Olivia Kelleher

Cork, Ireland

Freelance Writer at Irish Times

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Tattoo artist found guilty of chef’s murder through sword attack in car park

3 days ago | irishtimes.com | Olivia Kelleher

A tattoo artist has been found guilty of the murder of a young chef he attacked with a sword causing partial amputation of his left leg, massive blood loss and his subsequent death in hospital has been found guilty of murder. Jurors at the Central Criminal Court in Cork took just over four hours to unanimously convict Dylan Scannell of the murder of 33-year-old father of two Ian Baitson. The victim’s loved ones hugged each other and wept when the verdict was returned.
Tattoo artist who fatally attacked chef with sword causing partial leg amputation found guilty of murder

3 days ago | independent.ie | Olivia Kelleher

Tattoo artist who fatally attacked chef with sword causing partial leg amputation found guilty of murderIan Baitson and his killer Dylan ScannellA tattoo artist who attacked a young chef with a sword causing partial amputation of his left leg, massive blood loss and his subsequent death in hospital has been found guilty of murder. Jurors at the Central Criminal Court in Cork took just over four hours to unanimously convict Dylan Scannell of the murder of 33-year-old father of two Ian Baitson.
Tattoo artist found guilty of murdering chef with a sword

3 days ago | thejournal.ie | Olivia Kelleher

A TATTOO ARTIST who attacked a young chef with a sword, causing partial amputation of his left leg, massive blood loss and his subsequent death in hospital, has been found guilty of murder. Jurors at the Central Criminal Court in Cork took just over four hours to unanimously convict Dylan Scannell of the murder of 33-year-old father-of-two Ian Baitson, whose loved ones hugged each other and wept when the verdict was returned.
Tattoo artist charged with murder with sword said he only ever meant to 'scare' him

3 days ago | echolive.ie | Olivia Kelleher

A tattoo artist charged with the murder of a 33-year-old man who suffered partial amputation of his left leg and extremely rapid blood loss when he was struck with a sword has said that he only ever intended to “scare” him. Chef and father of two Ian Baitson died at Cork University Hospital on March 19th, 2024. He was attacked four days earlier at the Eurospar car park close to his home in Cobh, Co Cork.
Woman killed in Galway fire named as former death row inmate Sunny Jacobs

4 days ago | irishexaminer.com | Olivia Kelleher

A 76-year-old woman who died in a house fire in Galway has been named as Sonia ‚ÄúSunny‚ÄĚ Jacobs who served 17 years in prison, including time on death row, after she was wrongfully convicted of the murder of a US policeman and a Canadian constable. Jacobs perished after a blaze broke out at her bungalow near Casla in Co Galway on Tuesday. A man in his 30s, who is understood to have been her carer, also died in the incident at Gleann Mhic Mhuireann.
Funeral to take place of Maureen Walsh, mother of Louis Walsh

4 days ago | echolive.ie | Olivia Kelleher

The funeral will take place on Thursday of Maureen Walsh, the mother of former X factor judge and Boyzone manager Louis Walsh. Mrs Walsh (94), of Church Street, Kiltimagh, Co Mayo, died on Monday. She was predeceased by her husband Frank, her daughter Catherine, her parents Martin and Delia, her brother Sean and her son-in-law Pat O’Connor.
Mourners asked to wear bright colours to funeral of Cork marathon runner

4 days ago | echolive.ie | Olivia Kelleher

Female friends of a young woman who died in hospital yesterday after she became ill at the finish line of the Cork City Marathon are being asked to wear bright colours and to bring a flower, if desired, to her funeral mass on Thursday.
Funeral details announced for Ellen Cassidy (24) who died running Cork City Marathon event

4 days ago | independent.ie | Darragh Nolan |Laura Lynott |Cian O'Broin |Olivia Kelleher

Ms Cassidy’s family have requested that all ladies wear their most colourful outfit for the funeral. “Bring a flower also if your heart desires,” said the death notice. She will repose at her home on Wednesday from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Her requiem mass will take place on Thursday in the Church of the Annunciation, Blackpool at 11am, and will be followed by her burial at St Catherine’s Cemetery, in Kilcully.
Woman, 24, who tragically died after collapsing during Cork City Marathon named

5 days ago | express.co.uk | Olivia Kelleher |Ruairi Scott Byrne

Woman, 24, who tragically died after collapsing during Cork City Marathon namedThe 24-year-old, from Old Mallow Road in Cork city, was running the half-marathon when she became seriously ill and collapsed close to the finish line. Ellen Cassidy, 24, (Image: Facebook / @DolphinSwimmingClub)A young woman who tragically died after becoming ill while participating in the Cork City Marathon on Sunday has been identified.
Woman (24) who died after Cork City Marathon event named

5 days ago | irishtimes.com | Olivia Kelleher

Tributes have been paid to Ellen Cassidy (24), who died in hospital yesterday after becoming unwell at the finish line of the Cork City Marathon. Ms Cassidy, of Old Mallow Road in Cork City, became ill at about 1pm yesterday after she had finished the half marathon in Cork City centre. She was tended to at the scene by medics before being transferred to Cork University Hospital by ambulance. She was pronounced dead a short time later.