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On behalf of Duffry Rovers GAA and Camogie Club, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to Peter, Kay, Dara, Aoife, and the extended Shortall and Doyle families, following the sudden and untimely passing of Rory Shortall. Rory, a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, and nephew, was taken far too soon, leaving behind a…

Tragic Loss: Tabloid Photojournalist Dies Covering Traslacion 2026 With heavy hearts, we mourn the sudden and tragic loss of a dedicated tabloid photojournalist who passed away while covering the Traslacion 2026 on Friday, January 9. The Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) has confirmed the heartbreaking news, as the photojournalist’s life was claimed…

The Carnaross GAA community and the wider local area are in mourning following the devastating passing of Danielle Kerrigan on Thursday morning. The news has left a deep void in the hearts of her family, friends, teammates, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. Danielle, the beloved daughter of Mark Kerrigan, the LGFA…

The shooting, which occurred outside the Village Pointe apartment complex on Roscoe Blvd. in Minneapolis, has sparked outrage, with Porter’s loved ones disputing the official account of the incident. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the ICE agent was alerted to gunshots coming from the area, prompting him to retrieve his service firearm. The…

Remembering Sean Keaney: A Life Cut Short, but Forever Loved It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Sean Keaney, of Derrin Lower, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan, and Hanwell, London, England, on December 31st, 2025, following a tragic accident. Sean, aged 35, was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, whose loss…

Remembering Ann Conlan: A Life of Love, Service, and Dedication It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ann Conlan (née McBrien), who peacefully passed away on December 18th, 2025, at Barnet General Hospital. Ann, who resided in Shenley, England, and Greystones, Co. Wicklow, was the dearly beloved wife of Patrick, and…

Remembering Mikayla Marie Williams: A Brilliant Light Taken Too Soon “I’m lost without you – And there’s nothing I can do – You’re the one I can’t go without…” These lyrics by Nickelback resonate deeply as we reflect on the life of Mikayla Marie Williams, a young soul who brightened every room she entered. Born…

Goodbye to Lindy Ann Green: A Friendship That Shaped My Childhood Today, I lost not just a friend, but a piece of my childhood. Lindy Ann Green was there in the earliest moments of my life, woven into the laughter and memories of my growing years. From our shared adventures to the quiet moments of…

Today, we gather to say our final goodbyes to Kathy McQuillan, a woman whose presence lit up our lives and whose departure leaves a profound emptiness in our hearts. Kathy was a unique, kind, and vibrant spirit—a soul with a heart of gold who touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. As…

Tonteg, Rhondda Cynon Taf – The passing of Anne Hughes, the woman whose viral TikTok moment captivated millions, has left a profound sense of loss within her family, friends, and those who knew her through her unexpected rise to fame. Anne, 73, died just before Christmas 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and joy,…