Mairead Sheehy

Cork, Munster

Digital Journalist at Irish Examiner

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Kerry diocese makes history as lay people step up amid growing priest shortage

2 months ago | irishexaminer.com | Mairead Sheehy

As the Catholic Church across the country struggles to balance the loss of ageing priests through death and retirement, with a shortage of younger men devoting their lives to the priesthood, the Diocese of Kerry is putting its fate in the hands of lay people. Last month saw the initiation of 25 pastoral leaders into the church during a ceremony in Killarney.
Kerry diocese makes history as lay people step up amid growing priest shortage grows

2 months ago | irishexaminer.com | Mairead Sheehy

As the Catholic Church across the country struggles to balance the loss of ageing priests through death and retirement, with a shortage of younger men devoting their lives to the priesthood, the Diocese of Kerry is putting its fate in the hands of lay people. Last month saw the initiation of 25 pastoral leaders into the church during a ceremony in Killarney.
New research association established to tackle gender gap in sports science

Feb 26, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Mairead Sheehy

A new research association has been established to address the “historical lack of representation” of women in sports and health science.
Man, 70s, dies in four-vehicle collision in Wexford

Feb 18, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Mairead Sheehy

A man in his 70s has died in a four-vehicle collision in Co Wexford. The incident occurred on the N25 at Orristown at approximately 5.15pm on Tuesday. The driver of one of the vehicles, a male in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed to University Hospital Waterford. Gardaí say a postmortem examination will take place in due course. No other injuries were reported. The road will remain partially closed overnight.
Organised crime: Five arrests in search operation involving 100 gardaí

Feb 15, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Mairead Sheehy

Five men have been arrested in a major operation involving over 100 Gardaí, targeting an organised crime group in the west Dublin area. The arrests follow the abduction and torture of another man in recent days. The operation, which began out on Saturday morning, was led by Detectives and Uniform Units from Blanchardstown Garda Station and supported by the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and Armed Support Unit (ASU).
Man dies in 'serious' public order incident in Dublin city centre

Feb 15, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Mairead Sheehy

A man has died and another man has been hospitalised following a serious public order incident in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning. It is understood the incident occurred on South Anne Street, Dublin 2, following a row between two groups of people out socialising. One of the men, who was injured during the incident, was taken by ambulance to St James's Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Gardaí say a second man is being treated for his injuries in hospital.
Gardaí investigating Tipperary burglary appeal for information on white car

Feb 14, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Mairead Sheehy

Gardaí in Tipperary are searching for the owner of a white Volkswagen Golf that was spotted near the scene of a burglary in Borrisokane, Co Tipperary, on Thursday evening. The burglary occurred at about 7pm at a house in Sheshermore, The Terrace, Borrisokane. A number of items have been reported as stolen, a Garda spokesperson said. Gardaí have carried out a technical examination of the scene. Gardaí are appealing to the public for information.
Wind and rain expected to dominate country's weather this Valentine's weekend

Feb 14, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Mairead Sheehy

With wind and rain set to dominate the weather forecast this St Valentine's weekend, love birds are advised to carry an umbrella if heading out for dinner or on dates. Met Éireann has forecast a "dull and damp" morning for Friday, followed by a cloudy night, with plenty of mist and fog. However, drier conditions are expected during the day, extending from the South-West further north as Friday progresses.
Cork-based actress asks public to support 'invaluable' Daffodil Day services

Feb 3, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Mairead Sheehy

A Cork-based actress who underwent treatment for breast cancer has appealed to the public to raise funds on Daffodil Day this year, describing the services as “invaluable” when first navigating her diagnosis. actress Ali Bastian discovered a lump in her left breast while breastfeeding her daughter Izzy, leading to her shock diagnosis of stage 2 breast cancer in June 2024. The actress, who lives in West Cork, said the Irish Cancer Sociey has acted as an “invaluable support”.
Man, 20s, arrested following serious assault in Dublin

Feb 3, 2025 | irishexaminer.com | Mairead Sheehy

A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Dublin on Sunday night, leaving one man hospitalised. Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of an incident at the entrance to the car park of a licensed premises on Clonsilla Road, Dublin 15, shortly after 11pm. A man in his 40s sustained serious injuries during the incident. He was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, where he remains in a critical condition.