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Irish Times
11 hours ago
- Irish Times
Gardaí investigating unexplained death of man in Co Kerry
Gardaí are investigating 'all of the circumstances' following the unexplained death of a man found unresponsive outside a premises in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry in the early hours of Wednesday morning. An area has been sealed off. At about 4am gardaí were notifiedthat a man in his 70s had been brought to University Hospital Kerry in Tralee. He had earlier been found unresponsive outside a premises on Church Street in Kilgarvan and was subsequently pronounced deceased at the hospital. The State Pathologist and the local coroner have been notified. A postmortem has been arranged, the outcome of which will determine the course of the investigation.
The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Horror as two women & man rushed to hospital after ‘serious' crash between car and van on busy Irish road & route SHUT
TWO women and a man have been rushed to hospital following a "serious" collision between a car and a van in Kerry. The crash happened at around 9.30am this morning on the N22 Killarney to Tralee road at Coolcorcoran. Advertisement A woman in her 60s, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles was airlifted to She is being treated for "serious injuries" today. Both drivers, a man in his 80s and a woman in her 60s, were brought to University Hospital Kerry following the collision. However, their conditions are not life-threatening. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS The stretch of the N22 in A technical examination is set to be carried out of the scene and local diversions are in place. However, These motorists are warned to "use alternative national routes". Advertisement Most read in Irish News In a statement a garda spokesperson said: "Gardai in Killarney are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision on the N22 Killarney to Tralee road at Coolcorcoran, Killarney, Co. Kerry, which occurred today, Thursday 31st July 2025. "Shortly after 9:30am, Gardai and emergency services responded to the collision involving a car and a van. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads "A passenger in one of the vehicles, a female in her 60s, was conveyed by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. "The drivers of both vehicles, a male in his 80s and a female in her 60s, were brought to University Hospital Kerry for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening at this time. Advertisement "The road remains closed at this time pending a technical examination. "Local traffic diversions are in place; however, these diversions are not suitable for heavy vehicles and drivers are advised to use alternative national routes." WITNESS APPEAL Gardai in Kerry are now appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward. They are particularly interested in speaking to anyone with dash-cam footage. Advertisement The garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. "Any road users who may have dash-cam and were travelling in the area between 9:00am and 9:45am are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." 1 The road is currently closed Credit: Google Maps Advertisement
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Investigation launched after body of man (70s) found in Co Kerry
Gardaí have launched an investigation after the body of a man in his 70s was found in Kilgarvin, Co Kerry. The man's body was found in the early hours of Wednesday. Advertisement At 4.00am, gardaí were notified of a man aged in his 70s who had been brought to University Hospital Kerry in Tralee, having earlier been found unresponsive outside a premises on Church Street in Kilgarvin. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Gardaí said the State pathologist and the local coroner had been notified and a postmortem had been arranged, the outcome of which would determine the course of the investigation. The scene is preserved and investigations are ongoing, gardaí said.
Irish Examiner
19-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
Kerry mother: Doctor told my daughter that endometriosis ‘was all in her head'
The mother of a Kerry teenager diagnosed with endometriosis in Romania after treatment at four hospitals in Munster and Spain over three years has called for urgent expansion of services. The condition is estimated to affect a tenth of girls and women globally. It is known as the missed disease as worldwide it can take up to 10 years to diagnose. There is no cure or prevention but symptoms can be eased with treatment. Lorraine Fitzgerald said: 'Endometriosis is being spoken about a lot recently in Ireland, but that talk needs to be followed with action. 'The day we went to Romania my daughter was one of three Irish women that day, just that day, in the clinic.' Kaysey O'Connor, aged 16, has struggled with stomach cramps, vomiting, back pain and heavy blood loss during periods since she was 13. She has been diagnosed with ovarian cysts, kidney stones, ovulation pain and more after MRI scans, ultrasounds and x-rays. At one point 'a female doctor had told her it was all in her head', Lorraine said. She was not eating, not sleeping and I was worried about her mental health. She was not going to school. She was treated first at University Hospital Kerry. They later drove from Killarney to Cork University Hospital and Cork University Maternity Hospital. By late 2023 Lorraine was concerned about endometriosis and asking about it as other conditions were ruled out. This is a familiar situation globally. An editorial on endometriosis in UK medical journal The Lancet last October warned: 'Diagnosis is essential to receiving treatment but receiving it takes too long.' Endometriosis is when tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places. It can be in the ovaries, the lining of the stomach and fallopian tubes and more. Kaysey's diagnosis In December 2023, Kaysey was operated on for an inflamed appendix at CUH. Lorraine was told endometriosis was not seen. 'The pain definitely wasn't as bad after,' Lorraine said. 'She wasn't vomiting anymore so I do believe her appendix was part of the problem at the time.' Kaysey was also advised in CUMH to start the contraceptive pill. This is often prescribed for menstrual problems. It can also be part of endometriosis treatment. Then with support from their GP who Lorraine praised, she applied for the EU Treatment Abroad Scheme. The HSE reimburse approved medical costs, but not travel or accommodation. The Fitzgeralds funded it with a credit union loan. Lorraine, a school SNA, turned down work to travel while her husband juggled work with caring for their youngest daughter. However, the doctor they saw in Spain said Kaysey was too young to have endometriosis. They applied again and in June went to a specialist clinic in Romania. Here doctors, after an MRI, identified endometriosis in two places. They prescribed a new painkiller but cautioned definitive diagnosis requires laparoscopy surgery. 'It's madness that we had to leave the country twice to try and get a diagnosis,' Lorraine said. She described Dáil discussions this week as 'very disheartening'. Treatment The HSE could not comment on Kaysey's case but said care of teenagers who may have endometriosis starts with GPs. This can include painkillers and the pill. A spokeswoman said: 'This empirical approach is recommended as first-line treatment regardless of age.' Girls can be referred to a general gynaecological service or a paediatric and adolescent gynaecology service under Children's Health Ireland. She also said laparoscopy offers definitive diagnosis and girls should be counselled about risks first. After-care can be given by any HSE service for girls or women who have healthcare abroad, she confirmed. New clinical guidelines were published in June to link in with a new national endometriosis service currently rolling out. National Framework These will support a National Framework making a pathway of care. However, the framework was expected last year, and advocates have raised serious concerns about delays. The HSE said discussions with GPs – through the Irish Medical Organisation – are ongoing. It is understood this started just weeks ago as the final stage in the process. The spokeswoman said 'a key priority' is raising awareness of symptoms and promoting the guidelines to healthcare workers. A public awareness campaign and new patient information resources are expected shortly. 'Endometriosis is a difficult condition to diagnose and treat because of the variation of presentations, impacting the physical and mental wellbeing of patients at varying levels,' she said. 'The time to diagnose endometriosis also varies by patient due to its varying and often ambiguous symptoms.' CUH, CUMH and UHK hospitals are part of HSE Southwest. They said newly referred patients are seen at the new CUMH Supra-regional Endometriosis Centre within 12 weeks. They acknowledged staffing vacancies, saying recruitment is complex because of the specialised skill set needed. 'In the interim, patient care plans are being prioritised and managed by the extended CUMH inter-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and to minimise delays,' a spokeswoman said.
Irish Examiner
18-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
'It's madness': Kerry teen had to trek through three countries to get her endometriosis diagnosed
'It's madness that we had to leave the country twice to try and get a diagnosis." That is according to the mother of a teenage girl whose endometriosis was not diagnosed for three years by doctors in Cork, Kerry, and even Spain before finally she was told by a clinic in Romania what was causing her to have crippling stomach cramps, vomiting, and back pain. 'Endometriosis is being spoken about a lot recently in Ireland, but that talk needs to be followed with action." said Lorraine Fitzgerald. Kaysey O'Connor is 16 now, but since she was around 13 she was blighted by the symptoms of endometriosis. Endometriosis — 'the missed disease' During that time, she was told she had cysts, kidney stones, and ovulation pain and more after MRI scans, ultrasounds, and X-rays. The condition is estimated to affect one in 10 girls and women globally. It is known as 'the missed disease' as worldwide it can take up to 10 years to diagnose. There is no cure, but symptoms can be eased with treatment. Kaysey has been seen in University Hospital Kerry, Cork University Hospital, Cork University Maternity Hospital, and a Spanish hospital also. However, until she was seen in a Romanian private specialist clinic, she did not have a name for what was wrong with her. Lorraine said: The day we went to Romania my daughter was one of three Irish women that day, just that day, in the clinic. She described Dáil discussions this week on endometriosis care as 'very disheartening'. The HSE could not comment on Kaysey's case directly but a spokesperson said: 'The HSE acknowledges that endometriosis care in Ireland has historically been challenging. For this reason, the management of endometriosis has been established as a key priority for the HSE, with significant progress achieved in recent years.' This includes a network of clinics including in Cork, although the HSE also acknowledged recruitment challenges for these clinics. They said other developments being worked on now include a national awareness campaign for the public and better resources for patients.
