Tragic
# tragic - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Boy, 8, dies after being hit by SUV in rugby club car park
The boy died from injuries sustained in the incident at around 7.15pm last night.
# tragic - Friday 10 May, 2013
“Black cloud over Midleton” after tragic death of toddler
Toddler Vakaris Martinaitis (2) died after a fall, and was driven by an All-Ireland winning hurler to hospital as there was no ambulance available.
# tragic - Sunday 5 May, 2013
US referee dies after attack by teenage player
Ricardo Portillo of Salt Lake City was assaulted during a soccer match and passed away in hospital.
# tragic - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Three children, 24 adults killed in Baghdad café bombing
It is believed that three children are among the dead.
# tragic - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Gardaà urge caution as 48 lives already lost on Irish roads
If you will be driving anywhere in Ireland this bank holiday weekend, gardaà are urging you to stay safe on the roads.
# tragic - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
Teenage girl found dead in house with ‘out of control’ dogs
The 14-year-old was found at a house in Manchester this afternoon.
# tragic - Thursday 7 March, 2013
Volunteer killed by lion at California zoo
The victim has been identified as 24-year-old Dianna Hanson.
# tragic - Sunday 13 January, 2013
8-year-old girl shot dead in Jamaica
Imani Green, from Balham in south London, was visiting relatives with her mother at the time.
# tragic - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
45 images that made us cry this year
Emotional for different reasons – some tragic, others victorious – these images touched us during 2012.
# tragic - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Woman (50) dies after being rescued by son from blaze
The woman was pulled from the house after her son returned home to find it on fire at around 4.30am.
# tragic - Thursday 13 December, 2012
HSE liasing with Shannon Gallagher family following tragic death
A helpline has been established for parents from Donegal who have concerns about their children. Shannon was the sister of Erin Gallagher (pictured), who died by suicide two months ago.
# tragic - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
HSE investigating death of newborn baby boy
The baby was born last week at Cavan General Hospital but was later transferred to Dublin, where he died.
# tragic - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
Green Day pays tribute to Irish fan Kaelem
The band were made aware of the teen’s tragic death following a Twitter campaign.
# tragic - Tuesday 20 November, 2012
Government WILL publish report of Expert Group on abortion ruling
James Reilly wants to publish the report on the A, B and C ruling after it’s discussed by ministers next Tuesday morning.
# tragic - Monday 19 November, 2012
HSE announces details of Savita Halappanavar investigation
The HSE has said that independent expert in obstetrics and gynaecology, Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran of St George’s University of London, will chair the investigation team.
# tragic - Sunday 18 November, 2012
Father of Savita Halappanavar ‘calls for change in abortion law’
Andanappa Yalagi spoke to the media about his daughter’s tragic death, and said he intends on taking legal action against the hospital in which Savita died.
# tragic - Friday 16 November, 2012
Sinn Féin to table Dáil motion calling for legislation for X Case
Meanwhile, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has met with the Indian Ambassador to Ireland, Debashish Chakravarti, to discuss the death of Savita Halappanavar.
# tragic - Thursday 15 November, 2012
In pics: The evolution of Andrew Bynum’s ridiculous hairstyle
The Philadelphia 76ers center is putting his time on the sidelines to good use.
# tragic - Monday 22 October, 2012
Investigation continues into “awful tragedy” of Tuam crash
The young girls who died following the road crash were named locally as Kate and Grace Gilmore.
# tragic - Friday 12 October, 2012
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…
Company fined after death of 3-year-old Louth boy
Desmond Dyas Jr was killed three years ago when a telephone pole fell on him while he was out on a walk with his father.
# tragic - Thursday 4 October, 2012
Gardaà appeal for witnesses to waste disposal truck death
An employee of a waste disposal company became trapped in the vehicle just before midnight yesterday.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
Man dies after becoming stuck in waste disposal truck in Dublin
A refuse collector has died after becoming trapped in the back of waste disposal truck in Dublin city last night.
# tragic - Friday 28 September, 2012
Actor ‘kills landlady’, falls to his death
The actor was named as Johnny Lewis, who played Kip ‘Half Sack’ Epps on TV show Sons of Anarchy.
# tragic - Sunday 16 September, 2012
Young man dies in Louth road crash
The 21-year-old was the sole occupant of the car when it crashed into a tree this morning.
# tragic - Saturday 15 September, 2012
Roscommon men died from smoke inhalation
Gardaà are still awaiting results from toxicology reports.
# tragic - Friday 14 September, 2012
Body of missing man Paul Butler recovered from River Liffey
Gardaà have formally identified the body as that of missing 44-year-old Paul Butler.
# tragic - Thursday 16 August, 2012
Explainer: why nothing can be done for the Baltimore whale
Many of our readers have been wondering why the mammal cannot be ‘put out of its misery’. TheJournal.ie investigates.
# tragic - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
Another boat sinks in area where two Clare fishermen lost their lives
Three people were rescued after the boat was swamped at Freagh Point, while post mortems will be carried out on the two fishermen who died off Spanish Point.
# tragic - Saturday 11 August, 2012
Gardaà renew appeal for witnesses after Tullamore crash kills three brothers
The crash involved a maroon Honda Civic and a white mini bus
# tragic - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
Cork man dies in Norway kayaking accident
Twenty-five-year-old Colm Johnson was paddling with four friends at the river Sjoa when he got into difficulties.
# tragic - Saturday 28 July, 2012
Six-year-old boy shot dead by Syrian troops
The young boy was trying to flee the country with this family when he was shot in the neck.
# tragic - Sunday 22 July, 2012
Usher’s stepson Kile loses fight for life
The 11-year-old died of heart failure yesterday – two weeks after a serious boating accident.
# tragic - Thursday 19 July, 2012
Ambulance service defends actions after teen’s death in two-hour journey
The National Ambulance Service says it followed all correct protocols, and says the shortest route isn’t always the best one.
‘People are dying’ – pleas for a basic emergency service in Roscommon after death of teen
Roscommon Hospital Action Committee has said that there are people dying because of the decision to remove emergency services from the hospital.
# tragic - Tuesday 3 July, 2012
Accused at Michaela McAreavey trial: ‘I did not kill anyone’
Sandeep Moonea, 42, took the witness stand at the Port Louis court today, claiming he was on the phone to his sister when Michaela was killed.
# tragic - Monday 11 June, 2012
Two Irish men killed in quarry fall and motorbike crash in Australia
The two men, both aged 25, were killed in accidents in Queensland.
# tragic - Tuesday 5 June, 2012
Girl, 2, dies after being hit by caravan in tragic accident
The tragic death happened in north Mayo last Saturday.
# tragic - Monday 4 June, 2012
Woman killed in charity tractor run crash
The 22-year-old was driving a tractor in county Meath when the accident happened.






















































