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Horrific final struggle of cruise ship passenger found dead after being left behind on remote island
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The 80-year-old grandmother had been part of a 60-night Coral Expeditions cruise, which had been all set to explore some of Australia's most majestic sites
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Dubs star's knee holds out for Sam – but not for five-a-side with mates
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David Byrne played 18 months with a damaged ACL before a casual game in Australia ended his luck.
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Family of tourist found dead after being left behind by cruise ship break silence
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Suzanne Rees fell ill during an organised hill climb on Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia, and was later declared dead
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Elderly woman found dead on deserted island after being left behind by cruise ship
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The 80-year-old solo traveller was reportedly left behind by the vessel on the first stop of a 60-day journey, and was not reported missing until hours later
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'This is a heartbreaking day': Irish man killed in underground mine explosion in Australia
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The father-of-four was due to celebrate his 60th birthday in February
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Cavan family launch fundraiser to support son seriously injured in horror Australian crash
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Ben Denning Galligan, from Crosserlough and Virginia, Co Cavan was involved in a crash on Tuesday, October 14th, in a remote area of Western Australia.
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Teen 'doused in petrol and set alight' in horror attack as family reveal gruesome extent of injuries
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The 19-year-old sustained burns to 32 per cent of his body, suffering catastrophic third-degree burns to his face, torso, arms, back, and legs after he was allegedly doused in petrol and set alight by a man and two women
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Jockey hits back at trainer's wife over 'worst ride' claim: 'She must've been on the drink'
Horse Racing
Maureen Haggas, the wife of trainer William Haggas and daughter of legendary jockey Lester Piggott, labelled the rider a "sissy"
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Surfer dies alongside friend who tried to save him during 'extreme' winds in Australia
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The two men, a 36-year-old British national and his 43-year-old friend, died at sea after wind gusts of up to 110 kilometres per hour hit Melbourne, Australia yesterday
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Over €65k raised to repatriate body of Irish woman, 29, who died suddenly in Australia
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The 29-year-old Kerry native moved to Australia in 2020 and had amassed a huge following on TikTok, where she shared videos of her day-to-life working in the mining industry
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Irishman airlifted to hospital after suffering 'life-changing injuries' in horror Australia crash
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The 25-year-old, who is in Australia on a working holiday visa, has been placed in an induced coma after he suffered spinal injuries, head trauma and had his right arm amputated following the collision
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Social media star Big John Fisher faces deportation from Australia on his birthday
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The social media star, who has amassed more than 680,000 followers on Instagram, went viral for his love of Chinese takeaway and is best known for shouting the catchphrase "Bosh" in all of his videos
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Community in mourning following sudden death of 'kind, smart and fearless' Irish mum in Australia
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Friends and family said the Offaly native "left a lasting mark on everyone who knew her" as tributes poured in for the much-loved mum-of-two
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Jockey with severe headaches says every day feels like 'my brain is on fire'
Horse Racing
The Group 1-winning jockey has opened up on the aftermath of a heavy fall which has left her with severe headaches
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'Black Widow' poisons boyfriend for €290k estate with lethal drug cocktail
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David Lawrence, 62, was found dead in bed by his girlfriend Wendie-Sue Dent, who he had been in a relationship with for 18 months. She was later found guilty of his murder
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'Ireland's lost generation is flourishing in the Land of Oz and it's our loss'
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It is a great pity members of our Government were not there to see them because then maybe they might actually wake up and do something to help this forgotten generation
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Surfer killed in 'freak' shark attack at popular beach in Australia
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The victim was married and had a young daughter, police said - with the incident happening a day before Father's Day in Australia
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Over €38k raised to repatriate body of young Irish man, 26, who died suddenly in Australia
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The "ambitious, passionate and wonderful" 26-year-old died suddenly last week after collapsing while out jogging
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Australia shooting UPDATES: 'Sex offender' kills cops and takes kids hostage
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Dezi Freeman allegedly killed two police officers in Porpepunkah, Australia before he fled into bushland - police were visiting his home execute to execute a warrant relating to sex abuse allegations
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Irish mum shot by ex in attempted murder-suicide had called police five times after he stalked and trapped her
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Eileen Gibbons, from Mayo, was shot in the stomach by Ralph Donald, her ex-partner, in a domestic violence-related attack at a house in Millner in Darwin, Australia in October 2023
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‘Cost of living’ forces well-known Irish jockey to start a new life in Australia
Horse Racing
25-year-old from Cork takes on new job with top Australian trainer Ciaron Maher in Sydney
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'Do you want to die?' inquest hears man's chilling words before shooting Irish mum
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Irish woman Eileen Gibbons was shot in the stomach by Ralph Donald, her ex-partner, who said to her “Do you want to die?” in a domestic violence-related attack at a house in Millner in Darwin in October 2023, an inquest into his death has heard.
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Portrush pints on the agenda as fun is had in the sun ahead of The Open
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A whopping 280,000 spectators are due to attend Portrush Golf Club throughout the week as the 153rd Open Championship is poised to get underway on the famous Dunluce links
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Woman found guilty of murdering three relatives with poisonous meal in infamous 'mushroom murder' case
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Erin Patterson, 50, invited Don and Gail Patterson, both 70, and Gail Patterson's sister, Heather Wilkinson, 66, to the fatal lunch on 29 July 2023
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