local postman had been on his daily postie run when he was tragically killed in a horror crash near the South West town of Bridgetown earlier this week. Mr Cahill was driving his Holden Commodore sedan station wagon when it crashed with a Toyota Landcruiser utility on Gommes Lane near Yornup — about 12.5km south of Bridgetown — on Monday morning. The 73-year-old suffered serious injuries and died at the scene. The occupants of the Landcruiser, including a 19-year-old male driver, received minor injuries. Monday marked the second tragedy in eight months for the family after Mr Cahill's son Glen Cahillwas allegedly king hit outside Hillarys Beach Club on Melbourne Cup day last year. He was left fighting for life after the attack but miraculously survived. In a statement to The West Australian, the Cahill family said Gary Cahill's sudden death had left a 'massive hole' in their family and the wider Bridgetown community. 'He was married to Karen for 49 years, always keeping her on her toes,' the family said. '(He was) the most fun-loving dad to Glen, Denise and Mandy, and 'gramps' to five grandchildren who absolutely adored him.' Mr Cahill worked in Bridgetown for more than two decades. 'He was the milkman in town for more than 20 years and more recently the postie,' the family said. 'He loved caravan adventures with his brother Lindsay and tinkering away on his vintage cars and caravans.' Police Commissioner Col Blanch said he was 'frustrated' by the rising number of road fatalities in WA and pleaded with drivers to stop touching their mobile phones. 'It's not just about the deceased, it's about their families, it's about the first responders, it's about the witnesses to those accidents,' he said. 'Road deaths have so much consequential damage, it's outrageous because most of them are preventable deaths. 'We did 2.4 million breath tests on the road in the last 12 months (and gave out) more enforcement fines than ever before, but that message about picking up your phone and paying attention is still not getting through to some of our drivers. 'My message to all drivers is to prioritise your life and the lives of others over what's on your phone.' Mr Blanch said he was looking at having to boost the major crash squad if the horror run continued. '(The numbers are) a constant review at the moment,' he said. 'They're managing the workload, but as we've seen in the last two weeks, I'll probably have to reassess that.' Shadow road safety minister Julie Freeman said the WA's road toll was at crisis point. 'We are on track for the worst road toll since 2008, when 205 Western Australians lost their lives,' she said.
Irish Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Tears flow at funeral for "spirited adventurer" who died in Bolivia accident
AN Irish man who died when the 4x4 he was travelling in overturned in South America was described at his funeral mass as a free spirited adventurer who loved Hoy, 29, from Clontarf in Dublin, was among a group of seven in a Toyota Landcruiser when the accident occurred on Bolivia's famous salt flats last over 1,000 mourners attended the funeral mass at St Gabriel's Church in Clontarf on Saturday and such was the crowds that many mourners had to stand outside as there was no room heartbroken parents Mary and Kevin and his siblings Peter, Niamh and Caoimhe heard tributes to Oisin who was described as one of the loveliest people you could ever funeral mass was told that Oisin was a keen sportsman who loved adventure and travelling who would go out of his way to help had a deep interest in other countries, cultures and peoples and was a seasoned traveller. Mourners were told that Oisin was a member of Clontarf GAA Club since he was a child and played all the way through the juvenile ranks in hurling and football and into the world of adult football. Mr Hoy's family are also deeply rooted in the club with his father Kevin the club's vice-chair while his mother Mary is an active committee of members of the club attended the funeral mass yesterday and formed a guard of was killed when the 4x4 overturned in Bolivia and it is understood that the group was on their way to a local volcano when the vehicle flipped over and travelled for a further 40 metres before coming to a halt on its was gravely injured and was being brought to a hospital in the nearby city of Potosi when he died en others, including two Bolivians, two Germans and a Dutchman were also injured with three requiring hospital treatment in Potosi due to the severity of their family had requested that no flowers be sent and instead asked those who you wished to pay their respect and show their support to donate to a number of named also asked those who want to remember Oisin to plant a native tree or pollinator plants to represent how he was everywhere and will continue to Oisin's coffin was carried by pallbearers from the church the funeral courtage made its way to St Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton for burial.
Perth Now
12-07-2025
- Perth Now
Adored local postman killed in horror South West crash
An adored grandfather and local postman had been on his daily postie run when he was tragically killed in a horror crash near the South West town of Bridgetown earlier this week. Mr Cahill was driving his Holden Commodore sedan station wagon when it crashed with a Toyota Landcruiser utility on Gommes Lane near Yornup — about 12.5km south of Bridgetown — on Monday morning. The 73-year-old suffered serious injuries and died at the scene. The 73-year-old suffered serious injuries and died at the scene. Credit: Supplied The occupants of the Landcruiser, including a 19-year-old male driver, received minor injuries. Monday marked the second tragedy in eight months for the family after Mr Cahill's son Glen Cahillwas allegedly king hit outside Hillarys Beach Club on Melbourne Cup day last year. He was left fighting for life after the attack but miraculously survived. In a statement to The West Australian, the Cahill family said Gary Cahill's sudden death had left a 'massive hole' in their family and the wider Bridgetown community. 'He was married to Karen for 49 years, always keeping her on her toes,' the family said. Karen and Gary Cahill. Credit: Supplied '(He was) the most fun-loving dad to Glen, Denise and Mandy, and 'gramps' to five grandchildren who absolutely adored him.' Mr Cahill worked in Bridgetown for more than two decades. 'He was the milkman in town for more than 20 years and more recently the postie,' the family said. 'He loved caravan adventures with his brother Lindsay and tinkering away on his vintage cars and caravans.' Mr Cahill worked in Bridgetown for more than two decades. Pictured: Denise, Karen and Gary Cahill. Credit: Supplied Police Commissioner Col Blanch said he was 'frustrated' by the rising number of road fatalities in WA and pleaded with drivers to stop touching their mobile phones. 'It's not just about the deceased, it's about their families, it's about the first responders, it's about the witnesses to those accidents,' he said. 'Road deaths have so much consequential damage, it's outrageous because most of them are preventable deaths. 'We did 2.4 million breath tests on the road in the last 12 months (and gave out) more enforcement fines than ever before, but that message about picking up your phone and paying attention is still not getting through to some of our drivers. 'My message to all drivers is to prioritise your life and the lives of others over what's on your phone.' Mr Blanch said he was looking at having to boost the major crash squad if the horror run continued. '(The numbers are) a constant review at the moment,' he said. 'They're managing the workload, but as we've seen in the last two weeks, I'll probably have to reassess that.' Shadow road safety minister Julie Freeman said the WA's road toll was at crisis point. 'We are on track for the worst road toll since 2008, when 205 Western Australians lost their lives,' she said. 'Every one of the (112) lives lost is a heartbreaking tragedy for families, friends, workmates, and communities.'
