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Tragedy

# tragedy - Thursday 12 July, 2012

18-year-old killed in Donegal car crash

The teenager was killed in the collision involving two cars late last night.

# tragedy - Monday 9 July, 2012

Irish couple still fighting for life after crash that killed toddler

The Cork town where Con and Elber Twomey lived is in “deep shock” after the accident, the parish priest has said.

# tragedy - Tuesday 3 July, 2012

Young Irish man dies in Mallorca

Daniel Kenny, 24, died from injuries after a suspected accident in Santa Ponsa.

# tragedy - Monday 25 June, 2012

Hundreds attend funeral of James Nolan in Blessington

The 21-year-old was buried in his hometown this morning.

The 9 at 9: Monday

Nine things to know this morning…

# tragedy - Saturday 23 June, 2012

Funeral of James Nolan to be held on Monday morning

The 21-year-old will be buried in his hometown of Blessington in Wicklow.

# tragedy - Friday 22 June, 2012

Post-mortem suggests no foul play in Poland death of James Nolan

Prosecutors in Poland say the results of an autopsy suggests the soccer fan’s drowning was a tragic accident.

# tragedy - Monday 18 June, 2012

Michaela murder trial: defence not pursuing CCTV footage claims

Tomorrow, the judge and jury will visit the hotel and room where the newly-wed was killed.

From The Score Shock as rising English cricket star Maynard dead at 23 Tragedy

Shock as rising English cricket star Maynard dead at 23

Maynard was killed after being struck by a London Underground train in the early hours of this morning.

Zoo worker fatally mauled by wolves in Sweden

Eight wolves reportedly surrounded the employee before attacking her in their enclosure.

# tragedy - Sunday 17 June, 2012

Stage collapse at Radiohead concert leaves one dead

The outdoor stage came crashing down hours before the concert was due to begin, crushing one man underneath.

# tragedy - Saturday 16 June, 2012

Young man dies after Mayo car crash

The 21-year-old died from his injuries, while a woman who was also in the car survived.

Teenager’s body taken from sea after car crash

Two other teens managed to swim to safety after their car went into the water in Wexford.

# tragedy - Sunday 10 June, 2012

Pedestrian killed on road identified as 26-year-old woman

A man has been arrested over the single-vehicle incident in which Danielle McKenna died.

Body pulled from lake identified as 39-year-old man

Audrius Mauragas had been missing since Monday.

All 14 passengers found dead after Peru helicopter crash

A Czech, a Swede, a Dutch citizen and eight South Koreans were among the victims.

# tragedy - Sunday 27 May, 2012

Two spectators killed in accident at Cavan Stages rally

The spectators were struck by an out-of-control car participating in the rally, around a mile outside Bailieborough.

# tragedy - Tuesday 22 May, 2012

12 students die after bus falls off 80m cliff in Albania

The bus had been carrying college students on a pre-graduation trip when it fell into a mountain ravine.

# tragedy - Monday 21 May, 2012

Three climbers die on Mount Everest, two still missing

The three climbers were descending the mountain when a wind storm hit the mountain.

# tragedy - Monday 14 May, 2012

Sixth child dies after UK house fire tragedy

Duwayne Philpott, whose five siblings died on Friday, lost his fight for life at Birmingham Children’s Hospital overnight.

# tragedy - Saturday 12 May, 2012

Man and daughter, 5, die in Tralee house fire

The fire broke out in the early hours of this morning. A woman was injured in the incident and is being treated at Kerry General Hospital.

# tragedy - Friday 11 May, 2012

Updated: Woman arrested after five children die in UK house fire

The children were aged between five and 10 years old, police in Derby say.

# tragedy - Wednesday 9 May, 2012

Twin brothers found dead in Limerick flat

Their bodies were found just after 2pm today.

# tragedy - Sunday 6 May, 2012

Man killed and two injured in Donegal crash

The accident happened near Letterkenny this afternoon.

# tragedy - Saturday 5 May, 2012

Boy, 15, dies after being hit by car

Teenager David Preece was walking along a road in Donaghcloney when he was struck by the vehicle last night.

Irish soldier killed on army firing range

Michael Maguire, from west Cork, died in an accident during live-fire exercises with the Royal Irish Regiment.

# tragedy - Tuesday 1 May, 2012

Over 100 killed, 100 missing in India ferry disaster

Boat carrying around 350 people capsized during a storm yesterday evening.

# tragedy - Sunday 29 April, 2012

From The Score One dead and dozens injured as heavy winds tear through beer tent in St Louis Casualties This post contains videos

One dead and dozens injured as heavy winds tear through beer tent in St Louis

‘All hell broke loose’ as heavy gusts and lightning strikes led to multiple injuries for sports bar patrons in Missouri.

# tragedy - Friday 27 April, 2012

Ireland to receive ‘important artefacts’ from Lusitania wreck

American businessman Gregg Bemis bought the remains of the vessel for £1,000 back in 1968 but has agreed to donate some items to the State after a long-standing dispute.

# tragedy - Wednesday 25 April, 2012

From The Score Tragic death of marathon runner inspires over $1 million in donations Generosity

Tragic death of marathon runner inspires over $1 million in donations

The sudden death of Claire Squires led to considerable funds being provided by a number of people.

Boy, 2, dies in hospital after fall from Dublin apartment window

The two-year-old is understood to have fallen from an apartment window on the fourth floor of a building in Inchicore.

# tragedy - Sunday 15 April, 2012

From The Score Respect: Italian fixtures postponed after Morosini death RIP

Respect: Italian fixtures postponed after Morosini death

Following Piermario Morosini’s fatal heart attack in action for Livorno yesterday, all matches have been called off.

# tragedy - Wednesday 11 April, 2012

Limerick boy, 6, dies after being hit by car

The boy was hit by a car this afternoon in an area 10 miles east of Limerick city.

# tragedy - Sunday 8 April, 2012

6-year-old dies in French floor collapse

Between 100 and 150 people, mostly from the Haitian community, were attending a Mass outside Paris when the floor collapsed.

# tragedy - Wednesday 21 March, 2012

From The Score Indian footballer, 28, dies on pitch after cardiac arrest – reports Tragedy

Indian footballer, 28, dies on pitch after cardiac arrest – reports

Venkatash collapsed while playing for Bangalore Mars and, without adequate medical attention on the sideline, was dead on arrival at the nearest hospital.

# tragedy - Wednesday 14 March, 2012

Update: Swiss bus crash kills 28, including 22 children

Belgium is mourning the loss of its students as relatives fly to Switzerland.

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Nine things to know this morning…

# tragedy - Monday 12 March, 2012

The 9 at 9: Monday

Nine things to know this morning…

# tragedy - Friday 9 March, 2012

From The Score IndyCar pays tribute to Dan Wheldon by renaming street Respect

IndyCar pays tribute to Dan Wheldon by renaming street

The driver, who was killed during a race in Las Vegas last year, has been honoured at the St Petersburg circuit.

# tragedy - Sunday 4 March, 2012

Three-year-old girl ‘died after being locked in freezing bedroom’

The toddler’s younger sister survived but suffered extreme hypothermia, authorities in Alaska said.