Advertisement
  TheJournal.ie uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Click here to find out more »
Dublin: 11 °C Sunday 22 April, 2018
RSS

#Tragedy

# tragedy - Thursday 15 June, 2017

First victim of London tower fire named as search for the missing continues Grenfell Tower

First victim of London tower fire named as search for the missing continues

Jun 15th 2017, 11:05 PM 19,412 Views 55 Comments

Mohammed Alhajali has been named as the Grenfell Tower fire’s first victim.

London fire: Theresa May orders full inquiry, as death toll rises to 17 Grenfell Tower

London fire: Theresa May orders full inquiry, as death toll rises to 17

Jun 15th 2017, 3:00 PM 47,060 Views 58 Comments

Around 35 appeals to find missing loved ones have been made in the press and on social media.

From The Daily Edge There were emotional scenes as Adele visited the scene of the London tower block fire last night Grenfell Tower

There were emotional scenes as Adele visited the scene of the London tower block fire last night

Jun 15th 2017, 9:18 AM 8,552 Views 9 Comments

“Respect to both of you.”

# tragedy - Wednesday 14 June, 2017

'Babies dropped from 10th floor windows' - eyewitnesses describe a night of horror in London Tragedy

'Babies dropped from 10th floor windows' - eyewitnesses describe a night of horror in London

Jun 14th 2017, 10:14 PM 34,166 Views 31 Comments

At least 12 people lost their lives in the blaze, a number which is expected to rise.

From The42 World champion boxers devastated after fire at tower block of old club Tragedy

World champion boxers devastated after fire at tower block of old club

Jun 14th 2017, 12:53 PM 6,977 Views 1 Comment

George Groves and James DeGale say their thoughts are with the residents of Grenfell Tower.

Residents at London tower block had warned of fire safety concerns Tragedy

Residents at London tower block had warned of fire safety concerns

Jun 14th 2017, 8:27 AM 19,690 Views 15 Comments

The Grenfell Action Group said that “only a serious loss of life” would highlight their concerns.

# tragedy - Tuesday 30 May, 2017

UK zoo blames 'freak accident' after zookeeper is killed by tiger Tragedy

UK zoo blames 'freak accident' after zookeeper is killed by tiger

May 30th 2017, 8:15 AM 42,346 Views 9 Comments

The zookeeper has been named as Rosa King.

# tragedy - Wednesday 24 May, 2017

Theresa May orders 5,000 soldiers to the streets of Britain in the wake of the Manchester attack High Alert

Theresa May orders 5,000 soldiers to the streets of Britain in the wake of the Manchester attack

May 24th 2017, 8:38 AM 13,139 Views 91 Comments

The Prime Minister said that she does not want the public to feel “unduly alarmed”.

# tragedy - Tuesday 23 May, 2017

Family set up GoFundMe after Irishman found dead at Algarve holiday apartment Portugal

Family set up GoFundMe after Irishman found dead at Algarve holiday apartment

May 23rd 2017, 12:59 PM 30,292 Views 23 Comments

30-year-old Daryl Dargan had been on a trip to Portugal.

# tragedy - Monday 22 May, 2017

Rescuers find body of missing Everest climber, bringing death toll to four Treacherous Conditions

Rescuers find body of missing Everest climber, bringing death toll to four

May 22nd 2017, 12:00 PM 33,252 Views 22 Comments

More than a dozen climbers have also been rescued from the mountain in the last three days.

# tragedy - Sunday 30 April, 2017

'Two of the funniest lads there was': Tributes paid to friends who died in Donegal crash Co. Donegal

'Two of the funniest lads there was': Tributes paid to friends who died in Donegal crash

Apr 30th 2017, 12:25 PM 21,669 Views 25 Comments

The two young men have been named locally as Nathan Farrell, aged 18, and Nathan Fullerton, aged 17.

# tragedy - Tuesday 25 April, 2017

Father and son who died in Sligo house fire to be buried together Tragedy

Father and son who died in Sligo house fire to be buried together

Apr 25th 2017, 7:53 AM 11,826 Views No Comments

Tributes have been paid to both men online.

# tragedy - Saturday 22 April, 2017

'If this balcony had been built as designed, this would not have happened' Berkeley Tragedy

'If this balcony had been built as designed, this would not have happened'

Apr 22nd 2017, 12:14 PM 20,721 Views 11 Comments

California’s licencing board said that Segue Construction failed to follow building plans during construction.

Two men die in overnight house fire in Sligo Tragedy

Two men die in overnight house fire in Sligo

Apr 22nd 2017, 8:11 AM 18,563 Views 2 Comments

Emergency services were called to the scene at 5am this morning.

# tragedy - Monday 17 April, 2017

From The42 Grieving Boston Celtics star hits 33 points just one day after the death of his little sister Tragedy

Grieving Boston Celtics star hits 33 points just one day after the death of his little sister

Apr 17th 2017, 1:00 PM 8,810 Views 5 Comments

Isaiah Thomas led all scorers as the Celtics went down to the Chicago Bulls in the playoff opener.

# tragedy - Friday 14 April, 2017

Tributes paid to woman who died in Lough Erne while on family holiday Luna Mckinney

Tributes paid to woman who died in Lough Erne while on family holiday

Apr 14th 2017, 1:27 PM 17,283 Views 5 Comments

The woman is said to have fallen into the water while checking the ropes on a boat.

# tragedy - Monday 10 April, 2017

Tributes to 'gentleman' father-of-three who died in tragic aerosol can explosion in Wexford Carrig-on-bannow

Tributes to 'gentleman' father-of-three who died in tragic aerosol can explosion in Wexford

Apr 10th 2017, 10:47 AM 31,738 Views 12 Comments

Aidan Cummins died near his Carrig-on-Bannow home on Saturday.

# tragedy - Wednesday 5 April, 2017

'She had so much yet to give': Mourners share fond memories at funeral of Nicola Collins RIP

'She had so much yet to give': Mourners share fond memories at funeral of Nicola Collins

Apr 5th 2017, 10:48 AM 19,308 Views No Comments

The young mother’s body was found in her home last week.

# tragedy - Sunday 26 March, 2017

18-year-old woman dies after Limerick collision Friday evening Tragedy

18-year-old woman dies after Limerick collision Friday evening

Mar 26th 2017, 4:47 PM 18,299 Views 4 Comments

The 19-year-old male driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

# tragedy - Tuesday 21 March, 2017

From The42 Rio Ferdinand says he turned to drink following tragedy Grief

Rio Ferdinand says he turned to drink following tragedy

Mar 21st 2017, 8:21 PM 17,556 Views 6 Comments

Rebecca Ferdinand died in March 2015

# tragedy - Sunday 19 March, 2017

Appeals for help after toddler Estlin Wall (3) dies in car crash and her father fights for his life Tragedy

Appeals for help after toddler Estlin Wall (3) dies in car crash and her father fights for his life

Mar 19th 2017, 4:21 PM 76,286 Views 11 Comments

The crash happened in Co. Clare on Wednesday.

# tragedy - Thursday 16 March, 2017

'We thanked them for the family members which they lent to this nation' - Anxious wait for news of Rescue 116 Rescue 116

'We thanked them for the family members which they lent to this nation' - Anxious wait for news of Rescue 116

Mar 16th 2017, 12:45 AM 22,655 Views 9 Comments

Shane Ross spoke softly of the families being “devastated”.

# tragedy - Wednesday 15 March, 2017

Dara Fitzpatrick's family pay tribute to her, saying 'We'll raise Fionn as she wanted' Coastguard Pilot This post contains videos

Dara Fitzpatrick's family pay tribute to her, saying 'We'll raise Fionn as she wanted'

Mar 15th 2017, 10:50 PM 62,628 Views 29 Comments

“She loved her job because she loved helping people. That sounds trite but it was true.”

# tragedy - Tuesday 14 March, 2017

Searches continue for missing Coast Guard crew Mark Duffy, Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith Rescue 116

Searches continue for missing Coast Guard crew Mark Duffy, Paul Ormsby and Ciarán Smith

Mar 14th 2017, 6:53 PM 81,799 Views 71 Comments

Captain Dara Fitzpatrick was recovered earlier but she died shortly afterwards.

# tragedy - Monday 13 March, 2017

'There is a place within us that is yours and yours always' - Clondalkin victims laid to rest Tragedy

'There is a place within us that is yours and yours always' - Clondalkin victims laid to rest

Mar 13th 2017, 2:20 PM 9,574 Views 1 Comment

The five died in an apartment fire in Clondalkin last week.

'Jordan and Holly loved their Mammy': Funeral of Clondalkin fire victims takes place in Shankill Clondalkin Fire

'Jordan and Holly loved their Mammy': Funeral of Clondalkin fire victims takes place in Shankill

Mar 13th 2017, 12:05 PM 19,525 Views 13 Comments

It is believed the fire was caused by a candle near a television.

46 dead after landslide at Ethiopian rubbish dump Tragedy

46 dead after landslide at Ethiopian rubbish dump

Mar 13th 2017, 8:02 AM 8,641 Views 3 Comments

Around 300 people live on the site.

38 killed after bus in Haiti ploughs into street musicians while fleeing hit-and-run Gonaives

38 killed after bus in Haiti ploughs into street musicians while fleeing hit-and-run

Mar 13th 2017, 7:52 AM 11,117 Views 3 Comments

Police are still searching for the bus driver, who fled the scene.

# tragedy - Friday 10 March, 2017

Prayer vigil held at St James's Hospital this evening for victims of Clondalkin fire Tragedy

Prayer vigil held at St James's Hospital this evening for victims of Clondalkin fire

Mar 10th 2017, 9:35 PM 8,966 Views 5 Comments

It is believed the first funerals for the fire’s victims will take place on Monday.

Van driver comes forward to gardaí after jogger killed in hit and run Artane

Van driver comes forward to gardaí after jogger killed in hit and run

Mar 10th 2017, 12:35 PM 44,414 Views 29 Comments

Karl Robertson (28) was struck by a van shortly after 9.45pm Wednesday night.

# tragedy - Thursday 9 March, 2017

'The grieving is absolutely unreal': Travelling community devastated after Clondalkin fire Tragedy

'The grieving is absolutely unreal': Travelling community devastated after Clondalkin fire

Mar 9th 2017, 5:20 PM 44,880 Views 14 Comments

The fire claimed the lives of four people when it broke out early yesterday morning.

At least 22 girls dead as fire ravages youth shelter in Guatemala Overcrowded

At least 22 girls dead as fire ravages youth shelter in Guatemala

Mar 9th 2017, 8:19 AM 5,745 Views 1 Comment

Distraught relatives are waiting outside a fence into the facility asking workers to tell them what happened to them.

# tragedy - Wednesday 8 March, 2017

Victims of Clondalkin fire named as death toll reaches four RIP

Victims of Clondalkin fire named as death toll reaches four

Mar 8th 2017, 8:30 PM 37,936 Views 17 Comments

Another woman remains in critical condition in hospital.

14-year-old who died at Hook Head 'fell 45ft into open water' during rescue operation Investigation

14-year-old who died at Hook Head 'fell 45ft into open water' during rescue operation

Mar 8th 2017, 6:24 PM 32,150 Views 11 Comments

Aoife Winterlich died in hospital five days after she and a friend were swept to sea at Hook Head.

# tragedy - Friday 3 March, 2017

From The42 'She'll always be with us': Tragic death of 20-year-old gives Wales a mission against Ireland Tragedy

'She'll always be with us': Tragic death of 20-year-old gives Wales a mission against Ireland

Mar 3rd 2017, 12:08 PM 27,780 Views 4 Comments

Talented back Elli Norkett was involved in a fatal car crash in south Wales last weekend.

# tragedy - Tuesday 21 February, 2017

Tributes paid after young Dublin boy dies while waiting for heart transplant Gavin Coyne

Tributes paid after young Dublin boy dies while waiting for heart transplant

Feb 21st 2017, 10:07 PM 30,431 Views 42 Comments

Gavin Coyne passed away yesterday while awaiting surgery in Freeman Hospital Newcastle.

Five dead after plane crashes into Melbourne shopping centre Tragedy

Five dead after plane crashes into Melbourne shopping centre

Feb 21st 2017, 7:07 AM 21,668 Views 4 Comments

The plane crashed not long after take-off.

# tragedy - Sunday 19 February, 2017

Murder probe after young football coach who suffered head injuries on a night out dies in hospital Conan Anderson

Murder probe after young football coach who suffered head injuries on a night out dies in hospital

Feb 19th 2017, 3:21 PM 28,799 Views 1 Comment

Conan Anderson was fighting for his life in hospital for nearly two weeks.

# tragedy - Thursday 16 February, 2017

Topshop removes display barriers from Irish stores after boy (10) dies from head injuries in UK Tragedy

Topshop removes display barriers from Irish stores after boy (10) dies from head injuries in UK

Feb 16th 2017, 1:52 PM 40,704 Views 21 Comments

The youngster died in an incident involving the units.

# tragedy - Wednesday 15 February, 2017

UKIP leader forced to deny own statement that he lost a close friend at Hillsborough disaster UKIP Lies

UKIP leader forced to deny own statement that he lost a close friend at Hillsborough disaster

Feb 15th 2017, 7:42 AM 11,777 Views 19 Comments

A press officer for Nuttall has since offered her resignation over the controversy.

1 2 3 4 5

Most Popular Today

TheJournal
1
'He was kind, loving and sometimes he could be very happy': Tribute to a brother who died on the streets
79,792  26
2
Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Temple Bar
61,338  78
3
Fix it like Finland: 'Nowadays there isn’t a single rough sleeper on Helsinki streets'
49,373  63
Fora
1
Why some fashion stores choose to 'stick to the knitting' and resist selling online
823  0
2
This ex-Connacht rugby star has just been named Ireland's best young entrepreneur
316  0
3
What managers can learn watching Dermot Bannon wreck the gaff on Room to Improve
193  0
The42
1
As it happened: Racing 92 v Munster, Champions Cup semi-final
111,475  105
2
The Irishman who made his Premier League debut under Arsene Wenger
33,971  3
3
Munster's dire first-half leaves them with too much to do against Racing
26,798  140
DailyEdge
1
Simon Cowell led a standing ovation for a Co Meath priest on last night's Britain's Got Talent
12,147  3
2
Verne Troyer's death has spawned countless jokes, and Twitter is calling for some compassion
11,358  1
3
Benedict Cumberbatch called Martin Freeman 'pathetic', and that makes things pretty awkward
6,680  0

Trending Tags

BLANCHARDSTOWN
Two-year-old girl in critical condition after falling from window
Two-year-old girl in critical condition after falling from window
Gardaí investigating sudden death of man in his Dublin home
Your guide to Blanchardstown: City-in-a-city with hundreds of shops and a movie-star history
BREATH TESTS
Commissioner confirms no gardaí will be disciplined over breath test scandal
Commissioner confirms no gardaí will be disciplined over breath test scandal
Two investigations later, there's no assurance garda scandals will not happen again
Garda Superintendent says new report of 400,000 more falsified breath tests 'could be described as a guesstimate'
GARDAí
Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Temple Bar
Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Temple Bar
A new website aims to help people locate their stolen items
Appeal for witnesses after Roscommon bank robbery
DUBLIN
'There are horses across the main N2 road, at Darndale, and they are in bits'
'There are horses across the main N2 road, at Darndale, and they are in bits'
'We can read each other like a book' - Galway's top twins aim to upset the Dubs again
Gardaí find 1.3 million stolen cigarettes in Dublin
EUROPEAN RUGBY CHAMPIONS CUP
As it happened: Racing 92 v Munster, Champions Cup semi-final
As it happened: Racing 92 v Munster, Champions Cup semi-final
Cullen bidding to become first man to lift European Cup as both player and coach
Pivac full of praise for Leinster as Scarlets turn their focus to Pro14 run-in
RIP
World's oldest person dies at 117
World's oldest person dies at 117
'You never know what battle someone is going through': Tributes paid to Verne Troyer
'He was kind, loving and sometimes he could be very happy': Tribute to a brother who died on the streets
∞

About Us

Follow Us

Corrections

Policies

Content copyright © Journal Media Ltd. 2018 Registered in Dublin, registration number: 483623. Registered office: 3rd floor, Latin Hall, Golden Lane, Dublin 8.

TheJournal.ie is a full participating member of the Press Council of Ireland and supports the Office of the Press Ombudsman. This scheme in addition to defending the freedom of the press, offers readers a quick, fair and free method of dealing with complaints that they may have in relation to articles that appear on our pages. To contact the Office of the Press Ombudsman Lo-Call 1890 208 080 or go to www.pressombudsman.ie or www.presscouncil.ie

Please note that TheJournal.ie uses cookies to improve your experience and to provide services and advertising. For more information on cookies please refer to our cookies policy.

News images provided by Press Association and Photocall Ireland unless otherwise stated. Irish sport images provided by Inpho Photography unless otherwise stated. Wire service provided by Associated Press.

Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content, posts, comments, submissions or preferences. Users are reminded that they are fully responsible for their own created content and their own posts, comments and submissions and fully and effectively warrant and indemnify Journal Media in relation to such content and their ability to make such content, posts, comments and submissions available. Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Switch to Mobile Site | Night mode

Sites: TheJournal.ie | The42.ie | DailyEdge.ie | Fora.ie | Boards.ie | Adverts.ie | Daft.ie